in our lives for as long as we did. She was 98 yrs. old and her mind was good till the end. That we are thankful for.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my last dear uncle in January and though it will never be the same, I was blessed to have known him as you indicate that you were. What precious blessings come through our lives if we will but be open to them.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thanks, I'm sorry for your loss also. I know you must be hurting to. It seems we will be the older generation before long. My Mom is 87, my Dad passed away 5 yrs. ago today at age 87. I still miss him so much. Today has been sad for us. I spent the afternoon with Mom.
158718How very blessed she was to have the love of her family. I know you feel her loss deeply and will pray for you. Not many extended families are as close these days. It sounds like you are celebrating her life.
May God comfort you,
Meri
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Yes, we are celebrating her long life. She was a very loving person. She always made people feel welcome in her home. We love our family and try to be there for each other. I know that not many familes are as close as ours and I thank God that we have that special love for each other. God is the only one that can really comfort us.
Thank you,
Jane
15572What a wonderful span of years with your lovely family!
A special person who left all of you many memories to make you smile each time you think of her! She was so fortunate to keep her mental ability to such an age! Miss her, surely; grieve her loss, yes! But, celebrate her life and legacy!! Yes, you were truly blessed to have her enrich your lives for so long a time!
Angel
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Angel for your kind words.We were truly blessed to have her in our family. She was a very good example for us all to follow. Yes she was fortunate to have her good mind her whole life.
12500I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a blessing you had having her for so many years. Think of all the memories you have of her. Hugs, Judy
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Yes, Judy, If it wasn't for the sweet memories of our loved ones, I don't know how we could ever cope with the lose. Thank you for your concern and the hugs, I can feel them! It's good to hear from you cuties that have been through or going through the same things I am at this time. Jane
10530I am so very sorry. It is so hard to lose someoneyou love even when you know they are no longer in pain and now in Heaven. Words cannot heal the wounds nor fill the hole left in your life. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you so much for your kind words. That is true, we know she is better off, but oh, how we will miss her. Thanks for your concern, I can feel the hugs from you dear cuties, Jane B.
169064My sympathies to you and your family. I know how you feel I lost my special aunt that I was very close to 2 years ago on Christmas. I miss her a lot still. Suzanne
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Suzanne, She was my last living Great Aunt, and a very special one at that! I was named for her (Jane) some people called her by her first name Leila, but she was Aunt Janie to me. She will be missed for sure. Jane B.
111384How marvelous to have had her for so long with an intact mind. I'll never live that long but I hope I will be thought of & the same said for me one day after I am gone. You truly are blessed for loving her./LilliN
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Lillian, She said her GM lived to be 114 yrs. old, and was chasing the kids around with a broom for coming up behind her and untying her apron strings, just a few days before she died.LOL!!! Yes, to love and be loved the way she was, is so special! Jane B.
145791My condolences on the loss of your aunt. Sounds like you had many wonderful times with her in your life. As time moves on you will often be reminded of the little things that meant so much to you. I know that every Thanksgiving we remember my aunt by bringing to the table the special salad she always made.
Blessings and hugs to you. Cindy B.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Cindy, Yes, we had alot of fun times with her. I have her name (Jane), we called her Aunt Janie. She was a very lovable person, I want to be more like her. She was famous for her coconut cakes, maked from scratch, no cake mixes! Thanks for your concern and hugs, I can feel them! Jane B.
11473I lost my beloved GM at 97...Very hard, but knowing where they are now is what gets you through the hurt...soon laughter will follow when you remember her doing silly goofy things and that is also what will pull you through those tuff times...My sympathy for your family.....deanna
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Deanna, I lost my Dad five years ago today. That has been really hard to deal with. But like you said know where they are, in Heaven with God, helps us through the hurt. Along with sweet memories.
34246I am so sorry for your loss - you were blessed that is for sure - she had a very long life and if her mind was good to the end - you must have had some great conversations about her life - I hope you write it down and get it in line for the future family - as we tend to forget them quickly - when the loved one isn't around to tell us about them.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Shirlene, Yes, we were very blessed! I wish everyone had been able to know her. She was a wonderful person. Her home was like a "Bed & Breakfast" to family and friends. She kept us laughing by telling us the funny things that happened during her lifetime. She was a very independent lady, living alone for years after her husbands death. They had no children of their own, but raised a nephew from age 6. She was also a great cook! We will try to keep the memories alive.
211079So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Dawn
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you Dawn, please do pray for us as we have to say our final goodbyes.
9427I am so sorry to hear this. You obviously have wonderful memories of her - cherish them. Hugs Sarah.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Oh yes, sweet memories! She was always telling us something funny that happened while growing up. I will miss that and her love for everyone.
255054Sorry to hear the news about your Great Aunt. It is not easy to lose someone close to you. My prayers go out to you and her family.
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by designcrazy
15 Mar 2011
Thank you for your prayers. It makes it easier knowing that she isn't suffering anymore. And I'm sure she is in the presence of God.
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