I am lucky enough to have a whole lot of sisters, and I love each of them SO much! And although I'm the oldest, and 14 years older than Tessa, I feel like I have a great relationship with each one of them. Here is my favorite (and maybe only?) "sisters" photo that I have. (I know this is NOT Vi's favorite--sorry!) Anyway, there is one sister missing from this photo, and although I did not have the chance to get to know her in this life, she has still blessed my life and the life of each member of my family in so many ways.
Tillie Anne Teichert was born 20 years ago today. She was my parents 5th child, and was a beautiful baby with big chubby cheeks and lots of dark hair. (I wish I had a picture to share, but I've searched my house and have come up empty.) She was only able to stay with us for 12 weeks before her Heavenly Father took her home. Although this was a terrible tragedy at the time, my family has learned a lot about faith in our Heavenly Father's plan of happiness for His children. We know that she is with Him, and that knowledge, combined with our love for her, motivates each of us to do better each day so that we can have a relationship with her someday. Now that I'm a mother, I am amazed at my own mother's faith and courage to go forward and continue being such an amazing mother when she was hurting so much. I'm also grateful that she had the courage--despite her fear--to have three more children. What would our family be with the "three little kids"? So, happy birthday, dear sister! We love you and hope to be with you again someday!
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may I ask what happened to your sister?
She died of SIDS.
I can't believe Tillie would be 20. That is so crazy to think about. It is crazy that I remember Tillie being so little and so cute! Your mother is amazing for raising such wonderful children.
I am so sorry. Bless your parents hearts. I cannot imagine what your parents went through. Thank goodness for the gospel in knowing families can be together forever. What a wonderful reunion that will be someday for your family. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes it may seem like trials are so hard at the time but we manage to get through them and we come to understand why we had that trial come into our lives. My dad lost his 19 year old brother when I was just young, and to this day it is still hard but it only brings us closer to the gospel. What a wonderful way to celebrate a special spirit. Take care
Hey Taff! I loved your post. I think about her a lot on that day, too. It's definately a memory in the forefront of my mind...for several reasons. Dad and Mom sure did a great job, didn't they? They were amazing at using that incident as a teaching moment and testimony builder. Oh yeah, I'm POSITIVE there is a better sisters picture than that...my wedding! It's on Facebook if you'd like to insert that one instead of that atrocious picture on your page. By the way...anyone who reads these...I got home from my mission the day before those pictures were taken. That would be why I am ultra "Hummer-ific."
I think you summed up all of our feelings. Thanks for the great post.
You are such a sweet sister, Taffy. All your siblings are lucky to have you as their oldest sister!
I will never forget that day. I loved you guys like you were my own kids (I babysat A LOT)and I could not believe she was gone. And you do have an amazing mother. Your family has always meant so much to me--more than you could probably know.
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