Cirimille Faye Paglinawan

Grief is one heck of a journey and I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand it. It still feels as if you’re going to walk through that door any moment… but here we are…it’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been a year since we lost you. I have so much to say but I don’t know how to put it all into words.

I bring you up in a lot of my conversations. Trying to keep your memory alive. Even if it’s with strangers who never even knew you. You deserve to be known and loved and appreciated because that’s how you made everyone else feel.

How lucky am I to have a cousin like you, that took me under your wing and took care of me as if I was your little sister. From late night food runs to playing video games on the loft for hours to learning hip hop choreo and everything in between. You’re the big brother that i’ve always wanted and I am so appreciative of our time together here on Earth.

Thank you for visiting me in my dreams from time to time. I know it’s your way of telling me everything’s going to be okay. I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again, but I know that you’re with me wherever I go. I miss you Shaunie and I love you so much.