Momo Fali's: I Think I Heard Her Laugh All The Way From Heaven

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

I Think I Heard Her Laugh All The Way From Heaven

Yesterday afternoon my Mom called and told me my Aunt M had passed away. It was unexpected, and as much as I tried to be strong I couldn't hold things together.

My six year old son saw I was upset, came over to me and asked, "Why are you crying?"

I said, "Aunt M died today. Everything will be okay, but I'm crying because I'm going to miss her. I loved her very much and I was close to her."

Then he climbed up on my lap, put his nose about an inch from mine and asked, "Were you close like this?"

Labels: Family Life, Shameless Statements

# posted by Momo Fali : 8:57 PM

Comments:

I am sorry to hear about your Aunt M. My own Aunt M just recently passed away and I have yet to write about it. Hugs.

# posted by

Heather : May 28, 2008 at 9:42 PM

I am sorry to hear about you loss. And she probably did chuckle at that because your son sounds like such a cutie.

# posted by

Whiney Momma : May 28, 2008 at 9:48 PM

Oh, I am sorry to hear about your aunt; one of mine passed at Christmas.

But what a great comment by your son. I am sure you were 'that close'...

# posted by

Maureen : May 28, 2008 at 9:48 PM

Boys are so precious. What a sweet, sweet child.

# posted by

ShannanB : May 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Aw. I'm sorry. But, you're probably right. I'm sure she was amused by that adorable statement. :-) Kids are great for those moments.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 28, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Sorry to hear about your aunt.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 28, 2008 at 10:41 PM

I am very sorry for the loss to your family. I will keep your aunt in my thoughts and prayers.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 28, 2008 at 10:53 PM

sorry for your loss. so lucky to have such a cute and funny distraction from sadness.

# posted by

Candace : May 28, 2008 at 11:09 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. And glad you have that wonderful son.

# posted by

María : May 28, 2008 at 11:18 PM

Priceless! I'm very sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, I bet she's giggling too though.

# posted by

Amber : May 29, 2008 at 12:02 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so glad we have kids in our lives to show us the way toward healing. Laughter is the best medicine, after all.

Hugs,
Amy

# posted by

Amy : May 29, 2008 at 12:03 AM

I am so sorry for your loss....but your child just melted my heart. what a wonderful memory that will be. cute as can be.

# posted by

Corey~living and loving : May 29, 2008 at 2:00 AM

That made me laugh out loud!
I'm very sorry for your loss.

# posted by

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional : May 29, 2008 at 3:03 AM

I love our kids!

I'm very sorry for your loss too.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 5:54 AM

Echoing the others, I'm sorry about your aunt.

Your son knew just what to do...how adorable. :)

# posted by

Melisa Wells : May 29, 2008 at 7:18 AM

Oh, I'm so so sorry!

Your son is just fabulous! What a perfect response!!

# posted by

Unknown : May 29, 2008 at 7:51 AM

so sorry babe
he said just the right thing xoxo

# posted by

amy turn sharp : May 29, 2008 at 8:06 AM

Just magic.

Sorry for your loss, all the best in the coming days.

# posted by

Martin : May 29, 2008 at 8:38 AM

Leave to your son to cheer you up :)
I am so sorry for your loss--I bet she heard your laughter!

# posted by

Miss Lisa : May 29, 2008 at 9:14 AM

in his own way, he knew you needed a laugh and he delivered. best to you and your family.

# posted by

MsPicketToYou : May 29, 2008 at 9:47 AM

I love reading your stories about your kids. They're very heartwarming! :o)

# posted by

Desiree Eaglin : May 29, 2008 at 9:58 AM

What a sweet boy!! and my condolences to you and your family.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 10:20 AM

Like all the others, I am sorry for your loss.

# posted by

Kori : May 29, 2008 at 10:22 AM

That's an amazing kid you've got there. I'm glad he could make you smile when you needed it.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 10:26 AM

I'm sorry for your loss.

Cute story.

# posted by

Paul : May 29, 2008 at 11:19 AM

Stuff like that is how kids earn their keep. I'm glad he was there to help you at least a bit, and I'm sorry for your loss.

# posted by

LiteralDan : May 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. But I'm thankful that you have such a sweet little boy to help you smile.

# posted by

Jaina : May 29, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Oh honey! I am soooo sorrrrrry to hear about your devastating loss.

I am happy you have the cutest funniest boy on earth to make you smile again.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 11:55 AM

I bet he made your heart fill with love. :o)

# posted by

Bee : May 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM

I'm so sorry darlin', but you're right. Her peals of laughter probably echoed all over Heaven at that precious boy's comment.

# posted by

Rachel : May 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM

I'm so glad you have your son to say just the right thing to help lift you up when you are going through such a sad time.
I'm also very sorry for your loss.

# posted by

Blah Blah Blah : May 29, 2008 at 2:07 PM

sorry about that. your son sounds hilarious.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 3:07 PM

Thank goodness for the innocence of children.

You have my sympathy.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 3:14 PM

Lovely Momo, so sorry you lost your Aunt, and so glad you have the cute boy to make you smile when you are sad. Hug.

# posted by

Jo Beaufoix : May 29, 2008 at 3:55 PM

I love it.

# posted by

Bean : May 29, 2008 at 4:40 PM

I'm sad you lost someone that you love. I'm glad you have a cute moment from your son to go along with the memory of when you heard she had passed.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. You son is just precious!

# posted by

Tara R. : May 29, 2008 at 5:59 PM

I'm sorry too.

And yeah, what everybody else already said.

# posted by

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah : May 29, 2008 at 6:05 PM

So sweet. Sorry you lost your aunt.

# posted by

Indy : May 29, 2008 at 6:52 PM

sorry. can't comment. laughing too much. i love your boy. i love both your children. oh and you. is that too much love? i'm not taking it back...!

# posted by

holly : May 29, 2008 at 7:45 PM

That's very funny and I bet it really helped the moment. I'm sorry for your loss.

# posted by

Michael C : May 29, 2008 at 9:50 PM

I'm so sorry Momo. I'm betting that your Aunt knew very well the gift you have in that boy.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 29, 2008 at 10:29 PM

So cute and touching. I have this wonderful picture in my head of him right up close to you, with big eyes and serious face...

Kids are amazing when it comes to death and dying. When our dog died, my then 3 or 4 year old told me that it was OK that she was gone because now she was in our hearts. He thought about that for a minute, and about how she was also in Heaven, and then said, "Heaven is us."

Out of the mouths of babes...

# posted by

And I'll Raise You 5 : May 29, 2008 at 11:20 PM

So sorry to hear about your aunt. It is funny how kids know just what to say, but don't even realize it at the time.

# posted by

Our Crooked Tree : May 29, 2008 at 11:43 PM

I am very sorry to hear about your Aunt. She is in our prayers.

# posted by

Unknown : May 30, 2008 at 12:42 AM

Sweet boy. They know just the right thing to say at just the right time. Much love to you, Momo.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 30, 2008 at 1:29 AM

What a sweet, sweet boy..

I'm sorry about your Aunt M, may she Rest in Peace.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM

Oh Momo.. I am so sorry about your loss. And your son, sigh, your son knew exactly what to say..

# posted by

Anonymous : May 30, 2008 at 3:43 PM

I'm so sorry! Expected wouldn't make it any easier, unexpected makes it all the more jolting. I'm so sorry.

# posted by

Anonymous : May 30, 2008 at 7:22 PM

Sorry for your loss, Momo. That is so sad. Your little one is adorable though.

# posted by

Jenna : May 30, 2008 at 7:52 PM

Sorry to hear the sad news, Momo.

I love the way you explained it to your lil' guy (and his response).

# posted by

Anonymous : May 30, 2008 at 11:21 PM

*sigh* i love him! I'm sure that was just what you needed at just the right time.

# posted by

Birdie : May 30, 2008 at 11:58 PM

I'm sorry.

A nice hug from our child sure makes the hurt a little bit lighter.

hugs.

# posted by

The Laundress : May 31, 2008 at 10:16 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your Aunt M... glad the little guy was able to bring a smile to your face (and mine!)

# posted by

Dette : June 2, 2008 at 11:54 AM

I just want to kiss his little nose, the sweetie. Sorry about yor auntie...

# posted by

Anonymous : June 2, 2008 at 8:13 PM

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