with the lens of remembering

As I read the many things that are written about my nephew Tim on Facebook and how he lived his life, there are a plethora of people who shared enjoyable memories with him.

Being six years old when Tim was born and then Rob came a few years later, they were my real life baby dolls :') As they were growing up, Tim and Rob were more like brothers to me than nephews. I was "Sis" and to this day that is still my name to them.  (I think if they called me Celesa I would wonder what was wrong:-0! )

 

Besides holding them when they were infants, yesterday I was reminiscing about some things that we did when we were young, that is, when I was bigger than they were! One of the things that we played was "school". I was the teacher and of course they were the students.  My sister reminded me several years ago I was a strict teacher.  She could hear me commanding them to do their work (that was a short lived period in my life-lol).

I have fun memories of those times in the "classroom", playing wiffle ball in the front yard on holidays, me riding my bike and them riding big wheels and more. I also learned about football watching both of them play in their high school years!

Although I know that I had very little to do with their career choices, I am so proud that both of my nephews became teachers, making a huge impact on many-I am sure without much commanding ;-). Their family, friends and the many students they have touched will have precious memories to carry with them.

There will be many stories that will be shared as we celebrate Tim's life.  Although grieving that he will not be with us physically, what a joy to be able to share in how his life impacted others for the good.

Thankful for the sweet memories and the gift of being Sis :')