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.
I’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: Liz
I’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: Liz
I’m sorry for your loss and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Posted by: Carole
I’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 Tube
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: anna
Warm, 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: Alison
My 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: Luise
I’m so sorry. May her memory be a blessing to you.
Posted by: Kathy
I’m sorry for your loss and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Posted by: Carole
I’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 Tube
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: anna
Warm, 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: Alison
My 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: Luise
I’m so sorry. May her memory be a blessing to you.
Posted by: Kathy
I’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
Posted by: Kayla
I’m so sorry Cari. My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: Cara
hugs.
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: regina
I’m so sorry, Cari. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Carrie
Hi 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: Tereza
I’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
Posted by: Kayla
I’m so sorry Cari. My thoughts are with your family.
Posted by: Cara
hugs.
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: regina
I’m so sorry, Cari. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Carrie
Hi 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: Tereza
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Faith
I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙁
Posted by: Michele
Cari, 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: rositta
Blessings, dearest….
and HUGS.
Greta
Posted by: 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: Tracy
I’m sorry for your loss. Please take care.
Posted by: sil
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Faith
I’m so very sorry for your loss 🙁
Posted by: Michele
Cari, 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: rositta
Blessings, dearest….
and HUGS.
Greta
Posted by: 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: Tracy
I’m sorry for your loss. Please take care.
Posted by: sil
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: knittripps
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Beverly
I’m sorry, Cari.
Posted by: Jenn
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: pattie
Cari, my heart goes out to you and your family. You’ve said all you need to here.
xo
Posted by: shannon in oregon
I’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 Ann
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: knittripps
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Beverly
I’m sorry, Cari.
Posted by: Jenn
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: pattie
Cari, my heart goes out to you and your family. You’ve said all you need to here.
xo
Posted by: shannon in oregon
I’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 Ann
I am so sorry Cari.
Posted by: Bertha
That sucks. I wish it was different.
Posted by: claudia
So sorry for your loss and wishing you peace. M thoughts are with you…
Posted by: Kim
My sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Posted by: Risa
Oh Cari, I’m so sorry. *hugs*
Posted by: no-blog-rachel
I’m so sorry to hear that. My hearts goes out to you and the fam.
Posted by: rubyredruca@yahoo.com
I am so sorry Cari.
Posted by: Bertha
That sucks. I wish it was different.
Posted by: claudia
So sorry for your loss and wishing you peace. M thoughts are with you…
Posted by: Kim
My sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Posted by: Risa
Oh Cari, I’m so sorry. *hugs*
Posted by: no-blog-rachel
I’m so sorry to hear that. My hearts goes out to you and the fam.
Posted by: rubyredruca@yahoo.com
I’m sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Rachel H
I’m very sorry to hear that. Take care.
Posted by: Jessica
My condolences to you and your family, Cari. That’s very sad.
Posted by: marrije
I’m so sorry to hear of your aunts passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Posted by: ginchy
Sorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Sharon
I 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
Posted by: Claudia
I’m sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Rachel H
I’m very sorry to hear that. Take care.
Posted by: Jessica
My condolences to you and your family, Cari. That’s very sad.
Posted by: marrije
I’m so sorry to hear of your aunts passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Posted by: ginchy
Sorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Sharon
I 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
Posted by: Claudia
So sorry for your loss. ** Hugs **
Posted by: Jennifer
I’m very sorry for your loss. Un abrazo,
Lía
Posted by: 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: Carmen
I 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: Rebecca
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.
Posted by: Anna
Cari, I’m so sorry. Wishing you and your family peace and strength.
Posted by: Sarah R
Just 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: Heather
So sorry for your loss. ** Hugs **
Posted by: Jennifer
I’m very sorry for your loss. Un abrazo,
Lía
Posted by: 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: Carmen
I 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: Rebecca
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.
Posted by: Anna
Cari, I’m so sorry. Wishing you and your family peace and strength.
Posted by: Sarah R
Just 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: Heather
Cari – 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 VW
Oh, Cari, I’m so sorry.
Posted by: Anina
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Ruth
Sorry for your loss…
Posted by: Celia
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Ginny
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you here in Wisconsin.
Posted by: Muriel
Cari – 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 VW
Oh, Cari, I’m so sorry.
Posted by: Anina
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Ruth
Sorry for your loss…
Posted by: Celia
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Ginny
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you here in Wisconsin.
Posted by: Muriel
I’m sorry for your loss Carrie, hugs.
Posted by: Janine
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Kim
I’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: Jean
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Dina
Oh no, I’m so sorry to read that. I hope you’ll be doing okay soon.
Posted by: rach
I’m very sorry.
Posted by: Cambria
I’m sorry for your loss Carrie, hugs.
Posted by: Janine
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Kim
I’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: Jean
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Dina
Oh no, I’m so sorry to read that. I hope you’ll be doing okay soon.
Posted by: rach
I’m very sorry.
Posted by: Cambria
I’m so sorry, Cari. xox
Posted by: alison
hugs and peace to you and your family.
Posted by: Cheryl Smith
Hugs to you and yours.
Posted by: Visionsister
Oh, 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: amber
It’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: KathyMarie
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: abby
I’m so sorry, Cari. xox
Posted by: alison
hugs and peace to you and your family.
Posted by: Cheryl Smith
Hugs to you and yours.
Posted by: Visionsister
Oh, 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: amber
It’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: KathyMarie
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Posted by: abby
so 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: robin
I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss, Cari.
Posted by: elisa
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: aleakamh
hugs and hugs and love.
Posted by: k
Oh, I’m so sorry. She sounded like a really cool lady.
Posted by: Riin
so 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: robin
I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss, Cari.
Posted by: elisa
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: aleakamh
hugs and hugs and love.
Posted by: k
Oh, I’m so sorry. She sounded like a really cool lady.
Posted by: Riin
oh cari, what sad news. you’re in my thoughts.
xoxo
Posted by: irene
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: Lizbon
Cari – 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: Anneliese
I’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
Posted by: lala
oh cari, what sad news. you’re in my thoughts.
xoxo
Posted by: irene
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: Lizbon
Cari – 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: Anneliese
I’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
Posted by: lala