Mom called Saturday night and said that Auntie Florence was going down hill fast and the next call I receive from her will probably be to tell me she's gone.
I have mixed thoughts about that of course but mainly, I think about the wonderful reunion there will be in heaven. My grandma died in1957 so Auntie Florence hasn't seen her mom in 48 years. Uncle Dickie died in July 1971. She's been a widow for 34 years - I know she's had his temple work done and hopefully he accepted the gospel and they can be reunited as man and wife.
Uncle Dickie was a character - he was probably one of my all time favorite people. He always rolled his own cigarettes so I thought he was a real cowboy. Auntie Florence once told me that right before her son Ted was born (so about 65 or so years ago), a man approached Uncle Dickie and wanted Dickie to take him up into the Superstitions to look for the Dutchman's Lost Gold Mine. Uncle Dickie agreed. The man from back east was going to buy all the provisions for the trip - they were going to be gone for 60 days. That would be fine Dickie told him.
A couple days after Ted was born, the man met Dickie with all the food. Since they were going to be gone for 60 days, he bought 60 loaves of bread. Can you imagine trying to tie 60 loaves of bread onto a pack mule - never mind how fresh they would be after the first week. Needless to say, their first stop was at the grocery store to buy the needed flour and other ingredients to cook bread as they needed.
My dad's been dead for 21 years now - he and Auntie Florence had such a special bond so I know there are going to be so glad to see each other. Yes, I'll miss Auntie Florence and I regret I didn't spend more time when I was down in Arizona last but I know she's lived her life on this earth and since her body is pretty worn out, it's time to move on to greater spheres where she can once more find enjoyment and learning of new things.
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Yes, got a call from Grandma this morning about it. She is sad to have her gone. She said she was very close to her and would miss her terribly. She too expressed how Aunt Florence is going to be much happier where she is off to.
I'm glad you posted this. I didn't know. Love you
Its nice to read about people. I mean, I knew who she was, but other than that and going to visit her a few times- well I didn't know her at all. I am glad that you did, and that you could tell us about her!
Driving through Globe will never be the same. This spring we had a nice visit, and I know that Auntie Florence was glad to see all of us. We stopped by and visited again in May and she wasn't doing too well. We did have a few laughs and shared an ice cream sandwich. She was always wanting to feed everyone and although she never had much, she was willing to share.
Remember the Sunday visits and wading in the creek? I think that creek always ran when we were kids.
After our trek in Wyoming the Queen of Cheese and I spent some time with her talking about our experience, hoping that she would remember stories Gr Grandma Betsey would have told her. Sadly she remembered so few. Said that she didn't spend as much time as she should.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Think that too many don't realize what a neat lady she was.
thankyou for having a blog and sharing. it has meant a lot to many cousins. hopefully we can find more family and get them on this site.
lots of love.
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