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Berkshire Road
01-21-2008, 04:31 PM
My Tante Lenore (my aunt) died today. I will be traveling with my sister to the funeral. So, I'll be away from the boards at least until Friday, possibly longer. So if you PM me, please forgive any delayed responses!

We are sad, but she was 82, widowed, and very ill, and we could see it was her time. Although she struggled with paranoid schizophrenia on and off for many years, she was able to raise three sons, she had six grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter who is two years old now, whom she saw often. Her life was hard but filled with blessings. I am so glad that I saw her last year in the nursing home, and spent some really good time with her. She was cheerful, talkative, and completely lucid, and someone brought in a puppy that made her laugh and laugh. That's a good last memory.

May she rest in peace.

leelee88
01-21-2008, 04:48 PM
So sorry to here this.. Please say safe in your travels..:pray:

dg2901
01-21-2008, 04:53 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds as if you have great memories of a loving soul.

D

Bessie
01-21-2008, 05:04 PM
I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family :pray::pray::pray:

SharonA
01-21-2008, 05:13 PM
So sorry that you lost an important member of you family. :(

SueC
01-21-2008, 06:41 PM
:angel:

traceann
01-22-2008, 02:15 AM
I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss, sending hugs and prayers.:pray:

aprilmae
01-22-2008, 02:22 AM
Carolyn,

I am so sorry for you loss. Will be thinking of you and your family. I am here if you need me....

April

lisabar36
01-22-2008, 02:27 AM
I am very sorry for your loss. :pray:

ICNDonna
01-22-2008, 04:39 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Donna

dancemomof2
01-22-2008, 04:56 AM
:pray::pray:

July
01-24-2008, 11:59 AM
Hugs and prayers being sent to you.

VickiB
01-24-2008, 12:16 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. It's so nice that you have the fond memories of your last visit with her.

Hugs,
Vicki

Berkshire Road
01-26-2008, 01:25 PM
Thank you all for your compassion. The trip was physically difficult and emotionally exhausting, but I am very glad that we went. Tante Lenore had three sons and three daughters-in-law, but only one set lived near her in Albuquerque. The others are here in NJ. Because we have made so many trips to NM in the past three or four years, my cousins who live in Albuquerque know me quite well now and they were really glad to have me there for support.

Again, thank you for your concern and your prayers.