Ada

Today would have been my great aunt Ada's 98th birthday.  Ada never married and had kids of her own.  Instead she lived with my grandmother (her sister) and grandfather.  She helped raise my mom and my 2 uncles and all 5 of us grand kids.  We were all so lucky because it's like we had an extra grandmother.  She took care of us, played with us, and when she needed to she punished us! She was an amazing lady and I miss her so much even after more than 20 years.  I could tell you some pretty funny stories about Ada.  Or as we called her as kids - Ader.  I am sure she hated that but she never said a word.  She would come stay with my family for weeks at a time just to help out around our house.  She was a very special part of our family.  Today I am thankful for the 12 years I had her in my life.  I am thankful for those memories that I have carried and will continue to carry with me for the rest of my life. 

I love you Ada!

Selena