Now is the time to tell the dying person how much he or she has meant to you, how much you have learned from them. This is such a gift. A BIG, BIG gift.
It needn’t be long. Just a short note.
My mother keeps just such a card from her niece Amy on her bedroom bureau, sharing it selectively as it turns on the tears machine when you read it, and some days Bette just can’t handle weepiness.
Dear Aunt Bette,
I am so sad. I can’t imagine what life is going to be without you. My sisters and I have learned so much from you on how to be the best aunt.
You and Uncle Jim have always been such important people in my life and I will always make sure that I care for and love my nieces and nephews the way you and Uncle Jim have done for us. When I remember what you’ve done for me and do the same with my neices and nephews I will smile.
Love you,
Amy
