Wow, what a day...the snow came all of a sudden. Then my phone rang this morning and K took the call as I was unable to come to the phone. It was my aunt's husband saying she had passed away during the night. She's really my second cousin and I think she would've been in her early 70's. She had had a heart valve replacement about a year ago and I don't think the surgery went well and it eventually caused her death. It was still an unexpected surprise as she was such a smart, feisty woman...seemingly invincible right to the end. I didn't realize I was so upset until I started crying once I was able to get a hold of my uncle on the phone. The sad part is that he is alone now in a big house as they never were able to have kids. His sisters are with him though and their relatives will be flying in from all over as she had a number of siblings. We didn't see them often but kept in touch with Christmas cards and the odd phone call. When my dad passed away many years ago, I felt as if I had lost one of my biggest fans, you know, someone in your corner rooting for you. Now in a strange way, I feel as if I've lost another fan. I've always admired her spirit.
Ok, yesterday also happened to be my mother's birthday and we heard that another cousin also passed away yesterday. This woman would've turned 50 this fall, I think it was some kind of cancer. What a year.
5 comments:
Oh, Christine, I am so sad for you and your family. I know what you are saying about feeling bad about him being alone in a big house. Prayers for you all.
Happy birthday to your sweet mother, though. I am glad you had a chance to celebrate something happy.
XO
Oh Christine I wish that I could be there with you in your time of bereavement. I know it is hard, and I sincerely send out my sympathies.
Sending you a big hug!xoxoxoxo
I am so sorow Christine for your losses. It is incredibly sad. And you are right. The older we get the more those fans disappear from our lives and we get a sense of our own mortality.
Your poor cousin not even 50. That is horrible.
It just shows us that we have no idea what is around the corner and that we truly have to live the life we want because we just dont know.
I hope your Moms health is ok and she enjoyed her day.
Big hugs to you my friend (well thats the way I think of you) and my prayers are with you all.
Christine
so sorry to hear of your loss(es). You are right it is hard to loose a loved one. But remember they will always be in your heart!
Take Care
Thanks for your comments Japra, Lilly, Mom and Bibi, much appreciated. Lilly, my mom's in good health, up and about, although she takes a lot of pills for diabetes and high blood pressure. She's in Arizona for awhile, at my brother's place. So Japra, I didn't get to celebrate with her other than over the phone!
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