Sisters. Four sisters interwoven so tightly in each others lives; deeply rooted in each others hearts as a result of a traumatizing childhood. Dependent on each other for unconditional love, guidance, and reassurance. Growing up, sharing a room, sharing clothes and secrets, sharing weddings, pregnancies, adoptions, and the trials and joys of raising our children. We laughed, cried, complained,& rejoiced together. We had bragging rights on our children,s accomplishments and an unspoken pledge of complete trust in each other. Like a quilt sewn together and softened by years of comforting use, we were comfortable and secure in our closeness.
Torn apart. Her family, her husband, her children, her coworkers, her friends....like dominos falling one by one, as the word of her death saturated her community, the pain was unbearable.
Too young, just finishing graduate school, just secured a job as a Rehab Counsellor. What happened, how did it unfold, so many unanswered questions that still haunt all of us today. We may never know what happened and all of us who were close to her spend tortuous amounts of time trying to figure it out.
Finding closure. We are all still seeking peace and closure about Julie. On this Labor Day weekend, which marks five years since her arrival to be with Jesus, we can celebrate her life and be so thankful that God gave us the GIFT of Julianne Marie Hendricks Lee; she brought Lindsey and Warren into the world, she touched countless lives with her joy and love, she was a wife, mother, sister, friend, counsellor. She exemplified Christ with her unconditional love .
Love you,sister, miss you. I believe you left us each better persons, just by having known and loved you.
Blessings,
Joanne
Sending Julie our messages.....
