More than a Sister-in-Law

I’m Bill McClure’s sister, Mim – officially, Jayne McClure’s sister-in-law.


But, really, Jayne’s sister.


Not because we were very much alike.


I wear make up. Sometimes, when she was dressing up, Jayne wore lipstick.


I’m obsessive/compulsive about almost everything.


Jayne was matter-of-fact, casual, straightforward, practical and brilliant.


I’ve wandered down many woo-woo spiritual paths that Jayne pretty much ignored.


I love my cats. She put up with them.


None of these things mattered.


We pretty much always loved each other because we loved the same people.


But after a while, it was clear that we just plain loved each other.


I admired her as a wife, mother, teacher, citizen, and, finally as my sister.


And I saw her wisdom, and courage, and great, great heart.


Even during her last days.


I loved her. I miss her. I will honor her memory forever.