Sunday, February 15, 2009

More sadness in Australia (I hope you don't mind the picture, Iggy)

Picture taken on Fathers day 2008


My cousin Iggy just called. His (former) wife passed away this morning, after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.

He called from his car on his way with one of his sons to go be with the rest of the family, another son and a daughter. He has made that long 5 hour trip many many times these past months.

I met Wendy only once, when they were visiting my aunt in California one year. We hit it off right away. I would have loved to be able to get to know her better.

Her life was rough, she had problems with her back, disastrously botched back surgeries, spent years in much pain and in wheelchairs.

My thoughts go out to to my cousin and his kids, all grown now. They're gonna miss her.

(((Hans, Josh, Jacob and Laura)))

SGMKJ!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank You M-...just returned form the family get together to arrange W-,s funeral! Life is a cycle...she has gotten off and well we will have to learn to cope. She was strong and fought through all the pain. Now Wendy is free and can move again.We have our photos,we have the love she gave, we have our memories that are goldt o us always.Again thanks M- luv Iggie

Anonymous said...

I'm Sorry for the Loss of a Family Member,
The Circle will never be Broken
in the Sky.
Hugs Dear Friend