Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Heartbroken - I'll be absent for a while.

We've had a tough couple of months here, with 911, hospital, nursing home and finally husband returned home after all that during the holidays.  No Christmas checks were written, somehow Thanksgiving and Christmas came and went without me noticing.  DH was so ill, slightly recovered for a time, but his illness won out and yesterday January 21, he died here at home.  


I'll write more another time.  


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  1. Darlene1/22/20, 7:43 PM

    I'm sure you don't remember me but I saw the title of your post and had to pop in to express my condolences. I'm truly very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and gentle hugs!

    Darlene

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  2. Paula, the quilter1/22/20, 8:11 PM

    Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband.

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  3. julieQ1/22/20, 8:20 PM

    Oh Elaine! I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers, write any time.

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  4. nestki1/22/20, 8:27 PM

    I’m so sorry.

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  5. FabricDiva541/22/20, 8:59 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you the comfort of your memories and peace knowing your husband is no longer suffering. Much love to you.

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  6. Janet O.1/22/20, 9:05 PM

    Oh, my dear friend, I am so sorry to hear this! I just read your previous post earlier this evening as I was catching up after coming home from retreat, and thought all was well. My heart aches for you--I will keep you in my prayers!

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  7. PymaGirl1/22/20, 9:06 PM

    Condolences to all.

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  8. Sheila1/22/20, 9:10 PM

    Sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us who enjoy your blog.

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  9. Carol1/22/20, 9:13 PM

    Heartfelt sympathy to you, Elaine. Praying for the peace and comfort you need in the days, weeks and months ahead.

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  10. Ramblings from Randi the Wild Rose Quilter1/22/20, 9:23 PM

    I have been absent from the blogging world for awhile and just this month have started getting back to it. So, I hadn’t seen your previous post about his illness. I’m so sorry to read of your loss. Idk if you remember me from awhile back, but I was widowed in 2011. I’ve since remarried. Lifting you in prayer. Again, I’m just so sorry.

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  11. Chris1/22/20, 11:04 PM

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending you hugs and support. Take care and be gentle with yourself.

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  12. Sunna Reyr1/23/20, 2:00 AM

    My deepest condolences. I've been reading your blog for years and always found it inspiring and helpful for my own sewing and quilting. I work at home nursing (here in Iceland) and can relate to your experience these last months. Don't forget to take care of yourself in the difficult times you are facing.

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  13. deb oldenburg1/23/20, 3:45 AM

    So so hard. Prayers that you find peace.

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  14. Vivian1/23/20, 5:43 AM

    My sincere condolences Elaine, I am so sad with you. What a tough way to spend the holidays. Take time to grieve and heal and comfort yourself.

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  15. Ruth1/23/20, 6:11 AM

    I'm so sorry, Elaine! I too had read your previous blog post and thought all was well. I pray that you will find comfort in your faith and your happy memories.

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  16. jagarland1/23/20, 7:56 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He's not in pain anymore and in peace. Prayers being said for you and your family.

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  17. Quiltdivajulie1/23/20, 8:03 AM

    Sending hugs and all manner of comforting thoughts your way. Please be gentle with yourself as you find your way through this challenging time - grief is enormously hard work. We'll be here when you are ready to return.

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  18. Sherrill1/23/20, 8:32 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Elaine. I know how hard it is as my beloved has been gone 7 1/2 years. I pray you will find peace and comfort in the memories you shared.

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  19. Lutka And Co.1/23/20, 8:57 AM

    So very sorry for your loss... Sending you hugs and prayers...

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  20. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson1/23/20, 9:14 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of this. You 2 sounded like you were made for each other and had such happy times. Take care of yourself, first priority.

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  21. Shelina1/23/20, 11:23 AM

    Oh Elaine, I am so sorry to hear this. Losing a loved one is difficult. My deepest condolences.

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  22. Lindah1/23/20, 12:39 PM

    Oh, Elaine, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers for you as you walk through the difficult days ahead.

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  23. Jocelyn1/23/20, 2:43 PM

    Oh Elaine, my heart goes out to you. Take care my friend.

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  24. quiltmom anna1/23/20, 2:47 PM

    Sincere condolences to you and your loved ones on the passing of your beloved spouse. May you all be surrounded by the kindness and caring of others, now and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Anna McCurdy

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  25. Lynn Dykstra1/23/20, 3:18 PM

    My deepest sympathies.

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  26. Chantal1/23/20, 4:11 PM

    So sorry to read this. My deepest sympathies, dear Elaine. I don't always comment but I read each and every one of your posts. You take the time you need. We'll be here when you're ready. I'll pray for you to be strong in these hard times. Blessings and consider yourself hugged. ♥

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  27. Elsie Montgomery1/23/20, 9:24 PM

    Oh, this is so difficult. My prayers for God's comfort and for the days to turn from pain to good memories... as they will in time. Love to you and your family.

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  28. Julia1/25/20, 10:59 AM

    Elaine, I've been reading your blog for some time, maybe not everyday, but checking in … I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear hubby. From your stories of sharing space for hobbies, he was a special one!! I am familiar with your part of the state, had family in your home town and still some west of your town. Get plenty of rest, take care of yourself, one day at a time. Eventually that whole in your heart will get smaller. The memories will be very important, so hold on to those.
    Take Care
    Julia

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  29. Elizabeth V Kelbaugh1/26/20, 5:34 AM

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  30. Diane in WA1/30/20, 1:08 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I sat at the table with you and your friends in Denver at Bonnie Hunters workshop. Since then I have been reading your blog. I will be praying for you and look forward to the day that you feel like writing on your blog again.

    Diane in WA

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  31. Vic in NH2/3/20, 5:30 AM

    Oh, Elaine, my heart goes out to you at this time. You have been so strong throughout this crisis. Please try to take good care of yourself. My sister wisely told me that, "There is no wrong way to grieve." Many prayers and hugs to you.

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  32. Wonky Girl2/7/20, 12:36 AM

    May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

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  33. Wendy J2/8/20, 4:27 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel...Take care
    Wendy in WNY

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  34. Tanya2/11/20, 4:04 AM

    So sorry to read this. Your blog friends are praying for you.

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  35. qypsyquilterdesigns2/15/20, 5:23 PM

    Elaine, I'm so very sorry to hear this tragic news! The great ship builder sailed off way too soon. Please take time to rest and heal. With sincerest hugs from Dolly and I.

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  36. Purple Pam2/24/20, 10:18 PM

    I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing. I know you will miss him, as I do mine, but keep remembering the good times. It is said the sadness gets easier with time. I send my thoughts and prayers to you.

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  37. swooze3/27/20, 9:59 PM

    I’m very sorry for your loss. Hugs from Texas!

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