On my way home from Haskell, I stopped at my cousin Kellye's new house in Stamford to get a tour and to see my other cousin from Odessa, Tracy, and my aunt Gay. Kellye's house is absolutely beautiful and comfortable and workable. I just loved it. I learned distressing news while there--Aunt Peggy had called Aunt Gay and told her that Uncle David was now in hospice and they didn't expect him to last long. I had already been planning to stop by Abilene and see them, so the visit became much more urgent.
When I got there, I visited for some time with Carl, Stormy, Casey, and Aunt Peggy and got to go in to see Uncle David for just a few minutes. It was a precious chance to tell him how much I loved him and how he had always been my favorite uncle and to just kiss him and love on him for a few minutes. I'm not sure he knew who I was, but I think he did. It was such a sad time, but one I will treasure. I also got to love on the rest of the family and just listen to Aunt Peggy as she talked about one thing to another as her mind tried to wrap around her soon to change life. They have been the best aunt and uncle to me that I can imagine having. I regret the long stretches of time when I have not called them or gone by to see them, but I cherish the many times I got to stay with them during summer, and that awesome train ride with Aunt Peggy to Illinois where I got to hear so many great stories from the past. Time is short for all of us even when it is 90 years as with Uncle David--we must share our love with those who are dear to us and not let time get away from us before we have the chances to say goodbyes.
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