April 11, 2008~Our Lives changed FOREVER!

They say talking about things makes them easier to take. Well, I beg to differ in this case.
On April 11, 2008 my husbands sister was murdered by her husband who then killed himself. They left behind 2 beautiful children whose lives will be changed forever.
I am now the Mother of 4. We will raise Leysa's Children as if they were our own. We will love them with every ounce of our beings all while being guided by her loving spirit.
Here is what I wrote for her funeral:
My Sister N Law Leysa was the nicest person I've ever met. I was privileged enough to have her as part of my life for over 10 years. She was an incredible Mother, Wife, Sister, Sister N Law, Aunt, Cousin, God Mother and Friend. Anyone who ever met Leysa felt her kindness and warmth and knew what a genuine person she was. ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Family meant the world to Leysa. She loved her children more then anything. Nicholas was her handsome little man and Arden was her beautiful Princess. She raised them with everything a parent hopes for, including manners and the ability to sit quietly in Church. She participated in every event her children were involved in, including school events, baseball, soccer, dance and church, all while pursuing a rewarding career as an ER Nurse. She helped so many people. Over the last few days, I have had more than one person tell me she saved their life. She truly had an ability to care for people both physically and emotionally.
Leysa will live on through her children. I see her and feel her presence when I look into her beautiful daughters eyes. I see her and feel her presence every time I hear her son laugh. Mostly I feel her in my heart every time I think about all the things she will never see Nicholas and Arden do or accomplish.
I am a better person for knowing Leysa and will cherish the memories I have of her forever. She will be missed more than words can express.
We Love You Leysa,
Your family