Mushy Stuff

Thank you all so very much for the kind words of condolence over the last week.  The cards, messages, food (Emily, the pasta was awesome) and thoughts really made me feel loved which is what I needed.  You are all fantastic wonderful people and I'm so pleased you take the time to get to know me through this blog and let me know a bit about you too.  I'm not great at the mushy stuff so just a few <<mwahs>> and <<hugs>> will have to do.

I have avoided blogging about my father's illness because it just didn't feel right and struggled over whether to even write about his death, but since blogging is a big part of my life, it felt weird not to say something.  I think Dad might have even been a bit miffed that I didn't mention this since he was really proud of the blog and sent links to friends and family.  The blog is a record of my knitting and a record of my life so all the good and bad stuff needs to be there.

Tomorrow I'll post some of the good.  Seasilk good.

Comments

[Kate]

Delurking to say I'm sorry to hear about your father. Sending good thoughts your way.

[Bonney]

I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's a big loss and leaves a big hole. Hopefully, you'll be filling it with lots of memories.

[Martha Mihaly]

I'll say once again, sor sorry for the loss of your father. Let me know if I can help you some way.

[Romi]

Big hugs back atcha, Steph. And all sorts of other mushy stuff. I'm so sorry that you have had to go through this.

[minnie]

my condolences on the loss of your father. i lost mine 6 years ago around this time of year, and it's still not easy.

[mamacate]

I'm so sorry about your loss. I'm glad you did share it with us--you've been on my mind since I saw the post.

I'm glad you've got seasilk for comfort. That sounds very wise.

[Katherine]

I would like to offer my sincere condolences. Thank you for sharing the picture of your Father. He was a handsome man and clearly very proud of you.

[claudia]

Yeah, not so good with the mushy stuff myself. Happy to see you post!

[Knittripps]

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have been in my thoughts since I read you last post. Best wishes.

[Jen]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing also, as I think it really helps to do this.

[Donna]

I was so sorry to hear about your loss.

It's been two years for me, and I know that there isn't much I wouldn't give to spend another afternoon with my dad.

I'm sending my best wishes, thoughts, and prayers your way.

[Sandra]

So sorry to hear about your Dad. It's been 12 years for me - I still miss him every day. Your Dad seemed to be as proud of you as mine was of me. That's a great thing.

[Kim]

I am so sorry about your Dad.

[Cara]

I'm so sorry about your Dad, Steph. I hope the knitting continues to bring you some peace. My best thoughts to you and your family.

[knittingnurse]

I have been thinking and praying for you, your family and your Dad since your last post. I hope that these comments ARE in some way a little ray of light for you. I know this darkness and how encompassing it can be. . .

we luvs ya!

[vanessa]

love ya steph