I love all of my cousins on my father's side of the family. All of my childhood memories are going to grandma's in Elizabeth and seeing my girl cousins. Me being the oldest girl I tended to rule. I thought of me & Denise as the leaders and Patti, Donna and Lynda as the younger babies of the group. Donna was the shy one as I saw her. Her sweetness as a little girl stood with her as an adult.
Anytime we got together in recent years Donna was still that sweet, quiet, lovely child to me. I always attributed that to her taking after her mother, my favorite Aunt Mary. Such a good person and human being. They both always have a smile for everyone. You felt their kindness in your heart.
Donna, I want you to know that I am still making your annisette cookies for Christmas like I do every year. I pull out your hand written instructions, which you signed and my memories go right to you. Love you special sweet girl.</b></font><br><br>
