My response to Adrienne Beaumont’s writing prompt:

Summary

The author reflects on their relationship with their Aunt Jeanette, expressing deep feelings of grief and warmth, and acknowledging her as a motherly figure who impacted many lives with her love and kindness.

Abstract

In response to a writing prompt by Adrienne Beaumont, the author pens an emotional tribute to their Aunt Jeanette. The author describes an intimate connection with Jeanette, filled with late-night conversations and a shared perspective on the world's problems. Despite not having children of her own, Jeanette is remembered as a maternal figure who showered love and taught kindness to many, including the author, who aspires to emulate her. The author, known as Little Katie, misses Jeanette deeply and hopes that from heaven, she looks upon her niece with pride.

Opinions

The author feels a profound sense of loss and affection for Aunt Jeanette.
Jeanette is viewed as a selfless individual who saw the best in people and treated them as God's children.
The author cherishes the wisdom and time spent with Jeanette, indicating a deep bond and mutual respect.
There is a sense of admiration and aspiration to be like Jeanette, who is seen as an exemplary figure in the author's life.
The author believes that Jeanette's legacy of love and kindness continues to influence her, even after her passing.

My Aunt Jeanette.

Aunt Jeanette. Katie Michaelson.

I feel overwhelmed with grief and warmth.

I hope as you look from heaven, you’re proud of me. How self-centered of me. Of course, you're proud of me. You looked at each person who came across your path as one of God's children. You saw our strengths.

I cherish all the time I had sitting at your kitchen table late at night solving all the problems of the world.

You never had children. I hope you see that you were a mother, the one who gave love and taught kindness to countless little ones. I always wanted to be like you — still do.

I miss you.

Love, Little Katie