A quick note, for I have a heavy heart again today.
Sorrow fills my days, but today, many friends and loved ones said good bye to an amazingly sweet and loving lady, Aurora Maria Angelozzi.
I have had the good fortune of knowing Aurora for about 25 years. I first met her when I was in high school and believe me, she didn't change one bit from the first day. I enjoyed her meals, her lasagna, her gnocchi and her always sweet words when I was young and although I did not see her often, she never forgot me and she always made time when out paths crossed. She would always ask about my children. She would tell me all about hers too, her every growing family, her 6 grandchildren whom she loved so much.
Aurora's 3 children have been a part of my life and Steven's and even Daniel's. Aurora was there to shed a tear when we said good bye to my baby,while she watched her son Marcy carry his tiny casket on that fateful day. Her heart broke when she heard about Daniel, she told me. And why wouldn't it? She watched Daniel grow, undoubtedly hearing stories from Marcy and Llonda (whom Daniel called Auntie and Uncle).
You see, Marcy is Steven's closest, dearest friend. We all went to school together and he has been a part of Steven and Lisa's and even Daniel's life since day one. He has held Steve up through easily the hardest times in his life. He has been a rock, a comforter and a friend of all friends. He is a good, good man who has the heart of his mother. He has even dried my tears, made me laugh and comforted me in these past years, and when it really counts...Marcy has always been there.
Marcy, thank you doesn't nearly touch the magnitude of love we have for you. From me, thank you for your kind words and loving spirit. Thank you for being with Steven and Lisa in all of these dark days...now it is our turn to help you and your family through this holiday season and all the days ahead, as we remember your sweet mother who raised three beautiful children and whose heart was always full of peace and love.
I wanted to write tonight because I care very much for Vince, Lena, Camillo and Marcy and all of their families and even though days, months and even years go by, you are all never far from my heart. Your mother is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the privilege of knowing and she will not be forgotten. The world was always a better place with people like her in it. I know she was greeted in the heavens by her parents, her siblings and even my 2 boys, and there was a huge celebration of joy! For what she was on this earth, she is a million times more with all of them.
Rest easy Aurora, we will see you soon. I look forward to the celebration we have when we are all together again.
One Love xo
