It’s been a very sad day on Thursday when the doctor called me to tell me that my grandaunt Margot in Germany passed away at the age of 95. She was my closest relative still alive and a wonderful cheerful person who made many people in her life happy and laugh.
She was always a special role model for me and I will miss her more than anything. She was an amazing woman taking for many years care of my very sick uncle and then traveling 5 continents until she was in her early 80s . As a teenager I couldn’t wait for the postcards I would get from her from far away places like China, Australia, Swaziland or San Francisco just to name a few.
My aunt was a source of stories with an unbelievable stack of family photos which I still haven’t been able to go all through yet. She would tell the funniest and quirkiest stories about family members and I could never get enough listening to them. As a child I remember running into the living room and standing in front of her photo cupboard begging her to take some new photos out and start story telling. We had a very special relationship and when she asked me when I was pretty young, if I would be her care taker when she wouldn’t be able to handle her matters anymore, I happily said yes. It bonded us even more over the years.
Even though I will miss her a lot and it weighs hard on me that I wasn’t with her when she passed on thursday, I know in my heart that she had a really wonderful and fullfilled life and that it was for the best for her as the last couple days were showing that she would probably remain in a terrible state after she suffered another stroke. I was on the brim to fly to Germany any moment, but the doctors had assured me there was no need to come, and that she would be alright. I am glad at least, that I was able to see her one last time awake and laughing and talking for her 95th birthday in December and I will cherish this memory.
For some this might be a weird and very private post and I admit that I wasn’t sure if I should post about it…and to be honest I wasn’t even sure if I could write about it. But I felt that since I have shared so many stories, artwork and layouts regarding my aunt ever since I started blogging in 2006, that it was appropriate to let my long term readers know. Thank you for letting me share all these years our special relationship – and as I have said on Thursday to a lot of my friends:
Do me a favor today: hug a close relative today or call them and tell them how much you love them!
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lacyquilter
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So very sorry for your loss. Your aunt sounds like she was a very special lady. Hugs & prayers.
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Nancy Sapp
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This is such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your Aunt Margo.
Hugs to you from central IL.
Sincerely,
Grandma Nancy
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Angela Daly
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My prayers are with you and your family today, the pictures you shared from your grandaunt are beautiful
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Cindy Gay
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Bless Aunt Margo. My 92 year old Dad died in January. You must scrap these!
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jyippee
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I’m so sorry for your loss. But so happy that you have shared your aunt with us. Since I just found you with the CJS course, this is the first I have heard about your aunt Margot. Now I will go back and read more about her…she seems like a woman ahead of her time, someone I would have been honored to know. She will always be with you, a part of you. Hugs to you, and thank you for sharing your dear aunt with us.
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Dara Lynn
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Nathalie. Several years have passed following your blog, and I remember all the wonderful pictures and history you have shared about Aunt Margot. What a full life she lived ..full of adventure , love of family, and a nurturing spirit. Bless you !
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Sue
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Although we all know this day will come, we are NEVER prepared. I am sorry for your loss Natalie and knowing how close you were, it’s a more than tough time for you. My thoughts and prayer are with you. The times you had to spend with your aunt and the photo’s you now have are truly amazing memories to have resurface when you need them. By the sounds of things, she had an amazing life, she will be soaring with the eagles now and pitching a tent somewhere to begin another adventure.
Big hug to you Natalie
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maura
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Nat, this is such a sweet story of you and your great aunt and the life adventures you’ve had. It is always hard to have someone you love leave your life. The good memories will always be there when you need them. Thinking of you and sending this with a big hug!
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Jo Murray
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It’s a sad time for you Natalie…and difficult to be so far away. You still have your wonderful memories…and I’m sure the photos will always bring back those stories. Your aunt will be at peace now.
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Sandra
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I am sorry to hear your Aunt has passed away. I have enjoyed seeing the photos and hearing about your special relationship. My condolences.
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