Saturday, May 31, 2008

Sweet Aunt Cheree passed away

I know it is not a secret that I do not like death. I also am aware that not anyone I know of-- likes death. But I think it is just so sad for the ones left behind. I just got off the phone with Scott's mom. His dad had called early this morning and we missed the call. Cheree passed away last night. They had just moved her into rehab from her long hospital stay. We were down with all the family over Mother's Day when Cheree had an open heart operation. My heart hurts for her hubby Ash, her sister, children and brother. Her only daughter is on a cruise with her family and I know she will feel so sad. Cheree was so calm and sweet. Lynda and Cheree are both really amazing women they are not like the 'typical woman' living in the world. They rise above pettiness and judgment and are very accepting and forgiving. You always feel so loved around them. Cheree and Ash are a perfect match. They both grew up in small towns and have lived in them their whole lives. In fact last summer they both about freaked out over the traffic in Salt Lake. They both like to stay at home, not travel, and not fly. I remember Grandpa Mark yelling at my when I developed the fear of flying "DO you want to end up like Cheree? Stuck on the ground in Cedar?" I remember Scott and Jeff were very silent and I was scared but in my mind I was considering there were lots worse things than being like Cheree- even stuck in Cedar. CHeree always was telling me how much she loved my laugh and how pretty I was. She told me how glad she was I forced the family to have reunions. Cheree talked about her grandkids and worried about everyone. SHe had a huge heart. The silver lining is Cheree is with her incredible mother Lucy. We all miss Lucy and now we will all miss Cheree too:(

2 comments:

seven is heaven said...

we are really sorry about the passing of your aunt. Hope all goes well at the funeral.

Angie said...

I'm sorry your aunt passed away. Sending a cyber hug your way.