I am sorry to hear of your loss, Paddymac, but I also understand the joy. I just found out, this evening, that my Aunt Beulah has passed. She and one other aunt, who still lives, were the last two from my mom's family, both married to my mom's brothers. She was a kind, hard-working wife and mother with lots and lots of love to give. I only saw her a handful of times in my life, but we always stayed in touch and she was precious to me, esp. her kindness. I know she has been in a lot of pain and consternation over the past few years, so feel that, according to her belief, she is in a better way, now, and I am grateful for that.

We will lay her to rest beside her husband come Monday.

Blessings to you and yours,

Mitakuye Oyasin (We are all related)