We Miss You
Aloha Oe,
Aloha Oe,
E ke onaona noho ika lipo
A fond embrace,
a hoi ae au,
Until we meet again.
Our beloved Tita Tina passed away Tuesday night. Our hearts are full of sadness but we are comforted in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now watching over all of us.
I still remember the first time I met her. It was Christmas Eve and my Dad felt it was time to introduce her to us as his girlfriend. Nicole and I already knew even before meeting her that we would love her. We just knew it.... and we were right. Tina and Dad had already some past history and their reconnection only made it more romantic. The moment she came over to me to introduce herself that evening, she wrapped her arms around me and gave me the warmest hug. I knew right then and there she was perfect for my Dad. She was perfect for us.
I will never forget her love. Her sweet smile that would greet us into her home. Even when the cancer took over her body, and she spent her entire day in bed, she would still smile and laugh with us when we came to visit. It just felt so good to be in her presence because the love that came from her even in her weakest moments burned into our hearts and souls.
Tita Tina, we miss you so much. I can't explain how much you mean to me. Even if I didn't say it enough or even showed you how much I cared. I did. You were the best thing that came into our lives and I will never get to tell you enough how much we all loved you. Until we meet again...
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13 comments:
a beautiful entry for our beloved tita tina. We will miss her soooo much!
It's been a year filled with tremendous loss. My condolences go out to you and your family. I'm sure that your Tita Tina knew exactly how much you loved her. It feels good to say how we feel, but I have no doubt that you showed her how you felt. Hugs!
so sorry for your loss, carlene!
What a beautiful tribute, Carlene! Your love and gratitude for having had her in your life was so clear and perfectly expressed.
My love, prayers, and condolences to you and your family.
Awh, I'm so sorry. And she just had that lovely life celebration (http://itsheavenly.blogspot.com/2009/08/celebrating-life.html).
You captured wonderful images of that event.
Hi Carlene,
Such a heartfelt tribute to your Tita. I too had a great loss this year and this is so comforting. Condolences to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your special loved one. This post nearly brought me to tears even though I don't know you and I don't know your aunt, as well! I guess just knowing how much she touched your family's lives really hit me and I could just feel how emotional this loss is for you and your family, especially your dad! Take Care.
Carlene - i just cried at this post. beautiful. my grandma just passed away of cancer and luckily I was there to be with her for her last days but it's been a hard hard time for me and my family.
hugs to you my friend.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May she rest in peace.
Beautiful words Carlene. This year I lost my dad. I too hope that he knows how much I cherished him even if I didn't tell him as many times as I would have liked to. I'm sura Tita Tina knows your feelings by now. Stay strong.
I'm so sorry to read this post Carlene. What a lovely lovely tribute to her. She was obviously a very warm and wonderful person.
Hugs xxx
Hi Carlene. I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to you for your loss. I'm sure Tita Tina was extremely proud of you & I am happy that you had someone so influential and loving in your life. You are blessed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I bet your Tita Tina is looking down and smiling!
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