My sister, June loved life and she enjoyed it to the maximum.
She knew what she wanted and despite challenges she persevered especially with her career as a teacher and her education. She was very dedicated and never gave up on any child. Her hours at school were often long, spent preparing lessons and marking students’ books.
She was a happy person, seeming to go through life, devoid of “those little worries” affecting other persons. From childhood, she always had lots of friends. June was often admonished by our mother for staying late at friends’ homes. She was always surrounded by people who were willing to offer their assistance and support in any number of ways and developed lasting relationships. June was always happy to go on an excursion and always persuaded our parents to allow her to go on school and church trips. As a member of the Girl Guides Association, she took her responsibilities seriously. She was also involved in church activities from early and was part of the Youth Movement and church choir.
Growing up, we had a happy childhood. I recalled that she always had a book whether reading or studying. Many times she did not complete chores because she was focused on homework and would always ensure that it was done and done well.
My brother, Elmore and I always had fun trying to get her away from the books. My brother would often sneak up and pretend to take something from her, and then run. Of course not knowing what was taken she would give chase while complaining to our parents. And I would run behind cheering them on and adding to the excitement!
She loved clothes and she loved to shop. She was always well-dressed and colour-coordinated and would acquire the latest fashions in clothes, jewellery and accessories.
Many times I spent an entire day tramping through the shopping malls with her or on my own as we tried to find that perfect match for whatever outfit she needed to coordinate whether for wearing to that special event or simply for school or church. Oh those hours we spent, sometimes late into the night “tie-dyeing” everything from t-shirts to skirts when that was the “in-thing”. And of course, in the period when the National Festival celebrations had fashion themes, she was not to be out-done.
Of course, in recent times, our sister Norma introduced her to internet shopping which started another frenzied round of fashion acquisition.
Quality perfumes were also a passion of hers. I remember the days of the “Big Wheel” and “Enchanted Garden” and other Stanley Home products which she would purchase from catalogues. I shared a room with her and the smells were always fantastic.
Gift-giving was also important to her and she would always ensure that she provided gifts for all the people who helped her including staff members, - those persons who provided her lunch or other forms of support at school as well as family members.
June had a hearty appetite and enjoyed good food. I loved to cook and would prepare most of what she ate at home or took to school. She was rarely allowed in the kitchen.
This was definitely not her area and you could tell or sometimes… smell!
My sister, June was a very special person who will always have a special place in my heart. It was very challenging to observe her go through her illness and to care for her. However, God gave me the love and strength to be there for her. I was holding her in my arms as she slipped away.
I will always love you June. May God grant you that divine peace and rest safely in the arms of Jesus.
Hazel
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| Norma Christie | Hazel | GROWING UP WITH A SISTER WHO LOVED LIFE | January 18, 2013 |
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