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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
- Thomas Paine
The call we'd been dreading came in a few minutes ago. My aunt died the way she lived - with a minimum of fuss, with people around her who loved her. Thank you for your thoughts and your prayers for her and for us. She refused sedation at the end, my cousins say, but though she must have been in pain, she died with a smile on her face. We'll miss her terribly. But it makes it just a little easier.
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Date: 2002-05-12 07:02 pm (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 2002-05-12 09:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-05-14 06:49 am (UTC)know that you are in my thoughts
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Date: 2002-05-15 08:57 pm (UTC)