Good-bye To My Aunt

Sadly my aunt passed last week after a long and hopefully happy life.  "Neni" as her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew lovingly called her because as small children we couldn't pronounce "Thea Eleni" which is greek for Aunt Helen.  Neni was always ahead of her time and I always respected her tolerance for people of all walks of life.  Her friends were eclectic, and to say she beat to her own drum was an understatement.  She disliked having people tell her what to do, which at times made for very humorous moments! If you have read some of my past slices you know that when we moved to NewMexico almost a year ago, my two cousins, sister and I decided she needed to come with us.  She spent her final year in a wonderful nursing home where she met and befriended some awesome ladies.  In fact, these ladies became part of our "family" over the past year. Neni spent time looking and enjoying the mountains, playing BINGO, beading, and sharing her thoughts about life with us.  We never regretted bringing her here with us.  I'm glad we were with her on her last days, comforting and letting her know how much she was loved by all. I will miss her for sure but feel she is at peace.  Kisses and hugs Neni . . .