Even though we have lived on opposite sides of the globe for most of my life, Ruth has always managed to bridge the distance and offer the support and love of extended family. One of my earliest memories is of Christmas (and Christmas dinner) at her house in England.
I loved the time she and Gordon spent with us in Australia - I seem to remember her spoiling us all with attention. Her more frequent trips to the U.S. and my visit to her in England have let me get to know Ruth as an adult - so hospitable and kind and generous and attentive to everyone else.
Ruth is still involved in our lives, reading all of our blogs (even though we have some very prolific writers in the family), and often being the first one to comment. She is a fantastic aunt.
We wish there were some way for us to repay all of the kindnesses you have shown us over the years. We love you, Ruth. Have a wonderful 70th birthday.
Hugs and kisses from Sara, Alyssa, Alex and Kate
3 comments:
That's beautiful, Sara - I'm in tears reading all these messages!
Karen xx
Thank you Sara. That makes me feel proud and humble at the same time - if that's possible. My family means the world to me and I'm just happy that we are all so close in spite of the miles between.
PS Karen obviously inherited my weak tear ducts!!
Ruth gave me the pygamas that my Cabbage Patch Doll is wearing in that top photo. :)
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