Crips at Christmas has started for some

[sammason]

If you're in a time zone or culture where Xmas is happening already, we're here.

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[sammason]

A few hours after I started this thread, word came that one of my aunties died today. Peacefully as she deserved - a lovely lady.

[lilacsigil]

I'm sorry to hear that, but glad that she is remembered so well.

[sammason]

Yes she is. Sister to 2, step-sister to 3, mum to 3, granny to 8, great-granny to more than I've kept count of, auntie to dozens. She was an infant-school teacher. She lived in a cottage that inspired my childhood dreams of a smallholding. She had cats and bees and there were pigs, either hers or a neighbour's.

A few months ago she moved into residential care. Around that time her daughter got her a computer and helped her learn how to use email. So it's become possible for me to keep in touch with my auntie. I'm glad that the last time I wrote to her was only a couple of weeks ago, and that my words were happy and peaceful.

[cariadwen]

Aw I am so sorry, that is horrible news. *hugs*

[sammason]

Yes it is. From now on, her branch of our family (see my words to lilacsigil upthread) will have sad memories at Xmas.