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Thank you so much, everyone... you are all too kin...

2007-12-24T00:12:00.000-06:00

Thank you so much, everyone... you are all too kind.

It IS sad to lose a family member, especially around the holidays. Her memorial was yesterday, but I tried to view it as a celebration of a long life lived; with many family and friends, 90 healthy years, and an end that wasn't painful with family around her... what more could you ask for? So I remember Joyce and Harriet for the wonderful times we all shared.

I only hope I can be remembered that way.

My condolences, love. Never easy to lose loved on...

2007-12-23T23:06:00.000-06:00

My condolences, love. Never easy to lose loved ones. I'm glad they are together again though...I'll bet Harriet was thrilled to see her sis and pal again!

Maureen I am so sorry. Losing family members is a...

2007-12-23T20:22:00.000-06:00

Maureen I am so sorry. Losing family members is always hard but it seems losing them around the holidays is even harder. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. But I am sure your two aunts are together once again and are looking down on your fondly for remembering them all these years.

My original comment also included the beginning: ...

2007-12-21T22:22:00.000-06:00

My original comment also included the beginning: "Maureen, sorry for your loss," but I cleared it out by mistake. I wish you peace.

I have not had an easy time this holiday season, i...

2007-12-21T22:21:00.000-06:00

I have not had an easy time this holiday season, it being my first one without my father. I've spent some sad time this year, thinking about fond memories of Christmases past. Some of my siblings are planning to come to our place over the holidays, and it will be nice to spend some time with them. Perhaps the time will be happy, perhaps sad, but we'll be spending it together.

PS- Nothing makes holiday time together more enjoyable than a big ol' piece of fruitcake.

So sorry to hear about your loss.
What great m...

2007-12-20T23:52:00.000-06:00

So sorry to hear about your loss.
What great memories of your aunts.

Awww....what a wonderful memory. Beautifully writt...

2007-12-20T23:04:00.000-06:00

Awww....what a wonderful memory. Beautifully written, Maureen. {hugs} to you in this holiday season. Janet

Those do sound like nice memories, Candyside sound...

2007-12-20T19:52:00.000-06:00

Those do sound like nice memories, Candyside sounds like a nice place to live OR visit! She must have loved the gifts even if she didn't need anything. I'm sorry about your aunt Joyce.

My condolences to you, but what great memories you...

2007-12-20T19:38:00.000-06:00

My condolences to you, but what great memories you have. Those are something to treasure. Every kid should have aunts living on Candyside.

Maureen -- Beautiful post. I'm sorry for your loss...

2007-12-20T19:21:00.000-06:00

Maureen -- Beautiful post. I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm happy you shared that story with everyone. Brings me out of my Christmas haze and reminds me of all that's important now, and all year long.

Please accept my sincerest condolences. My prayer...

2007-12-20T18:08:00.000-06:00

Please accept my sincerest condolences. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Sweet recollection...thanks for sharing.

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2007-12-20T14:24:00.000-06:00

Sweet recollection...thanks for sharing.

(it seems that the memories of Christmas past mature like fine wine in our memories, while Christmas present tastes more and more like Kool-aide.)