Rest in peace, Aunt Sharon

We are still on vacation, and it's pretty hard to get to the internet here - I'm on the library computer.  But I wanted to mark this. 

This morning at 5:05, my Aunt Sharon died.  She was in terrible health; almost all of her systems had failed or were failing because of complications from her diabetes.  She was doing kidney dialysis three times a week because her kidneys had shut down, and she'd had one leg amputated.  Her eyesight was gone.  She was plagued by infections and had been in and out of the hospital many times.  She could do very little for herself anymore.  Her quality of life was very poor.  Undoubtedly, she is in greater peace now, and death is a relief. 

Still, I feel sad.  Max and I had been visiting her semi-regularly since her health had declined.  The last time was a month or so ago.  We brought her oranges to eat because they were sweet but wouldn't cause problems with her blood sugar.  She was very interested in Max.  She always liked seeing him.  I think he reminded her of her own son, R., when he was little.  Both Max and R. are adopted, and I think my experience with that brought back memories for her.   For her birthday I made her a quilt.  I'm so glad now that I finished it quickly and didn't procrastinate.  Her favorite color was red.   

I was not close to my Aunt Sharon when I was little, but I am glad now that I took the time to get to know her a little. 

I hope and pray Aunt Sharon is at peace now and happier than she was in this life.   

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual life shine upon her.