For My #1 Swimming Fan :)

My #1 swimming fan... my dear Aunt Marna... passed away last night in her sleep! She was the most wonderful... caring... sweetest person I ever had in my life.

One summer... as her and my Uncle Sidney were passing through Maryland on their way back to or from New Jersey... they stopped at the Calverton Swim Club to suprise Julie and I. What a suprise it was! We had swim practice and they decided to stick around to watch it. Well... Aunt Marna made it seem more like a swim meet. She was sitting under the gazebo and was cheering loudly as Julie or I would swim toward the deep end of the 50 meter pool. It was awesome... awesome I tell ya! Something that sticks in my memory anytime I am swimming in long course pool.

Aunt Marna you will be missed so much... but we'll always remember you and keep you in our hearts. Lots of Love to you!

More to come...

Comments

Kelly said…
Haha sounds a little embarrassing if you ask me ;)
January 18, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Rainmaker said…
Wow, that's one way to make a unique impression.

Sorry to hear of her passing.
January 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Missy said…
I think that's great...great memories. Keep them close.
January 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Spokane Al said…
I am sorry to hear of your loss but glad to hear of your great memories.
January 18, 2009 at 11:36 PM
jahowie said…
I'm very sorry for your loss.
January 19, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Sarah said…
Sorry to hear about your aunt :(
January 19, 2009 at 12:41 PM
triguyjt said…
I am sorry for your loss
January 20, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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