Remembering

It seems that the past week has been one of loss.  Many friends and relatives all died, three  of them in one day.

My sister-in-law, Marge, was a darling girl when I first met her.  At the time I was living in Memphis, Tenn. and my husband and I drove to Portland, Oregon to meet his family.  Marge was a super housekeeper and I was always afraid I might spill something on her floor, or break her beautiful china.  However, she was a sweet hostess and I was very impressed with her.  I have to laugh now when I think of the day she was going to take me to downtown Portland to shop.  We were ready to go and she said, where are your gloves?  I didn't have any and she opened a drawer filled with white gloves, picked out a pair and informed me you didn't go to town without gloves on.  Those were the days.

Then there is my daughter-in-law.  Her mom died the same day.  I only met her mom a few times.  She had Alzheimer's, was 93 years old, and was ready to go.

Then their is one of my former students (40 years ago).  Darci has become almost like a daughter that I never had.  Her mom also died of Alzheimer's, was 90 and was ready to go, but left a big hole in Darci's heart.  She will really miss her mom.

Strange thing that all three women were in their 90's, all had Alzheimer's  and all picked the same day to go.  Wonder if they will meet in Heaven?

Dieing is a strange thing.  I am not afraid to die, I do hope it won't be in a painful situation or a traumatic way, but I am just not in any hurry to go. Some people think when you are old your life is boring.  I feel it doesn't have to be.  I have so many pictures I still want to paint.  So many poems to write, and so many experiences to explore before I go.

What are your feelings about death?  I think you should always remember to say I love you each time you leave someone as that person may not be around later.  My son and I always say I love you every time we are together or talk on the phone.

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Until next time,
Be kind to one another