Last week a call from my cousin across the pond informed me of the death of his mother, my only remaining aunt and my Godmother. She had lived a long life, ninety four years. In this much treasured photograph c. 1914, she is the twin on the right held by my grandmother, my mother is standing next to her. I spent a lot of time at my aunt's home as a child and she was very kind to me.
Looking at this photograph, I am always amazed and proud of this family. Grandma with her five children, born within four years as there were two sets of twins! My heart pounds trying to comprehend the fact that everyone has gone. We are now just four cousins, offspring of those five children. Scattered about the globe, two still in Devon, England, one in France and one in the USA..................the dance of life goes on.
If suddenly you do not exist,
if suddenly you no longer live,
I shall live on.
............Pablo Neruda............
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Mary, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Godmother and Aunt. How wonderful that you have such sweet memories of spending time with her, and what a lovely old photograph of your family... a treasure indeed... Donna
ReplyDeleteMary, so sorry to hear about your Aunt. I have only one Aunt left also, on my mothers side. She is 99 now. She was not the youngest of them but she is going strong.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo and your mother looks like a doll standing there.
Nancy
I am so sorry for your loss, Mary. You will be in my thoughts and prayers this week. What a beautiful composition you created with the family photo and music. A lovely tribute to your aunt.
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I am truly sorry for your loss. We are blessed by memories at times like these. ((hugs)) Rosie
ReplyDeleteDear Mary, I'm so very sorry about the loss of your Aunt. What a beautiful photograph for you to have....what a busy mother she must have been!! take care sweet Mary, xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteLetting go of those we have loved isn't easy, but I'm so glad you have your treasured memories.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother and her children must be so proud of each of you - their legacies.
What a beautiful post Mary to remember your dear Aunt.
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Aunt. I understand what you mean when thinking of the overwhelming fact that they all -- a mother and her children -- are gone. I was just looking at a photograph of one of my great-grandmothers, surrounded by her seven children. Her children were my great aunts and uncles, some of whom I was very close to. It made me want to cry to think that she and all of her children are now dead and gone.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the thoughtfulness of your post.
Lynn
So sorry to hear that Mary.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt is my Godmother as well. She is 80. Isn't it nice to remember all of the old times.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss, Mary.
ReplyDeleteI have one remaining Aunt. She's 88 and has Alzheimer's Disease. I have four cousins, still living. We're scattered here and there.
Pat
I'm very sorry about your aunt/Godmother. Your love for her and memories of her do her fine tribute. Hugs...
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ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear of the death of your aunt. It is sad when the last of our older relatives is gone. Then all of a sudden we are the oldest generation in the family! I am sure you will treasure all the memories you have of her.
Rhondi xo
that is so well written. It is so hard watching one's family move away and be farther apart. My family is so spread out now--not one of my family members I grew up with is close than 3000 miles and, all but one, are overseas.
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