A few weeks ago my fabulous Great Aunt Phyllis passed away do to complications of lung cancer. She was a great lady and had a wonderful family. When I moved out here to the Philadelphia, PA region she and my Great Uncle Bob were my one connection to my family and grandmother back home in Washington State. Aunt Phyllis was just like my grandma, extremely funny, quick witted, caring, loving and doted on her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
I wasn't going to mention my great aunt's passing on here, but a request I received today really struck me, it was a conversation on my Etsy shop that I received. A woman was asking for a donation of one of my items for a fundraiser they were having. I followed the link that she provided to her organizations website. As it turned out, she was part of a Relay for Life team that was raising money the American Cancer Society. I was completely shocked that she had come across my shop and immediately felt that my great aunt had something to do with it. I was also reminded what a small world it is and that everything is connected and happens for a reason.
I was more then happy to donate the trinket chest that Lisa was interested in. I mentioned my great aunt to Lisa, and that I would be donating it in her name. Lisa let me know that along with the trinket chest will be a note stating that it was donated in honor of my great aunt. This was just one small thing I could do to honor my Great Aunt Phyllis.
I have included a link to Lisa's Relay for Life team page.
Relay for Life- Moose-kateers
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