What could I write in letters to my dying auntie?

[Miaou]

My aunty is in the last stages of terminal cancer, and I have heard from my mum that she has been really buoyed up by letters and cards that I have sent her - she has even kept them and re-reads them () - so I thought I ought to "step them up" a bit as we are talking days/weeks only now. However I would appreciate on some advice on what to put in them - I'm not one for pussyfooting around the issues but I wonder if people who have been close to terminally ill people know what sort of things she might like to read.

TIA

I am in same situation(thanks for reminding me I must write) I am planning to send her a letter remembering some things from when I was a kid. and news on my kids. It is hard as I don't want to mention the future or her being ill. I think if you just keep it chatty with your news she will just be happy to have reveived it.
So sorry you are going through this as it is so sad> I can't imagine the world with out my auntie

Miaou sorry to hear your [sad} news
and not been in this position before

but I would write
what she meant to you and your family and the fun times and memories you had with her
hugs babe
xxx

When i was in a similar situation, i mentioned i told the person how special they were and how much we all loved her.

Good idea to mention the past and the good times, not the future. I know that my mum got quite upset and depressed about a card/letter she received about 2 months before she died. The lady meant well, but it did sound that the lady new she was dying and to think about all the good times in the past etc and that her faith would get her through et... My mum put the card away and never read it again. But the ones she got about the good memories etc were great. Also no use pretending that she has lots to look forward to etc, ie when you are better we can go to the park etc (you will be suprised how many people do this and think they are helping to keep the ill person be positive).

It sounds as though you have the right idea and are very sensitive to others needs etc.

I am sure your Aunt will really appreciate it - Photos really help. My mum kept the photos I gave her (of the things she had been missing) by her right up until the end.

Thanks everyone. Photos is a good point - I'm really rubbish at remembering to send them (never print them out - dh's job!).

lol at I'm writing the right things - I kind of feel put on the spot now though, knowing that a. they mean so much to her, and b. she hasn't got long left! But thank you for mentioning the things that weren't helpful - it's good to know what to avoid really.