I have so many fond memories of Aunty Joy. Her love was unconditional. She was kind, compassionate, and had a great sense of humor. She was witty and quick to laugh. She made me feel like I was enough, just as I was. She shared the teachings of mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh with me at a time when I really needed help and guidance. She was always there for me - with wisdom, love, and support.
One of my favorite memories with Joy is from 20+ years ago when I was 12 or 13. I was staying at Faye's house that summer. She took me to the Calgary Zoo - just the two of us. We had a blast! She was so fun to hang out with. She treated me like an adult and listened to my opinions and thoughts. Her willingness to listen and let me be me had a profound influence on me. When we sat down to eat in the food court, someone came up to us and asked if we were sisters. I thought this was hilarious! We laughed about that day a lot in future years.
Love you Aunty Joy.
