today. i just got a call an hour ago or so from my stepdad. iwasnt related to him by blood, hes my stepdads sisters husband, but, damn they had their 2 year wedding anniversary on august long weekend hed had a serious heart condition for years, and has been even more ill for the last few months.. but it still is a bit of a shock and.. damn. i just feel so bad for my autn, shes two provinces away right now and is flying back in the morning, and theres nothing i can do to make it any easier for her. her sister is gonna be coming over (1 province away, other direction) tomorrow too apparently (driving im assuming) he was a relaly great guy, they were so good for each other... i hate that it took them so long to find each other and now hes gone
thanks guys... i just hate hte helplessness that comes with the death of someone in your family, of someone important. i cant bring them back, i cant make it right again for those who were truly close to him
Death is just a passage... important people leave a bit of themselves behind in the form of the influence they had with those close to them. A really great uncle would want you to be happy... so honor him by being just that. Celebrate his life instead of mourning his passing.
*hugs everyone back* im feeling better about it. imean, still upset, but.. hearing the amazing stuff people saida bout him at his funeral made me realize that we were all really lucky have known him, to have had him in our lives. iwasnt super close to him but im really happy that he was part of the family, even if it was only for 4 years. it also sucks that this is the second funeral in a few months where ive sat in the family box (my bfs grandma passed away recently too)
My uncle died in March and his funeral was possible the most pleasant one we have ever gone to. We could not help but remember how kid and wonderful he was, not to mention that it was the end of a long illness, so we great relief on his behalf as well. I wish the same for you and your family.
