Wednesday, December 2, 2020

272,479

At one point this afternoon, the deaths from COVID were counting at 272,479. 

At one point this afternoon, my Aunt Pat died. 

The number, as I write this now in the evening, has jumped to 273,170

Deaths so far today, 2,528 

I'm devastated. I'm angry. 

I look to a favorite poet for solace, when Maya Angelou had said: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." 

Aunt Pat will be remembered for making others feel joy and warmth, to feel special and always welcome. She had a beauty inside and out that reflected onto those around her. One thing she once said has stuck with me for many, many years now, when a family visit came to end and we were parting ways for another extended period of time, she threw a hand back with flourish and dramatically, but gracefully, said, "Until we meet again." Yes, Aunt Pat, bless you, and 'Until we meet again.' Rest in peace.

9 comments:

Sarah Laurence said...

Oh David, I’m sorry for your loss! My heart is with you and your family.

David Nemeth said...

I am sorry and I am angry too.

Anonymous said...

"Until we meet again" and many other quotes Our Beloved Aunt Pat used to say...The best one was when you say "I Love you" her reply was always "I Love you more"

pattinase (abbott) said...

I am so sorry, David. It is unforgivable that so many have died in the US. He will be seen an a mass murderer at some point.

David Cranmer said...

Thank you, all, for your kind words. Deeply appreciated.

Alan said...

Oh David. I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences.

AC said...

Very sorry for your loss, David.

David Cranmer said...

Again, thank you. Messages here and many more personal emails tell me that I'm friends on social media with some terrific individuals.

Unknown said...

Sorry to read of your family's loss, David. My condolences.