Respond kindly to a negative comment online

My aunt made a snarkey comment about something I reposted on social media. We belong to different political parties but this felt a little pointed and mean spirited. I wrote back, "Oh, I love and miss you!!! I love all of the houses you post. Your job must be so much fun!". I didn't acknowledge the oddly mean text from a really nice person. Her next response to me was that she can't wait for me to visit. I felt better and hopefully she did, as well:-)