A spent last night visiting with my Auntie.
She passed away this morning at 7am.
I have been in denial for months about her condition. I have
been angry for months about her condition. Reality was harsh last night when I
had to face the end of such a lovely woman’s life. My Auntie is the most giving person I know,
she did not pursue a career, master any hobby but her life was about giving. To
children,… always about children, her own, her grandchildren, neighborhood children,..
she treated them all, including me, like
her own. My fondest childhood memories include her and my Uncle. My Aunties life
career was Children.
So why, I ask ,take her.
I sit here now
reflecting on her life and her influence she had on me.
Of course, it was her quality of life I need to reflect on.
She touched so many people, especially the young with her example of giving and
caring and just simply taking care of you.The more she gave the more extraordinary
she grew. She has placed a little piece
of that in all her family and friends.
I am sad today, but I am so thankful to have known her and
so grateful to be her niece.
4 comments:
My deepest condolences Sifu. I know what it means to be influenced and reminded of what life is supposed to be by the example of a passing and the appreciation of a loved one that never faltered.
I am so sorry for your loss Sifu--but so glad she was such a special person to you. She sounds like a very awesome person. Like her niece:)
I am really sorry for your loss Sifu. I truly feel your pain. However I know she is alive in you, and by keeping her alive in your heart, she will always be with you.
I am sorry that you lost your auntie and I am glad that you have lots of good memories of your time together.
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