Thursday, November 27, 2008

Remembering Aunt Marian

I've tended to stay away from personal posts on this blog, but to put it frankly, this blog would not even exist if my Aunt Marian hadn't turned me onto reading when I was just a little girl. I've mentioned her here, here, and here. But Aunt Marian didn't only turn me into a voracious reader. She and my Uncle Dave were always important fixtures in my life and a source of great influence. When I was little, I thought my Aunt Marian was the smartest person in the world, and now I know that not only was she the smartest, but she was the kindest person I've ever known.

Her strength, never ending support, generosity, and gigantic heart always made me feel special and loved. She was a huge fan of The Well-Read Child and often sent books to my daughter who shares her middle name.

This afternoon, my Aunt Marian died, and I can't even describe the deep sadness I'm feeling right now.

On this Thanksgiving Evening, I am thankful that she was in my life for 31 years.

Aunt Marian...I love you, I miss you, and can't even begin to thank you for everything.




9 comments:

  1. Sounds like your Aunt Marian was a remarkable woman!

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  2. Sending you warmest regards at this very sad time. I know your aunt's memory will live on in your own family. Wishing Aunt Marians for children and adults everywhere...

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  3. Here's to all the Aunt Marians. May every one of us have an Aunt Marian, and be an Aunt Marian, too. So sorry for your loss, especially at Thanksgiving.

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  4. Thanks so much everyone! I truly appreciate your kind thoughts.

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  5. What a loss - it's lovely of you to publicly acknowledge her and her contributions to your life here.

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  6. I'm so sorry, Jill! But at least you are passing along the love of books that she gifted to you, every day.

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  7. Thanks so much Janseen, Jen, and N. Vasillis.

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