Tuesday, December 08, 2009

No posts for a bit.

Two nights ago, my dad had what we think was a stroke in his sleep. He passed away today around six in the evening. I managed to get into town and say goodbye first, and I'm glad he's not suffering any longer.

I'll be in Ohio for the rest of the week, posting will likely be erratic for a while.
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55 comments:

  1. BarbaraDecember 8, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Oh, Julie, I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your.

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  2. VirginiaDecember 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    There's never a good time for a death but this time of year is particularly hard. I'm so sorry.
    Virginia

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  3. EmilyDecember 8, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Oh, Julie. I'm so sorry. It was a good easy death for him, but you and yours are hurting now. What a sad holiday for you.

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  4. RooieDecember 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

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  5. Patience AnnDecember 8, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    So much love for you & your family, honey. <3

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  6. amyDecember 8, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I'm sorry, Julie. Sending you strength, for what it helps, to get through the next week and beyond.

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  7. roxieDecember 8, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Our thoughts are with you.

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  8. RozDecember 8, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Oh my.... I am so sorry. Take all the time you need -- I promise that in time, it won't hurt so much.

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  9. OliviaDecember 8, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Oh, I'm sorry. It's good you were able to see him. I will be thinking of you and your family.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I'm so sorry, Julie! I'll be thinking of you and your family over the holiday season, and I hope you all find some peace and comfort.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

    Pam

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  12. UnknownDecember 8, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts.

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  13. bobbinsDecember 8, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Julie, I am so sorry.

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  14. TinkingBellDecember 8, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    So sorry to hear this - happened to my dad too

    Hugs to you all, and always hard this time of year

    Take care of yourself and of each other

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  15. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that.

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  16. MichelleDecember 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    There's never a good time to lose someone so important. I'm sorry Julie.

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  17. Rose RedDecember 9, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Julie, I'm so sorry, I hope you and your loved ones are doing ok, will be thinking of you over the next week and month.

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  18. AnnaTDecember 9, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    De-lurking to say how sorry I am about your dad. There is never a good time to lose someone. Take care of yourself, and let others help where they can.
    Anna T

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  19. Clumsy KnitterDecember 9, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    I'm very sorry to hear this news, Julie. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  20. LouizDecember 9, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  21. Sarah {The Student Knitter}December 9, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    I'm glad you got to see him too. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your entire family. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.

    Carolyn

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  23. BammerKTDecember 9, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    I'm very sorry to hear it. My family will be thinking of you!

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  24. SusanDecember 9, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Oh, Julie I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My Prayers are with you all.

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  25. Donna LeeDecember 9, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Oh Julie, my heart hurts for you and the Goober and the husbeast. Know that my thoughts are with you.

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  26. historicstitcherDecember 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My Pop past only days before I started my senior year of college. Take care of yourself!

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  27. AlwenDecember 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    We'll be thinking of you. December is the anniversary of several passings around here.

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  28. MandyDecember 9, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I'm so sorry. It's good that you got to see him before he went. We'll keep you in our thoughts.

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  29. CindyDecember 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    So sorry for the loss of your father.

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  30. anncraftsDecember 9, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It's so hard to lose a parent - and at Christmas time too. Take care.

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  31. KnittyLynnDecember 9, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Hang in there Julie. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

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  32. MichelleDecember 9, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  33. Ellen AlexandraDecember 9, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    So sorry for your loss...

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  34. Breanna S.December 9, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Julie, I am very sorry for your loss you and your family will be in my prayers.

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  35. Too Twisted DonnaDecember 9, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family

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  36. Too Twisted DonnaDecember 9, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  37. AprilDecember 9, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Julie, I am so terribly sorry. My sincere condolences to your Mom and the rest of your family. From your posts about him, I could tell your father was a very special and wonderful man. May the memories of the times you spent together help you heal through the coming months.

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  38. TalaDecember 9, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    So sorry to hear the news. All the best to you and your family.

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  39. debsnmDecember 9, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    So sorry for your loss!!

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  40. janetDecember 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Julie, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.

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  41. walterknittyDecember 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    So sorry to hear about your father. You're right though, he is no longer suffering. May your family find some peace in that. Sending hugs your way.

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  42. UnknownDecember 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I'll be thinking of you and your family. Wishing you peace and good memories.

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  43. GodfreyKateDecember 9, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Julie, I was dropping by to send you updated links to Miss Eiderdown's Stocking when I read the sad news. I'm so sorry. It might be strange hearing this from a complete stranger, but I wish you gentler times ahead.

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  44. MelodyeDecember 9, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    I'm so sorry. Our thoughts are with you.

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  45. Amy LaneDecember 9, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Oh darling-- I'm so sorry. Condolences and all that stuff that sounds so ineffectual but you know we really mean. Love and comfort for you and yours.

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  46. GaladDecember 9, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Glad that you were able to get there to say goodbye. Hugs to all of you.

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  47. AllisonDecember 10, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    What can one say? Nothing really helps. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you.

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  48. RobynRDecember 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    aw Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  49. UnknownDecember 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Julie,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I am glad that you did get back in time to say your farewells. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

    Mary Lynn

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  50. SheaDecember 10, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    That's awful to hear, but I'm glad you had the chance to say goodbye. There are so many people that never get the chance. Hugs from GA.

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  51. MelissaDecember 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss - my thoughts are with you and your family.

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  52. LeonieDecember 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    My condolences to you and your family on your loss. Wishing you all peace this Christmas once everything has settled down. Glad you got to say goodbye.

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  53. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss.



    Gwyndolyn O'Shaughnessy

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  54. Ruby LouiseDecember 11, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and sending virtual hugs...

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  55. LizDecember 13, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    So sorry to hear this; best wishes to you and your family.

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