Monday, March 7, 2011

I'm Back with Sad News

Hello friends and thank you for visiting after my long absence.  I took a break to spend time with my father who suddenly became very ill in December.  It is with a heavy heart that I share with you he passed away late January after a short but heroic battle with cancer.   Here's my fave picture of me and my father taken on my wedding day. His absence has left a huge void and I miss him greatly. 


Thank you to so many of you who have dropped me a line and/or sent a card of support and understanding.  Your thoughts and prayers have meant so very much to me and my family.  I will be slowly coming back to DT commitments and posting projects but you may find I will be a bit quiet for a while in between posts.

Hugs,
Maria

12 comments:

Kelly Schelske said...

So sorry to hear of your loss Maria. Thinking of you and your family.

Hugs, Kelly

Chrissy said...

I cannot take away your pain, but when your heart feels empty, filling it with happy memories can help.
Hold onto these memories. and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Charlie said...

Dear Maria - SO sorry to learn about your loss. This is a lovely photo and I hope you have lots more of you and your father and your father with your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Best wishes. CharlieDK

Andrea C said...

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I love this photo of you two the both of you just look so happy and cheeky. Big hugs x

Amy Leggate- Paper Romance said...

I'm very sorry for your loss Maria.

Zoe said...

Maria sweetie. Welcome back. You have been greatly missed and thought of often during this had time. Sending you my love. Such a special photo. I love it.
hugs xxoo

Fleur said...

Oh Maria, I am truly sorry, thinking of you
Hugz fleur x

Pat said...

Maria...I'm so sorry...but how wonderful that you were able to spend so much time with your father before he passed. This photo is just so beautiful! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat Frank

♥♥RubyM:)♥♥ said...

Maria, sigh so sorry hun.

This picture is just soooo gorgeous and you can see how much you adored him.Keeping you in my thought and prayers sweeti.I am so happy your back with us slowly but surely.Ruby♥

Debbie said...

So, so sorry about your loss..my prayers are with you and your family...

Hugs
Debbie

Tab said...

Oh Maria, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My mum battled cancer last year, and it is such a dreadful illness....my heart goes out to you hun. That is a fabulous photo of you and your Dad, you both look so happy.
Sending you massive hugs!
Tab xxx

Rosie said...

Oh my Maria! I saw you had taken a break from blogging but didn't know the situation was a sad one. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father a few years ago and it was one of the hardest things I had to go through. I will be praying for you and your family. Hugs, Rosie