Lesson #12: We are made of stars...

It has already been a year since Sophia left this life for the next. I always feel her absence like a large numbing loss but today I feel it sharply and it cuts deep. It leaves me silent and chaotic within. She was my little sister, my comic relief, my weed supplier, my hunter, my person to hug, my co-god parent x2, my inspiration, my good deeds helper, my music encyclopaedia, and my hero. I wish death had not marked us so soon, because it comes with the sudden realisation that this loss is forever. Sophia's infectious sense of humour and light touched so many people. It's a beautiful thing to see and feel. Today I celebrate that we had 29years, 1month, 2days, 7hrs and 15min with a soul not to be forgotten. I read somewhere recently that we are all made up of 90% stardust. So I wrote this poem for her. One of Sophia's biggest fears before she left was that we would forget her. "Don't let them forget me," She whispered. That my darling little sister, is a piece of cake.

Lesson #11: Even in sad times there is always room for laughter.

A once in a lifetime kind of girl - Sophia Saly
Your Auntie loved to perform little skits with us. We loved joining her. It means we have so many videos of her to help us remember that even in the saddest times, there is always room for laughter.

Lesson #10: Sophia's Favourite Quote

Hi kids, The last few months has been really difficult for all of us. Just last month our beautiful guiding spirit, Sophia, left this world and is now in another place. Some say she travels between fairy world and our world. Where-ever she is at the moment we know that she can still hear us! So you better be good. She asked me to pass on this favourite quote of hers when the time was right. I think the time is now. We love you Sophia with all our little hearts! We talk about you everyday and we light candles for you and leave food for you at the table. Always. Xahlia especially can't stop talking about you...we miss you. Well, as promised I would let people see this video, when I felt the time is right. I know the kids will love it...

Lesson #9 4/4: Chris Judd Footy

When you are older you will learn that the older generation of Saly's are the guardians of a secret society. One of the things we do is to do something good for someone that deserves it but all in secret. Our payment, is the smiles and laughter our act generates. We treat this very seriously and your name has already been chosen for you. When you are ready we will ask you to complete your first mission and all will be revealed. In the mean time, this is lesson #9. Your older cousins have just completed their first mission. Delivering a signed footy by Chris Judd to someone that showed kindness to the world.

The aftermath, the rush and the getaway.

Lesson #9 3/4: Chris Judd Footy

When you are older you will learn that the older generation of Saly's are the guardians of a secret society. One of the things we do is to do something good for someone that deserves it but all in secret. Our payment, is the smiles and laughter our act generates. We treat this very seriously and your name has already been chosen for you. When you are ready we will ask you to complete your first mission and all will be revealed. In the mean time, this is lesson #9. Your older cousins have just completed their first mission. Delivering a signed footy by Chris Judd to someone that showed kindness to the world.

In this video your cousins do the good deed.

Lesson #9 2/4: Mission Chris Judd Footy

When you are older you will learn that the older generation of Saly's are the guardians of a secret society. One of the things we do is to do something good for someone that deserves it but all in secret. Our payment, is the smiles and laughter our act generates. We treat this very seriously and your name has already been chosen for you. When you are ready we will ask you to complete your first mission and all will be revealed. In the mean time, this is lesson #9. Your older cousins have just completed their first mission. Delivering a signed footy by Chris Judd to someone that showed kindness to the world.

In this video your cousins talk us through what they are doing and what they will do.

Lesson #9 1/4: Mission Chris Judd Footy

When you are older you will learn that the older generation of Saly's are the guardians of a secret society. One of the things we do is to do something good for someone that deserves it but all in secret. Our payment, is the smiles and laughter our act generates. We treat this very seriously and your name has already been chosen for you. When you are ready we will ask you to complete your first mission and all will be revealed. In the mean time, this is lesson #9. Your older cousins have just completed their first mission. Delivering a signed footy by Chris Judd to someone that showed kindness to the world.

In this video your cousins are put through a drill...so they would know exactly what to do when the time came. They are trained by senior operative. You might recognise him.