A little corner of my childhood died today

@Inlemay (17713)
South Africa
August 15, 2018 1:12am CST
“When one person is missing the whole world seems empty.” ~ Pat Schweibert I have always said that when the telephone rings after midnight, it can only be bad news. Sadly I got one of those midnight calls last night and my nephew shared his grief and tidings of my dear sisters passing. A little corner of my childhood died today - called my sister Shannon. My eldest sister, my BIG SISTER and my favourite but now she has moved on to a heavenly pasture. It has been a long night waiting for dawn to break ~ for the world to wake, and the sad tidings that must be sent to the furtherest parts of the world to cousins and extended families. “It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” ~ John Steinbeck a very blessed 15 August to everyone.
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@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
15 Aug 18
I am so sorry Lany, I can imagine your sadness and your pain, it had to be painful waiting for the day to let your family know. My deepest condolence.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Aug 18
I am so, so sorry. How awful to lose a sister. Indeed a light has gone out but surely the heavens will be just that little bit brighter.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
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@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
15 Aug 18
Am sorry for your loss. It's hard to form words to another person when the loss is so great. Prayers and hugs to you and yours. I wish you and your family happy memories to take you through this difficult time.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
@xFiacre (13035)
• Ireland
15 Aug 18
@inlemay Sad news indeed Lany, so sorry for your loss. Were you expecting it?
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
16 Aug 18
Not at all, she fell and broke her hip and complications, we think maybe even a stroke or clot
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
22 Aug 18
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I hope you can find peace knowing she is not in pain any more.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
22 Aug 18
thank you
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
15 Aug 18
My deepest condolences. I'm at loss for words. Stay strong.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
15 Aug 18
sorry to hear about your loss; my condolences. It is true that when we lose someone dear, it seems as though the world is slower, it can even get confusing at times and we just think of the good times we have had with the person we lost. I am sure you will remember a lot of these good things. My prayers with you and your family.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
@vandana7 (100302)
• India
15 Aug 18
Lany ... I can feel that ... I have somebody who is like my little sister. We have had family differences...she has been incommunicado until recently. I love her...but dare not go overboard fearing that differences would resurface. Letting go is tough...because that is a relationship you want badly. Love is tough...and in this case I am the older sister. I am truly sorry you are going through it...
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
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15 Aug 18
I am sorry to hear about your lost. Just pray for your strenght and your family as well.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
@deba12 (2946)
• India
15 Aug 18
Sorry to hear about your loss. I know the pain of losing someone who is dearest. Time will heal the pain.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you
• Philippines
15 Aug 18
Oh...stay strong though.
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@Ewings (4)
15 Aug 18
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine what you're going through now. I wish you only good life and good news !
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
21 Aug 18
thank you