I haven't talked too much about it, but man this has been a really rough year for my family. My grandfather passed away at the beginning of the year. Just a couple of months later, we received some of the most devastating news that two parents could receive, with Callum's diagnosis. My grandmother's 2 week visit this summer turned into several months due to several complications from surgery.
Then a couple of weeks ago, my Uncle was admitted to the ICU. He fought a long and rough battle against bacterial meningitis, but unfortunately lost, leaving us yesterday afternoon.
What a crappy fucking year.
I posted a Goodbye note to Uncle Jim's Facebook page last night. I've copied it here, with a couple additional pics I recently took of him (during our last trip to New Mexico earlier this year). I'm going to miss him dearly.
I adored you as a little girl. So similar, and yet so different, from my Dad. :) I love you with all of my heart Uncle Jim - and will miss the rambunctious joy you brought to our entire family. Rest in peace.
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Uncle Jim meeting Callum for the first time (2010). |
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Uncle Jim meeting Callum for the first time (2010). |
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Uncle Jim and Jon - they really got along well, I'm sad that Jon didn't get as much time with him as he should have. |
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Uncle Jim and my Dad. They don't look at all alike. ;-) |
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Hanging out in his favorite chair. :) |
1 comment:
Im sorry. Lots of love.
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