tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post8860515525844758649..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Sorrow and JoyMereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-9910448913012841852015-11-29T21:46:33.966-05:002015-11-29T21:46:33.966-05:00Mere - I'm so very, very sorry. Have been most...Mere - I'm so very, very sorry. Have been mostly away from Blogland for the last few weeks and missed your sad news.<br /><br />I'm so glad you and your sister had that precious time with your Dad before he went. When my mom died a few years ago, I was able to be with her for all but a few hours of her last days. It was exhausting but I would never give up that special time with her.<br /><br />It's such a busy, difficult business to clear up after the death of a parent. So many details, so many loose ends, so much STUFF to wade through. Try not to rush it. Hang in there and take care of yourself and your back.<br /><br />Sending you a big (and very gentle) hug, dear Mere!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-47807643911749794672015-11-23T13:05:36.423-05:002015-11-23T13:05:36.423-05:00I can truly empathize with you on this because my ...I can truly empathize with you on this because my mother passed away the end of October. I have not posted on my blog either, not because of avoiding it, but because for lack of time. I am right now making a feeble attempt to read some blogs and while back-tracking saw where you mentioned going through your father's stuff, finding treasures and memories. I knew right off that he must have passed away and I'm so sorry I was not quicker to offer my support and condolences. We do what we can, family comes first, always. Now the holidays are right upon us so there will be more to keep us busy. <br />Susannehttp://forget-me-not-susanne.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-13143906918625295352015-11-18T10:26:02.277-05:002015-11-18T10:26:02.277-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss. That's terribl...I'm so sorry for your loss. That's terrible when a close person passes away...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101166942493428711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-71450338289532554622015-11-15T22:38:24.565-05:002015-11-15T22:38:24.565-05:00Meredith, I'm just now catching up with blog r...Meredith, I'm just now catching up with blog reading and read your post. I am sorry for the loss of your father. It's nice to have a supportive sister during difficult times. They really do make it easier. When my grandfather (who was really like a father) passed, my sister and I had each other. I never felt alone through the whole process and with settling the estate and all. <br /><br />Little Buddy is cute in his pirate costume. Ireland was a pirate too. <br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-88716049390427792942015-11-11T10:12:35.406-05:002015-11-11T10:12:35.406-05:00I am just catching up and was so sorry for your lo...I am just catching up and was so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Take care.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-10674278529422410712015-11-08T22:53:10.435-05:002015-11-08T22:53:10.435-05:00I'm very sorry for your loss, Meredith. I just...I'm very sorry for your loss, Meredith. I just read your post and I'm glad that you and your sister were with your dad at his last hours. Little Buddy looks very cute in his pirate costume! Take care.Pradeepahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374820157897086418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-71500469384890948452015-11-07T13:28:14.965-05:002015-11-07T13:28:14.965-05:00I'm so, so very sorry to hear about the loss o...I'm so, so very sorry to hear about the loss of you father my dear Meredith. I really believe we do have a higher connexion because I haven't been able to blog or get here very much to post , but I have been thinking about you the whole week. So today I decided I would come back and check my "dear friend" blogs and here I'm... I just wish I could be the re to hug you and to let you know how much I care and how I wish I could help youninnoerson. Because of the miles that separate us u cannot be there I. Person but my soul and my heart are here with you my dear friend. I know how hard it is to loose your father, but know he is always, always going to be with you ... Just look in the mirror and you will see him. Lots of love and my deepest sympathy my dearest friend. 🌹🌹🌹Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-12838569262376663222015-11-06T09:46:37.060-05:002015-11-06T09:46:37.060-05:00Just saw this post. So sorry, Meredith, for your ...Just saw this post. So sorry, Meredith, for your loss. So glad you and your sister could be with your father at the end. <br /><br />The pirate costume is fabulous.Sweet Posy Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915541210527642552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-20310004474373781912015-11-04T12:55:45.622-05:002015-11-04T12:55:45.622-05:00It certainly does help ease the pain when you have...It certainly does help ease the pain when you have a little pirate around who needs your full attention. I'm so glad that you and Claudia were able to be together those last days with your dad. My FIL passed away for the same reasons -- his blood had become too thin because of the medicine and aspirin that he was taking. I know there's much to take care of right now, so the fact that you posted at all is pretty special. Take care! Hugs to all, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-79895493187718511362015-11-04T10:37:18.254-05:002015-11-04T10:37:18.254-05:00I am so very sorry for your loss, dear Meredith. A...I am so very sorry for your loss, dear Meredith. A big hug and a kiss.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-1892028893603484992015-11-03T18:23:51.294-05:002015-11-03T18:23:51.294-05:00Beaming you hugs and kisses at this sad time. Havi...Beaming you hugs and kisses at this sad time. Having<br />family around gives us strength and helps us through.<br />Hugs, Anita.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136895163590757519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-30164002986881601712015-11-03T02:39:32.311-05:002015-11-03T02:39:32.311-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Meredith. What a b...I'm so sorry for your loss, Meredith. What a blessing to have family around in these days. All the best and lots of hugs, RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-26700376694952295202015-11-02T23:11:14.195-05:002015-11-02T23:11:14.195-05:00So sorry, Meredith, to learn of your dad's pas...So sorry, Meredith, to learn of your dad's passing. It's wonderful that you and your sister can be together at this time. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family, sending lots of good thoughts. Take care. Hugs, too.Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-76654383764124563362015-11-02T21:34:27.163-05:002015-11-02T21:34:27.163-05:00So sorry for your loss, Meredith. I follow Claudia...So sorry for your loss, Meredith. I follow Claudia as well, and last week when there was a day she didn't post, I think most of us knew what had taken place. I am so happy she is able to be with you, and was with you and your Dad at his passing. I believe she said on her post today that she would be staying through Saturday with you. What wonderful news that is. There is so much for those of us left behind to take care of, it is a blessing to have someone to share those duties with as they must be handled pretty promptly. <br />I am sure Little Buddy keeps everyone tethered to the everyday pieces of living we must also contend with. He is a sweetie pie. <br />Take care of yourselves and know how many are praying for you and your families. Chris K in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656069642909892508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-35392222933791793882015-11-02T18:15:16.637-05:002015-11-02T18:15:16.637-05:00I'm so very sorry, Meredith. You and your fami...I'm so very sorry, Meredith. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You're doing the right thing by focusing on the positive parts of life right now. Little Buddy looks adorable and I'm so happy he had a fun Halloween. Take care, my friend.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-70097338418038249922015-11-02T18:01:18.683-05:002015-11-02T18:01:18.683-05:00Bless your sweet heart Meredith..I wish you peace ...Bless your sweet heart Meredith..I wish you peace in your heart...I wrote a bit on Claudia's blog...those words are meant for you too..Little Buddy is about the cutest pirate I have ever seen...Bless whatever powers that brought the two of you together...P.S....Claudia is a pretty cool pirate too...Take care...Nancy Blue Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951753559375571389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-36901159918283158982015-11-02T17:15:44.108-05:002015-11-02T17:15:44.108-05:00Be brave, Dear Heart. x Your little pirate has tak...Be brave, Dear Heart. x Your little pirate has taken a stretch. Sweet little thing he is. xBetween Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-71679272774625023072015-11-02T16:09:20.335-05:002015-11-02T16:09:20.335-05:00Awww Meredith so very sorry to hear of your loss!!...Awww Meredith so very sorry to hear of your loss!! <br />So agree with you I was alone with my mother during her last moments ...she squeezed my hand and went on her way. She passed away in her sleep and I so wish for the same because that was so beautiful. Dear friend what can I say but my heart goes out to you in these sad moments. <br /><br />Amanda xxCrafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-40544943821747300492015-11-02T15:20:45.517-05:002015-11-02T15:20:45.517-05:00Sorry to hear of your loss.
Take care, hugs to all...Sorry to hear of your loss.<br />Take care, hugs to all<br />Emma.EMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900165967124695510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-61651723753525990582015-11-02T13:45:47.273-05:002015-11-02T13:45:47.273-05:00Sorry to hear that your dad died, but glad that yo...Sorry to hear that your dad died, but glad that you were able to share that time with him. Also that Claudia was with you and could sit and cry, talk and reminisce. Little Buddy keeps you smiling. Know that I am thinking of you, you are such a caring person.<br /><br />Christy Lilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-75914169568459827182015-11-02T10:14:00.472-05:002015-11-02T10:14:00.472-05:00Oh Meredith my heart goes out to you and your fami...Oh Meredith my heart goes out to you and your family. You have really had a tough year. Thank goodness for Little Buddy. What a sweetheart he is and such an adorable Pirate!! Hang in there.<br />Lynne xxxxLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467650220067047943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-89521697122745071382015-11-02T10:04:14.831-05:002015-11-02T10:04:14.831-05:00I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. It'...I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. It's so good that you and Claudia could spend time with him.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-63087369394545830402015-11-02T08:45:29.819-05:002015-11-02T08:45:29.819-05:00I just learned of this as well-sending hugs, praye...I just learned of this as well-sending hugs, prayers and healing thoughts for you and your family<br />Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-89973232081609101472015-11-02T08:03:05.072-05:002015-11-02T08:03:05.072-05:00I am so sorry for our loss.May he rest in peace......I am so sorry for our loss.May he rest in peace...<br />Hugs,<br />Gaia.gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574071702963606639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-28656424453371077982015-11-02T07:20:23.364-05:002015-11-02T07:20:23.364-05:00Dear Meredith, I am so very sorry to hear of you f...Dear Meredith, I am so very sorry to hear of you fathers passing I really am. I didn't know you had a sister or that she wrote her on blog so wasn't aware what a difficult time you were both facing. I am so glad you were all able to spend those precious hours with your father which will help you so much in the longer term. Bless your little man for being such a cute inspiration to you all. Big hugs to you and your family. Dee xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807783495138462705noreply@blogger.com