Comments:

Wendyloo - 2004-11-05 17:36:45
Hey UB I just wanted to offer my sympathies. Your aunt sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
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CK - 2004-11-05 17:37:53
Beautiful entry UB. Very sorry for your family.
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Lindsey - 2004-11-05 18:02:08
She sounds like she is a wonderful lady that has done a lot. Just being a special ed teacher shows a lot about her. Sorry all this is going on right now...
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warcrygirl - 2004-11-05 18:22:05
UB, it sounds like not only was your aunt a wonderful, beautiful person but she also helped raise a wonderful, beautiful person. Remember this as you and your wife raise Andrew and your aunt will "live" forever. God bless you, UB.
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nancy - 2004-11-05 18:27:53
thats what diaries are for. hang in there.
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Colleen - 2004-11-05 18:33:09
I am sorry to hear sad news in your family. That is wonderful that you have a card that she send to you and Andrew to keep.
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Carrie - 2004-11-05 18:36:07
Just keep her memories good and sweet and remember her for the beautiful woman she will always be in your heart. When my stepgrandma died, that is what I had to do. She was the greatest woman on the earth to me and I still think about her most days. Lots of hugs for you :)
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Earthchild44 - 2004-11-05 18:36:54
Sorry to hear the bad news, reading this entry made me choke up a bit. Deepest sympathies for you and yours. But you should be happy that you have such wonderful memories of her, always.
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Christina - 2004-11-05 18:37:25
I know you said you weren't looking for sympathy, but you're going to get a lot of it anyway. She sounds like a wonderful woman. I'm sorry for what you and your family have to go through.
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Mike - 2004-11-05 18:39:12
You're not looking for sympathy, but tonight you are getting prayers from this adult who you've made laugh more times than I can count.
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April Ann - 2004-11-05 18:39:36
Whether you're looking for it or not, folks are going to send you their sympathies. A good aunt is just like a mom. You do her memory justice by remembering the good things she did. Bless you, Uncle Bob.
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erin - 2004-11-05 18:46:20
This was beautiful and touching. Thank you for sharing.
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stella - 2004-11-05 18:47:15
I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts, UB. Hang in there.
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Deb - 2004-11-05 19:35:09
I'm so sorry for you. What a terrible blow for your family. Look at the card as an indicator of the love she had for you and your family. It's not weird to need support because it's obvious from this that you loved her too.
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Dawn (webmiztris) - 2004-11-05 19:45:50
Sorry, Uncle Bob. Ironic she sent all of that stuff out right before it happened. They say sometimes people just 'know' it's their time to go. Sounds like she wanted to make everyone smile one last time before she left. :-)
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ibeejd - 2004-11-05 20:18:38
My prayers are with you and all of your family. Im touched by what you wrote...its obvious you love her with that pure hard to grasp love......and you are both so lucky having known it.
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ScottyP - 2004-11-05 20:42:34
Man, when the hysterically funny get serious all of the sudden, it's almost too much to bear... Hang in there, UB. We're all praying for your family.
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awittykitty - 2004-11-05 20:57:24
I still cherish the last note my dad wrote me. He said to "keep writing". And I always do. Early influences mean everything.
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itsmylife - 2004-11-05 21:27:56
:( Keep us up to date. It's weird reading this kind of entry from you. I was half expecting you to say...just kidding. But then you realize, hey. This is real life, he's a real person. I'll be thinking about you and your family this weekend. Always remember. Never forget.
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mike - 2004-11-05 21:44:16
woah, that entry hit me pretty deep. even though i only read your diary, i feel like you're a good friend of mine. prayers from all of us are with you.
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mike - 2004-11-05 21:58:34
all my thoughts and prayers for you and yours UB.
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cosmicrayola - 2004-11-05 22:22:53
My condolences.
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Audrey - 2004-11-05 23:05:03
My prayers...
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Genghis Jon - 2004-11-06 00:17:51
I wish you the best Bob
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Sandy - 2004-11-06 00:20:03
That card is a gift. :)
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fattie20xl - 2004-11-06 01:00:29
sucks man. sucks.
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Sheila - 2004-11-06 02:15:47
Silver lining: you'll get to make her laugh again someday. And she sounds like a good person to have on your team up there, watching out for you and everything. I'm sorry you have to go through this, though.
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saidnot - 2004-11-06 08:24:35
Put that card in a very safe place.
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emmett - 2004-11-06 10:01:40
I don't have much to say because... you're right... there isn't much a stranger (or anyone) can say in this situation. But... your family is in my prayers. God bless you. :)
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Jenny - 2004-11-06 11:45:45
Wow. Very beautiful entry, UB. In years to come, Andrew will be so blessed to have that card as a remembrance of what a wonderful person she is.
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Jessie - 2004-11-06 16:38:15
cant really say much, i dont know you, just stumbled accross your journal. but that was a very touching story. i'll keep your family in my prayers
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Pam C. - 2004-11-06 18:27:33
UB, I am so sorry you and your family have to go through this, esp. your uncle, their children, and grandchildren. I won't even pretend to know what everyone is going through, but will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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eryn - 2004-11-06 21:03:00
all i can say is :( i hope things start looking up.
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Amber - 2004-11-07 11:36:35
I thank God for your Aunt because there are some days I wouldn't laugh at all if it weren't for your diary. My prayers are with you and your family.
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:: jozjozjoz :: - 2004-11-07 18:13:58
Sending you and your loved ones good thoughts...
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Anna - 2004-11-07 20:41:48
Your aunt & family are in my thoughts.
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Hank - 2004-11-08 10:05:13
May God watch over you and your family in your time of need, and offer you all the strengh and comfort to help you though your time of sorrow.
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Barb - 2004-11-08 10:18:19
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
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Karen - 2004-11-08 12:26:34
I know you said you weren't looking for sympathy, but I just wanted to offer my best wishes to you and your family. Your aunt sounds like an amazing woman.
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Christina - 2004-11-08 13:25:08
Remember it is a normal process to grieve and you should allow yourself to be sad. Thoughts and Prayers
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Kelly - 2004-11-08 21:40:08
I hope that the days ahead will somehow be made easier for you and your family, UB. And I, too, thought you were going to say you were just kidding. I'm sorry that those words never materialized.
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Jamie - 2004-11-09 01:05:51
You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
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Annie X - 2004-11-09 07:39:49
The script of her life was way too short, for sure. But she clearly used it well -- made it count. Her legacy lives on in you, U. Bob. Which you will (are) 'paying forward' to Andrew. Godspeed, Auntie. The world is a better place for your contribution, influence and example. Sweetest dreams and swift journey, angel.
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Angela - 2004-11-09 16:48:10
Not to send sob stories, but I think that your aunt had some idea that she was leaving very soon. My great aunt mailed me a book for my birthday every year. They were the Babar books. Then one year, she sent the remainder of her collection to me, the next afternoon, she died of a massive heart attack. Similar with my sister who passed 3 years ago. Its crazy. Sympathy is with you and yours!
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Gabs - 2005-01-02 00:26:46
Aww im sry to hear about ur aunt she sounds like she was a wondrful woman my best friend just died so i know wut ur goin through ur family is in my prayers
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