After all the good Trilly added to the lives of others, how could I not come forward to express my thanks for her life and regret for her death?
I never really was "introduced" to Trilly. She was just always there, in the STFC Neutral Zone, making trademark bigot brownies, or "auntie"ing the Bevs in the P/C Club. I responded to her posts when I arrived in these forums and eventually built a friendship. She was the one who convinced me that if I came out to my dad, he would still love me. I knew that deep down inside, but I needed her guidance and support (and cookies!) to make that step.
I'm so sorry that I didn't get a chance to talk to her in these past months, when I've been offline. If I could have, I would have said "thank you" for all that she's done for me.
Trilly was a teacher, an aunt, and above all, a friend. I will miss her deeply and will always cherish the impact she made on my life. At a memorial service I attended last week, I was scheduled to sing Sarah Maclachlan's "I Will Remember You." Somehow I managed to stop crying long enough to focus and attempt to do it justice, both for the students in front of me and for my friend Trilly, who made the world lighter with her wit, caring, and self-assurance. Auntie Trilly, wherever you are, I want you to know that i sang that song for you.
Love,
Remy
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