To my very special Lannans,
I am devastated for and with you on the loss of Mum. She and Dad (and all of you at many points) provided me with many a shelter during storms that seemed to target directly next door. :) There was always a spot for me to have a sleepover and a chair at your already crowded dinner table.
Mum was very generous with her time (even as the mother of seven) always had an open door for me and carted me to the beach house multiple times every summer; never, ever batting an eye when I was still there a week later.
I always knew that whatever was happening in my life, celebrations, trials, and/or tribulations, I had a compassionate ear and good advice waiting for me next door. I have few memories before the age of 25 that don't involve the Lannans. I was and always will be honored to have been Mum's Paula Peach.
Thank you to all of you for sharing your mum, dad, and entire family with me for my whole life. Not many people can say that they were fortunate enough in their life to have two loving families - one born into and one chosen.
I love my Lannans with all my heart and will continue to honor Mum and Dad forever.
Love,
Paula