My memories of my cousin Becky are ones of adventure and spontaneity, hysterical pants-peeing laughter, and raw honesty. We are opposites. Rebekah is unorthodox, bends the rules, tries weird things. I follow the rules and put a limit on weirdness. She is more open-minded to things, while I often struggle to get over my thoughts and prejudices about things. I am careful and methodical, while she closes her eyes and leaps. We balance each other out.
As she moves to Chicago today, I remember: Walks through grandma’s back property, fireworks on the lakeshore on the 4th, jokes about her left-handed handicap, sleepovers, ALL her boyfriends, sticking together during family get-togethers, watching “Babies Day Out” at the movies (which she had seen three times previously), catching her room on fire (not my fault), the photoshoot we did together, practicing new massage techniques on each other, her neon color phase, making sushi, horseback riding, surfing, snowboarding, lunch at the Red Wok, the times I thought she was crazy.
All of that can never be bought back. I am so thankful we made the best of it while we had the chance. I don’t know what the future holds for each of us. I’m sure there will be heartbreak and triumph through circumstances and sometimes by our own choices. No matter what, we are always a phone call (or click of the mouse) away from each other.
I love you Rebekah, and I pray the best for you always.
5 comments:
Whoa...that was kinda sad. Ok, really sad. I absolutely despise goodbyes! Truly, I know it's a celebration of days gone by, but even flashback scenes in movies make me sad. Something about looking back at all the good times that have now gone by. This sadness is good for me though, it inspires me to savor every moment I have now with my kids because someday I will be watching the videos and going through the picture books.....okay....straight guy 'bout needs a kleenex now....
Anyway, I wish Rebekah all the best in Chicago! Also, as you mentioned, thank God for cellphones & email that keep us close even though we're far. :)
Sounds like you're gonna really miss her - but maybe you can visit her in Chicago & have some adventures with her there! (it's only 4 hours away)
yup, i was just going around the house here, realizing i can't just call her up for a massage:(
i may get to visit her. her life will be pretty hectic. she also has a new best friend there, so once again i'm on my own!
*sniff* *gasp* ok, now i need the kleenex box!
I feel really sad. I don't like goodbyes either.
There's usually nothing good about them.
Remember, just cause I'm married now doesn't mean we can't hang out or that I have morphed into some strange creature that has nothing in common anymore. I'm still me and I need my friends.
In fact, did you realize that I live even closer to you now and I was wondering if you and Leslie wanted to hang out this weekend? I'll call you.
And I need Rebekah's address in Chicago if you have it.
....yah ya made me cry....mascara and all...
and Anna I now reside at the fabulous "Bishop Stree Lofts where all of your wildest dreams come true (indoor laundry included)"
1822 S. Bishop St.
Apt. 308
Chicago, IL 60608
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