Monday, August 6, 2018

Long weekend



It is the Civic holiday long weekend in our province where many have the day off today.

Last week I had lunch with my 80 year old aunt and her 87 year old husband. They are in excellent shape and still go for long walks. She was in town visiting her son and grandchildren, it coincided with the death of her long time friend who passed away that week due to a long illness. She extended her trip so she could attend the funeral this past Saturday. Her sister, my aunt passed away earlier this year. My aunt considers herself lucky to be in good health but it must be depressing as contemporaries start to pass away.

21 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely photos, enjoy your long weekend.Have a great week, hugs, Valerie

Victor S E Moubarak said...

Praying for you all.

God bless.

sandra de said...

Lovely pics of the the flowers. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment on my rose paintings.

Anonymous said...

That is wonderful about your aunt. I wish her continued good health.

R's Rue said...

Blessing.

Pam said...

Wow on your aunt and uncle. Mom is 81and sharp as a tack only the body is giving a bit and getting around is harder these days . Bless it be for your aunt. Beautiful flowers. Two great choices for a Garden!

Anonymous said...

I agree it must be hard but my husbands mother at 86 says its bittersweet, she believes their earthly life ends but the spirit lives on so I guess if yu have strong faith it softens the blow, she believes she will see them all again,,

Jenn Jilks said...

I think it amazing. My client and I read the obits to see if she is in there! She was 96 last week!

Chris Lally said...

Not a guarantee, but taking care of yourself has rewards.
Hope your aunt does not succumb to depression. Having your uncle with her must be a comfort.

Kay said...

Yay for your aunt! I’m already at the age that I’m losing some of my contemporaries and it’s disconcerting for sure.

Misty said...

I often worry about that time in my life... Happy they have each other!

gigihawaii said...

It was nice of you to have lunch with your aunt and uncle. Just imagine, I will be 80 in 8 years, as I am 72 right now.

Gloria Baker said...

Lovely pictures and lovely times Christine!!

Adam said...

A common curse for octogenarians

Jennifer Rose said...

80 and 87 proves you are never too old to go for a walk or travel :)

sandy said...

I want to be like her and plan to!! Good for her. Love the flower photos.

JFM said...

Beautiful flower photos!
Living life not just existing...bravo to your aunt and uncle 💮

DMS said...

Glad you got to visit with them. I agree it must be hard to have friends passing away.

Beautiful flowers!
~Jess

Lowcarb team member said...

I do like your flower photo's.
That is wonderful about your aunt and her husband … may they both have continued good health.

Whatever our age, loss is never easy …

All the best Jan

Serena Lewis said...

Pretty flower pics, Christine! Sorry to hear about your Aunt's friend passing away. I hope her good health continues...

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