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It's been quite a time these past few weeks. (Nada to do w/Covid.)
My fave aunt's long-term (decadeplus, most of it living together) BF passed away at long last on 15 January, after three (3) years of home hospice, where the last however many weeks (months?) were marked by increasingly worse dementia along w/a host of physical maladies. Apparently there's only so long one can last w/one single kidney functioning at 15%, not to mention far more/less. Honestly, more of a blessing for all concerned, including him, even though still sad as heck.
On 17 January, my step-sis's mom-in-law, who I've known for decades from numerous fambily thingies including several years of multi-day Yosemite reunions along w/big bdays and general visits, passed away. Alzheimer's had taken its toll over the past few years, so again, far better not to have her lingering any longer, even as sadness (and logistical difficulties) continue.
This morning, my Mom's older brother, my uncle who lived nearby, one of the local fambily who made moving to the PacNW far easier than otherwise for me, passed away at the ripe old age of 94. Considering he was considered "sickly" as a child, unlikely to live to adulthood, he did pretty well. Most likely congenital heart failure. Charming and graceful to the end, apparently. No lingering, nothing huge, just passed on. Luckily since he's here in OR instead of CA like the others, it shouldn't be nearly as difficult to have the body removed and taken care of as desired.
So, I'm once again digging through my stationery for appropriate condolences cards. At least for the first two, I'd already begun making a photo album, since I figured it'd happen eventually. Must needs now do the same for Uncle Hugh.
Lots of memories, appreciation, and tears. So, once again reminding those who read this to hold yours near and dear close, and for those dear yet further afield (or nearby but non-huggable due to Covid), to express your feelings. Let 'em know you care, however you can. We only have so much time here. Make the most of it while you can.
My fave aunt's long-term (decadeplus, most of it living together) BF passed away at long last on 15 January, after three (3) years of home hospice, where the last however many weeks (months?) were marked by increasingly worse dementia along w/a host of physical maladies. Apparently there's only so long one can last w/one single kidney functioning at 15%, not to mention far more/less. Honestly, more of a blessing for all concerned, including him, even though still sad as heck.
On 17 January, my step-sis's mom-in-law, who I've known for decades from numerous fambily thingies including several years of multi-day Yosemite reunions along w/big bdays and general visits, passed away. Alzheimer's had taken its toll over the past few years, so again, far better not to have her lingering any longer, even as sadness (and logistical difficulties) continue.
This morning, my Mom's older brother, my uncle who lived nearby, one of the local fambily who made moving to the PacNW far easier than otherwise for me, passed away at the ripe old age of 94. Considering he was considered "sickly" as a child, unlikely to live to adulthood, he did pretty well. Most likely congenital heart failure. Charming and graceful to the end, apparently. No lingering, nothing huge, just passed on. Luckily since he's here in OR instead of CA like the others, it shouldn't be nearly as difficult to have the body removed and taken care of as desired.
So, I'm once again digging through my stationery for appropriate condolences cards. At least for the first two, I'd already begun making a photo album, since I figured it'd happen eventually. Must needs now do the same for Uncle Hugh.
Lots of memories, appreciation, and tears. So, once again reminding those who read this to hold yours near and dear close, and for those dear yet further afield (or nearby but non-huggable due to Covid), to express your feelings. Let 'em know you care, however you can. We only have so much time here. Make the most of it while you can.
