My aunt died last night.
I won't eulogize her here. Those are words for those who knew her, and those who knew her don't read this blog. All I'll say is that I love her, and that I will miss her. I'm grateful that her pain has ended. Grateful that her (grown) children were at her side at the end. Mentally she was up for the fight, but her body was just too tired.
Good bye, Aunt Joan. And thank you.
Posted by cari at December 16, 2007 03:40 PMI'm sorry to hear about your Aunt. I guess the quickness can be seen as a blessing but it's still hard to deal with the loss of someone you love.
Posted by: LizI'm sorry for your loss and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Posted by: CaroleI'm sorry about the loss of your aunt. I hope your great memories of her keep her alive in your heart.
Posted by: Kathode Ray TubeI am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: annaWarm, soft hugs from across the ocean. You wrote a beautiful post about her and what she meant to you recently - just go be with your family now.
Posted by: AlisonMy favorite role is that of aunt, esp. to an 11-year-old who lives around the corner. Thanks to the older ones, I'm also a great-aunt, now to two, soon to be five. I only hope that I can mean as much to some of them as your aunt did to you. You were both very lucky. My favorite aunt died exactly 20 years ago. My tears are for you as well as her.
Posted by: LuiseI'm so sorry. May her memory be a blessing to you.
Posted by: KathyI'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt, you wrote such a wonderful post about her.
I hope you fine some comforting thoughts at this hard time.
x
I'm so sorry Cari. My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: Carahugs.
Posted by: amy [knitty]Oh, sweetie. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts.
Posted by: reginaI'm so sorry, Cari. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: CarrieHi Cari, I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Here is a BIG virtual hug until I can give you one personally... maybe next week.
Posted by: TerezaI am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: FaithI'm so very sorry for your loss :(
Posted by: MicheleCari, my condolences you and your family. It is good that her children were with her. Sometimes the fight is just too hard, hugs :)
Posted by: rosittaBlessings, dearest....
and HUGS.
Greta
I'm so sorry to hear this news. My sister is fighting breast and bone cancer now, so I understand something about the toll it can take. Having lost a brother to cancer already, I know about feeling gratitude that the pain has ended. Your aunt was well loved, and I know that makes all the difference in the world. My condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: TracyI'm sorry for your loss. Please take care.
Posted by: silI am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: knittrippsI'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: BeverlyI'm sorry, Cari.
Posted by: JennI'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: pattieCari, my heart goes out to you and your family. You've said all you need to here.
xo
Posted by: shannon in oregonI'm sorry, lovey. Thanks for saying as much as you did, and letting us be here for you as much as we can.
Posted by: Lee AnnI am so sorry Cari.
Posted by: BerthaThat sucks. I wish it was different.
Posted by: claudiaSo sorry for your loss and wishing you peace. M thoughts are with you...
Posted by: KimMy sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Posted by: RisaOh Cari, I'm so sorry. *hugs*
Posted by: no-blog-rachelI'm so sorry to hear that. My hearts goes out to you and the fam.
Posted by: rubyredruca@yahoo.comI'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Rachel HI'm very sorry to hear that. Take care.
Posted by: JessicaMy condolences to you and your family, Cari. That's very sad.
Posted by: marrijeI'm so sorry to hear of your aunts passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Posted by: ginchySorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: SharonI am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories of your aunt be a balm on your sorrow in this time of grief.
Peace to you and your family,
Claudia
So sorry for your loss. ** Hugs **
Posted by: JenniferI'm very sorry for your loss. Un abrazo,
Lía
Your life was blessed and by the presence of this special aunt. I feel your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: CarmenI too am sorry for your loss. That happened so quickly....Memories are a wonderful thing. Hold onto them! Always remember the wonderful person she was to you - carry her spirit with you always!
Posted by: RebeccaSo sorry to hear of your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.
Posted by: AnnaCari, I'm so sorry. Wishing you and your family peace and strength.
Posted by: Sarah RJust wanted to come out and say that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: HeatherCari - I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Words always seem so inadequate at times like this. When my mom passed away, my friend's dad, who is Jewish, said a (Hebrew?) word to my father at the wake that summed it up for all of us. I can't remember the word, but I can remember the sentiment: "We have met in better days."
Posted by: Steph VWOh, Cari, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: AninaI'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: RuthSorry for your loss...
Posted by: CeliaI will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: GinnyI'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you here in Wisconsin.
Posted by: MurielI'm sorry for your loss Carrie, hugs.
Posted by: JanineI am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: KimI'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Aunt. You and your family will be in my thoughts as you face this hard time. May you find comfort with each other.
Posted by: JeanI'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: DinaOh no, I'm so sorry to read that. I hope you'll be doing okay soon.
Posted by: rachI'm very sorry.
Posted by: CambriaI'm so sorry, Cari. xox
Posted by: alisonhugs and peace to you and your family.
Posted by: Cheryl SmithHugs to you and yours.
Posted by: VisionsisterOh, I'm so sorry! I'm sure you will carry her with you in your heart. Sending you hugs and hopes that you can have some time for healing and celebrating her part in your life.
Posted by: amberIt's lovely to have those special people in our lives, and so hard when they go. I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: KathyMarieI'm so very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: abbyso sorry for your loss - as someone without children I have always cherished being a "beloved" aunt and your words about her makes me know she was beloved to you.
Posted by: robinI'm so sorry for your and your family's loss, Cari.
Posted by: elisaMy sincere condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: Lynn in TucsonI am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: aleakamhhugs and hugs and love.
Posted by: kOh, I'm so sorry. She sounded like a really cool lady.
Posted by: Riinoh cari, what sad news. you're in my thoughts.
xoxo
Oh god, Cari, I'm so sorry. Even in that one little post about her a few weeks back, it was apparent how special she was.
Posted by: LizbonCari - Up late getting last minute xmas presents, logged on to see what you and the family have been up to. My condolences to you. Keep her memory alive with joy. Best to you.
Posted by: AnnelieseI'm sorry to hear about your loss - even when we can legitimately say that they're suffering less now, it still fucking blows. My thoughts are with you and your family.
lala