Saturday, August 22, 2026

My Sisters are Together Again.....in Heaven...

 


We said goodbye to my dearly beloved sister on Tuesday the 18th of August.


I've spent a quiet week grieving and praying  - feeling both deep sadness and profound joy at knowing Deanie and Nita are together with the Lord.


We were with her last weekend and she was calm and peaceful and loved all the visits from her loved ones. Her eyes lit up when she saw Louis Dean!
They truly bonded on the roadtrip back home after the Bell Babies were born.
Louis Dean said they laughed all the way and they laughed together again once more last Saturday.


We had such good times together......


Always making memories.


Deanie was so much FUN!



Deanie was so well loved.....


and it comforts my heart to know my sisters are together now.




Deanie was so beautiful!


I'm grateful for all the sibling trips we shared.











We laughed so much!!


Deanie was the one who encouraged me to do the DNA testing to find my father's name.
She always thought I was special and I needed to know where I came from.
Nita nad Mike took me to Kansas City to meet my brother and sister and then the following year, they came to Texas to meet my Texas family.


Beautiful times together...


I have enjoyed looking at my photo memories...


There's special stories behind every one of them.





















I have many wonderful memories of my sisters and love all my photo memories.
Greiving 

Deanie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and loved by all who knew her.
You can read her beautiful obituary.....













Grief is exhausting and I feel numb......


Three sisters....in 1954













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31 comments:

  1. photowannabeAugust 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM

    I am heart broken for you Linda.... May you feel God's loving arms around you and give you peace as you grieve your beautiful sister.
    (((hugs)))
    Sue

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM

    So very sorry, Linda. I can't imagine not having my sisters. Love you, friend. ...terre

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  3. AnonymousAugust 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Praying you find peace and comfort knowing she is in the arms of our Lord. Pam Johnston

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  4. AnnAugust 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you

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  5. GrammaGritsAugust 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM

    What sweet memories. So sorry for your loss but thankful for all the special family times. Praying in Idaho.

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  6. JanAugust 22, 2026 at 6:43 PM

    I'm so very sorry, Linda. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  7. Ginny HartzlerAugust 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM

    Oh no. I am so very sorry, Linda. Nothing I can do, but I will be praying for you. The obit is lovely.

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  8. KathyAugust 22, 2026 at 7:36 PM

    Linda, I don't have the words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss,. I will be praying for you and your family.

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  9. TrudyAugust 23, 2026 at 2:57 AM

    Oh my dear Linda---I'm so sorry to hear about Deanie! I know you are having a hard week. Thanks for posting all the great pictures--I loved seeing them. You had lovely family pictures! I pray Deanie didn't suffer. I know you miss her and Nita so much! Love you. Trudy

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  10. Estelle'sAugust 23, 2026 at 6:29 AM

    The hardest time in life, is losing those we love...I am so very sorry Linda, We came to know your family through your blog and just look at all the wonderful memories you have...I know your sisters will be forever in your heart...May God Bless

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  11. AnonymousAugust 23, 2026 at 7:42 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss Linda of another sister. Praying the Lord brings you comfort as you grieve. His word says he is close to the brokenhearted. 💔 RHill, TX

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  12. BethAugust 23, 2026 at 8:18 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Linda.

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  13. Changes in the windAugust 23, 2026 at 8:18 AM

    May God's presence be close to you during this very difficult time.

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  14. Arlene GAugust 23, 2026 at 8:24 AM

    So very sorry to hear this Linda....hugs and prayers.

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  15. DonnaAugust 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet sister. Praying for comfort for the whole family who loved her so much

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM

    I am so very sorry, Miss Linda. I have been wondering where you were. May you find comfort in your cherished memories.

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  17. Great-Granny GrandmaAugust 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM

    Aww, Linda, I'm so sorry.
    Thanks for sharing this beautiful tribute ato Deanie and all the sweet memories captured in those photos with us.
    May the Lord hold you close and comfort you as only He can do.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless you. Jan Waco

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  19. Carol O'ConnellAugust 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM

    Oh Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you strength and big hugs.

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  20. Beatrice P. BoydAugust 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your sister, Linda, and this was a lovely tribute to Deanie with lots of wonderful memories in these family photos.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM

    Prayers to you, may your memories and love comfort your heart.

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  22. 🌺 Debby/From My Shasta HomeAugust 23, 2026 at 9:18 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Lovely photos and memories!

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  23. Deb J. in UtahAugust 23, 2026 at 10:35 PM

    Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Your sisters were both beautiful and I am so glad that you have the faith to know that they are now together with Jesus. You will see them again, I am sure. God bless you during this difficult time.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 24, 2026 at 12:56 AM

    May the God of all comfort, comfort you
    I am so sorry for your loss. She was a gran lady.

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  25. MadSnapper n BeauAugust 24, 2026 at 4:48 AM

    Linda, my heart hurts for yours and your families that you have lost your other sister, and are once again grieving. These photos are so wonderful, they show all the joy and love your family have for each other and how you all love each so much. Prayers for peace in your heart as you grieve .

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  26. ShugAugust 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM

    Linda Dear...I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. You have my sincere condolences and my prayers. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos with us. Lifting you and your entire family up in prayers that God may heal your heart and give you peace.

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  27. WandaAugust 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM

    My dear sweet friend, Linda my heart breaks for you with the loss of your dear sister. What a beautiful woman and sprit she was and is now enjoying heaven with her other sister. I pray you will have the comfort and peace knowing you will be reunited with her someday. My children and I will be traveling up north to celebrate my one and only sister, Donna, who will turn 91 on September 2nd. Only the Lord knows the day of our departure, and we trust in His goodness and timing. Loving you dear Linda and LD. Will hold you in my heart and prayers.

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  28. DonnaAugust 25, 2026 at 9:07 AM

    Oh Linda...I am SO sorry for the loss of your sister!! Time is surely taking us all Home again... She was beautiful!
    BIG HUG and prayers to you
    Donna

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  29. TinaAugust 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM

    Prayers for you and your sister and family.

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  30. DebbieAugust 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM

    oooooh linda, how heartbreaking. the family photos you shared here are beautiful...filled with joy filled, happy people. treasure those memories, you have a lot!! while grief is a universal experience, it is a deeply felt emotion and it is unique to each of us. sending love and hugs from the jersey shore!!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM

    I am sorry for your loss, and I'm praying for your sisters.

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