Funeral and Eulogy

A difficult day.  Our beautiful Virginia was laid to rest. 


Eulogy
Virginia -

My cousin, my friend, my supporter and my confidante - what a special person you were.  I have so many memories of Virginia.  One of the earliest was when she was 3 years old.  Virginia had a favorite stuffed animal "clover the cow."  She use to follow us around the house - determined to keep up with the big kids with clover the cow in one hand and sucking her thumb.  It's an image I'll cherish forever.

As we got older, I remember her playing with the neighborhood kids, running through the woods and watching her interests grow toward drawing, reading books, and her desires to be a writer.

Fast forward several years and Virginia was no longer a child.  In fact she was married to Bryen and was having her 1st baby.  We instantly reconnected when we found out that we were both pregnant together.  Virginia shared so much with me and we became best friends.  During our pregancies we swapped stories, laughed about our babies kicking in our bellies and wondered what it would feel like to be a "mom."  We found out quickly that we both loved being moms and Virginia loved and adored all her children dearly.  She talked about Quniten, Evan and Lillian non-stop mentioning things like Quniten loosing his first tooth, Evans face lighting up when Quniten giggled or danced  in front of him when he was a baby.  Her excitement about buying everything "purple" for Lillian and how she loved twirling in her dresses.

Virginia was my inspiration -  When Virginia was 1st diagnosed with cancer she shared her fears with me but was determined to fight and beat it.  I supported her through it and encouraged her as she faced her fears.  Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and Virginia didn't waste a moment.  She was there supporting me 100%, telling me she had faith in my treatments and that the doctors will take great care of me.  Those words stayed with me and encouraged me.  Unfortunately, Virginia's cancer returned and I was there for her again.  She never once said to me "why me?" She always said I'm going to fight this and beat it.  In fact, she sent me an email a while back about the Chinese Zodiac Calendar.  She said "I'm the Earth Horse"  - I keep working on a goal no matter how long it takes.  And she fought it hard and long.

I was fortunate to have Virginia in my life and she means so much to everyone.  When I think of Virginia I immediately think of a kind, loving, smart, funny, honest, compassionate, amazing woman.  She was a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a wife and a mother.  She will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten.  Rest in peace my sweet cousin - We love you!