Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Blogging Break

Hubby was 3 hours away from home waiting for the ferry when he got the call.  His Mom passed.  No one actually expected her to pass so soon.  So right now we are organizing our life to leave again on Friday to make the 2 day journey back to Alberta to lay her to rest in a private immediate family only funeral.  We certainly never expected to be traveling in a pandemic but it is what it is.  We will wear our masks to protect others and ourselves and be ultra careful.  We are returning a week from today home but will need some time to get life back in order.  Back in 2 weeks.
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34 comments:

  1. VixJuly 1, 2020 at 10:44 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear your news. Give your husband a huge hug from me and stay safe. xxx

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  2. Anne in the kitchenJuly 1, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    I am sorry for your loss but so thrilled your husband had the chance to say his goodbyes. Wishing you both peace and an uneventful safe trip.

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  3. Moving with MitchellJuly 1, 2020 at 11:34 AM

    Sending you both cyber hugs and sympathy. I'm so glad Gregg got to see her. So sorry you have to rush back ... together. I'll be thinking of you both.

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  4. Kathy GJuly 1, 2020 at 11:40 AM

    Prayers for you and your family.

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  5. SAMJuly 1, 2020 at 12:21 PM

    I'm s sorry for your loss. The added stress of driving both ways twice makes it even harder. Ihope you both take the time you need for grief and recovery, though it is a process that can take along time.

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  6. A. MarieJuly 1, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    My sympathies to you both, esp. Hubby (no matter what the circumstances may be, your mother is your mother, period). But I'm hoping that perhaps his visit to her may have conveyed the needed message that it was OK for her to go at her own pace/on her own time. Virtual hugs.

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  7. JanJuly 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    my condolences, it sounds like it was unexpected so quite a shock for you both. I hope the trip goes smoothly ((hugs))

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  8. 50 and countingJuly 1, 2020 at 1:53 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Safe travels.

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  9. The Happy WhiskJuly 1, 2020 at 2:15 PM

    Very sorry to read about the passing of his mom. Safe travels.

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  10. SusieJuly 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

    So sorry for you and your husband. Please accept my condolences. Hug your husband for me. So sad. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  11. MaebemeJuly 1, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    My sympathies to your entire family. Take care, stay well, and safe travels.

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  12. Peter KouwenhovenJuly 2, 2020 at 7:37 AM

    Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Travel safe.

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  13. TreadersJuly 2, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss - but so glad that your hubs got to see his mom one last time! Drive safe!

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  14. SusanJuly 2, 2020 at 10:06 AM

    Sorry to hear this, a stressful time for you and your husband. Good call on the part of the nursing home. Your mother in law was given the gift of hearing her children's voices. I've seen it result in a peaceful passing many times.

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  15. JolieJuly 2, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    So sorry to hear the news. thinking of you all

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  16. Contessa July 2, 2020 at 11:17 AM

    So very sorry for your loss but so very happy that hubby got to see his Mom one last time. Its almost as if she was waiting for his visit before passing on. So much more stress for you now to deal with leaving and dealing with your Mom and Buddy. Good luck with it all. At least you will be together on this drive. Hugs to you both and very safe travels.

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  17. JackieJuly 3, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    So sorry for your families loss. Stay safe.

    God bless.

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  18. RobynJuly 6, 2020 at 7:01 AM

    I"m so very sorry for your loss.. The loss of a parent is never easy no matter the circumstances. Please drive safely... May God send his peace to you all.

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  19. Practical ParsimonyJuly 6, 2020 at 7:03 PM

    At least he got to be with her while she was with us. Be careful.

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  20. slugmamaJuly 11, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    If there is anything I can do, PLEASE! let me know and email me. I am so sorry to see your news.

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  21. LorraineJuly 12, 2020 at 1:10 AM

    I'm just seeing this today. I haven't been keeping up with blogger. Also, I just saw your latest post. I don't know what to say. I'm truly at a loss for words. I will send healing and loving thoughts your way.

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  22. T'PolJuly 12, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Dear Cheapchick you are and always will be in my thoughts. Hugs...

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  23. Cindy BrickJuly 12, 2020 at 5:17 PM

    Just read your final post. Oh my dear, I am so sorry...and glad you have had a rich, full life so far. There's more to come -- don't stop fighting. Thank you for sharing your life with us; there have been many times when I felt blue or discouraged, especially about delays or unforeseen struggles -- or deliberate rudeness by trolls -- and a visit to your garden and your place restored me. Thank you for that. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers.

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  24. The Happy WhiskJuly 12, 2020 at 10:18 PM

    I read your most recent post and I am very sorry. Sending you healing wishes. My email is open should you need or want to talk, vent, laugh, chat, cry or anything else you may need.

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  25. The Feminine EnergyJuly 13, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    Please don't stop blogging! You seem to have a lot of readers who care about you (I've just recently found your blog & linked it on mine) and it's always so horrible when a blogger you've been following just seems to fall off the face of the earth. :-( Please keep "talking" (via this blog) to those who care. We can all lighten your load a bit, if you'll let us. Most sincerely~ Andrea XOXO

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  26. JanJuly 14, 2020 at 1:16 AM

    I just wanted to send good thoughts your way, I'm so sorry you've had this news. Petrea King from Quest for Life has a lovely site/books/talks that you might find helpful. You'll be in my thoughts ((hugs))

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  27. JolieJuly 14, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. So many of us are here if you need to reach out. Hugssss

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  28. JREJuly 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM

    I have never commented but have so enjoyed your blog. You do what you need to do for yourself and family but my thoughts will be with you.

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  29. Powell River BooksJuly 15, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    We’ve been reading each other’s blogs for as long as I can remember. I understand about wanting to do things privately but wanted you to know I’ll be thinking about you and sending my best wishes. - Margy

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  30. Moving with MitchellJuly 16, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    Sending you a piece of my heart. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. Huge cyber hugs

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  31. TBravoJuly 19, 2020 at 4:10 PM

    Completely respect your decision and privacy, just wanted you to know that we adore you, you have enriched our lives and we are praying.

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  32. TBravoAugust 16, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    Just wanted to pop by again to remind you that you are loved and being prayed for.

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  33. JREAugust 20, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    Still thinking of you with the warmest thoughts and hopes for healing

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  34. Kerry McDougallSeptember 10, 2020 at 3:41 AM

    Thinking of you! I come back to check your blog now and then.

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