Another death in our family

[Hoover]

Today, I learned that my uncle died at the age of 89, in April of this year I lost my dear aunt at the age of 95. I talked to my father today, who is 93, and he mentioned that he and his only remaining sister, who is 96 will have to bury my uncle.

While, it is great that my mom (age 88) is alive along with my dad, it is rather sad to see that their kin have passed on. I can only hope that when their time comes, it will be a peaceful passing.

[Uncle Cracker]

Sincere condolences on your loss...

With regards to your mom and dad, when you think about it, there are only two choices; either they live long enough to outlive their kin, or they die soon enough that their kin outlive them. They should not feel badly for having survived, and you should not be sad that it worked out that way.

[atgcpaul]

I'm sorry for your loss. You certainly have a well-aging family. I can
understand your father and aunt's feelings. Although to us on the other side
of the age spectrum they are relatively close in age, to them, they may still
see it that they have out lived their little brother.

[Pappy]

The loss of a loved one is never easy, regardless of their age or the circumstances. My condolences to you and your family.

[jussi]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a loved one.

[Richard in Smithville]

I too, am sorry of your loss. The one thing I always look at is not the quantity of a life, but the quality of one. It doesn't always help with the sadness but it gives something a little more positive to reflect on.

[Ed62]

Sorry to hear of yet another death. It's something all of us must go through at some time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ed

[SARGE..g-47]

I buried my mom in 2005 at 93 as none or her 6 brother or 6 sisters passed before 91. I buried my dad in 1959 at 49. I had my closest friend pass at 59 years old about 2 years ago and I have seen young men 19 and under pass far away from their family.

All had one thing in common that has already been mentioned... quality of the years they did spend and not quantity of years regardless of how many. I accept that as the options are slim.

Condolences to the family....

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

[Hoover]

My uncle Russell was a cattle rancher, and developed a breed of cattle called Buelingos
Here's a web site if you are interested http://www.midwestbuelingo.com/

Thank you all for your kind words!