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.
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    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.

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  2. JoanneAugust 12, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    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

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  3. MissyMAugust 12, 2009 at 3:40 PM

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

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  4. sweetbayAugust 12, 2009 at 10:23 PM

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

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  5. JackieAugust 13, 2009 at 12:22 AM

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

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  6. lynn'sgardenAugust 13, 2009 at 4:45 AM

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

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  7. DarlaAugust 13, 2009 at 7:24 AM

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

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  8. tinaAugust 14, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    So sorry for your loss Jackie. Please take care.

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  9. judyAugust 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    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

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  10. JanAugust 16, 2009 at 5:12 PM

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

    Jan
    Always Growing

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  11. WrenAugust 17, 2009 at 8:56 AM

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

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  12. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    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

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  13. MILLIEAugust 18, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    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.

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  14. JanAugust 19, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    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

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  15. Ellie Mae's CottageAugust 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM

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

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  16. Iowa Gardening WomanAugust 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM

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

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Thank you stopping by my blog and commenting. I read all of the comments and appreciate every single one of them. I try my best to respond back to them, but with a busy work schedule it's not always easy. If you leave your email address or link back to your email address from your profile it's much easier for me to respond. Please do not be offended if I don't respond. It doesn't mean that I'm not reading your comments and grateful that you stopped by. - Warm Regards, Jackie