25 January 2007

Daily Blather

I'm skipping the TT this week until I have a list I'm willing to spend some time on.
My sister called to tell me one of my Aunts died Tuesday. My dad's sister, Margret.
When I was growing up, my mom's unknown (at the time) neurological conditions was already causing her to self-alienate, and bring my father along for the ride. We seldom saw any of my father's side of the family, for no real reason that I know of. My dad had a favorite cousin that we saw occasionally. We even went camping with their family once, and my cousins Jack and John spent their time tormenting me. We most frequently saw my dad's Aunt Hattie. She lived on our route to Sioux Falls, where I had to go every six weeks or so to see the orthodontist. Hattie had a neat old farm place that was always loaded with the typical grandma stuff, and she had an ancient German Shepherd named Queenie who loved attention.
I actually saw more of my family after my parents were gone. We stomped the same ground and I ran in some of the same circles as extended cousins. I barely knew the woman we're burying tomorrow, but she was always pleasant when we met, and she sent me some pictures and genealogical information a few years back.
Tomorrow I'll drive for longer than I'll actually spend awkwardly trying to remember my cousin's names and make small talk with my sister, to honor the memory of a lady I barely knew, but remember for her kindness to me. Not a bad legacy, that.

6 comments:

My Busy Life said...

I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt, best wishes to you all during this time. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Loosing a loved one is hard, keep your head up! Hugs

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about that....Hope you have a safe trip to and from tomorrow. May the weather be in your favor. Take care and be safe.

Anonymous said...

where does your name come from? Wondering if we are related.

gette@ecarlist.com

KrazyMom said...

Sorry to hear about your loss. It will be nice for you to be able to see your extended family, just would be better if under other circumstances.

Cliff said...

Stay safe in your travels and sorry to hear of this.

eyes_only4him said...

sorry bout your aunt..thats too bad..how ya doin anyway?