My dearest sister Susana passed away last Wednesday evening. I went to Buenos Aires to take care of her and I watched her go.
She was only 61 years old. I went into her room after the funeral and saw her bottles of perfume, her pink shoes, her notes to herself and goals on her pin board, her necklaces and rings, her stylish clothes, her books, her life, the life she didn't come back to.
May you have a blessed day, a wonderful day, and may we all realize the opportunity we have to breath, think, cook, walk, chat with friends, look up the sky and just live our daily, crazy, wonderful days on this earth.
I love you, Susana. You'll always be with me.
Hope I am not bringing anybody down with this post!! Quite a few of you asked me about my sister, so here are the latest news. Thanks so much for your kind words.
Take care, lovelies.
Silvia
I am so sorry to hear it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Siliva, I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteSilvia, I think perhaps bravery runs through your veins. I learned today of a friend who's sister-in-law is slipping away at only 45 with two young children. You provide a kind reminder for us to look to what we have, not what we haven't. Thank you and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI am so deeply, deeply sorry for your loss...having just lost someone myself, I know what it feels like when those that you love are no longer with you. She will live on, in your heart and mind, may she Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteMis condolencias Silvia.
ReplyDeleteSiento mucho tu pérdida. Tienes razón en que hemos de dar tantas gracias cada dia...
Muchos besos cariñosos
Elisa
How terribly sad..but it's lovely that you were there with her. The way you've described returning to her room is very moving. And you're right about not taking our wonderful lives for granted. We are involved with a child welfare and protection organisation and some of the things I hear of really put everything in perspective. Lots of love to you..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteDearest Silvia, I am so sad for you, my deepest sympathy, a tragic loss. I am sure you will have many memories to treasure and cherish and will keep her spirit alive through thought and love. Life is so so very short and often cruel. Live yours as youare doing, with joy and creativity, inspiration and love, remembering she will always be with you. xxx
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ReplyDeleteThere are always memories to cherish...I am so sorry my dear!
Kisses
My sincerest condolences Silvia.
ReplyDeleteLo siento mucho, un abrazo muy fuerte.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry for your loss, Silvia. You have to be strong my friend.A warm hug for you.
ReplyDeletemy heart and thoughts go out to you - i am SO very sorry! ..
ReplyDelete*hugs*
Erika
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Podría escribirte en inglés pero para estas cosas prefiero mi idioma. Te leo desde hace muy poco, pero hoy te acompaño desde esta "amistad virtual" por llamarla de alguna manera... Fuerzas y más fuerzas para superar este momento. Paula (de Argentina)
ReplyDeleteLo lamento mucho. Un abrazo virtual desde Argentina. Silvia
ReplyDeletesilvia, thank you so much for that most beautiful reminder that our moments are precious. what a treasure you have given us by sharing your memories of your sister...
ReplyDeletewishing you peace and comfort...
Oh sweet one I am so so sorry for your loss...what a hard thing to deal with..may God's peace be with you and your family...thank you so much for your message...today I will enjoy what life has to offer. xoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI am blessed by the love you displayed for your sister, in the eye that saw her life in the forgotten things left behind. It is a poetic reminder that we do go on, both in life and death. We are pilgrims on a sacred journey. My love to you. . .
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for your loss,Thanks for sharing, my thoughts go for you and your loved ones~Deepali
ReplyDeleteThank you all!!! Now onto much happier things!!!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Silvia
Dear Silvia, so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you. Moments like these do make you appreciate what you have all that much more. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the reminder to live life to the fullest!
ReplyDeleteLo siento muchisimo corazon, de verdad
ReplyDeleteperder a alguien querido es tan tan dificil, yo perdi a mi tio hace poco y aun hay veces que no me lo puedo creer. Te mando muchisimo cariño
Besos
Hello- I just found your blog - it's lovely. So sorry about your loss, may God give you comfort.
ReplyDeleteWonderful memories will make you smile in times of sadness...
xoxo-
Michelle
So sorry for your loss. May her love and memories always be with you. XXOO
ReplyDeleteOh! My darling I am so so sorry for your loss. I hope my mum and Susana meet in heaven and sit down to take tea and talk about their pink shoes. My today's post is about my best friend who just 10 days ago was diagnosed with cancer. My sweet friend we need to live life for the moment and to the fullest. I pray to have the opportunity to meet you in person one day. I treasure our friendship and love you my friend.
ReplyDeleteMay your sister rest in peace.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
Dearest Silvia,
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear of your sister. I can only imagine how you feel.
I will be thinking of you and I send you huge hugs and all my love.
It's true, she is still with you and will be forever.
xxxx Coty