Tuesday, July 2, 2013

A BLOG VACATION

I'm going to be taking a few days away from blogging and commenting.  
My 80-year-old aunt passed away in hospice early this morning.  The family will be working to arrange things and spend time together.  My aunt had a rough 1 1/2 weeks, from the time she went into the hospital last Monday to this morning when she finally let go of this life at 3:15 AM.  

 We all are going to get there, sooner or later.  As a Buddhist, it's not something to fear, but another journey we take.  Unfortunately, illness can take such a toll and there seems to be less dignity in dying when it happens in an ICU unit.  I am glad my aunt was moved to hospice yesterday.  Hospice workers are angels on earth.

 Now, go hug or call your aging parents, grandparents, or elderly aunts and uncles - just in case.  We're all in this together.
The Buddha said:

 "This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds.
To watch the birth and death of beings is like looking at the movements of a dance.
A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in the sky,
Rushing by, like a torrent down a steep mountain."


13 comments:

  1. DianaJuly 3, 2013 at 3:40:00 PM EDT

    I'm so sorry about your aunt. sending you a hug too.. love to you,Diana

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  2. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 4:10:00 PM EDT

    My thoughts are with you.

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  3. Barbra JoanJuly 3, 2013 at 6:22:00 PM EDT

    Rhonda, I can relate to your situation as my dad was in Hospice for the last few months of his life. I believe they are angels sent here on this earth.. I couldn't have gotten through it if not for them.. I'm so sorry for your loss. BJ

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  4. Lorraine BrownJuly 3, 2013 at 8:19:00 PM EDT

    My condolences Rhonda to you and your family, take care

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  5. Studio at the FarmJuly 3, 2013 at 9:44:00 PM EDT

    I am so sorry, Rhonda. My thoughts are with you.

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  6. Pam Johnson BrickellJuly 4, 2013 at 10:27:00 AM EDT

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Rhonda. Go celebrate her life and love and hold those memories close to your heart.

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  7. debwardartJuly 4, 2013 at 12:16:00 PM EDT

    My sympathy to you and your family.

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  8. Lisa Le QuelenecJuly 5, 2013 at 12:22:00 PM EDT

    I'll be thinking of you and sending you hugs.

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  9. suzanneberryJuly 5, 2013 at 2:04:00 PM EDT

    Dear Rhonda,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your words are so true and I so relate.

    Take care, Suz

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  10. RH CarpenterJuly 5, 2013 at 2:54:00 PM EDT

    Thank you so much for you kind words, Diana, Mick, Barbra Joan, Lorraine, Kathryn, Deb, Pam, Lisa and Suz.

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  11. Carol BlackburnJuly 5, 2013 at 5:08:00 PM EDT

    Sorry for your loss Rhonda. Safe travels.

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  12. http://carolking.wordpress.comJuly 9, 2013 at 8:46:00 AM EDT

    My condolences on the passing of your aunt, Rhonda. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  13. RH CarpenterJuly 9, 2013 at 8:59:00 AM EDT

    Thank you so much, Carol B. and Carol K. for your thoughts :)

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