It's been almost a month since there has been a post on our Joan's Girls website. Primarily because one of Joan's boys passed away this month, her Eldest son Gary, my younger brother and father or uncle to all the rest of Joan's girls! We were heartbroken at his sudden passing. I could of had a longer conversation with him the last time we spoke, but I was busy getting ready to rush out the door. Sunday, October 4th I invited Gary and his wife Lena for dinner. They chose not to come because Gary was in too much pain from his back surgery a week and a half prior to his passing. If we only knew the last time we were going to see or speak to a loved one! I talked to Gary Sunday morning, but later that afternoon when he returned my call, I didn't pick up because I was cooking!? I can never forget that lost opportunity. Please learn from my mistakes. I know we all have flaws and imperfections but REALLY, if we could just come together and treat each other like it's that last time we are going to see or talk to one another in this earth life. The lessons I've learned from the latest passing of a loved one in my life is to: forgive faster, forget judging EVER! and love unconditionally always! It sounds so easy and it should be!
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Good advice.
You're such a good sister!!
Wow, Kathryn. That is a very touching post.
I know how it feels to mourn lost opportunities but I assure you Gary KNOWS how much you love and care for him. You have been reaching out to him and to Lena and to his children their whole lives.
You are a woman who lives her whole life for the service of others. One cannot be in your presence without feeling your great love for them. I know Gary feels how much you love him--and so do all who are privileged to know you.
PS are we still taking turns posting on this site? I lost track a long time ago of whose turn it is.
Great post and great advice! Gary's death has definitely made me realize how precious life really is, we have no idea when will be the last time we will get to tell someone that we love them.
Thank Mom for some great advice and encouragement. We all need to be better. I agree with Kim, Gary knew full well how much you loved him, as did everyone in your family.
I just found this posting otherwise I would have commented a lot sooner. For some reason a lot of my blogs on my list are not updating when they have new posts! My dad was closest with his sister and he knew that you cared so much about him. I just finished reading his missionary journals (literally 10 min ago) And I think I told you already that on several occasions he wrote that you were the best and that he loved you so much! I too had a lost opportunity to talk to him again. It hurts me that I didn't call him on Saturday instead of emailing him. It does remind me to live more in the moment and appreciate those we love before they are no longer with us. I love you all so much!
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