Stina

You were a daughter, a sister, a beautiful soul

When the world felt heavy, you made it feel whole

I think of those nights when Triniti was small

Rushing to the ER, our backs to the wall

You stood right beside me, you were my backbone

Making sure I never had to face it alone

Aunt Stina, your light was a beacon for me

The joy in our hearts that we all got to see

Through the hills and the valleys, the highs and the lows

You taught me that God is wherever we go

I'll hold onto your hope through the joy and the pain

Even though life will never quite be the same

I miss all the cookouts, the smoke in the air

Making those goofy videos without a care

With Triniti and Camo, just laughing out loud

Seeing her so happy, you made us so proud

I play back the recording, I watch through the mist

Just to hear us say, "I'm so glad you exist"

Aunt Stina, your light was a beacon for me

The joy in our hearts that we all got to see

Through the hills and the valleys, the highs and the lows

You taught me that God is wherever we go

I'll hold onto your hope through the joy and the pain

Even though life will never quite be the same

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you at the end

I'm sorry I couldn't save you, my sister, my friend

But your optimistic spirit is helping me grow

Through my hardest times, it's the anchor I know

When you took your last breath, you were wrapped in His grace

I know He was with you in that quiet place

Now I look at our family and I see your spark

A beautiful soul shining bright in the dark

Aunt Stina, your light was a beacon for me

The joy in our hearts that we all got to see

Through the hills and the valleys, the highs and the lows

You taught me that God is wherever we go

I'll hold onto your hope through the joy and the pain

Even though life will never quite be the same

I love you, Stina, I'm so glad you exist