She is 86 years young. I grew up to this amazing person, my aunt, youngest sister of my mother.
Since I was a toddler, I would walk up the hill to her house, plant flowers with her, watch her can vegetables, help her work in the garden, and help decorate for Christmas.
When I was a young adult, trying to survive a disastrous marriage, be a single mom, work and go to school, she made sure my kids and I had clothes, food, toys. Even today at her last siblings funeral, she smiled at me and said, “Maybe someday I can make up to you all that you have done for me.”
I smiled and quietly whispered, “If I were to live a thousand years I could not begin to make u for all you have done for me.”
I think often of what the world would be like if it were full of people like my aunt. She listens, she cares, she is generous, considerate, loving beyond all reason. I envy her thoughtfulness, honesty, willingness to help, or even to be kind when she disagrees.
If ever there has been a person who is “my precious. Is is my aunt, who is like a “sister”and friend as well. I have shared my joys and sorrows with her, helped her with her ailing elders, and enjoyed visits to her house several times a week, if not more. When I thin of the word, “beautiful”, her face comes to mind. She is the kind of person that makes life worth living on my worst day, a true treasure.
Thanks for being ‘my precious’, Aunt Phib!
readinpleasure said,
December 13, 2013 @ 1:47 pm
Ow, how lovely!
Lucid Gypsy said,
December 13, 2013 @ 4:42 pm
How lucky you are!
stuffitellmysister said,
December 13, 2013 @ 5:46 pm
♥
Sandra Bennett said,
December 14, 2013 @ 3:41 pm
You are so fortunate to have had her in your life all these years. I know
you’ve mentioned her often to me.
Bette A. Stevens said,
January 7, 2014 @ 9:00 pm
Like you, beebee, I had a few wonderful adults who were always there for me during my lifetime. Now I’m one of those adults… Mom, Grandma, Aunty and neighbors are gone. However, they’ve left me a legacy that I hope I can live up to. How blessed we have been. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂