Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Loss

My dear sweet aunt Net died unexpectedly Sunday night. She was in the hospital but expecting to go home the first of the week. We are all so sad. She was an absolutely wonderful person. I can't begin to tell you how good she was. She was my mother's youngest sister and had visited my mother at least once a week since mother's stroke in November. She lived her life the way we all should. One of her daughters told me she found a note her mother had written to herself praying to be a better person. I honestly don't know how she could have been better. She was always thinking of others and what she could do for them. She leaves a husband, three daughters and nine grandchildren. Also, many nieces and nephews and other family members and friends who loved her dearly.

11 comments:

Donna said...

Sorry for your loss, but happy your aunt was able to live her life to the very end...

Lurline said...

It is so sad to let go - hold those memories close in your heart!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Gari in AL said...

How sad to have lost a so well loved aunt. But what a beautiful life she lived and what a nice tribute you wrote.

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

I'm so sorry for your loss; she sounds like she was a wonderful person.

Browndirtcottage said...

Oh, I am sooo sorry Nancy! What a privilage and blessing for you to have had such a wonderful person in your life!
My thoughts are with you!!

jacquie said...

oh i'm so sorry nancy....please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Helen McNaught @ AuntyHennys said...

Dear Nancy, Your beautiful words describing your Aunt paint a picture of a much loved and well respected lady. I am so sorry for your loss and for the sadness you and your family must be feeling right now. Take care,

Carol E. said...

Oh, you were so lucky to have a wonderful aunt, just like mine! My mom and her younger sister are the last two of the original 7. One day I'll be in your shoes. Having a wonderful aunt is a true blessing. I'm sorry for your loss.

Quiltdivajulie said...

My heart goes out to you and yours ~ what a blessing she was to each of you . . . we need more people like her to inspire us!

Cheryl Arkison said...

So sorry to hear this news. Take care of yourself in the coming days and take comfort in family.

Barb said...

I never read this.....and I am so sorry for you.....