As some of you have noticed, I have been missing in action. It has definitely been a stressful week, marked by the end of first semester and stacks of tests to grade. As those of you who are teachers know, you are under the gun to get grades calculated and posted. It was also stressful since it was time for Brady, my son, to return to college after having spent a wonderful month-long break at home. I so thoroughly enjoyed my time with him, and I will miss him. And at this already stressful time, I received sad news about my Aunt Margie.
I was named after my Aunt Margaret, my father’s sister. At age 82, Aunt Margie has been placed in hospice care. Her kidneys have shut down and she has elected to receive no treatment. I was called and told that she may not last the week. So it was with a heavy heart that I visited her yesterday. It was hard to fight back the tears, knowing that this would probably be the last time, barring a miracle, that I would talk with her. We reminisced about family. We talked about Brady and how she always loved hearing Brady play the trumpet in church. She told me tell him she was proud of him. We talked about when I was a little girl and would stay at her house. We talked about watching “House Hunters” on HGTV, and the beautiful homes that she had seen. We talked about quilting. We talked about the little dog who was laying faithfully beside her. We talked about the trivial happenings of a normal day. And we talked about the inevitable. As I got up to leave, I held her hands in mine, and said, choking back the tears, “Bye, Aunt Margie. I’ll see you later this week. I love you!” One should always believe in miracles…
Thank you for allowing me to share this with you. Sometimes sharing helps. I will be back on Thursday with my Pals Paper Arts challenge. Until next time…
So sorry to hear about your aunt. Glad you got to spend time with her. Lots going on in your life right now. Hope you can rest in knowing God’s got it and you don’t have to. You’re in my prayers! Love ya,
Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. I know that it had to be so hard being with her, knowing that it could be the last time you would talk with her. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ~Bonnie~
Leslie said …
Wowza! Awesome ideas and quite unique. I simply must master your art with ribbon bows. As for Aunt Margie, we (her family) know that she is in a better place and will always be watching over us. For her I am happy, for you, me and the rest of the family left behind – I am sorry and saddened.
Ann, how wonderful that you are so close to your Aunt, not everyone has that opportunity. I hope you will carry that with you when she passes away, and perhaps it will ease some of the pain and sadness of your loss.
Big hug,
Stephanie
I am so sorry about your Aunt Margie. I’ve been though this with 2 in-laws and I just visited MY parents because they are getting up there in age and not doing as well as usual. You are in my prayers along with Aunt Margie. It’s just so hard.
Oh Ann, I am so very sorry about your Aunt Margaret. I will keep you, your Aunt and all of your family in my prayers.
Blessings to you.
Mary
God never gives us more than we can handle. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My husband has been in Haiti with Fema search and rescue for a week now and I pray for his and his teams safe return as well as the poor people of Haiti. The wonderful thing about stampers is that we are great sounding boards and loving souls. Peace be with you Ann.
My heart goes out to you and Aunt Margie and family as you go through this difficult time. It’s good to share your thought. We are here and willing to lend our ears. Hugs.
Ann, my thoughts and heartfelt prayer are for you right now. May you know the Lord’s sweet comfort at this time. May sweet memories bring tender moments of grace and peace.
Ann, my thoughts and heartfelt prayer are for you right now. May you know the Lord’s sweet comfort at this time. May sweet memories bring tender moments of grace and peace.
Ann, my thoughts and heartfelt prayer are for you right now. May you know the Lord’s sweet comfort at this time. May sweet memories bring tender moments of grace and peace.
Ann, my thoughts and heartfelt prayer are for you right now. May you know the Lord’s sweet comfort at this time. May sweet memories bring tender moments of grace and peace.
Ann, my thoughts and heartfelt prayer are for you right now. May you know the Lord’s sweet comfort at this time. May sweet memories bring tender moments of grace and peace.
I’m so sorry to hear about your aunt. It sounds like you have a lot of great memories together. Whether she receives her miracle or not, it sounds like she has accepted whatever comes, that’s a strong testimony of faith. Sounds like she is an incredible person.
I will be praying for you.
So sorry to hear about your dear aunt, Ann. Sounds like you had a wonderful visit with her and that is a very good thing. As you say, believe in miracles.
Ann, I am so sorry for your pain. My prayers and wishes are with you and your Aunt Margie. Pat
Oh Ann, it sounds like you have had a wonderful relationship with your aunt. She is lucky to have such a lovely and loving niece as you are. I’ll be thinking about you and your family. XOXO
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann and your Aunt!!! God Bless!
Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you . May the memories of your Aunt Margie comfort you during this difficult time. As you let go of Brady again keep thinking – Spring Break, Spring Break, Spring Break.
It is so wonderful of you to share your love of your Aunt and your son with us. You are all blessed to have each other in your lives. You and your Aunt are in my prayers for a peaceful passing for her and peace and acceptance in heart for you.
Ann–so sorry about your Aunt Margie’s illness–but it miraculous that you got to spend the time with her this week and I’m certain that in the future it will bring much peace and comfort to you. I will hold you both and the rest of your family in my thoughts.
Ann- my thoughts and prayers are with you, aunt Margie and your family. Keep faith…God does wonderous things.
Ann, I too am writing with tears in my eyes. The circle of life that you described with your son, going back to college, and your dear aunt, reaching the end of her season here on this earth, comes to us all. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing those snippets of your life with your son and aunt. May God grant you the strength and grace for the moments that we all have and must face. Hugs and prayers, Barb in KY
Ann….It is so hard to say goodbye to the people we love. I am glad that you got a chance to visit with your precious Aunt Margie and so happy that you have many wonderful memories of your times with her. You will see her again, and that time there will be no parting. My thoughts are with you. Hugs……
My dear Ann, I am sorry that you are losing someone so dear and close to you, an aunt that has had a special place in your life always. Know that you are in my heart and prayers and yes, I too believe in miracles and will pray that one finds you and Aunt Margie now.
with love,
Barbara in SC
Oh Ann, you and your Aunt are in my thoughts.
Thank you for sharing and know that we are all here for you.
Anne, Take some time for you. I’ll keep you & your family in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Aunt… I am so sorry. Hugs,
I am a retired teacher — taught first grade most of the time so calculating grades was not as arduous – but writing comments on every report card was! So I understand completely.
God’s peace and comfort be upon you and your whole family during this difficult time.
Judy Jackson
I am choking back the tears as I write to you. God hold all of close to him. My friend just lost her Mother yasterday. It is so hard to lose our love ones. I am so glad you had some good last minute memories of your Aunt!
Hugs to you
Yvonne
Ann
I am praying for you and your aunt Margie! But I will say miracles do happen cause my aunt Mary received a miracle last week! Her whole body was shutting down! She was rejecting everything! Her veins had done calcified! She was nonresponsive for over a month! We had 2 prayer lines that night! The next morning she woke up! So, I do believe in miracles too! And I hope & pray your Aunt Margie will be like Aunt Mary! God Bless you and your family! You
{{{{{{{{{{{{Ann}}}}}}}}}}}}}}. You are sweet. My prayers are with you and Aunt Margie.