In Loving Memory of my Sister Michelle

It has been 9 days since my sister Michelle and her baby passed away, and here I am trying my best to come up with something that will keep her living in our hearts.

I used to say it is easy to write poems, or stories…then I figured, not when it comes to something like this. There are no words that can best express my emotions, or my thoughts. However, at the end of the day, what matters is how I remember my sister, and how I want the world to know the beauty of the life she chose to lived.

In loving memory of my sister Michelle

Let me tell you about my sister, Michelle

Among our siblings, Michelle was the cutest.

She got the most beautiful hair, and her fringe was cut the shortest.

She was labeled as “xerox” for she copied everything she saw.

When we showered, she showered.

When we read, she read.

When we napped, she napped.

Growing up, Michelle met people and she spread her wings.

We, the siblings, got busy with our own lives and she built beautiful friendships with others.

The friendships she had with others are as beautiful as the rainbow.

Those friends she had were always there for her especially during her sorrows.

Professionally, she worked really hard to make sure her output was at a high standard.

Always willing to extend extra effort, to keep going and move forward.

Her persistence was strong to achieve new heights of achievements.

Thanks to CIA First, where she had wonderful moments.

Michelle is the most quiet sibling I ever had.

Quiet in a way she never tells her  burdens nor her triumphs.

Looking back now, I wish I was able to make her tell me…

Some of the things that were bothering her completely.

Now that she’s gone, together with her baby…

The only thing I can say is that I will miss her, absolutely!

Our family gatherings and weekends grocery,

I should learn how to accept that those activities will be in misery.

There’s tons of things to say about my sister’s passing,

However, there’s only one question that’s lingering…

If Michelle is the “xerox sister”, why…a big why…

“Why didn’t she copy, the thought I had in my mind”

“We will overcome this tragic situation Michelle”

“We will go home to our family who has been waiting right there”

Some thoughts I’ve had during her last days…

And now, all I can do is wait for the day to know why Michelle let go of being the “xerox” of the family.

I love you Michelle.

Here’s a hundred photos of Michelle’s life.