By Mina Lee
This work of art was done by Mina, she's made many beautiful collages and countless other pieces of art which many will cherish. But this simple one of hers really touched me. I was greatly saddened to hear last night that Mina had passed away after battling breast cancer for so very long. I am saddened by the "empty place" or the hole that she leaves behind, but I take comfort in many of the good memories I have of her. She was creative, beautiful, courageous and amazing. And whether she leaves behind an angel born of her creativity, like the one above, or an angel born of her spirit - we are all better for it.
I recall her taking care of my sisters and I when we were very young and while my dad was sick in the hospital. And I looked forward to seeing her at the family picnic each year. I know that all of you too hold fond memories of her as well - please share them here. Also if you have any photos you would like to share, please email them to me and I will put them up.
Mina was an amazing woman, full of life and love and that deserves to be honored. No one can ever prepare to have someone they love be gone so soon, we can only hold tightly to those warm memories. All my love and sympathies to the entire family, but especially Bob, Rob, Joe, and Kaitlin.
At the Sergenian family picnic - June 2010
Mina and Mary
Mina, Jeff and Mary at Grandma's Birthday Celebration at Irish Waters.
What I loved about Mina was that she he loved our family as much as we all did, especially Grandma. If it was time to plan a special event, she was right there with me, helping me out with fun, creative ideas.
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