Sunday, September 11, 2011

I love you Mimi.

Such a sad post to write. 

Mimi

Mimi, my great-aunt, who with her two sisters, Cotty and Dotty (my grandma), raised my mom and her brother, and has been like another Grandmother to me, had a massive stroke Friday evening.  My mom, brother, sister, and I were able to come up to Reno to be with her and say goodbye.  I was with her all day today and shortly after the priest came to give her her last rites, and the 49ers and Giants both won (she was a big fan!), Mimi passed away peacefully while I was by her side.

Cotty, Uncle Frank, Mimi, Grandma

I know she is in a better place and with her sisters and brother.  I miss her already.  Thank you all for the kind thoughts and prayers this weekend.  I so appreciate you guys being there for me and my family.

My heart is broken.

I love you Mimi.
xoxo Carrie

35 comments:

Zonda said...

((hugs)) So sorry!! I'm sure it was very tough to be there. :(

brandilion said...

I'm really sorry about your Mimi.

Kaye said...

Awwww, I'm so sorry.

Knitterella said...

I'm so sorry, Carrie. How blessed for you to have had Mimi in your life.

Discoknits said...

Big hugs to you all :0( God bless.

Peppermint Mocha Mama said...

I'm so sorry for your loss - blessings to your family and everyone who was lucky enough to know your Mimi.

Erin said...

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's great that you were able to be there with her.

piddleloop said...

i am so very sorry to hear this news carrie.
hugs to you and everyone in your family

Daphne said...

Ah...my heart is with you, Carrie

Lorajean Kelley said...

Thank you so much for sharing Carrie. I loved reading about all the amazing people in your family. I hope you find comfort in all your memories and family.

Alicia said...

I'm sorry, Carrie, but how nice that you got to be with her until the end.

Jacey said...

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to say goodbye. She sounds like such an amazing woman.

MicheleinMaine said...

So hard to lose someone we love so much. I am sorry.

JelliDonut said...

Those are such beautiful photos. I hope they, and your precious memories of Mimi, will comfort you.

Tammy said...

I'm so sorry Carrie! Hugs and prayers for you and your family as you go through this right now.

Trillian42 said...

I'm so sorry, sweetie. I'm glad you were able to be there with her.

KnitAllNight said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

dianne said...

I'm thinking about you today. (((HUGS)))

Mya said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending virtual hugs and thoughts your way.

knitter said...

Carrie I as so sorry for your loss. I love your writing about her, your trips to see her, the socks you knitted for her. I lost my dad 7 years ago and my mom a year ago July27. Hearing about your trips let me live covertly with your Mimi. I hope you continue to tell us about your family, especially about Mimi. Take care--

SpinningLara said...

Im so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol said...

I'm so sorry Carrie. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Our Heavenly Father is holding her and those who grieve for her. God Bless you all.
Your Winnie socks were a beautiful tribute to Mimi. It is so special that the Winnie socks I knit won a ribbon at the county fair just last week. In honor of Mimi I think.
Take care and God Bless you
Carol

Knitter Kitter said...

I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsay said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Carrie. You'll be in my thoughts.

Caffeine Girl said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

turtlegirl76 said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to be there with her at the end though. I'm sure you were a comfort to her.

Scrabblequeen said...

What to say? How wonderful that you were able to be there and share the good things even until the end. Peace and good memories to you and yours.

Neuroknitter said...

I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt Mimi. Big hugs to you and your family.

Jadielady said...

*hugs* I am so sorry to hear of your loss :( I am praying for you and your family!

SantaFeLil said...

Carrie - my deepest sympathies to you and your family. It has been so clear in your posts what a big part of your family Mimi was. May your memories always remain dear to your heart.

SantaFeLil

gMarie said...

Oh Carrie I'm so sorry. I will say you look just like Mimi and that is a good thing. I'm glad her family was able to gather round and all her football teams won. g

Gigi said...

Awww, Carrie I'm so sorry. My sweet mommy also died from disabling strokes and cardiovascular disease. It's so very sad to see our beloved angels here on earth go to heaven, but as you said, they are in a better place & free from suffering.
Love,
GG

Jo said...

((hugs))

Linda said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Mimi's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Carrie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Love you and know she love you too!
XOXO
Christy

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