Sad news. My aunt passed away.

[shenmue]

My father's sister, Mary, was 73. She had a stroke.

Rest in peace.

[BlueJazz]

1. We're hear for you. shenmue.

Sending thoughts across the Bay.

[redwitch]

2. I am sorry shenmue.

Hurts to lose a loved one and it is especially hard to lose someone at Christmas time. RIP Aunt Mary.

[mnhtnbb]

3. I'm sorry to hear that, shenmue.

Sending you and your family hugs.

[bigwillq]

4. RIP

I am very sorry for your loss.

[fizzgig]

5. love to you and yours

[femmocrat]

6. I'm so sorry, shenue.

[MerryBlooms]

7. I'm so sorry for your loss, shenmue.

It's difficult to lose those we love, but it's doubly tough during the holidays.
Much love to you and yours.

[brer cat]

8. I'm sorry for your loss, shenmue.

[daleanime]

9. ........

[Xipe Totec]

10. artifex vitae artifex sui

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As my dusk approaches, I bless thee, Life,
for you never gave me failed hope,
or unjust work, or undeserved punishment;
for I see at the end of my rugged journey
that I was the architect of my destiny;
if I drew the sweetness or aloes from things,
it was because I put into them bitter bile, or sweet honey:
when I planted rose bushes, I always harvested roses.

True, to my youth Winter will come:
But you never promised me that May would be eternal!
No doubt I found my nights of sorrow to be long;
but you never promised me only good nights;
and yet I had some that were blessedly serene...
I loved, and I was loved, the sun stroked my face.
Life, you owe me nothing! Life, we are at peace!

- Amado Nervo


This was my father's favorite poem. It was recited at his eulogy. I've had the honor of reciting it at the funeral of two of my younger brothers. I hope that when I am laid to rest, someone will recite it over my mortal remains.

[livetohike]

11. My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your

Aunt Mary

[mercuryblues]

12. I am sorry

for your family's loss.

[roguevalley]

13. I am so sorry, shenmue. I wish you and your family as much peace as you can

find now. Time is your only friend when this happens. Take care.

[murielm99]

14. I am sorry.

If you need us, join the bereavement group. There are good people there.