So long, my girl…see you in my dreams

It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my cousin, Crystal Marie (called by any last name you want to remember her by; and if you know, you know). Born only 10 days before me, the Universe tried so hard to keep us apart, but we were destined to always find each other; and the reconnection was as easy as a whisper…we never skipped a beat and we never truly lost the time.

In her late 30’s Crystal was diagnosed with Lupus, and over the years the disease took its toll on her body. Yesterday, 9/19/2024, exactly one month to the day of her 53rd birthday, Lupus took her from our world.

Anyone who spent time with Crystal knew they were standing in the presence of a great energy: talented, energized, sarcastic, smart, dedicated, and full of life…even during some of the darkest moments of her medical challenges.

Due to all of the difficulties brought by illness after illness, Crystal’s family finds themselves in need of community support for a simple cremation and to have her ashes interned with our grandmother, in PA. Please offer any donation you can afford, and please share this request far and wide.

Thank you, hug each other a little tighter and a little longer today…in memory of my girl.