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I got to see my aunt yesterday
My mother babysat my kids, and I drove over to my aunt's house. She was having a "good" day. She is tired and looks frail. I don't think I had ever seen her without makeup or with a single hair out of place on her head. So, seeing her au natural was different, notwithstanding the situation.
I sat right next to her, and we just chatted. She had photos of her new granddaughter and her whole family cycling through the digital picture frame beside her. During those couple of "awkward" silence moments, it was nice to be able to gaze on the faces of those who love her most.
I only stayed about a half hour, but had a very pleasant visit. Other than asking how she was feeling and if she was comfortable, we didn't talk/dwell on her illness. I told her that although I haven't been calling often, I get daily updates from my mom. My aunt and her family have been on the forefront of my mind and in my prayers since she was first diagnosed with cancer this summer. I wished her a happy half birthday, and congratulated her on the newest addition to the family. We even had a few small chuckles. I was able to talk briefly with my uncle and cousins too. They're numb, and there is a veil of sadness over them all. But they know that I will do anything I can for them, if and when they need help.
Amazingly, I didn't cry yesterday. Well, not until I was going to bed. It was not a sad visit. I'm so glad that I was able to spend some time with my aunt. The things that went unsaid didn't need to be.
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