Great job, being there, Fae.  I know it's not easy.

It's nice you have an awareness of your youngest Aunt, what she's doing for your family.

Hang in there.

My brother just sent me a text -- she passed this morning.

Was good to be able to go up and say goodbye.

Talked to mom this morning.  She's "doing ok" but said she'd probably feel better if she could just cry -- think she's still in a state of mild shock.

Talked to one of two youngest Aunts a few minutes ago (they're twins) and she still feels like she has to "be strong" for mom and her sister (who has some mental retardation from oxygen deprivation at birth).  I wanted to tell her that it was ok for her to tell the rest of the world to stuff it and allow herself at least one afternoon to break down, but knew it wouldn't do any good.

Worry about her and mom. They're the only 3 sibs left from a large family. I have more 1st & 2nd cousins than I can count.