My Aunt Jean

Yesterday my Aunt Jean passed away.  My Dad grew up in the north woods of Minnesota with 2 older brothers & his younger sister, Jean.  Every time I saw Aunt Jean she was happy to see me.  When my children were born she made flannel blankets for them, a tradition I try to carry on.  She remembered my birthday!  Every once in a while I'll happen upon a fun picture that she sent for no reason.  I just sent a picture for no reason yesterday. 
But my favorite thing that Aunt Jean did was start a family history.  She made each of her children, nieces & nephews a small notebook with significant dates, pictures and some stories.  My father and his siblings are all gone now and I wish I had asked more questions.  I wish Dad & Mom would have written some things down.  I hope to continue what Aunt Jean started.  I'm going to write down the things I remember & see what stories my cousins have to share.  Life doesn't seem eventful or exciting many days but those we love may like having our stories when we're gone.  I learned that from my Aunt Jean.