I lost a beloved aunt tonight.

[NNadir]

She was 87 years old, my mother's sister. One cannot feel too sad about a long life lived, but I will always remember her many kindnesses to me in a time that - though I was very young - I didn't feel much like living.

Of all the people who knew me, she knew me best, my weaknesses, my demons, my strengths, my angels; she taught moderation, and how one should accept one's self. In the worst of times, I could tell her anything, and she helped to bring back, so that one day I could be a friend, a husband, a father.

I am thankful for her life, because in many ways it was my own.

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. I'n so sorry...

:hug:

[NNadir]

3. Thanks.

[Haole Girl]

2. I'm sorry

Aunts are that way, often, it seems.

They make up the missing pieces, sometimes, that parents lack.

:hug:

[NNadir]

4. Very true.

She was very kind to her brother-in-law, my father, in his widowhood.

[Initech]

5. Sorry to hear that.

A word of advice: Dont have Larry David write the obit. ;)

[XemaSab]

6. Sorry to hear that

:pals:

[NNadir]

17. Thank you, my friend.

[struggle4progress]

7. ouch

[NNadir]

18. Thank you.

[Flaxbee]

8. I'm so sorry, NNadir. She sounds like a wonderful woman

You are very lucky to have had someone like that in your life. May she rest in peace.

[NNadir]

19. Thank. I was very fortunate to have her.

[nadine_mn]

9. I am so sorry

my heart goes out to you.. :hug:

[NNadir]

20. Thank you.

[ThomCat]

10. I am very sorry.

It is wonderful that you loved and respected her. It is wonderful that she had a long life. No doubt, you have many good memories.

So she will be remembered. :hug:

[NNadir]

21. I thank you. I have magnificient memories of her.

[bigwillq]

11. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[NNadir]

22. Thank you.

[Lex]

12. So sorry for your loss, NNadir. As an Aunt myself

and with no kids of my own, I'm very close to my nephew who's only 13 right now--and I think of him almost like a son.

I'm glad your Aunt made such a positive influence on your life. It's good to know we Aunts can make a big difference.

:pals:

[NNadir]

24. Thank you. It is good you are close to your nephew.

My sons have an unmarried childless aunt who is very good to them as well. Another treasure for our family.

My aunt had her own children, but she made time for me, particularly when my mother died.

My helped physically and emotionally in the time of my mother's illness. She was generous and loving as a sister as well as an aunt.

It seems odd to live in a world where she is not there.

[Call Me Wesley]

13. Safe passage to your aunt.

Might she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours.

[NNadir]

25. Thank you.

Her last months were indeed a struggle.

[applegrove]

14. So sorry. Yes that older generation are vital to a family.

[NNadir]

26. Thanks. The old still have much to teach us, and they have perspective.

[Eurobabe]

15. I am thankful you had your aunt, and sorry for your loss

What you wrote is a nice tribute to her. She sounds like a lovely woman. :hug:

[NNadir]

27. Thank you.

[NJmaverick]

16. Sorry

:hug:

[NNadir]

28. Thank you.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

23. My Deepest Sympathies NNadir

Blessings Be upon her memory, and her sweet soul.

RIP Dear Lady :cry:

[NNadir]

29. Thank you.

She was a Christian, and it would be well if she were right about the world beyond.