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Jun. 14th, 2008 11:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
vr_trakowskiWhen I got home tonight there was a message on my answering machine from my mother, telling me that one of my aunts had just died. She was recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, though she and my uncle were not entirely certain of the diagnosis. They were a very active couple--biking, hiking, skiing, and the like--and I imagine it was a terrible blow to her especially given how much she was used to moving. Mom said that she had not been sleeping for several nights, and then died in her sleep. Mom and her brother both think that Katie had just had enough.
I am sorry, but not sad--I had only met Catie a few times as an adult, and we had very little in common. I am sorrier for my uncle, and for his children--they are young men now, adults, but that does not preclude grief.
She would not expect mourning from me. But I remember her here, now, deliberately, because it is good and meet to do so. Katie had energy and intelligence, raised two smart and handsome boys, and ran a business. She had wonderful dogs and a quick bright smile. She and my mother did not really get along, but she was always kind to me, as far back as I can remember.
Here's to you, Aunt Catie. I can't miss you--but I will remember you.
I am sorry, but not sad--I had only met Catie a few times as an adult, and we had very little in common. I am sorrier for my uncle, and for his children--they are young men now, adults, but that does not preclude grief.
She would not expect mourning from me. But I remember her here, now, deliberately, because it is good and meet to do so. Katie had energy and intelligence, raised two smart and handsome boys, and ran a business. She had wonderful dogs and a quick bright smile. She and my mother did not really get along, but she was always kind to me, as far back as I can remember.
Here's to you, Aunt Catie. I can't miss you--but I will remember you.
