Hi all. The sad news is my mother in California passed away on April 15, so I’m currently taking some time to reflect and help my Dad and siblings with arrangements. I am glad to have been in California visiting my parents at the time. I appreciate all your kind thoughts and will be back shortly to talk about all things books and reading. Many thanks.
Susan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and I am glad you were in California at the time. My parents were in Alabama, and I was able to be with my family when my father died, but wasn’t there when my mother died. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Thanks Tracy. I appreciate your thoughts & words.
Oh Susan, I am so sorry to hear this. It’s physically hard to lose a parent, heart breaking. I am glad you can be there with your father and siblings. xoxo
Thanks so much Tina. It is sad – we’ve been pulling together. I appreciate your kind words.
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I was thinking about you visiting them and hoping it was a good visit. I am so glad you were there with her and can help your dad and siblings make arrnagements, grieve, and remember your mother. Sending hugs and warm thoughts for you all.
Thanks Helen. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
I’m so sorry, Susan. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Be safe!
Thanks Carmen, it’s been a sad time. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Susan. My prayers are with you and your family… and I’m glad you are together at this difficult time.
Thanks JoAnn. I will see the rest of the family soon here. I appreciate your thoughts and kind words.
I am so sorry Susan and I am glad you took the trip to California so you could spend time with your family. Take care of yourself and the good memories with your Mom will always be there.
Thanks Kathy, I’m glad we were here too. And my memories of her fill up a lifetime. I appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
My condolences on the loss of your mother. Take care and may you find peace as you grieve.
Thanks Jane. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
Beautiful rose for Mom. I am so grateful you were with her, and know she was as well.
Thanks Sarah. I am glad I was here too … and I told her we loved her from all of us & held her hand. The rose reminds me of her. It’s like the perfect thing.
Oh, Susan. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother, but am happy you were able to be there. A lovely, lovely rose that you shared above. My mother will have been gone for 14 years next month. I do miss her, but she’s with me still. Big hugs and I’ll keep you in my prayers as you go through this time of grief and reflection. Take care, friend.
Thanks Kay. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words. My Mom too will always be with me.
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this sad news, Susan. I’m glad the timing was such that you and Robert were there, and continue to be there to provide support to you father. Will you be able to extend your visit? Sending you big hugs and my deepest sympathies. Be well, my friend.
Thanks so much Lesley. We are hanging in there with my Dad. I think we will start our journey back on May 1 after a service here early next week. Part of me is ready and another part isn’t. I appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
Safe travels, Susan. You’ve been in my thoughts… I know it’s good be heading home, but also a sad time to leave your dad. Big hugs to you (and Robert).
Thanks Lesley. So nice of you. You’re right – it is tough leaving my Dad … though he seems to be doing okay.
We should arrive home today after a month gone. It’s been a bit tiring. Are you still on the road? I will try to get back on track in the weeks ahead. Hope all is well there.
Oh no, Susan. I’m so sorry to hear this. I can imagine how grateful your father is to have you nearby right now. Take care of each other.
Thanks Sam. I was lucky to be here with my Dad at the time. And we’ve helped each other this last couple of weeks. I appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
Susan, I am sad to hear about the loss of your mother. I send thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Thanks Deb. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words. We never expect these things when they happen.
What sad news! Thank goodness you made this trip in time to see her. Sending my sympathy to you and your father.
Thanks Constance. I am very thankful I was here at the time, though it was so tough. Being with my father has helped us both. I really appreciate your thoughts & kind words.
Oh, Susan! I’m so sorry to hear this sad news! I’m happy you were there when it happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Thanks Rachel, it was good I was here and with my Dad these past few weeks. I really appreciate your thoughts and kind words.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing! I still feel the loss of my own dad and he died almost six years ago. Sending best wishes, virtual hugs and prayers your way!
Thanks Lark. I appreciate your words & kind thoughts. I know others, like you, have lost parents and it’s helpful to hear from you — when my family & I are going thru this. It’s much appreciated.
I am sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is tough. Sending love and light.
Thanks Nicola : I really appreciate your words. They’re helpful to me. It is tough. We will give her a beautiful sendoff hopefully.
Susan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending you and your family all my love during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts.
Thanks Haze. I really appreciate your words & thoughts. We are headed back to Alberta now.
Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending all the best wishes to you and your family.
Thanks Stargazer. It was a sad April. I really appreciate your words & thoughts. We are headed back home now.
I am very late to be reading your sad news since I’ve been a bit out of commission myself, but I send you my sincerest sympathy and understanding. Having lost both of my parents, I do understand the pain as well as the problem of dealing with so many unexpected and complicated issues. Stay strong.
Thanks Dorothy. I really appreciate your kind words and understanding. There were a lot of details to see to … & sadness. We are headed home now.
I hope you are healing from your injury. I will check your site soon to see.