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someone like Irene

that's who I hope to be one day.


Someone like Irene.


I remember the first time I met Irene. She was in the Church kitchen and came out wiping her hands on an apron. She smiled at me and made me feel welcome right away. Irene and Becky Buchnor were the 2 names I remembered from meeting so many people at Church that day. Everyone was lovely and so friendly but Irene and Bec touched my heart especially.


Irene had a way of making everyone and anyone feel like they were welcome and cared for. I remember Irene would always make me a card and write something uplifting and encouraging. I always got post from Irene when I moved back to Oz the first few times and whenever it was my birthday, a card and gift from Irene were always the first things I opened.


Irene touched so many people's lives and poured herself out so selflessly for everyone around her.


The world will be at a huge loss and Heaven will be partying.


Im too upset to write anything else xx

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