so sad......(long)

aubie96 · January 2009

My uncle (my mom's brother, and they were 11 1/2 yrs apart in age) passed away when I was a fresh at AU from cancer. He had had it since I was in middle school. I had a hard time w/it b/c I was the only family member not to see him just prior to when he was still doing well - my cousin got married that summer and I went to school that summer (started b/f fr yr) and so I missed it. And then my uncle passed away 3 days b/f my bday. My poor aunt.

My mom and her had always remained close, I guess they bonded after both losing their husbands. It was kinda neat, since tech they weren't really related any longer.

So fast forward my aunt dates this great guy for a while - they teach bridge on cruise ships and in fun places like Reno, Vegas, etc. and my aunt retires early and they have a blast together. My mom remarries as well and they still keep in touch, attending family events, etc. (did I mention 1/2 my family lives in CA!?!?!? so that's where they were in San Diego)

My aunt's new husband (they finally marry) gets incurable cancer. He does all the treatment and is doing well for a while. They came for our wedding and it was so great to see him.

Last night he passed away at home.

Ugh, this is just awful for my aunt and family to go through again. We had obviously never gotten over my uncle or replaced him w/my aunt's 2nd husband but he was like family to us and been around for SO long. I hate it for my aunt.

starsmaycollide · January 2009

I'm sorry

That's awful. My uncle died of cancer very quickly and the worst part was just knowing how it hurt my aunt and still does. I hate that yours had to go through that twice. I'll be thinking about her.

PinkLadyRN1 · January 2009

She lost both of her husbands to cancer! God bless that poor woman. My heart goes out to her.

hamillm · January 2009

That is so sad! I know one time is hard enough, I can't imagine losing 2 to cancer.

Erin&Gregg07 · January 2009

That is so sad! I will be praying for her and your family!

wife2james · January 2009

Oh my how awful! I can't imagine how hard that must be for your aunt. I'm sorry your family is having a tough time. You'll be in my prayers.

Leelee06 · January 2009

That's so awful! I'm so sorry that your aunt and you all have gone through this! Bless her heart. I'm praying that she will get through this.... (HUGS)