Sarah Ziemer
My Aunt Patty was a beautiful soul; genuinely kind of heart and gentle of spirit. She was also principled and passionate, always standing up for anyone who needed an ally, and never afraid to speak out against injustice or unkindness. She loved unreservedly, and with her whole heart and words and actions. She approached difficult situations (and people) with humor and love and compassion. She was one of those rare souls who always saw the positive and brought out the light in any person or situation. She always had encouraging words to lift others' spirits, and was constantly pouring her heart into thoughtful acts of kindness for others, creating "just because" gifts to brighten their days and make them feel cozy and loved. She made the world around her a sweeter, more joyful, more love-full place. Those of us who were fortunate to have her in our lives were so much better for it, and our world is poorer for her loss. I'm going to try to honor my Aunt Patty by trying to be more patient and kind, and I hope you all will too.
