I don’t know how to start or where to begin, or how to get through typing this so I apologize if I’m all over the place. As many of you may know, we lost my sister Mindy James yesterday morning, December 24th. Today she should have been here impatiently waiting for the kids to open their gifts. Taking more pictures than the storage in her phone was able to hold and laughing until we were in tears. Instead, this year we hurt and grieve such a painful loss. Mindy was the brightest light in every room she was in, her laugh was contagious, her personality was one of a kind and her love was pure and genuine. Her son Dylan, nephews Kason and Owen and niece Ava were her obsession. As badly as I mourn the loss of my big sister- my entire heart and body aches for the pain they have in losing his mom and their Minnie. My sister always commented on the women and mother I am not knowing so much of what I am is because of her. The impact she had on so many lives was admirable. She had an individualized relationship with each person she came in contact with. She was truly a special person to have in your life and if you knew my sister you know exactly what I mean. The devastation of losing Mindy affects so many. Unfortunately, Mindy didn’t have life insurance. Dylan and I want to be able to give her a funeral. I know it’s Christmas but any support we are able to raise is so deeply appreciated.

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas. Hold your loved ones tight and cherish every second.