My Auntie

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.