Saturday, December 31, 2011

What a week...

I have no idea how this blog post will look as I'm having to use my iPad to write and post it...sigh...my laptop died on the day after Christmas and won't be fixed and reloaded until the end of next week. This has not to been a good week for us. In the middle of Christmas dinner, we got a phone call that my dear husband's mother had passed away at the nursing home where she was living with late stage Alzheimer's disease. She had not recognized any of us for a long time and stopped eating. We knew it was coming, but that did not make it any easier. Needless to say we are sad and stressed that the arrangements for her funeral mass and burial in two different states in the coming week all work out. Say a little prayer, ok? I'll get back to posting as soon as my laptop is back next weekend. I hope you all had a great Christmas and will have a really good New Year! God Bless! Polly :-)
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35 comments:

  1. Josie McRazieDecember 31, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh, Polly my heart goes out to you and your family. I know how sad it is to lose you Mother, even if she has been ill for some time. My Mother was sick for years and it made it no easier. You are in my prayers.

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  2. MariaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
    Hugs
    Maria XX

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  3. The Bear's BlogDecember 31, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Dear Friend,

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just try to remember she is very happy, healthy and in a beautiful place. She doesn't want you to be sad, but that is how we cope with loss. You don't have to be brave, it's better to grieve in your own way.

    You both are in my prayers.

    Hugs

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  4. Dirt Road QuilterDecember 31, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I'm so sorry for y'alls loss! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. KathleenDecember 31, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I am sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel...

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  6. DonnaDecember 31, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    You and your family are in my prayers.

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  7. JanDecember 31, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Oh, my, what a week. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the New Year treats you well.

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  8. RobbieJoyDecember 31, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I'm so sorry. We are going through similar right now for my cousins husband who died Christmas day. Thoughts and prayers for you.

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  9. Needled MomDecember 31, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I am so sorry. No matter how prepared we are for a death, it is never easy when it actually happens. For her, it is a blessing. Please know that I will be keeping you in my prayers.

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  10. CarolDecember 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Sending lots of good thoughts...safe travel!

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  11. heartsease54December 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    It doesn't matter if it was expected and even a blessing for the release from what must have been pain and puzzlement for her. The loss is still there and my sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

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  12. TDecember 31, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    How very sad for you and your family, Polly, you're all in my thoughts and prayers.

    I hope the new year washes you and yours clean and brings happiness and good health to you all.

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  13. Judy D in WADecember 31, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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  14. SaraDecember 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    My sympathy to your family. We lost my MIL over thanksgiving so I know the stress involved.

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  15. sunnyDecember 31, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry your sad news came on Christmas Day. And as others have said, even when expected, it isn't any easier. My sympathies to your family.

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  16. SharonDecember 31, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    So sorry to hear your sad news...take care! Wishing you and yours many blessings and joy in the New Year!

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  17. carol funDecember 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Sending prayers your way- hope everything goes as smoothly as possible. Thats about all we can ask for, isn't it? Take care!

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  18. CaroDecember 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Condolences -- I hope things go well for you and your family.

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  19. Mrs.PicklesDecember 31, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    i am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

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  20. DebbieDecember 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this sad time.

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  21. ShirlwinDecember 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Sincere condolences for your loss.

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  22. Christine MDecember 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Sorry to hear your new Polly. Thinking of you and your family.

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  23. MerilynDecember 31, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    How sad to recieve such news on Christmas....
    My condolences for your family's loss, hope the funeral plans go without a hitch.
    And...to be without your laptop too, on my!!
    You'll have it back before you know it! All the very best to you and your family for 2012!

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  24. sandraDecember 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    It is always so sad to lose a love one and even more so on Christmas day. Even though we know that they go to a happier place it is always hard to say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Blessings Sandra

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  25. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetDecember 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your MIL, but glad to know she is in a better place now. May her soul be at peace now. My laptop died too......and blogging hasn't been the same since then. It has been down since Thanksgiving......who knows when I will get it fixed. Hang in there.......one day at a time.

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  26. nicoledemana craftsJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I am so sorry to hear that a loved one has passed I said a quick prayer for you and your'e family it is such a sad time for you I hope everything goes smoothly. God Bless Nicolex

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  27. ShelleyJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Thoughts and prayers flying your way Polly! we too know that hardship of death at Christmas, such a poignant time of year when we celebrate life, love and friends. In sympathy, Shelley

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  28. cathyJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    So very sorry about the death in your family. It is always hard on everyone involved. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you!

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  29. VailJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    So sorry for your loss Polly. I will keep you and your family in my prayers

    Vil

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  30. MariaJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Polly. *hugs*

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  31. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Polly I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be with you as you travel giving you safety wherever you may be, strength to do what is necessary and grace to do it well. blessings, marlene

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  32. Quilting ComfortJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Polly soo sorry to hear of you mother-in-law. Alzheimers is a terrible disease. I lose my mother to it as well

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Dear Polly,
    I am very sorry for your loss
    You and your family are in prayer

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  34. BeckyJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Including you and your family in my daily prayers. Blessings come in strange shape and form. Hope this difficult time is filled with much love from family and friends. Take care!

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  35. MichelleJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    What a D.A. I am? I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

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Thank you sooooooo very much for taking the time to leave a comment! I am always happy to know that someone is reading my ramblings!! Polly :-)