Good Bye - Dear Great Auntie

My Great Aunt passed away early Monday morning.  She was a loving aunt to 5 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces & nephews & 3 great-greats.  While the end was not unexpected and she was blessed with a full and long life, we are all still very sad. 

I have wonderful memories of her and playing with a set of three brown and gold pitchers when we'd visit.  I will always associate fruit cocktail with her and my other Great Aunt, collectively they were know as "The Aunts".  The sisters spent many years living together, each other's constant companion.  I think we are all more than a little concerned about how my remaining Great Aunt will carry on.  But for now, we are taking a moment to reflect upon, remember, and celebrate with love our Aunt, who up until now was a constant presence in all our lives.

I will be offline for a majority of the remainder of the week  Between this and Brad being off on one of his rare business trips I'll have my hands full.  I will check in periodically but if it takes longer than usual to get a response, I hope you will understand the delay.