Saturday, April 6, 2024
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"My auntie from America" is what I called her as a child, and I was proud of that. I didn't see Aunt Rita very often, but the times she was in the Netherlands, I enjoyed her very much. Her wisdom has always stayed with me. For instance, when I was only 15 years old and I had a fight with some girls in secondary school, she gave me heart by a card with a beautiful text. I have always carried this one with me and after more than 25 years I still keep it. So how beautiful it was to see her again last February in her beloved America and to give her back a booklet with the same text "Don't Quit" to wish her strength. With my mother, I had a very nice time with Aunt Rita, during which we reminisced and I was able to see with my own eyes how her life played out in America. It also finally brought me the introduction to my cousin Karen and husband David!
Dear aunt Rita, rest in peace! I will never forget you.
Love, Susanne
