Friday, September 26, 2008

celebration of a life

platelets

Today's post is in memory of my mum... who passed away yesterday after a five year battle with leukemia.

She was a dignified woman, with a great deal of patience, compassion and grace. She was faithful, and giving, and possessed the most amazing strength of spirit. A close friend and confidante. I will miss her dreadfully, in ways I cannot yet imagine.

I am going to take a little bit of breathing space from blog land.

When I return, I will share my pattern for the gorgeous creatures pictured above. Click here to read about their significance.
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43 comments:

  1. Lou's MumSeptember 26, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    I'm sorry to hear your sad news :( hugs to you and your family.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Take good care of yourself.
    *big hugs* Adrienne

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    I am so, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

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  4. ShannonSeptember 26, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Sorry for your loss :(. *hugs*

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  5. KarenSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    Oh....can't think of any words that seem right so am sending you heartfelt wishes and holding all of you in the Light.

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  6. Ms. LSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    There's never appropriate words for this sort of thing....

    I will keep you in my thoughts in the coming days. Best of wishes, even in these dark days, to you and yours.

    <3

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    I lost my dad a year ago and it still feels like it was just yesterday. He was my rock. I can truly understand what you will be going through right now and my heart goes out to you...

    This poem brings a sense of peace, especially when I think of those who passed.. May it do the same to you.

    Mary Frye's 'Do not Stand at My Grave and Weep'
    Do not stand at my grave and weep
    I am not there; I do not sleep.
    I am a thousand winds that blow,
    I am the diamond glints on snow,
    I am the sun on ripened grain,
    I am the gentle autumn rain.
    When you awaken in the morning's hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled flight.
    I am the soft stars that shine at night.
    Do not stand at my grave and cry,
    I am not there; I did not die.

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  8. SueSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. I think it is harder for those left behind than for those who pass away. She will live on in your memories and your children and yourself, and in time those memories will be easier to remember and deal with. Sending lots of hugs to you all.

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  9. Alicia @ Oh2122September 26, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Oh, my.

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  10. Te AraroaSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. Sending some big hugs, from over the ditch ...

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  11. heklicaSeptember 26, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    I'm so sorry, you'll be in my thoughts.

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  12. SamSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    I'm so sorry. Words are inadequate.

    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  13. becSeptember 26, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Thinking of you and sending big hugs your way

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    My deepest condolences to you and your family.
    I love the little platelets and the story behind it is so touching. Very sweet.

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  15. NarelleSeptember 26, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    I have cried tears for you all since hearing the news yesterday. You and your amazing Mum have been in my prayers for a long time- she showed such amazing courage and determination, and dignity.

    I can not imagine your pain, but I will be praying for you.

    Big Hugs sweetie.

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  16. M. Leray B.September 26, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  17. SherryknitSeptember 26, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    I am so very sorry for your great loss. May God be with you. I will say prayers for you and your family.

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  18. marSeptember 27, 2008 at 1:36 AM

    Let me also express my condolences to you and your family. I lost my dad many years ago and my relationship with mom just got stronger over the years. Her day will come (she turns 87 tomorrow) and I will be sad. But I will try and remember all the happy times we were able to share together.

    Wishing you lots of happy memories in your time of grief.

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  19. Paige L.September 27, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    I am very sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  20. AmySeptember 27, 2008 at 4:14 AM

    So sorry, Sharon. Will be thinking of you x

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  21. whatsonoxSeptember 27, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    I am so sorry about your mother.

    I've quietly lurked for months now, enjoying your blog and the amazing things you make. The platelets were a wonderful idea.

    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  22. SashaSeptember 27, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    Oh my goodness - I can't even imagine what you're going through, but know you will find ways to deal with all that if involved and work through it. My thoughts are with you and I'm sending little virtual warm fuzzies your way

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  23. LauriaSeptember 27, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that there's nothing that I can say to make you feel any better, but you're in my thoughts.


    On a totally different note, I dreamed that I started my easy peasy bag from the tie dye sheet that I've been planning on using!

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  24. JackSeptember 27, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mum.

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  25. mysteri1229September 27, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    So sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure she was an amazing woman to have raised such a loving and creative daughter.

    Make sure you let those around you take care of you if only for a couple days. Hug often, cry sometimes and remember all the good times.

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  26. KristySeptember 27, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother's influence clearly lives on through you in your creative endeavors and, I imagine, countless other ways. There are no words. My heart goes out to you and your family...

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  27. WendySeptember 27, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Sorry to hear of your less. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  28. WendySeptember 27, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Sorry,I meant "loss".

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  29. Cats-Rockin-CrochetSeptember 27, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    My thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong.
    Cat.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    I've just found your blog - so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  31. mary graceSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:39 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. You & your family will be in my prayers. I know we're only contacts through blogland... but if there's anything you need or anything I can do for you, please let me know. I know there's not much I can do to help at a time like this, but I'd love to do whatever I can.

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    I am thinking of you at this terrible time. Take care of yourself.

    xxx

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  33. MelindaSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    I'm so sorry about your mum.

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  34. Christy TSeptember 30, 2008 at 2:53 AM

    i can't even imagine. my thoughts and prayers are with you!

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  35. CybèleSeptember 30, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    I remember your post with those platelets. So sorry to hear your sad news now. Be gentle on yourself.

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  36. RimaSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My best to you.

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  37. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    I'm very sorry to read of your loss. I loved the posts about your childhood and the little mitered leaves blanket your mom made.

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  38. Teaching by MomOctober 2, 2008 at 6:07 AM

    So sorry abour your mom. I am so glad you choose to celebrate her. Love and prayers,
    Rachael

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  39. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    I'm so sorry for you Sharon. Very sincere condolences to you and your family. Big hugs too.

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  40. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family Sharon. Please take care
    Lois

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  41. UnknownOctober 3, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
    Take care.

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  42. BelOctober 5, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Oh honey. I'm so sorry to hear this. I only just got my puter back from the shop. You and your family are in my thoughts.

    Belinda xoxox

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  43. laughing purple goldfishOctober 7, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    I AM SO TOUCHED BY ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL COMMENTS... THANKS SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST THEM... THEY WERE INCREDIBLY THOUGHTFUL...

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