they fall away.....that's what happened last night. my aunt madeline, 3rd from left, passed away. she was 92, without major illness really except weary of life and lonely for her other siblings, except the one remaining. this photo was taken at my parents' 50th. my parents are 5 & 6 from left and of course, my dad has been gone now 10 years. only the sibling left is next to my mom, 2nd from right. it doesn't seem possible. in the last 12 years these plus 4 of my cousins have all passed away. life seems very strange without these people nearby yet i cherish them still. we believe in a heaven so they are together again. it is a joyous yet sad day for those of us who remain.
I understand where you are coming from, Grace. My Dad is the only one left of his siblings. My MIL is from a family of 10 and they are down to 3. It is hard to watch them go, but good to know they live on and we will see them again.
ReplyDeleteIn recent years I have certainly noticed how much time is passing when I see aunts and uncles that I haven't seen in quite some time.........I still can't believe that my oldest son is turning 27 this month.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your Aunt. I know how you feel...Mom & Dad are gone, and I have only 2 left from that generation of aunts and uncles. We are the "old" ones now!
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