Middle age plus

Thursday, June 3, 2004

Having a sister is one of the greatest gifts one can have. I have been blessed with four, all unique, all an essential part of my life, and all helped make me the person I am. I lost my oldest sister, Miriam, several years ago. Kathryn died over a year ago. On Monday, my third sister, Gertrude, died in suburban Washington, D.C. It was Memorial Day and was exactly a year from the day when she fell and broke her hip. The year has been very hard on her, and on those of us who love her. She died with her daughter by her side as well as the wonderful Hospice nurse that had aided Sarah through this year of concern.

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