Wednesday, August 12, 2009

A Rose for Rose


Last Thursday a very dear relative passed away. She was my aunt and God Mother and someone with whom I was very close to and I loved very much. Her name was Rose and I can't imagine a more fitting name for such a beautiful person.


I spent the past few days back home in upstate NY attending services and visiting with relatives. My heart is very heavy right now and I've been crying for days. I will be taking a brief break from blogging as I don't have much energy to write.


In the meantime, please know that my blogging friends are always in my thoughts.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR AUNT ROSE. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH.

Joanne said...

I am sorry for your loss it is always sad when someone dies but in time you grow to remember the happy times more than the sadness.
Take care hugs Joanne

MissyM said...

Bless your heart. I am sorry for your loss. You take time to grieve. That is a beautiful rose in the picture.

sweetbay said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Take as much time as you need to grieve, it will help in the long run. (((hugs)))

Jackie said...

So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and rest in the coming days. -Jackie

lynn'sgarden said...

Jackie, we'll be thinking of you, too.
Big hug,
Lynn

Darla said...

I hate to read this...no words can resolve your grief...only time will soften it some. Hugs...

tina said...

So sorry for your loss Jackie. Please take care.

judy said...

Hi Jackie -
Mom sent me your blog so I can follow your life. That was a lovely tribute to Aunt "Blondie" (sorry - I have known her so long by that knickname - I just feel comfortable with it). It was good to see you (although briefly). With our large family and such a short period of time it's a wonder you got around to everyone. I'm glad you and Andy got down and you looked happy - life is treating you well. Think of you often and love you.

"aunt" Judy and Uncle John
xxx

Jan said...

So sorry to hear about your aunt. It is hard to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with you.

Jan
Always Growing

Wren said...

Oh, Jackie.. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers during this difficult time~

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to stop by and leave my condolences to you on the loss of your special aunt. I have an aunt whom I adore so I understand where you are coming from. Take care.

Hugs,
LeAnn

MILLIE said...

Bless you. It's a lovely rose and truly a tribute to your aunt. I too had one particular aunt that is no longer with us--but she was a very inspiring gardener and encouraged me in countless ways. It's been many years but I miss her still.

Jan said...

Dear Jackie, I'm very sorry for the loss of your sweet Aunt, what a lovely name she had. I hope you'll take as much time as you need. We are all here when you feel like 'talking'! (((HUGS))) Jan

Ellie Mae's Cottage said...

Thank you all for your touching comments and emails. I'm overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness and so appreciative of my blogging friends. -Jackie

Iowa Gardening Woman said...

So sorry for your loss and the photo you posted is a lovely tribute.