With a Heart Full of Grief, In Memory of Aunt Bonnie

The world feels as if it moves on, but I'm trapped in a moment, suspended in a timeless void of sorrow without Aunt Bonnie in it. The simplest way I can put it into words is that she was my entire universe. The suddenness of her illness and passing has left me devastated. I wasn't able to say goodbye, hold her hand, or tell her one last time how much she meant to me. She was the person I loved most in the world.

She always called me "Vanna," and would say, "I love you to the moon and back, forever." And I would always reply, "I love you too, Aunt Bonnie, to the moon and back forever." She often said, "Vanna, you're on my mind." These words, and the memory of her loving presence, will forever be cherished.

Aunt Bonnie had a heart of gold. She was the epitome of kindness, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Now, as we prepare to say goodbye, we face the unexpected financial burden of her funeral arrangements and other costs to help her daughter and husband Mike, who have also been left behind. While nothing can ease the pain of her loss, we hope to honor her memory with a service that reflects the incredible woman she was.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated and will help us give Aunt Bonnie the farewell she so richly deserves. Thank you for your love, support, and understanding during this incredibly difficult time.