Donna Loved Her Nettie

My Baby Sis, Donna

It was a cold November day back in 1971 when I gave birth to Jeannette.  One of the first persons that called me at the hospital was Donna.  To Donna, Jeannette would be called Nettie.  She is the one that gave her that nickname.  Jeannette and Donna had such a close relationship that it was natural for Jeannette to invite her to stay with her in Sacramento, Ca. They got along so good.  Donna babysat for Jeannette and made dinner for her when she came home.  Years passed and Jeannette moved back to Fresno and got married.  That did not matter to Donna. She loved her niece so very much and always kept in touch with her.  Donna has a gifted talent.  She writes poetry.  It was Donna who begged me to put the phone next to Jeannette's ear when she was dying in the hospital.  Donna told her she loved her and that she was going to Heaven.  She sang her a song and read verses from the bible to her.  By that time Jeannette was sedated but I know she could hear.  I was told by several nurses that even if a person is sedated, they can hear.  I love my sis for insisting on talking to her even though she lived far away. I shall forever remember the compassion she gave to Jeannette.  It makes me happy to know I have a great family.  We are the Balderama Family from Corcoran, Ca.  A proud and dignified family.  My sis Donna is a blessing.