Documentation

So this post is more for me then anyone else. When I was cleaning a bit today, I found the speech I read at Marty's funeral. I really don't want to lose this, as it meant a lot to me to be able to speak for her. So, I am using my blog to document it. To have it forever, where it can't be lost. What I am writing down below, wasn't word for word to what I said. I ended up saying a lot more from the heart, however this is what I intended to say:

Hello to all of Marty's friends and family members,

My name is Chelsea and I am Marty's step daughter. Marty has been in my life for nearly twenty years and to me, she is my second mom. Throughout the years Marty has been there not only for me, but also everyone around her. Marty was a very caring person, family and friends meant the world to her. To see most of her family and friends together today would bring the biggest smile to her face.

For every moment in my life Marty was there to support me, and if I had ever gotten in trouble, I am sure she would be there to lecture me too. As we all know, Marty's love was all out. When she loved you, it was the most extreme and powerful love she could give. When she was mad at you, it was close to the end of the world. However, both of these things made Marty who she was. She was a strong, powerful, and loving women and I am grateful to have learned so many things from her.

I personally have learned how to love, share, and be grateful for everything in my life because of Marty. The most important trait I have learned though, is the trait to not be afraid to say whatever I believe in. No matter what.

Marty will live on through each of us. We will continue to share the memories we have of her, and the sill fights we have had that now make us laugh. She is as special to each and every one of us, as we were to her.  So today let us make a pack to each other and do her the favor of continuing her legacy. Do this by sharing stories and photos with those currently in your life, and the people who are still to come.

In the future, whenever there is a moment in your life and you are wishing to yourself that Marty could be there, just remember she is. Marty will be around for every special event to come in all of our lives. On those days when you are missing her, don't be sad. Just know is there, with the biggest smile on her face. Being the proudest mom, wife, aunt, sister or friend that she can be.

We love you Marty. You will be greatly Missed.