Sorrow or sorrows.
My sister passed away this afternoon. It was unexpected, but at 78 years, 11 months ....
She and I spent over a half hour on the phone yesterday, had a wonderful talk. She was very up and positive. She'd been to her step-granddaughter's bridal shower, and was happy about that. I'd sent a few little things for her, nothing special,but she was happy with them. She was looking forward to next year hoping she and her twin brother would be going to their 62nd high school class reunion and when she would celebrate her 50th year in her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi. There was much happiness in her last hours.
She didn't answer her phone today. My nephew didn't worry at first. She puts the phone down, and since her hearing wasn't the best, might not hear it from another room. But he decided to go and make sure she was OK. She was in her chair as if she just drifted off to sleep.
But this wasn't supposed to happen, not for at least another ten years. Jes' sayin'.
Bye Sis. I love you more than I can say.
Oh Lyn....I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you many, many, many hugs.
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(hugs). I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHappy though, that you got to share some happy time with her on the phone and to know she enjoyed her last day.
xo
Momma, I am so sorry! I keep crying myself! I hate this has happened. I agree...it wasn't supposed to happen for a while. I am glad you were able to talk to yesterday. I know the world is a better place because of you and your family! Granny and Grandad did pretty good! I love and miss all of your sibs! Hugs and Kisses. TL
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I am so sorry. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about this friend, but so thankful that you had the talk that you did with her yesterday! I think these things are always just a tad bit easier to swallow when we have a good last memory . . .doesn't make it any less sad . . but know we are thinking about you and your family during this time.
ReplyDeleteLyn,sweetie, I am SO SORRY! I can't believe it, my goodness!! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI know I'm always in hiding, but please know that I am here for you always, dear friend. My heart aches for you.
So sorry to hear this, Lyn. Glad you got to talk to her yesterday. She went the way I want to, just drift off to sleep. {{{Lyn}}}
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lyn. How special it was that you were able to enjoy her last day with her and that she was happy.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to have a sister you loved and got along with. Treasure your memories.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. What a special blessing that you just spoke to her yesterday, that she was happy and that she passed peacefully instead of suffering some long illness. Loss is never easy to bear, whether it's expected or not. I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way during this sad, sad time.
ReplyDeleteCondolences Lyn to you and your family. That phone call the day before happened for a reason.....
ReplyDeleteSending my thoughts your way, Lyn. ((((hugs))))
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone. Today is better, although I still tear up without a warning.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about losing a sister that is poignant. Sisters have a special, if not always perfect, relationship. It s usually more intense than some others. My sis was almost 13 years older, so our relationship was sometimes more like mom/daughter when we were younger, but emotionally we've been close for my whole life.
I know her twin brother and our second brother are missing her terribly. They were the 3 musketeers of our family. And for all of us, the simple fact of losing a sibling, our own generation, is sobering. I'm now the eldest woman in our family, and as the baby of that same family, it's just not right.
Here it comes .... I have to remind you to call more frequently, make time in your schedules to go visit those you love.I don't care how busy you are!! You just never know. You really don't know when it will happen in your life. I had the pleasure of talking with her and knowing how happy she was just hours before she left. You're right, Ruth .... there was divine intervention in that phone call.
I'm so sorry. HUGS.
ReplyDeleteLyn- I'm so sorry to hear this news. I can't imagine how that would feel. the love for a sister is something special. All my hugs and prayers are sent your way.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lyn. I haven't been around and I feel awful that I missed this. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Your sister sounded like a sweet woman. God bless her.
ReplyDeleteLove Di ♥
Oh, D, don’t apologize. It happens, regardless of our intentions. I’m just glad she didn’t suffer. That would have broken my heart.
ReplyDeleteYou were such a blessing to her and us I can never express my graditude for all the support you have given. You made a difference.
ReplyDeleteLove you -ST
Thank you, sweetheart. Love you, too.
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