I was supposed to come back on Sunday. We got back on Saturday. My moms Sister Virginia passed away on Thanksgiving day. They called us the next day. I guess they waited so they would not ruin our Thanksgiving, and plus to give their selves a little time to regroup so that they could talk about it.
I felt so bad for my mom. She had 3 sisters and this was her last living sister.
[question posted by LouiseKnittel]
responses and comments:
I am so sorry to hear about your aunt passing away. It must be a very sad time for your mother in particular. You had to come home from your trip one day early. It was considerate that you didn't find out on Thanksgiving. Best wishes to you and your family at this sad time. [maximax8]
I have one older sister in California and seldom see her. I would be lost when she passes away as well. She calls a few times yearly as well as I call her a few times also. The calls are always on Holidays as well too. I have not seen her in over 5 years now. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~ [webeishere]
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones. A holiday is the worst time to lose a loved one. Take care of yourself as well. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~ [webeishere]
Thanks so much I appreciate this very much. [LouiseKnittel]
Louise, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. [howard96h]
Thanks so much Howard. I really appreciate it. So much stress comes with a Death. [LouiseKnittel]
That is sad. It must be hard to be the last sister living. I don't want to think about losing my own sister, but having and then losing three sisters is unfathomable. [AmbiePam]
There were 9 all together. She has 2 living brothers and she is the only living girl. She is a very strong willed woman and a fighter. She fights very hard to live. I have said for a few years now. That my mom is the strongest woman I know. [LouiseKnittel]
Sorry for your loss Louise..Luv & hugs to you all xoxox [LoudnProud]
Thank you very much! Its is really appreciated! [LouiseKnittel]
Sorry to hear that. This reminds me of Elic, whose dad died the day after Thanksgiving,& her birthday. She always said she thought he hung on just so he wouldn't spoil the memories for everyone. Who knows? God rest your aunt's soul. Maggiepie [Maggiepie]
It does seem like they do hung on sometimes. Other times they just can't, they might want to, but they can't. [LouiseKnittel]
Sorry to hear of your loss, dear hugs! [Irishfrndly65]
Thanks so much. My mom is doing much better then I thought that she would. [LouiseKnittel]
oh,i am so sorry to hear that.may her soul rest in peace.cheer your mom by inviting her to your place. [riyasam]
That will not cheer her up I am have 2 cats and she is allergic..Thanks so much! [LouiseKnittel]
I'm am so sorry for you and your family; especially your mom! I remember when my mother's last sister passed away (she had 2 sisters). She was terribly upset. But, for this to happen on Thanksgiving Day of all days! It's not something anyone in your family will ever forget. At least, Thanksgiving doesn't fall on the same date every year. It's not much of a consolation, but it's something. I wish I knew what to say at a time like this. I'm just so sorry for you! I guess the only thing to do is to make sure your mom is dealing with this as well as she can. When my only sister passed away, I was inconsolable for some time afterward. I'm sure your mom feels pretty much the same way about now. Again, my sincerest condolences. [mentalward]
Thank you very much. Your kind words mean so much right now. [LouiseKnittel]
Oh I am sorry Louise, did you know this Aunt well? Was it sudden? I send my sympathies to you and your family. [carmelanirel]
I was trying to decide which discussion to start first the sad part or the happy, I went with the sad first. That way I can move on from there. I was not very Close to this Aunt ( Aunt Virginia )still feel very bad about it.. how Odd that I was in the State Virginia when my Aunt Virginia passed away. Thanks so much for your sympathies, they are really appreciated. [LouiseKnittel]
I am so sorry to hear about it, it is always hard to lose a loved one, but especially hard around the holidays. [winterose]
2 weeks ago my other aunt passed away she was my Moms Sister in law. Around last Thanksgiving my Mom lost her sister Helen. It does seem harder around the holidays though. [LouiseKnittel]
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Aunt Virginia. My thoughts are with you and your family. Losing a loved one is always hard. Losing a loved one on a holiday I am sure is even harder. [lilybug]
thank you very much! Seems like we are losing several closely. [LouiseKnittel]
I am sorry to hear such sad news sad I feel for your mother too, it is hard to lose your siblings. sad [fwidman]
yes it is hard. I have no gone through this yet. But I know that it is very hard. [LouiseKnittel]
My Grandmother died just before my grandfathers birthday and was buried just after it. That year and the year after Grandpa had a rough time and couldn't enjoy his birthday. Before he died, a couple months ago, he lost both of his older sisters his wife and her youngest sister. His baby sister is the last sibling left and she stopped going to funerals many years ago. His sister-in-law, the middle child, is the last in that family. Both have children and grandchildren to surround them with love. It's all we can do for them really. At least, like Louise' aunt, they had long, good lives. We are left without direct contact with our loved one but, we can be comforted by knowledge we will see them again, in heaven. In the meantime I am comforted when they have lived long and well. I hope this will comfort Louise and her siblings and mom and uncle. [CarlKnittel]
Unreal how many have passed since we have been together.... [LouiseKnittel]
Death is always shocking but it just seems when it happens around the holidays it just takes the wind out of everything even worse. My prayers go out to your Mom and you for your loss. [eeyore39]
thank you very much. I appreciate it. [LouiseKnittel]
Sorry for your earthly loss, but your aunt will live forever in your heart. Take care. [BarBaraPrz]
Thank you very much! [LouiseKnittel]
That's awful Lou sad How are you? How's your mam? Silly question, I guess. Isn't it strange the way people do things when something devastating happens? It's like they go onto autopilot and just try to carry on with a bit of normality. [louise99]
my mom is doing pretty good she has her moments. I do think I went into autopilot. Came back did not want to talk about it here..Then it hit me folks would want to know about my vacation..... [LouiseKnittel]
Hi louise~I'm sorry about your Aunt Virginia. I know that you said she wasn't well and I am so sorry that she passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, especially to your Mom. That was a terrible way to have to remember Thanksgiving. And I'm sorry your vacation was cut short too. But, now your Mom needs you so do the best you can to be with her and your family. Do take care and may God Bless you and your family. I will say a prayer for all of you. [Opal26]
thanks so much Opal. My mom is doing better then I thought she would be doing. She is a strong lady. [LouiseKnittel]
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Louise. I too had a loss. It was Friday, my great uncle. I visited with my great aunt Helen last year. I hadn't seen her for probably 20 years and uncle Joe even longer than that. He had been ill for some time so it will be a blessing and relief for everyone after the mourning. I received the call while traveling home on day two, from visiting my father in law. Send my regards to your mother. [redkathy]
Sorry to hear about your great uncle. Thanks so much. [LouiseKnittel]
Well that is life. I'm sorry to hear that for your aunt. All of us will go to dust as we all came from dust. It's sad to lost a family member especially in a holiday were we suppose to enjoy a little vacation and enjoy bonding. [platinumgold]
I am so sorry to learn about your aunt. There is no good time to lost someone, but during the holidays seems hardest of all. Your family is in my thoughts. [jerzgirl]
Thank you very much! I really do appreciate it! [LouiseKnittel]
I am so sorry to hear for your family loss. I offer my sincere condolence. I hope that you offer your support to your mum in these difficult times for her. I admire you for cutting your holiday short to be with your mum in this occassion © ronaldinu 2008 [ronaldinu]
Mom was with us on vacation. We came back all together. [LouiseKnittel]
I am sorry to hear that though everyone will die one day. It is so misfortune when our relatives died. Best wishes to your mother! [378144062]
thank you very much! [LouiseKnittel]
I am so sorry to hear of your aunts passing.. I can imagine how your mother feels also, please give her my sympathies.. My mother passed away a year ago last Feb and she was the last of the sisters to pass on.. I do remember hurting for my mom every time that she lost one of her family members as they were dwindling down to nothing.. There were so few of them left and I do know that she hurt horribly bad about it.. It is sad when we start getting older an losing our family members, it is sad but a fact of life, if we live long enough, we will all go through it. [DonnaLawson]
Yes it is very hard for the last one to pass. they see all the others go before them. [LouiseKnittel]
I am so sorry to hear your aunt passed away. It's hard enough to lose a relative but to have it happen on a holiday is worse. Makes it so difficult to try to celebrate and relax. Condolences to your entire family. [carolbee]
thank you very much! [LouiseKnittel]
Hello LouiseKnittel, My Condolonces to your family. It is sad to lost a family member and it's on a holiday. I think this happens most of the times and we just have to accept it as part of life. Regards. ninjaninjaninja [robert19ph]
thank you so much. I really do appreciate it. [LouiseKnittel]
I'm sorry, I am only now seeing this discussion. I am very sorry for your loss and for your mother's loss. That must be just awful to lose a sibling. I am an only child so I will never know that loss, but there are several family members and friends that I have lost over the last several years and I know it hurts very much. I am glad that you at least got to have Thanksgiving without hearing the news. Again, I am sorry to hear such sad news, and during the holidays no less. [schulzie]