My adorable, 93-year-old Aunt Jo died about 40 minutes ago - not unexpected - sad nevertheless. Joey was one of the most warm-hearted, tolerant and loving people I've encountered. She had a hard life, was the second youngest of ten - one of my mother's sisters - married to a dispicable man who scarred everyone in his path. Still, Joey forgave, was tolerant, and sought joy and positive energy.
I spent Sunday with her at Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills - it was to say goodbye. She was having trouble letting go - her body was done, she was tired, but her mind was as sharp as ever - and she sought permission from all of us. So that's what we did - one by one, people went in to say "I love you, it's okay, you're tired, it's okay, good-bye."
And she waited until today to die so that we'd all get to vote. Her own ballot was marked on Sunday, my cousins turned it in today to the polling place - even though she voted for the wrong guy for President, she wanted us all to have the chance.
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17 comments:
My sympathy & regards to your family.
Sounds like your Aunt lived a full life, and good the family could gather round to say their goodbyes.
Oooh. Bless you and your family. I love the last line of the 3rd stanza of your poem-post. What an honorable thing to do, casting her vote. Thank you for sharing this with us all today.
Hugging you.
I so sorry for your loss - oh the memories you must have. Those are something you can never lose.
It is hard to lose someone so dear. It is hard to lose the last of that generation. You're in my thoughts and prayers, Diva. XXOO
regards and hugs, dear Jood. Thinking of you today.
hugs to you- and your family is a class act :)
I'm sorry for you loss.
hugs Jood
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you!
I'm sorry for your loss, Jood. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Sorry to hear this. Be well.
Big hugs for you, Jood. Take care.
I'm more concerned about your health. Keep us posted.
may your Aunt Jo find peace, Diva. it's hard to let go. sounds like she outlived the despicable hub, so that is somewhat of a triumph in & of itself. it also says a lot of admirable things about your family values that you all wanted her absentee ballot to be counted whether you agreed with her choice or not.
oh that is so beautiful...and beautiful that you spent time with this wonderful lady...and like DK said- it says everything that you all wanted her vote counted....prayers and light to you....and your family.
My condolences to you and your family, Jood.
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