My sister was laid to rest yesterday. I read her obituary just before leaving for her memorial service. It read that she was a "private babysitter". A private baby sitter, is that all she did in her short life of 58 years? She was a wife, mother and sister.
Most people would think that a "private babysitter" would not make an impact in this life. I knew differently and my impressions were quickly confirmed during her memorial service. 
The children came. Of all ages, they came. I can safely guess about 30 or 40 came. Lots of young people were there. It was really nice. Some children came with their parents. Parents came by themselves saying that their child was away at college. Teenagers and young adults came by themselves to pay their respect. I heard a wide array of positive comments that placed a respect that was certainly earned. Your sister took me to my soccer practices and cheered me on. She loved me like my mom. She would rock me to sleep. She'd pick up my son, bathe him and take him take care of him until I got from work. Almost all said, she was a good loving person.
The end is final. The primary most important thing that we leave this universe with is our legacy. It's all about having a positive recognition, placing a small indent in this community we call world, treating others with love and respect, and most of all, being kind.
This is a great post. Everyone should treat everybody the same way your sister treated people in her life. What a beautiful woman!!!
Leolinda-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It must have been gratifying for you and your family to see so many who held your sister in high regard.
Leolinda - What a beautiful tribute to your sister. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Mike
Leolinda,
I'm painfully aware that nothing I can say or do will easy your heavy heart right now. Clearly, all those who actually knew your sister understood a lot more than the obituary writer!
My sincere condolences for your loss, Leolinda. I love your tribute to your sister, and if we each have a ounce of what she as a human gave freely, then our legacy would indeed be a better world.
God grant you peace at this time in your life.
Leolinda, our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Steven and Marti
Tony, she was truly beautiful inside and out.
Cindy, it certainly was!
Mike, thank you for the good wishes.
Irene, she left an indelible footprint in this world.
Dedra, my sister had a kind heart.
Steven & Marti, thank you.
Leolinda
So sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. She sounds like a kind, caring soul that was full of life and beauty for kids. What a true gift she gave to so many. She will live on in the hearts and thoughts of many. Bless you......take care of you.
Anna
Leolinda, my deep condolence. "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world" It sounds like your sisters gentle heart and loving attitude is living on through the little footprints of everyone she touched.
A very nice tribute to your sister indeed! Nice talking to you yesterday Leolinda...there will most certainly be another time.
Anna, yes, she gave herself to others unselfishly. I appreciate your condolences.
Kathleen, sometimes people discredit others who live a humble life. My sister was humble and loved children. Thank you for the wishes.
Sally, I will be back soon, believe me.
Oh Leolinda I'm so sorry for your loss ~ the legacy sometimes is untold publicly but lives in the hearts of many many people....