My uncle died yesterday. And whilst I’m not making light of the situation is was 40 years of smoking with no filter…it was going to happen. His death was a long and painful one and I wish that it didn’t have to happen that way because he was an amazing man. He was funny, strong and a good husband to my aunt. Along with that he took me in as a teenager and provided me with somewhere to go when I was in trouble. I give credit where credit is due and I owe him some credit. He was good to me without return.
So today I’m a little out of sorts. Apart from my mum and dad none of my family live in Australia. We are originally from across the ditch..New Zealand for those who don’t know that phrase and so I made the decision not to see him when the family was called nor will I attend his funeral. I can say my good byes from here. My belief is that his soul and spirit will be every where and here is just a good as spot as anywhere to say goodbye.
I will go and support my aunt when everyone has gone and it will be just her in that big old house. I think that is the right thing to do. I think.
So here’s to Cap Rata one more angel in the sky. Thank you for being all that you were.
xx Deb
Hey Cari,
Thanks sweetie. xX Deb
Hey Amy…thank you. xx Deb
Wow hun sending my love to you.
I lost my Uncle last month also, in a tragic boating accident and he was an amazing man. It was in Auckland that it happened as I am also from across the ditch. I wasn’t as close to him as you appear to have been to your Uncle so I’m sure you are hurting not only for your own loss but for your Aunties loss also.
I hope you have the support that you need and even if you just want to vent then gimme a buzz xoxo
So sorry for your loss xx Even when we know it’s going to happen its still hard to say good-bye. Sounds like a lovely man and I’m sure your aunt will appreciate time with you after all is said and done.