Tuesday, October 25, 2011

thank yous and sad bits


I really wanted to say a big thank you to my bloggy friends who left me lovely birthday messages over the weekend. It really brightened my day. You are such a lovely bunch of people  :)

The day after my birthday, Mum, my sister Rachael and I made a quick dash to Smithton (NW Tasmania) to visit with my favourite relative, Great Auntie Ila. You see, she's almost 91 and rather poorly. Last Thursday no-one thought she'd make it through the night.
It was so good to see her, but at the same time I was deeply shocked at seeing her fade away. We all had a good laugh or two, as well as a good cry. I'm good at that. I hated saying goodbye as I doubt I'll get to see her again.
Geez life is hard sometimes :)
xx
ps the rose above is a bud I picked from my garden to take up for Ila. I've talked about this rose a few times on this blog. I first saw it in a bunch given to Ila a few years ago on her birthday. I discovered what it was and planted it in my garden. It is the most beautiful rose called Scentimental. It always reminds me of Ila.
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18 comments:

  1. brismodOctober 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Oh hugs to you Sarah. It is hard saying goodbye. So sad. xx

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  2. RazmatazOctober 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    It is so sad when you know you may not see someone again and to see them fade away.

    I didn't know you were having a birthday....happy birthday to you.

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  3. JaneOctober 25, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Oh Sweetheart. I'm relieved you survived the road trip intact and that you had each other for company but yes, I'm sad for you, too. I *get* it. J x

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  4. KerryOctober 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    It is a beautiful rose and it will remind you in years to come of beautiful memories xx

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  5. Kristine at The Painted HiveOctober 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oh Sarah, it's sad to say goodbye though how lovely to have a rose to remember your great aunt by.
    xoxo

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  6. kaiteMOctober 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    truly a beautiful rose and a beautiful story, i'm pleased you got to visit your Aunt, life can be so sad and yet beautiful at the same time.

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  7. It's meOctober 26, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    What a beaitiful rose reminds of a beautiful person....love from me...xxx...

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  8. Amanda (Small Acorns)October 26, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    It is such a beautiful rose Sarah, and quite special that such a lovely thing will always remind you of your special Aunt. Life is hard sometimes. Tread gently. xx

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  9. littlekarstarOctober 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Huge hugs Sarah.

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  10. Marian HazelOctober 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt Ila. Thinking of you.

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  11. alison@thisbloominglifeOctober 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    What a perfect way to remember. Sending thoughts your way.

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  12. Amy StewartOctober 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Sorry about your auntie. I'm glad you were able to visit with her.

    And I'm sorry I missed your birthday. Happy 'belated' Birthday! I'm wishing you another wonderfully magnificant year.

    xoxo,
    Amy

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  13. The MoerksOctober 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I bet she was very cheered to see you. It is always such a sad thing to do, to make a trip like that.

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  14. petals and vintageOctober 26, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I really dislike those hard bits! Take care Sarah and remember the good bits. x

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  15. Kristopher KOctober 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Oh, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunty.
    ... love and (((Hugs))) Kris xxx

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  16. mrs cheeseOctober 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    so sorry to hear your sad news.
    sending a big hug
    xx

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  17. CatherineOctober 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    oh Sarah that is sad about your Great Aunt, it is always a hard time I feel for you. xx

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  18. AmandaNovember 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news about your Great Auntie Ila. I'm glad you were able to visit her. Big hugs xx

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