My aunt
Monday April 06th 2009, 6:27 pm
Filed under: Family,Life

imgp7271My Aunt Rosemary passed away this afternoon after a long fight with cancer.  My mother flew home last week and went to her older sister’s house right away and had a good visit with her, telling us afterwards that she was surprised at how energetic Rosemary was.

And I thought, yes.  Been there.  When you are very ill and then someone shows up who loves you, it is a very strengthening thing, both physically and emotionally.

Two days later, Rosemary had a stroke and was unable to speak, so we’re very glad Mom got that time with her when she did and the chance to create the memories she now shares of that day with two of Rosemary’s daughters.

The world will be a quieter place without Rosemary’s storytelling. She will be missed.


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My thoughts are with you and your family. Rosemary sounds like a wonderful person.

Comment by Lene 04.06.09 @ 6:37 pm

I’m so sorry. I’m glad though that your mom had that time with her.

Comment by (formerly) no-blog-rachel 04.06.09 @ 7:16 pm

my thoughts and prayers go out to you your family – and to all of Rosemarys friends too – I bet she had a lot of those from what you say about her

Comment by rho 04.06.09 @ 7:24 pm

Please accept my condolences. This does not seem to be the appropriate time to crack jokes.

When you get back to knitting I will actually have something to say.

Comment by Don Meyer 04.06.09 @ 7:30 pm

You’re right. A visit from a loved one is a powerful medicine. I join with you in wishing your Aunt Rosemary great happiness as she moves on to the next world where I’m sure many people have been waiting for her. And I’m sorry for those of you who have to feel sad as you are left behind for a time.
Laura

Comment by LauraN 04.06.09 @ 7:36 pm

I am so happy that your mom got to be with her sister. But saddened at the loss your family has suffered.

Comment by Sonya 04.06.09 @ 7:37 pm

So sorry for your loss Alison. How wonderful that your mom was able to spend time with her sister.

Comment by Eileen 04.06.09 @ 7:49 pm

My thoughts & prayers are with your family. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to make those last memories! May your shared memories bring you comfort & peace.

Comment by TripletMom 04.06.09 @ 7:54 pm

I send to you and your family my sincere condolences. This has been a very tough year on your mother, too. She’s been worrying about two loved ones.

Comment by Madeline 04.06.09 @ 8:06 pm

Dear Alison,

I offer my sincere sorrow to your entire family for the loss of your dear Aunt. I am so glad, too, that your mother was able to get a good visit in with her. My prayers are with you.

Jade

Comment by Jade 04.06.09 @ 8:20 pm

My prayers are with you and your family.

Comment by Kathy in San Jose 04.06.09 @ 9:27 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. How comforting that your mother was able to spend time with her sister before she passed. I hope many happy memories help you and your family. God bless you all with comfort and strength.

Comment by Jody M 04.07.09 @ 2:56 am

I’m sorry to read of your loss, but I’m glad she had that visit fresh in her mind.

Comment by Amanda 04.07.09 @ 3:19 am

I thought the same thing that Madeline did. What an emotionally difficult few months this must have been for your mother. I’m sorry for the loss of her sister and yet relieved that at least she’s been able to watch you make so much improvement.

Comment by LynnM 04.07.09 @ 3:58 am

I am glad your mom was able to make it back in time to see your Aunt befor she passed away. I hope her ;ast days were full of sunshine and roses and were as pain free as is possible when dealing with end stage cancer. Our condolences to you and your family in your time of loss, please endeavor to remember the good times ahead of the bad!

Comment by Danielle from SW MO 04.07.09 @ 4:41 am

I’m so sorry, Alison. I, too, am glad your mother had time with her sister. My prayers are with all of you.

Comment by Pegi 04.07.09 @ 5:07 am

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Aunt. (I wish I could include hugs, too.)

Comment by Barbara-Kay 04.07.09 @ 5:37 am

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Comment by Kat with a K 04.07.09 @ 5:47 am

So sorry for your family’s loss.
I think Rosemary will live on in your
stories of her. Keep remembering!

Comment by Sue H 04.07.09 @ 5:54 am

More caring thoughts of strength sent your family’s way…

Comment by Suzanne 04.07.09 @ 6:43 am

I’m sorry for the loss of your Aunt.

Comment by Michelle 04.07.09 @ 7:12 am

I’m so sad to hear of your loss, Alison…but good to hear that your mother was able to be with your aunt, too. Hugs to you.

Comment by Joanne 04.07.09 @ 7:22 am

I am so sorry for your loss. I have an Aunt Rosemary, too.

Comment by Diana Troldahl 04.07.09 @ 7:30 am

My prayers are with you and your family. It’s we, who remain, who do the suffering. Remember some of her stories and enjoy the memories.

Comment by Carol Garnier 04.07.09 @ 7:31 am

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

We’ll be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. *hug*

Comment by Liz U 04.07.09 @ 8:14 am

I’m very sorry, Alison. It’s so hard to lose those we love but, I am glad your mother had such a nice visit with her and has the memories herself and the stories to share with everyone else who loved her too…and also glad your aunt had that visit too…I’m sure it was a great joy and comfort to her – maybe moreso than anyone will ever know.
Thinking of you today,
Abby

Comment by Abby 04.07.09 @ 8:55 am

My condolences on your loss.

Comment by Gigi 04.07.09 @ 8:58 am

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, but very glad your mom had a good visit with her sister.

Comment by Toni Smoky-Mountains 04.07.09 @ 9:11 am

I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. How wonderful that your mom had that special time with her.

Comment by AmyS 04.07.09 @ 9:38 am

I’m so sorry.
Love.

Comment by amy 04.07.09 @ 9:44 am

That tugged at my heartstrings. I’m glad your mom had that visit with her sister. My sympathies to all who are grieving.

Comment by Channon 04.07.09 @ 10:44 am

I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts. I’m glad your mom had a nice visit with her, things happen for a reason. ::hugs::

Comment by Alicia 04.07.09 @ 12:41 pm

I am sorry for you and for the loss of a beloved aunt. The world seems to get smaller when someone we love pass away.

Comment by Bea 04.07.09 @ 1:20 pm

I send strength and light to you and your family. How blessed that your Mom and Aunt could have good visit. Take care.

Comment by Debbie R 04.07.09 @ 1:30 pm

Oh I am so sorry. I am glad her suffering on this earth is over…;that your mom got to spend time with her, what an honor.
I am thinking of you.

Comment by karin 04.07.09 @ 1:49 pm

Oh Alison, hugs many times over.

Comment by Qutecowgirl 04.07.09 @ 2:24 pm

So sorry about your loss. Glad that your Mom was able to spend quality time with her sister. And, you were well enough she could be there for her, too. Take care,
Nanc

Comment by Nancy 04.07.09 @ 2:55 pm

*hugs*

Comment by Mary 04.07.09 @ 3:44 pm

sending sincere sympathies and prayers to you and yours.

Comment by grace 04.07.09 @ 5:26 pm

I’m so sorry about your Aunt, Alison. She sounds like she was a lovely person….like your mom.

Comment by Joansie 04.08.09 @ 5:39 am

My aunt, my mother’s only sister, died several years ago after a battle with cancer. Shortly after her cancer returned, she returned to our area to visit her son and she and my mom had a daylong visit one Saturday. I had driven Mom over, so I sat out in the living room knitting while they chatted in the guest room. It was fun to hear them laughing, giggling, and debating the hours away. Their relationship was not always peaceful, but they truly shared a bond that could not be broken. When my aunt entered Hospice, her daughters strictly rationed everyone else’s contact with her, which distressed my mom. But, as she stated, at least they had had their one, perfect day.

I’m so glad that your mom got that last, precious time with her sister.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Comment by Shirley 04.08.09 @ 6:40 am

May she continue to bring you bright and happy memories and her stories live on in the retelling.
Love ya. Give your Mom (and Dad) a long-distance hug for me.

Comment by Karen 04.08.09 @ 3:15 pm

I’m sorry for the loss of your anut. Even tho we have the gospel and know where they are and that we will see them again, the loss is still hard, because we miss them. I will pray for the peace and comfort the Lord gives at times of loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Comment by LDSVenus 04.15.09 @ 10:52 am

(((((hugs)))))

Comment by Paula 04.16.09 @ 10:42 am



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