Sometimes regret hits quickly. I was in South Dakota a couple weeks ago. During that time I drove right by the House Kathryn Lee, my aunt, wife of the late Tom Lee (my Mom's brother). I was tired. I didn't stop. Thought about it. I thought I needed a nap more. So, a visit that would have been good for me was passed up.
Then Monday (My 65th birthday) she passed away. I didn't know she was ill. Apparently few did. My cousin Jim DID stop and see her and said she was fine as far as he could see.
I guess the point is, I didn't stop for the good Hug she always had ready. I missed it. I missed out.
SHE will be missed. But, now she is with her Man once again. Her kids will miss her. Barb and Pam. Paul, her son passed a few months ago. Her son Bernhard died years ago as a very young man. She had seen enough pain for a lifetime. I suspect eternity is better.
This made the song that's been in my head even more meaningful.
Ronnie Spector sings Johnny Thunder's "You can't put your arms around a Memory". It's true.
I missed my chance. But, I'll see you soon is really the case. Lead on Aunt Kathryn.
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