Reply #9: I went to a family funeral yesterday. [View All]

My aunt passed away last Friday (she'd been in a hospice and had suffered a great deal for far too long.) I don't want to sound odd, but her passing really was a release from pain, and for that I am grateful.

She was 80 years old and loved to tap dance. The minister talked about that, and talked about his expectation that she is probably tap dancing again now that she is free from pain. While that image might make some folks smile, it really WAS dead on.

Other than the sadness of her passing, it has been a good holiday.

We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas day at my parents and it really did a lot to help my Dad cope. He's had a bad year. Three heart attacks and the loss of two siblings in four months has been pretty difficult for us all and for him especially.

My 8 year old daughter was a huge boost to everyone's spirits because she is a happy kid who exudes joy in all she does. There is not a day that passes that I do not tell her what a gift and a joy she is to so many people. She was delighted with her gifts and kept us all smiling.

I'm actually gonna head into my office for a while today, I think.

Brightest Blessings to you all.



Laura