Square Wheels Posted March 1, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 1, 2020 His older brother, my last remaining male cousin, will be gone soon. Just talked with him on the phone, weeks to a month or two. He'll die at home with family. I hardly knew him, lives in Virginia. Haven't seen him in at least 10 years. I had a small, not very close family, it's getting smaller. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2020 I have a very large extended family but there are branches that, when I attend a funeral, I realize I'm probably never going to see or hear from the more distant relatives through which the deceased connected us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 1, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2020 I'm sorry to hear that SW. My sister and I went to visit the last living relative of my Mom's generation yesterday. Her brother had heart surgery and is recovering, but we were glad to see his sense of humor and spirit were on full display. I brought him a book that I found about the history of his old high school and he seemed happy to look at the pictures and relive some of the memories. It's hard to lose people close to us, but this can also be a reminder to appreciate them while they're here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 1, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 1, 2020 Sorry for hear that SW. May your children become friends/strong advocates to you and your wife over time. If that makes any sense.. I come from a big family and have mixed feelings...it's like the more family members one has, the more times one might experience grief more often. My father was the last to pass away in his family generation line. That was 5 years ago. My mother is probably 1 out of approx. 2 siblings alive out of total of 8 siblings. Mother is 80 and she is the 2nd youngest. A good friend was stopped by the thought that it's only she and her sister left in the immediate family. Her sister has 3 girls. As someone who doesn't have children, I realize I don't have anyone by blood to leave behind. However, having 7 nieces and nephews gives me lots choice for gifting. I've known them since they were babies. When I was in my 20's, we wondered why on earth was my mother pleased whenever 2 siblings would go on vacation together. Stuff like that. Now looking back, it maybe a parent is always pleased when siblings are good pals to one another/enjoy other person's company. It's like procreation of multiple kids....is also creating /having friend(s)....for life in a family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 1, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 1, 2020 ...I am an only child and an orphan. But it was touch and go whether I would survive my mother's later years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted March 1, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 1, 2020 We’re at that age, @Square Wheels, where life takes more from us than it gives. Maybe we should make the best of what we have in each moment.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 1, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 1, 2020 My family name will die if my boys do not have boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted March 1, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: My family name will die if my boys do not have boys My family name will live forever in infamy (sort of)... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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