In Loving Memory

Dear bloggers, my family is in mourning.  My dear sister passed yesterday morning.  Her body could not take the prescribed treatment and she is now in peace and free of pain.   She was the most loving person I know, and also the most amazingly kindhearted sister.  I will take a break from blogging to be with my family.  I thank you for visiting my blog. God bless.

In Memoriam

With you a part of me hath passed away;
For in the peopled forest of my mind
A tree made leafless by this wintry wind
Shall never don again its green array.
Chapel and fireside, country road and bay,
Have something of their friendliness resigned;
Another, if I would, I could not find,
And I am grown much older in a day.
But yet I treasure in my memory
Your gift of charity, and young heart's ease,
And the dear honour of your amity;
For these once mine, my life is rich with these.
And I scarce know which part may greater be,--
What I keep of you, or you rob from me.


George Santayana

Comments

  1. The Scrappy CottageJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Lizz I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a hard time for you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. You are in my prayers.......

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  2. JustYolieJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Lizzy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  3. Scrap VampJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I have you and youor family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Sandi SmithJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Liz, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister.Sending prayers and hugs your way.

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  5. BenaJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Lizzy, I am deeply sorry for you and your family's loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  6. Mona`s Bittelille ScrappekrokJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Dear Lizzy! I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts.

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  7. ScrappyLizzyJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks so much everyone, I appreciate your taking the time to think of me and my family.

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