I’m writing this as a way to process. I’m on hold with the airline right now trying to get a bereavement fare because my uncle died this morning.
Walter is not technically my uncle, but emotionally that’s what it feels like. He’s my grandmother’s first cousin, which makes him my first cousin twice removed. In today’s world that’s practically not related, but NWA, lord bless them, knows the practical truth and is willing to deal with the emotional truth and pretend that he is my uncle. Or was. Crap.
Ah. They’ve got me booked, so I’m leaving Hawaii this afternoon. My dad doesn’t understand why I want to spend all that money and leave Hawaii. It’s hard to explain, except that I need to go home. I need to be there.
In some ways Walter has been gone longer than this morning; he’s had dementia and hasn’t been himself for a while, but because I’ve been out of town so much, I still have the memory of the strong, vibrant man that he was meant to be. That’s who I’m grieving today.
Oh, hey. Talk about stupid bonuses–to get me home, they have to put me in first class. Bully for me.
Sorry to hear of your loss, Mary. I’ll have you in my thoughts.
You have my deepest sympathy.
I’m very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing, and a comfort to the mourners.
Thanks, all. I’m at the airport now. I’ll be in Tennessee tomorrow.
Our condolences to you and your family and travel safely.
S&C
I’m so sorry about your uncle.
Mary, my condolences. Be well.
Mary is safely here in Chattanooga, but very tired.
I’m sorry, Mary. I hope you make it back fast and safe.
Thanks for letting us know of her safe arrival -d-. Best wishes to your entire family from the -e- family, we are sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss.
thinking of you and your family, Mary.
I’m so sorry about your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
I’m sorry.
Thank you all. Your kind thoughts mean a lot to me.