It is with the most profound sadness that I tell you that my darling mother Bonnie died last night.
I would like nothing more right now than to tell you all everything. To tell you every detail of her, and every amazing thing about her and how her hands were and the incredible things she did with her one wild and precious life, and all that has happened during the brief time she was ill, but it is all too raw. I feel like her death has left me somehow ripped or broken open, and I want to be so careful about what spills out, lest I can never put it back.
A little time. A little space. I’ll be back.
I am so sorry. She sounds wonderful.
Peace, my friend.
Sincere condolences as you begin to heal
Love and light to you and yours.
My deepest condolences for your loss.
I am profoundly sorry for your loss.
I’ve lost both my parents in the past 24 months- there are no words to help. Seek peace in her life, be kind to yourself, and let others help. My heart breaks for you and your family. My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Thinking of you. So very sorry.
Take the time. Take care of yourself. I’m so sorry you have to go through this.
So sorry for your loss. Have been watching this space hoping everyone was OK. You’re in my thoughts.
Oh, my dear. I am so sorry. She gave us you and yours, so we mourn her with you though we never met.. It’s touch the balloons–so hard to let them go….Love and peace, Stephanie.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know how much it hurts and how she can never be replaced. I hope you can find peace in many happy memories.
I’m so very sorry. You don’t owe your readers any explanations or tributes. Your family needs you. Take care.
I’m so sorry, Stephanie,
I lost my mother this year too (May 1). It hurts, a lot, to miss someone you love so much.
Here’s to our mothers. What gorgeous and precious women they were.
So very sorry to hear this, Stephanie. We’ve all been worried by your absence and now we know our worries were well founded. Take care of yourself. The road ahead is difficult.
Oh, Steph, I’m so sorry. Virtual hugs and healing thoughts for you.
I am so sorry. Thank you for letting us know what has been going on. Take care of yourself.
I am so sorry for your loss. Peace and light to you all. Thank you for taking the time to share this news with us.
I am so profoundly sorry, Stephanie. Losing a beloved parent is awful. Take care of yourself and all your family and we’ll be here when you get back.
Peace and blessings for healing and remembrance
My heart breaks for you. There are no words to give you comfort but I can assure this terrible sorrow will eventually, someday, never totally leave, but will begin to morph into happy, loving memories.
There is never enough time with someone you love. I’m sorry for you and everyone who loves her.
Oh Stephanie! I’m so very sorry. From your blog, we’ve gotten to know her a little bit, and she seemed absolutely wonderful. I know you have amazing memories and those will help you through in time. Take all the time you need. We’ll be here when you are ready. Big hugs to you and your family.
Oh, Stephanie. I’m so sorry for your loss. <3 Love from Ireland.
I’m so, so sorry to hear this news. I’m a LONG time blog reader, and I know she was one spunky, fun, precious woman. I’m SO glad for the summer trips you’ve had together in recent years. Beautiful memories that can never be taken away. Praying for comfort for your family. Hold that sweet Eliot as much as you can. Babies are so healing to the heart.
Well said. I feel the same from reading blog and hearing about your Mom. Take your time.
I’m so sorry I’m sure I won’t be alone in saying take all the time you need. Sometimes though it does need to spill out, sending hugs and love x
I am so sorry to hear your news. Deep breaths and hug loved ones.
Some of my favorite blogs of yours was when you and your mom would take a break from the Canadian winter and go some place exotic to warm up. She always seemed like a larger than life force that calmly lead your family along its path. I picture her on a zip line gliding through the forest having a grand time.
I, too, immediately thought of her on the zip line. Great memories, indeed.
Oh, my. I’m so, so sorry, Stephanie.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sending you all the love and positive thoughts I can.
Yesterday it was 8 years since my sister passed away from us and I still miss her every day.
Take time with your family, cuddle the littles, recover what peace you can when you are able to.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Do what you need for yourself and your family. We’ll be here when you’re ready.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Take all the time you need, and The Blog will be here when you are ready. *hugs*
I’m so, so sorry. Sending so much love to you and your family. You are in my heart.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need – we’re not going anywhere. Much love and hugs and thoughts and prayers for you and yours xx
So much love. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Gentle hugs and peace.
I’m so sorry. Lots of love and hugs to you and your family, Stephanie.
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
So very very sorry for your loss. Your stories about your mother were a small glimpse of what a tremendous woman she was. Hugs and love from a distance.
Holding all of you in my heart. Such a jagged hole in your family your darling mum leaves. Blessings be
So very very sorry for your loss. Take the time you need. We will be here when you are ready to come back. Consider yourself hugged & know you & yours are loved always.
So sorry for your loss. So much love goes to you upon this sad news. You told us a lot about your mum over the years and her loss will be felt by all of us. She is a part of all our hearts and part of our collective memory and love for you.
Take care…
I am so sorry to hear. Take all the time you want or need. We wish you and your family our sincere condolences and will be thinking of you.
I am so sorry for your loss! May you and yours find peace and comfort.
I am very sorry to hear your sad news. I lost my Mum totally unexpectedly 10 years ago. You will get through this and it does get easier.
My heart goes out to you. I can honestly say I know a bit of what you are going through, as my husband is currently in inpatient hospice. Sending hugs.
Dixie, I am so sorry, you both are in my thoughtss and prayers.
Oh, Dixie, I’m so very sorry. That’s so hard. I lost my husband three years ago to cancer. Sending hugs and light and love and oh my God I’m so sorry. That’s so hard.
Sending love to you and your family, as well.
Wishing peace and comfort to you
Sending hugs…..
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be eternal.
They tell us the pain will ease but the gap will always remain. Hopefully when the gap is felt the memories, both serious and silly will fill in for a while. You’ve been rocked hard with the sudden loss but it sounds like you also have some good memories. Hope they provide some comfort for you and your family. Take care.
I’m so very sorry about your mother. Hugs and thoughts go out to you and your family.
My deepest condolences. I love the postings of your family even more than of knitting and spinning, and those of your mother stand out–especially of your tropical trips in the winter. You had a wonderful mother and she a wonderful daughter.
Please take whatever time you need. Tell, don’t tell, your decision. The Blog will understand.
I am sure I am not alone in thinking of your mum as a member of the Blog.
She meant so much to you; the loss is breathtaking. I am so sorry for you and the family. Love and strength to all.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Much peace to you all.
My heart goes out to you and your family. August 28th was the 7th anniversary of my mother’s death and not a day goes by that I don’t think about her. I won’t tell you that it gets better but with time the totally raw pain eases and you can remember all the great times you had with her, all she taught you, all your mother was and rejoice in the fact that this wondrous person was your mother without feeling that your heart will shatter.
She seems marvelous in your posts — what a dreadful loss. I am so sorry.
So very sorry, Stephanie. Know that our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Darling sweet lovely girl, our hearts go out to you, from the UK
Sending love to help bind your broken heart. Hugs.
Oh, my dear. I’m so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
Stephanie,
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Please take all the time you need. Strength and love to you in this time of grief.
~Annaliese
Oh, lamb. A fast exit may be easier for the one leaving, but so hard for those left behind. Carrying you in my pocket.
Beautifully said, rams.
My first thought was, “crap!” I was so looking forward to more Mom and Steph adventures. (It’s all about me – don’t you know?)
hugs to Stephanie.
add to that, I had to touch the cat. Just lost mine…..:(
So sorry that you have had to join this awful club. Hoping the loss will become easier to bear.
Yes , a woolly pocket of love for Steph. She gives so much to us and it’s hard when we can’t give back all the joy she gives to us. I agree with everyone who says take all the time you need and only share what you want to Steph and lots of love to you. If The Blog was living near you, you would be so stuffed full of soup and cake. Your freezer would be full of vegetarian lasange that we made you and you would be wrapped up in 1000 sock yarn memory blankets/ mitred square blankets/lace shawls and probably couldn’t move from underneath all the fibre we would give to you! I imagine that my birth mother who I havent found yet is in the sky and I talk to her, in my mind. So I don’t know what your going through but I do know a bit about sky mothers and I can tell you they are always there and they listen and they like funny stories! I feel just as close to her as if she were a real person, right in front of me. That’s my crazy sharing for the day ,anyway. Xox to everyone.
exactly so, Rams
Stephanie – so very sorry for this – The Blog has your back – Hugs to all, special kisses for the Babe
Oh Stephanie, I’m so sorry.
My heart weeps for you. I am in tears for you. It is very difficult to lose your mother. Wishing all your family comfort and peace.
Oh goodness, I hoped you were alright with the gap in posts – this such unbelievably sad news.
The loss of a mother is like nothing else – remember to be gentle with yourself.
Love, peace, and rest. Let time and quiet carry you for a while.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Losing your mum rips right through the core of your being. Your mother seemed like such a fun loving and warm person.
My deepest sympathies. Take the time you need and remember that the Blog loves you
Overwhelming love to you.
Steph, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you all of the best wishes for comfort and peace and the support of those around you.
My deepest condolences to you & yours.
So sorry for the death of your Mom. I hope all the good energy swirling towards you from near and far can be of some comfort. Be with the ones you love, cry, laugh, drink some wine or scotch or both, eat and tell stories. We will still be here when you are ready to come back to us. Send you strength and hope.
I have no words other than I am deaply sorry for your loss and pain.
I’m so sorry, you are my thoughts x
Peace to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
No words of comfort have I… no soothing thoughts. Love to your family in this trying time.
Oh, no. I am so very sorry; she was such a delightful person and loved and still loves you very much.
My heart goes out to you, Stephanie. Losing a mom is sooo hard. I lost mine 15 years ago and I still find myself thinking “I need to tell Mom about this”. Much love coming your way. Hang in there.
eta: once again the robot monitor is watching. Touch the clock to post. We never have enough time with our loved ones.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
You and yours have my deepest sympathies. May she rest well.
My deepest, deepest condolences. I lost my maternal Grandma and my husband lost his maternal Nana this summer, both unexpectedly. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain, but I am trying to take my own solace in continuing to make what I can with my hands, as my Grandma did. Soon I will be hanging the stained glass hummingbird in the window I inherited from her, and I will be wrapping my family in woollies inspired by the multitudes she made for us.
Take care dear friend, and hold your beautiful grandbaby tight.
So, so sorry. Thinking of you and your family xxx
I am so sorry. Losing your mom is so hard. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my heart.
So, so sorry for your family’s loss. 🙁
You and your family are in my thoughts. Many long distance hugs to you all!
Oh no, that’s very sad news. I’m sorry for your family’s loss. Much love.
Take care, take the time and space that you need. xx
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear dear Steph, I am so sorry, there are no words. Know that we are here, that we are always here behind you to hold you up when you need us. Sending you and your family much love.
Oh, Stephanie, I am so very sorry to read of your loss. There are no words to express the depths that bereavement takes you to, just know that people are thinking of you and yours and wishing you all strength to cope with the aftermath of life after mum. Hugs and best wishes xx
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mum 12 years ago and there are still times when the grief rips through me. Be kind to yourself please.
Dear Stephanie,
My sincerest condolences… Virtual hugs coming your way. Holding you and your family in my thoughts.
❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, Stephanie.
I am so, so sorry for your loss! I loved reading about her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.
The silence made me worry that something was wrong in your world. I am so, so very sorry for your loss.
Sending love and condolences to you and to the entire extended family that has been left bereft by such a deep loss. May you all find some peace and comfort in your love for each other.
I don’t know why I’m crying because I didn’t know her or you but I know your pain. I’m so sorry.
Suspected something. Deepest of sympathy and hugs of strength.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and all your family.
Although we have never met, I think of you as a dear, dear friend and my heart breaks for you and your entire family. I will hold you in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Please know that knitters throughout the world are holding you and your family in our hearts and sending warmest condolences.
I am so very sorry.
You owe us all nothing so please don’t feel like you do.
My condolences to you and your family. I expect it feels like it can’t be really happening and horribly real at the same time. Take comfort in your memories and knowing that many people care and are thinking of you. With sympathy.
Sending you sincere condolences. So so sorry for your loss xx
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. I cannot even comprehend how much this loss must hurt. Wishing you and your family peace and healing during this sad time.
<3 I am so sorry.
Take your time and keep your memories close to your heart. Sending comforting thoughts to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’ve loved hearing about (and sometimes seeing!) all the wonderful adventures you and your girls have had with her through the years. She was clearly an amazing mum. I know a little of what you’re feeling, as I, too, lost my own mother after an illness. It’s been 5 years and I still reach for my phone to send her a quick text. I will always miss her, but it DOES hurt a little less now.
Personally, I’ve always found the Jewish faith to have it right when it comes to grief. Let yourself fully feel everything for the first year. And, as they say, may her memory be a blessing.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. All losses are hard, but there is something that stings a little differently when it is your mother. We will all be here for you when you’re ready.
You are in my prayers.
Oh my goodness, I am so deeply sorry.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for & virtual hugs to you and your family. God bless you!
So very sorry for your tragic loss. Sending thoughts and prayers of love, peace, and comfort. We’re here when you need us.❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. Take all the time you need, we support you.
I’m so very sorry about your mum.
I am so sorry.
So much love to you and your family…..
I’m so sorry that you and yours are going through this tremendous pain and loss. I wish I could bring you all a pot of soup and some warm bread for comfort. Take the time you need for yourselves.
Take care of yourself and each other.
I get the impression from over the years your mother was the center of the family
I lost my mother 10 years ago and it still feels fragile. Take all the time that you need to be able to care for the broken parts.
So very sorry. May you find comfort in your memories of her and in time spent with your family. Sending good thoughts.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Stephanie I’m so sorry. It was such a pleasure to share bits of your relationship with her– especially your trips the last couple of years.
My deepest sympathy
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. From your posts I can tell that she deeply loved her family, and was deeply loved by them in return.
You will be in my thoughts tonight.
I’m so sorry, Stephanie. I pray for love and comfort for you and your family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending love and hugs. Feeling your pain – been there with my parents. Time will help. ❤️
Oh, Steph. I will leave you the only words that resonated in my deepest grief: it hurts just as much as it is worth.
Love is like life, merely longer.
Dear Stephanie and family….There are no words that express how sad I am to hear of your mom’s death. I loved reading about her when you would write about her and always thought that you and your family were so blessed to have her. Know that I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. We will all be here when you are ready….remember that you all are loved very much. Shalom.
Your mother sounds like an amazing woman and has inspired you and your family, particularly the females, in tremendous ways. I am so sorry for your loss, and your family’s loss. Hold on tight to each other.
A hug from the blog.
So nice that you were able to spend time with your mummy’s year. Cherish that.
We will be here when you are ready.
My heart hurts for you and your family. It was easy to tell from the way you talked about your mom through the years what a wonderful person she was. Wishing you peace and wonderful memories as your family rallies together through this.
Oh my gosh Stephanie, I was not expecting this. I am so sorry. Sending much love and healing vibes through the universe channels. Oh man…
My most sincere condolences to you and all your family. I’ll be keeping you all in thoughts and prayers. I’m truly sorry.
So very sorry for your loss.
oh Steph I am so, so sorry. I’ve had you in my prayers since the first week of radio silence when I was afraid something bad was happening, and will continue for you and all your family. Take care of yourself, hug all those you love close to you, take all the time you need.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family…
I’m sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry. Sending you a hug
I’m so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts, as in those of so many others. Please take all the time you need, but know we are here for you.
I’m so very sorry to hear these terrible news! Sending virtual hugs to you and your family.
So very sorry. Been there. I miss telling mine all the good stuff the most. One day we’re the elders, such an odd situation.
Oh Steph, I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m keeping your family in my thoughts.
I’ll especially miss those rare moments when there was a wickedly insightful comment here on the blog simply signed, “Your Mother.”
May her memory be eternal.
Thanks for reminding me of those, Presbytera. I thought of Steph’s mum as a member of the blog.
Hugs. I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So, so sorry. Losing our parents, so hard. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours…
I’m so sorry for your loss, my mom died in May and it just so awful and I feel so heartbroken. Wishing you peace and lots of wonderful memories of your mum.
Oh No! I’m so sorry. I remember your descriptions of vacations with her… to Cuba, for instance. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.
Steph, holding you and yours in the light. Peace.
I am so very sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Oh no wonder you were gone. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve lost your Mother. You and all your family have my sincere condolences. You take whatever time you need. We the blog will be here when you’re up to returning. Consider yourself hugged
I’ve been a long time reader but have rarely (if ever) commented for some reason. This post moved me so much, and I couldn’t help but tear up with compassion for you, your mother and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss and wish you all the grace and space to move through the grieving process in exactly the way you need to. I’m holding you and your family in my thoughts.
Very well said. I too have been a long time reader who rarely comments, but love you and yours as if we have been friends for all this time. I am sorry for your loss and am holding you and your family in my heart. Lots of love to you all.
So terribly sorry Stephanie. My heart is full of love and my eyes are full of tears for you and your family.
oh, Stephanie, I’m so sorry. Keep breathing, be kind to yourself, let yourself do whatever you need to do to process. We’re here when you need us. xxoo
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Much love to you and your family.
Oh no! That’s very sad to hear. I am sorry for you and your family.
Losing someone who has been so much a part of your life always hurts like crazy. A very wise woman once wrote that grief is a process that takes as long as it takes. However long it takes you to work through the process, take that time; don’t let anyone try to put a time limit on it.
Meanwhile, I (like the rest of the blog) will be sending you healing thoughts.
You and your family are in my thoughts. <3
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mum seemed to be a very special person, based on the stories you have shared on your blog.
So very sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all x
I am so sorry about the loss of your mum. All of us that care about you understand that you need to take some time to digest the event and it’s implications and to come to a place where you feel comfortable talking about it. Take that time, do what you need to do. We will all still be here when things begin the long road of healing and acceptance. The loss will never go away, we just have to find ways of coping with it. Hugs and prayers!
I am so very very sorry for your loss. Every time you have written of her we can see her joy and the love between you.
You and your family will be in my thoughts
I am so sorry. Condolences to you and your family, and sterkte (dutch for strength).
So, so sorry, hugs
I am so, so sorry for your and your family’s loss. From the glimpses I’ve had through your blog I know she was an amazing woman. Sending you and yours love and prayers as you cope with this wrenching change in your world.
I am so sorry.
I’m sorry for your loss. Lots of warm snuggly digital hugs coming your way.
Stephanie, I am so very sorry that you and your family have lost this wonderful woman. Your love and joy in her was evident in every word you ever wrote about her. Physically, she may have departed this earth, but her love and her spirit live on in your hearts always.
So very sorry for your loss. As someone said above, I still miss telling my mother the good stuff…
Thank you for having shared a bit of your life with your wonderful mother with all of us in your “blog family”. Please accept our sincere condolences. May memories of good times help you to continue on, through the pain of this loss.
I’m so very sorry. You and your family take care.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry. There is no way to fully explain to someone else why or how the people who are most precious to us are so wonderful. But everyone who has ever lost someone like that knows that losing them is the most wrenching thing that can happen. Wishing you and your family the joy of many happy memories and, in time, peace.
So very very sorry for your loss…. keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry, Steph.
My condolences. Your mother always sounded very special based on your stories.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathies. There are no adequate words for a time like this. Wishing you peace.
So sorry for this sudden and unexpected loss in your lives. May your love for her and the memories you have bring some consolation at this time.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Holding you and yours in peaceful thoughts for your grief.
Stephanie… I am so sorry. I know from your writings that she was such a wonderful person, and what a profound loss this is. We love you. Take as much time as you need.
My love and sympathy to you and your family. You and your mum will be in my prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending lots of hugs.
So very sorry. It will never get easier but the time between the pain will get longer. Take your time.
So very sorry. My mom died on Dec 31. The ground shakes beneath your feet and you feel like it will never stop. But it does and eventually you realize that you are now ‘senior’ female in the family. A sobering realization. Hugs.
Most heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother.
My sincere condolences. Sounds like the two of you had a very special relationship. She will live in you forever
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort to you and all who mourn her passing, now and always.
Sweet love and light to you. She will always be in your heart.
I am so sorry about the news of your terrible loss. I wondered when you were silent, hoping that it didn’t mean something was wrong.
I always loved reading about your Mom, or especially finding a comment written by her every now and then. She was unbelievably witty, like her daughter.
So very sorry to hear this – may your memories sustain you. Peace and love to you and your family
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that your family is very close, I hope that you are able to find some solace with each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
There are no words…Take all the time you need. We will be here when you are ready. Much love to you and yours.
Oh my dear, I’m sending so much love your way. From what you’ve told us she was an amazing person and I’m sure will be much missed. {{{hugs}}} from afar.
I am so sorry.
Love and peace to you and your loved ones. ♡
I am so sorry to hear this. Take all the time and space you need to grieve, and find new footing. We will still be here when you feel up to returning. I enjoyed reading about your mother, and the occasional comments she left here. Peace, comfort, and gentleness, to you and yours.
Sending all my love.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Take all the time you need. Sending hugs.
Oh my gosh! I met her once, I think? Thinking of you as I know family is important and I know you will miss her forever! The price we pay for Love!
It seemed like you had a wonderfully close bond. Sending you peace and love during these days and weeks to come. She will be with you always.
My deep sympathy to you and your family. I,too, always enjoyed stories about your mum. (Denise L.)
Oh Stephanie, my heart breaks for you. I know how much your loved your Mum and how much she loved you. I wish I could find the right words to tell you how sorry I am. Just know that I am thinking of you and wish you all the strength to get through this horribly difficult time. 🙁
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss to you and your family. Take care of each other.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing person.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, we are never old enough to not need them, and their loss leaves such a huge hole in our lives and our hearts. Even after 14 years I’ve found that the holes don’t go away, but they stop bleeding and eventually stop hurting so much. The love that you shared will never go away, it will always be there to comfort you.
I think it’s wonderful that she got to be a great-grandmother to Elliot for a little while.
Seems as though the whole blog is sending healing thoughts and love.
I am so so sorry to hear this news! My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts as you go through very sad time.❤️
Sometimes there are no words. Peace to you and yours in this time.
Thinking of you
Peace and love to you all.
BLess you and your family. Hold tight to each other and live in the love that she has given all of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
I am so very sorry about your loss.
Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear this. I was concerned that your silence on the blog was due to a family emergency. My mother’s death was a blow, and it took a while to recover. Blessings on your family as you grieve a beloved matriarch.
I knew it was going to be bad. Sincerest condolences to you and yours.
You’re never old enough to lose your mum. Eventually, you get used to it, more or less, but not ‘over’ it. Thirty + years later, I still want my mum.
What I felt at the time was disorientated and panicked free-fall, combined with the notion I’d just been shoved to the head of the line.
Prayers for comfort and peace. Take all the time you need. The Blog will be here.
I’m so incredibly sorry, Stephanie. Peace and love to you and your family.
Deepest hugs and sympathy.
May her memory be a blessing to you. We are ready to walk with you when you are ready for us. Hugs and love,
Stephanie, my heart is broken for you and your family. Loss, especially one so profound, changes the shape of your life forever. I’ll be keeping you in my heart, dear one.
I am so very sorry. Take all the time you need. We will be here when you’re read.
Thinking of you in your sorrow, and wishing you and your family peace. Her memory will be for a blessing.
All our love to you and your family.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Praying for you and your family at this sorrowful time.
So sorry – so very sorry
I am so very, very sorry. I’m thinking of you and your family.
I am so so sorry fpr your loss. I’m sure you have enough running through your head. Be assured that we all hold you (and your sister and everyone) in our hearts. I wish I could give you a hug and cry with you.
Take all the time you need and more. The blog will be here when you come back. I am so very sorry for your loss. Blessings, love, and peace for your mum, you, and your family.
So sorry to hear this very sad news. 🙁
Jim and I both send you love and are thinking of you through the grief. This just sucks.
Condolences to you and your family. May good and happy memories of your mother sustain you through this difficult time.
You owe us nothing. We all owe you condolences, sympathies, and prayers, for you and your family, for what has to be a tremendous loss.
Take your time.
Hug your people.
Count your blessings, not your burdens.
We’ll be here with love and support.
I lost my mother almost ten years ago, it gets a little better but never goes away.
Be kind to yourself, hug babies and your grown children. Let them hug you and don’t try to shove the tears away to be strong.
Praying for your peace. Very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your mother.
It’s so awful! ((Hug))
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in deepest peace.
Oh, I am so very sorry that you lost you Mum. There just are NO words for this tragedy.
She sounds like she was a wonderful woman and what a blessing that she was your mother. Peace be with your family.
Good healing thoughts with you and yours. Take the time to hug your girls and your grandson and be kind to yourself. The black hole will get smaller and become memories….
No matter how many people say how sorry they are, there’s always room for more — love, hugs, and eventually the happy memories will sustain you.
So sorry for your loss ..
Condolences to you and your family on such a profound loss. She may be missed, but never forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers.
Oh, Stephanie. I am so sorry for your loss. I am so very sorry. I will hold you and your family and the people who loved your mom in my heart and my prayers and in the light. There is never enough time with the people we love.
I’m including this link to a Dear Sugar article that comforted me after my husband died. It’s okay if you never click it, it’s okay, take all the time you need, be gentle with yourself, please please be gentle with yourself. This is just about the hardest thing in the world, what you’re going through.
http://therumpus.net/2011/07/dear-sugar-the-rumpus-advice-column-78-the-obliterated-place/
I don’t have words, so I’m borrowing these. You never lose the love you have for your mum, and you never lose the love she had for you. There’s no where you can go, that she won’t be there with you. I’m positive she was and is proud of you. And I hope Millie is keeping her company. hugs and condolences and have a drink for your mom for me
Sending healing thoughts to your family during this time. Take all the time you need for yourself and your famil. We understand.
I’m so so sorry. Sending lots of love and healing
I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Having read about some of your adventures with her, she sounds quite wonderful and I know you will miss her terribly. Sincere condolences.
Stephanie, I’m So Very Sorry about your Mum’s passing. It’s an awful club to join when you lose someone you love and yet, we’re here to hold you in thought, word and deed. Much Peace to your family at this difficult time and I am holding you in the Light.
Steph, may all the memories of the best of times with your mom carry you through this difficult moment of loss. “The Blog” will be here whenever you feel like returning.
I’m so, so sorry.
I am so sorry about your mom. Hugs.
I’m so sorry! I wish I had magic words to make it better, but they don’t exist. Time helps some. Thank you for telling us. I was a bit worried.
My condolences on the loss of your mom, I know all too well how difficult it is.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss.
My heart cries for you and your family. Go slow, take time to heal. We will still be here when you can blog.
I am so sorry Stephanie. Healing thoughts and energy being sent your way.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in heart and mind.
Oh Stephanie, I’m so sorry for your loss. My Mom passed away this year also, in February. Take care of yourself and your family, knowing that we’re all sending our love….
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Know you and your entire family are in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful stories and adventures of your mum through your blog.
Oh, dear Stephanie, I am in tears. Please accept my most sincere condolences. I know there are no words right now — I lost my own Mom right after Christmas and I am still reeling. All I can offer right now by way of comfort is that no matter what awaits us, or not, as we enter that final doorway, we are immortal as long as we are remembered. Much love and many long distance hugs from Louisiana…
Dez
So sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so, so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love and light your way.
Oh dear, I’m so very sorry. What a shock. Your mom seemed like a spunky woman, from your descriptions of her. Such a loss.
Take the time you need, seek solace from your family and friends and knitting, and take good care. Holding you in my heart and thoughts.
So, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I wept when I read this. My heart is with you.
Dear Stephanie – I am so very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. No words are appropriate, but know that you have honoured her well in your roles as mother, grandmother and friend all along, and I’m sure you will continue to do so. Hold tight to your memories as they will bring you much comfort – time does not heal all wounds, but it will soften the edges.
My heart is broken for you. Take care of what is truly important, yourself and your family. Prayers for all. ❤
My utmost sympathies to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Your adventures with your mum were some of my favorite stories on this blog. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. 🙁
Ah, such sorrow. Another part of the lovely Mary Oliver poem you quote seems so apt:
“Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.
I don’t know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.”
Wishing you the comfort of strolling and open spaces as you grieve —
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Peace and love to you and your family xo
I still “talk” to my mother every day and I channel her chicken soup making or baking genes whenever I feel the need to nurture myself. She passed away 11 years ago and there are times that I am still shocked that she is not there. Take the time you need. It is profound to lose a parent. At the same time, I hope you can feel grateful to have had such a mother.
Very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. What you’ve said here is a wonderful tribute to her in itself. Time enough to tell us the full story when you’re ready.
So sorry for your loss!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you and your family.
So sorry. Much love to all of you.
words seem so inadequate. I’m sorry Stephanie. You are so dear to so many , and I know we all wish we could wrap you in our arms and comfort you. I lost my mother suddenly last summer and I know how painful and wrenching it is. The best advice I got was of course from another knitter : ” be gentle with your self “. Much love to you and yours
Words escape me. I’m so sorry. The Blog will be here when you’re ready and need us.
Stephanie, I am so sorry. She seemed like such a wonderful woman and you are a tribute to her.
Oh I hope every kindness and comfort that exists is headed to you and your family right now.
I’m so sorry.
Now is the time for family and remembering. Take the time needed for you and yours.
We’ll be here when you get back.
Thoughts and prayers.
I know that raw feeling. The severity of the pain gets a little less raw after a bit. Be kind to yourself and try to let others take a little care of you. My heart and thoughts are with you ❤️
Oh. Steph…
I’m sorry.
Dear Stephanie, I am crying my eyes out over your heartbreaking news. Our mum’s are our rock, our safe place to vent about things that only they will understand because they are your mum. My heart is with you and your family during this very difficult time. I loved the grand adventures you two shared together and with us. She looked like a real firecracker and enjoyed life to its fullest. Don’t worry about us, we will be here when you need us. Peace friend…
Michele
There simply are no words to convey my thoughts.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Losing your mum is SO hard. My heartfelt condolences to you & your family. I am so sorry for your loss
Words are a bitter and impotent stand-in for what occupies the heart at times like this. I am grateful to your felicity with words that has allowed me to see glimmers of your mother on these blog pages and in your books over the years. I will not soon forget her expression while a monkey sat on her head/shoulders. Keep in mind that the immensity of the grief and pain is in large part due to the strength of the bond that you shared and will continue to share. I wish you and your family peace and solace.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My mom passed away two years ago and it was such a difficult time. Sending you hugs and may you be surrounded with love while it all washes over you.
Deepest sympathies. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest condolences.
I have been thinking of you often since the rally. I’m thinking of you and your family. Mainly I’m thinking ‘it sucks’. I hope there is peace for your hearts as soon as ever there can be.
Thinking of you and your family. Prayers for peace to return to you and yours.
My most heart-felt sympathies to you and your family at this saddest of times. May you find love and comfort in each other.
Love and prayers to you all from over the pond in mid-Wales, with our deepest sympathy. Been there, nearly 22 years ago, and still miss her (and my Dad 27 years earlier). Love never dies, though, and they’re still with us in some way. Bless you all.
I am so sorry, Stephanie. I lost my mother exactly 3 years ago, and still miss her every day. Please take all the time you need, and take care of yourself and your family. We’ll be here when you are ready.
So sorry for your loss. Bald, awkward words and a careful hug. This is one of the great and terrible transitions for you and yours.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was worried about the “radio silence”. I lost my mother almost 30 years ago. Time will ease the pain but your memories will remain. Hold on to the good memories, let go of the bad ones. You will be in my thoughts.
My most sincere condolences.
Were I your neighbor, I would bring a chocolate cake.
I’m sure everyone who knew her will miss her enormously. Take all the time you need. We’ll wait.
My heart aches for you, Stephanie. Be gentle with yourself. Grief is such hard work. I hope your memories of your wonderful mom will help you heal. Sending you hugs.
I am so sorry for the loss. Hugs and prayers for strength and peace.
So sorry for your profound loss. “The Blog” loves you and is surrounding you with love, prayers, and light for you and yours. We’ll be here when you get back.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
May all your wonderful memories of your mum bring smiles at the same time as your tears.
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. Words are of small comfort, but know that you and your family will be in my thoughts. I lost my Mom six week ago and I feel the emptiness daily. The tears are fewer, and the good memories are beginning to overtake the tears.
Wishing you peace.
Steph, my heart goes out to you and your family. There are no words but please take care of yourself and give yourself all the time you need. All your readers are sending you you hugs.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I know you had a lot of fun together. Memories are forever.
I am truly sad to learn this. Sincerest sympathy to all who love her.
I think we all knew something tough was happening and are grateful you chose to share with us. I know I have been thinking of you and peace to you multiple times every day for several weeks.
Grieving is a journey that can become less bumpy over time.
Gratitude for your family and your friends and support network. Thank good card of yourself. We love you.
I’m so sorry Stephanie. Love and hugs.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum. I will say Sanskrit prayers for her to ease her transition, which is the only thing I know to do. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Stephanie I am so very sorry. I am at a loss at this moment, all I know is that I was so privileged to have had your Mum as first my boss, then my mentor, sometimes my “second Mum” and always, always my friend. I can say without hesitating that your Mum was the most extraordinary woman I have known. I am shattered by this news. I can’t imagine how it must be for all of you. Peace and big hugs. Carol
Dear Stephanie,
I, too, am so sorry for your loss. The pic on Instagram is perfect. I hope you can remember her like that.
Prayers and hugs coming your way.
Please accept my deepest condolences. It can’t be an accident that your family seems so wonderful. I feel confident that it came thru your dear mum.
I’m so sorry Stephanie & hugs to you & all of your family.
I am so sorry. May you find comfort with your family and friends at this time.
I’m so, so sorry. Hugs to you and your family.
I’m sorry for your loss – sending healing thoughts and peace.
So sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed her appearances on the blog.
You and yours are in my thoughts
xo
Peace, comfort, and healing to you and your family.
My mum died exactly 2 years ago today. Personally, I am only just now starting to come out of the Cave I’ve been dwelling in all this time. That might sound like a scary omen for you, however, you are far more resilient than I.
Give yourself time and space and don’t make anything try to look like how it’s supposed to look. You don’t owe anyone anything.
All the time… All the space… Whatever you need.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
What NurseBrandy said, Stephanie.
I too, loved the stories about your trips with her.
minm
I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. I have never commented before but I’ve read every post and feel as though I know your family. I know your mother will be missed and I wish your family peace and comfort during this terrible time.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. While I never met her, but I have a smile on my face thinking about the times you wrote about her. She seemed like such a unique and funny person. Try to take solace in her memory.
So sorry for your loss Stephanie; she sounds like she’s a beautiful soul
Take all the time you need; your faithful friends online will wait. A big online hug from me, and know that we all sympathize with your huge loss.
I am so very sorry. Mums are special and cannot be replaced. Hug that little grandchild a little closer. She lives through him. Peace and love.
So sorry to hear, healing thoughts and warm light to you and your family.
Dear Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear this news. I lost my mom in 2015. Please take as much time as you need to grieve and start healing. My sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Steph,
I do, unfortunately, know how you feel. I am sorry, so very sorry. We will be here and awaiting your return when you feel it is right.
May peace be upon you and all whom you love and hold dear.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Stephanie.
There are no words or healing for this. There is simply the time with your mum and the time after. I lost my dad 7 years ago this November and life has not been the same since. I find solace in the fact that he would be so proud of my life now and the choices I have made in the last year.
What I am trying to say is that as someone who lost a parent at a young age, is, honour her memory in every way you can, and live in a manner that she would be proud of. And also, your grandson needs lots of cuddles right now. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy. Take all the time you need. Healing occurs in layers like an onion. Find peace in happy memories. Hugs.
So very sorry for your loss. Take all the time you and your family need, and know that you have a legion of well wishers sending you positive energy.
I am so sorry for your loss. We will hold her, you, and your whole family in the light. If there is anything the Blog can do, we will do it.
I am so profoundly sorry you can no longer see/talk with your mother in person. I no longer can do either with my own. It just doesn’t sound or feel right to say you lost her, like she’s been misplaced. My deepest sympathies extend your way.
My condolences, Stephanie. Don’t hurry back to blogging until you’re ready. We’ll all wait.
Oh, god; no. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am 61 and I lost my Mom in 2009. We were very close. I don’t know if you ever get over it. I find I am learning to live without her but I still think — I need to tell Mom that! My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences.
Oh no! I am so very sorry! Sending love to you and your family.
I have missed you the past few weeks. I did not know what was happening in your life, I just knew that it was unusual that you would leave us (the blog) for so long. I have no words of wisdom, only love to give to you and those you hold dear.
So very sorry, Stephanie. I hope memories of the love you shared help you in this terrible time.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry .. sending good thoughts to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My prayers and thoughts for you and your entire family.
So sorry for your loss. A mother’s love is unique. Keep your mother’s memory in your heart, and she will always be with you.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You bring such joy into our lives, hoping you find some peace in yours in the coming days.
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family
I am so sorry. Losing your mum is the hardest. Love and light to you and yours.
I’m so sorry my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steph–Love is stronger than death. May you find peace and hope and comfort in the love given and received. Surrounding you with my love.
Meredyth
I’ve been worried something heart breaking was going on in your life. My love to you and your family. May the love of your especially wonderful mum continue giving you joy, wisdom, strength, and humor as she lives on in infinite ways through you and her precious family.
It is very hard to lose a parent. I wish you strength and courage for this difficult time. May her memory be a blessing.
My sincerest condolences for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Hoping time brings the comfort you need.
I expressed my sympathy on your Instagram page, but I just wanted to add that I’m so happy she met her great grandson. That’s a blessing that neither my mother nor mother in law received. All my best to your girls, too.
I am so very sorry; such a terrible thing. May you and your family have more peaceful times ahead.
I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry to hear of your deep loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts. I hope remembering all the good memories of her are a comfort.
I am so very sorry to hear this Stephanie. Please accept my most sincere condolences to you and your family for this tremendous loss.
Take all the time you need.
So very sorry for your loss. Blessing and healing to you and your family.
Oh I am so very sorry for your loss–it was clear through your words over the years what a magnificent woman she was. Peace to you and your family during this time.
Oh, honey. Sympathies and best wishes.
My heart breaks for you! May you find comfort in your family during this difficult time!
Sincere condolences on your loss.
I’m so sorry. Sending love and light as you rebuild. <3
Praying for peace for your family and gratitude that you are close to one another and can lean together for strength as you learn a new way of living without her.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Stephanie. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on this devastating loss. Your mum was a very special woman; she spread joy far and wide. I’m so glad that she got to meet her great-grandson.
Sending hugs of comfort and love.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. I hope your friends and family and your happy memories of her can help lift you through this loss. Besos y abrasos from Tucson, Arizona.
I am so, so sorry Steph. No words, just hugs.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Stephanie.
Hugs to you and everyone who loved her or was loved by her. Your mind will be elsewhere while you grieve, so be careful and patient with yourself and everyone around you.
When you feel like writing again we will be here.
I’m so, so sorry. May her memory be a blessing for you and all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest sympathies. Take your time in grieving. Be kind to yourself.
I’m so sorry for your loss… take time to look after yourself and your family.
We love you. No explanation needed.. take all the time… loving healing blessings to you and your family. Let yourself just be. Hold that baby. Love kathleen in Vermont
I don’t know you, but you’ve given me so many laughs and tears over the years with your writing, that I just want to say, I’m crying for you and your family. Wishing you peace and healing.
I am so so sorry. My thoughts are with you and yours.
The blog loves you and wishes you and yours peace in your time of sorrow as your remember your Mum.
So, so sorry Stephanie. She’ll never leave you. Your bond is too strong. She’ll always be there ‘just around the corner’.
Echoing all that’s been said. Wishing you and yours all the best.
As part of the blog family please accept my deepest sympathies. A profound loss of a special loved one is felt by all. Peace to you and your family…
I only know your mother thru the blog obviously, but she seemed a vibrant and colorful lady. My sympathies to you and your family. May your memories become friends.
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Take care of yourself, then take care of the others.
May your memories bring you comfort during this sad time.
My thoughts are with you. Moms are love.
Janice
In Southeastern Wisconsin USA
I have you in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss
Let me add my heartfelt condolences to this list.
My deepest sympathy to you and all our family.
‘Your’, but at times it really has felt like our.
I am very sorry to hear about your mum. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am more sorry than I can ever really say. I lost my dad almost two years ago and it still comes in waves. Let yourself grieve the way you need to, take your time, be kind to yourself. A loss like this, is forever changing. Little things will send you over the edge, and that’s completely ok. The truth is, nothing will ever be the same, you will miss her forever. What will get you through is the love of your family. And to know that you are so very loved. God Bless. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. Please remember to be kind to and forgiving of yourself. All my love, Liz
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her with us through your stories and posts. We all will be thinking of you and your family.
Steph – My heart is breaking for you and your family. Sending all possible love your way.
Oh, Stephanie. I am so sorry. I wish you peace in the beautiful memories that you have. She seemed so youthful and I thought how lucky you were to have the beautiful getaways that you had with her. I lost my Mom in 2000. She had just turned 70. I still need her. I want to call her to talk about world events, my kids, my grandchildren…I talk to her and write to her and last week, in a dream, I felt her hug me, oh so tightly. It was the best. She is always with me and no doubt, your Mom will always be with you. My condolences. ❤️
Stephanie, please accept my sincere condolences. Nothing will take away the pain, but time will ease it, and you will be able to clearly remember the good times and the strong bond that will ALWAYS connect you.
My deepest sympathy. I hope your heart can find peace someday.
Dearest Stephanie:
We all knew something must be wrong. Many of us have been where you find yourself now, we understand. Be with your family and take care of yourself. The Blog will be here when you need us.
Much peace and love, Stephanie.
I am so sorry for your loss. Take time. Hugs and love from California.
Stephanie. Sending prayers, hugs and peace your way. Cry when you want, hug your little one, remind each
other with stories and it is ok to laugh. So many send you strength, love and support. Allow others the gift of taking care of you.
How true about it being ok to laugh. My favorite picture of my niece is of her and me laughing at my mom’s funeral. So many of us lovingly laughed that day……
Add another heartfelt note of sympathy from me. I’ve lost both parents and I know how torn up it makes you feel. It hurts so bad. There’s no getting around that. I’m glad you have such a wonderful family to see you through. *more hugs*
Deepest sympathies. Hugs to you and all those around you.
So very sorry for you and your family. Love and strength to take care of each other. So very glad you have many good memories of her and that she got to meat Elliott.
I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Greatest sympathy for you and your daughters. You are the grandmother now.
I have always enjoyed the stories of your free-spirited mum! My heart weeps for you for her loss!
I am so sorry. You have always spoken of your mom with such affection; the joy you found in your relationship (and I know she found as well) was obvious. Sending hugs and love from Illinois.
I am so, so sorry, Stephanie. Losing a parent, especially one with whom you are close, is wrenchingly painful. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Oh, Stephanie, my heart goes out to you. The loss of one’s mother is like nothing else. Sending light and love.
I am so sorry for your loss, Stephanie. I lost my mother on July 24th so I understand the deep rift it leaves. Please remember that so many people love you and your family through the words you share with us. I wish your mother and all of you peace.
What I know for sure: the pain of losing your mum is directly proportionate to how deeply you love her. This is a huge tear in the fabric of your life that can never be mended. Nothing will ever be the same.
You were so fortunate to be her daughter. Thoughts and prayers for you in the difficult weeks and months ahead.
Take all the time you need. We’re not going anywhere.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your beautiful mom. She seemed so lovely.
(((Hugs))) remember her well and she will always be with you.
I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
So sorry for your great loss.
We are here to suuport you, and we love you. Do what you need to for yourself and your family. Hugs.
Oh no, I’m so sorry Steph. My thoughts are with you and your family. She was a lovely person, and it was wonderful “meeting” her through your writing. So much sympathy.
I am so sorry to read this. From your various posts about her she always sounded like a wonderful person. May you hold precious memories close and know that The Blog will be here when you are ready. Peace, yarnharlot and family.
Oh Stephanie, my heart sinks to read these words. Prayers to the universe that all the love and comfort you’ve put out into the world come back to you and surround you and your family. Prayers for comfort, healing, and peace coming your way as well. Take what you need and come back when you need more.
I am so very sorry. Your family is our family. Your sorrow is our sorrow.
You have all the time in the world. I am glad that your mother had time to hold her great-grandchild, and that you and yours had your time with her. All our love. And baked goods as well.
I’m so very sorry. Wishing you and your family peace, comfort, and strength.
Much love.
My Mom died early Monday morning
I know your hurt
I am sorry for your loss.
Oh such sadness. Know how many wish you peace and love and support as you miss such a wonderful woman.
I’m am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Oh Stephanie, I am so sorry.
Oh Stephanie-I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I am so incredibly sorry. I hope you’ll find comfort in your memories of all that she was.
Oh, Stephanie — I am so sorry for your loss. Sending good thoughts your way. Take care.
Stephanie, I am beyond sad to hear of your mum’s passing. I’m sending you and your family my heartfelt condolences. I hope the memories you have of her give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. ((Hugs))
You will feel ripped apart and lost for quite some time. That’s ok, it means your mom took a piece of you with her. That’s good.
Tonight I will be praying for you and all those who loved your mom. She must have been amazing, because you top them all.
So very sorry for your loss. Take care. <3
I am so sorry for your loss – may you and your family be spared further sorrow and may you all rejoice in the wonderful memories and stories that will remain with you forever.
MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU AND YOURS
We love you Stephanie. I love you. I am so sorry for you and your family.
Oh, Stephanie. ❤️
“and the incredible things she did with her one wild and precious life”.
That pretty much sums up everything you could possibly say and everything you need to hold on to.
I have been in that neighbourhood, and you will find your way through (as I did, am still doing) because you have an incredible support system of family and friends.
I will hold you all in my heart and my prayers.
Peace, strength and courage be within all those she loved.
Chris S in Canada
Sending all my love to you and your family. Take the time you need. We understand.
Sending you peace, love and courage in this dark time. I am so very sorry for your loss Steph.
I am so very sorry for your heartache.
I hope your wonderful memories help ease the pain of your grief.
Sincerely sorry for your loss. Take care.
Hold tight to your memories…take all the time you need and know that you are loved.
Take time. There is no right way to grieve. Be gentle with yourself. Prayers for comfort and healing. Much love.
Oh, no. I am so, so sorry.
Sending love
My eyes and my heart are full for you Stephanie. Gentle hugs and all my sorrow and love for you and your family. Take all the time you need.
I am so very sorry! I gasped out loud when I read the words. Sending lots of love.
oh very sad. i loved all the stories and reading of your trips witb your Mom. i hope your wonderful memories will soon ease the pain.
I’m so sorry you have lost your Mum, she was a lovely & fun lady & will be missed.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is like losing a piece of you but she will live on in your heart, and memories.
oh how sad. i always enjoyed your posts about her and your travels. i hope wonderful memories will soon ease the pain.
Deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your wonderful Mother. Sending love and peace.
I am so, so very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care and take time to remember all your wonderful times together. Hold each other very close.
May the God of all comfort be with each member of your family as you mourn your Mother.
Words completely fail me. I’ve always loved your stories of your time with her, and marveled at the woman who created the women we’ve come to love here. The Blog will wait for you. Now, is about you and yours. Take care.
Love and prayers. Take your time. We’ll be here
i am so very deeply sorry. i loved reading the stories of your adventures together, and the way you spoke of her and knew her was so clearly so very, very loving and strong. may you and your clan find comfort, soon and speedily, and may your mother be held in the arms of the eternal.
My sincerest condolences for your loss.
The stories of your mom are some of my favorite, especially those during the holidays. Although your heart aches, take the time to remember all the stories you can so that little e and all his future cousins will know their great grandmother.
With my deepest sympathy, kate
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you gentle hugs and warm thoughts.
My heart breaks for you once more, Stephanie. I am so sorry. Sending you and your family light and love at this most difficult of times. Hugs.
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See you soon.
I’m so sorry, Stephanie. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Take the time you need, we will wait for you.
There is nothing that can be said except that I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this awful time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Just remember we all love you. Ruth
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you and your family.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing glimpses of her over the years. She sounds lovely and obviously loved and was loved. Be gentle with yourself.
I knew only a little of your mother. The bits that you were generous to share. What I knew she seemed to be a marvel and I am so glad for the time that you had. I hate goodbyes.
My condolences to you and your family, Stephanie.
So sorry for your loss. We, the Blog, will miss her presence.
So very very sorry for your loss….
Dear Stephanie, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Your lovely mom seemed like such a bright spot in the world. Thank you for sharing a tiny bit of her with the Blog. I’m so sorry she’s gone. Take whatever time you need; we’ll be here, holding you in our hearts.
I am so very sorry. My heart is with you and your family. From your stories she sounds like an amazing woman.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
I am filled with sadness at the passing of a woman I know only through your posts. She sounds like one hell of a broad, and I bet everyone who knew her was incredibly lucky indeed. You and yours (and that includes the extended fam & friends) are in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Take the time you need.
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
To have such a short while to get used to the idea of loosing her, and say all the words you want to say to her, is very sad.
Poor you who are left behind
So, so sorry to hear this. One fòot in front of the other and breathe in and out all the time.
We, the blog, (I hope I can speak for the majority), are here for you. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Take all the time you need. We will wait. All my love to you.
So many of us were trying to somehow, as best as we could, be there for you at the same time that it broke the blog.
I am so very sorry you lost your mum. I am holding you and yours in my thoughts and my love in the face of such an incomprehensible grief.
You have so generously shared so much of your life with us, and we all feel your loss. You have so generously shared our life, and your family’s , with us and memories of your mother will be a blessing for us all. I am so sorry for your loss
Whenever I need to be cheered up I think of the post about your watching the Oscars together and your mother calling Justin Timberlake “Tuscan Lumberjack.” I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jessica Biel and I mentioned that nickname to her, so your mother’s genius has made it all the way to its subject. I loved getting to read about her over the years, and wish you comfort in your time of sorrow.
This is the time for extreme self care, Stephanie, and I don’t know what that means for you. Whatever it is, please do it, and we are here whenever you’re ready to share or not.
I’m sending you light and love Steph, because I know how unfathomably deep and painful that loss is. May you have the time and space you need to process your grief, and to find the new person that you are, who carries this loss.
You have our deepest and most sincere sympathies in this time of deep sorrow and loss. Please do whatever you need to do to take care of you and yours right now. We’ll still be here when you’re ready to come back and visit with us. HUGS.
Stephanie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved getting to know your mother through your stories about her — she was one of a kind, and I know will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
My deepest condolences. Take the time you need. Spend time with the grandchildren.
So very very sorry for your loss, and sending you and your family much love. S.
I’m so very sorry for you and your family. I hope the memories sustain you – hold on tight, with love.
My sincere condolences to You.
There are no words. Your true friends, both in real life and virtual, will help you through this difficult time. Let them be there for you. Ask for what you need. Lean on them. And then just grieve for as long as you need to. It will feel like forever, but eventually the loss eases. We’ll still be here when you are ready and able to resume.
Dear wonderful, responsible, self-conscious, introverted Stephanie,
Don’t hold your tremendous pain in. Go outside to sob, scream and howl at the moon (yes, you can), in addition to cry into your pillow until it is soaked. Waves of sorrow will continue to come in the months and years ahead, so wash, rinse, repeat. It won’t change the fact that your mum is no longer around physically, but you may find it good for your soul. Your mum’s spirit will remain with you and those she loved forever.
Comfort and peace to you and your family . . . in time.
Hugs to you and yours.
My heart hurts for you. So sorry for your loss. May peace be with you and may you find comfort with your loved ones.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Peace to you and your family. ((hugs))
I’m so sorry for your loss
I am sad for you. Your mom sounded like a very fine lady. Take care. You are lucky to be a knitter and use your time to think of her as you knit each stitch. You will have to write the stories of her to pass on to Elliott and future little ones who didn’t know her.
Nothing to say but that I’m sorry. I’m sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself as you grieve your precious mother.
I’ve grown to love your mother, actually all the women in your family, over the stories in the blog. She will be sorely missed. Sending you love. My condolences.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Hugs and love.
I am so sorry, everytime I read about your Mother she was such a warrior of a human. My thoughts are with you all.
I am so, so sorry. Sending love and good thoughts to you and all your family. X
I’m so sorry. You do what you need to do. Heal, cry, laugh, shout, scream, love.
Peace for you. It will come.
We were so worried about you, and, it turns out, for good reason. She must have been a powerful, loving woman to raise such a wonderful daughter as you. May she rest in peace, and may time and love help you and your family heal.
Sending healing thoughts to your family. xx
Words at such times seem of little help even though you reach for them as the writer that you are and we reach for them because we are only in your computer and cannot hug you.
There will come a time when you want to write about your grief and your wonderful, singular Mum even if words are not enough.
I hope you know that we love you and think of you. I hope you feel that you are surrounded and upheld and that you have company in your sorrow. God bless
I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending prayers for healing for you and your family.
I’m so sorry and know that nothing I write will change the pain you are feeling now. I lost my mother six years ago Sunday so can say that time will ease the pain but there will always be a missing piece of your heart. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thinking of you all and holding you in my heart, all of you, strong, fiercely good people. Your hands come from your Mum’s hands, hold them over your heart in the hard times. Wrap yourself in knitted love and we will be here when you return. Go gently dear hearts.
Sending love. Rest, take time, and heal. It is so very hard. So sorry.
Dear Stephanie, I just hugged my mother goodbye after she was here for lunch today and then saw your sad news. I will hug her even harder next time. (Please know my husband has just been introduced to Tuscan Lumberjack). May peace come to you with time.
Love to you and yours
So very sorry to hear of the loss to you and your family.
Life can never be the same without a Mum. But she will be with you always, each time you do that thing she showed you, or repeat that saying she had, she’ll be there.
One of the things that comforted me was to see how many people loved my Mum as much as I did. I felt so proud that she had been mine. Seems like your Mum was that kind of person too, so I hope that will help you in these tough early days. A big Welsh hug (a cwtch) is yours x
I am so sorry for your loss.
Loosing a beloved one is so horrible and sad.
I wish you and our family all the best and a lot of strenght to cope with this.
Love from a long time blog reader from Germany.
I don’t have words to express how sorry I am to hear this news. Sending a (virtual) gentle, woolly hug to you and yours.
Oh my love. I am so very very sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
I am so very sorry for you all. There are no words to acknowledge the depths of your grief. For those of us who have lost our mothers, we understand how profound a loss that is, and whatever comfort and and support we can send through the blog, know that it is there. Peace be with you and your family.
Light, love and peace, my dear.
(just donated to MSF in memory)
Sending love.
My heart breaks for you. Healing hugs and holding you close.
I am so, so very sorry.
I am so sorry Steph! May peace, love and strength be with you in this difficult time.
Oh Steph, I am so very, very sorry. I know you will be surrounded by your close-knit, loving family, and I hope that you bring one another great peace and solace. May Elliott remind you all that joy still exists in the midst of such appropriate sadness.
Take your time, we all understand and will wait. Go gently, friend.
That is so sad. I am sorry for your loss.
Yes,you will be back. And we will all be here. Take care.
My heart goes out to you. Take all the time you need.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family. Take your time and hug all your babies.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Such sad news. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
I can only offer my sincerest condolences. Take all the time you need, we’ll be here when you’re ready.
I’m so very sorry to hear your sad news, I lost my Mother 5 years ago today. I feel the loss each and every day. My thoughts are with you. Sending my love.
Oh Stephanie, I am so, so sorry. What a loss for you, your family, and everyone who knew her even a little. I used to dislike offering condolences, until I realized that the word means “to be sad with” someone. And sometimes that’s all there is to do. My deepest condolences, Stephanie. We are all sad with you. Your mum sounded awesome. And so proud of you.
So,so sorry.
Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry! There are no word to console you but my heart goes out to you and yours. You are in my prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
She was loved, she has passed her light to you. You too are loved, you carry her light. Her light is eternal.She will never be forgotten, you carry her light.
We grief with you and for you.
A mother’s love lives on in her children. She’s gone physically, but she’s still in your heart, Stephanie. Don’t rush your grief. Don’t feel you owe anyone anything at this time. You are now permanently changed, but you will move forward and bring everything you knew and experienced with your Mom as a new part of yourself. Your Mom reminded me a bit of my Mom who died 4 years ago–fun, fiercely loving, gently loving, my everything in so many ways.
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s shocking and shattering and….somehow, totally unexpected what happens to us when a parent dies. Was for me, anyway.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your family.
I am so very sorry. Your love for her shone through your blog.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
All kind and caring thoughts for you at this time of unbearable loss. Peace be with you and your family.
so sorry for your loss
remember the good times, and find solace in the memories
My sincere condolences. Wishing you peace and comfort in your memories.
Wishing you peace and comfort in your time of such sorry. You were lucky to have such an extraordinary mother, and Bonnie was lucky to have such an extraordinary daughter. Love to you and yours.
I am deeply sorry for the tremendous loss you and your family have suffered. I send you all a heap of love and will be keeping you all in my prayers. I have learned in the last year that grief isn’t linear, so remember to be gentle with yourself as you move forward.
Losing a beloved parent is so incredibly painful. We love you and will wait patiently for your healing to begin. It’s a bumpy road. Let yourself take whatever time your heart needs.
Condolences to you and your family. You are loved, and I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words feel so inadequate at this time. When you have had a little time to absorb this devastation, we will be right here waiting to offer comfort. I am sorry for you and your entire family must face this burden. Feel free to lean on us as much or as little as you need. Again, we are all so sorry.
So very sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m so very very sorry. Lots of love to you. Take all the time you need.
I am so very sorry. Lighting a candle for you and your family.
I am so sorry. Losing a parent is a terrible pain. Thinking of you and your family.
One of my favourite of your blog adventures was when you went to Costa Rica with your Mum. The expression on her face when she was on that zipline was priceless. The heart and soul of ‘The Blog’ is weeping with you now.
Holding you and your family in my heart, Steph. May her memory be a blessing.
I am so sorry! From what you have written she sounds like an amazing woman. Take all the time you need!
I’m very sorry. I’ve enjoyed reading the stories you have shared about your mom – strong, smart and funny. I hope you give yourself grace as you grieve because everyone’s journey is different.
I am so sorry for your deep loss. My mom was my best friend and when I suddenly lost her ten days before my youngest son was born I thought I would never be without the pain. That was 32 years ago, I still miss her but the extreme pain does subside and will be replaced by joyous memories. You are in my thoughts.
My heart is with you.
Sincerest condolences. From what I’ve read over the years, she seemed like a fantastic person and someone important to you.
I’m so sorry for you and your family. Take the time you need to heal, and we’ll be here when you’re ready to come back.
Love, hugs, and peace. Your mum seemed invincible. You take after her in many ways.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you.
Am so sorry –
I am so very sorry. Hugs to you and your loved ones.
So sorry for you loss. Losing your mother is such a difficult thing to go through. Take all the time you need and know that we are all sending you our thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry. Hugs, hugs, hugs.
No words to say, only many prayers and thoughts going out to you and your family. Take your time, grieve, come back when you can
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs to all of you and please know we are all thinking of you.
I’m so sorry; my husband died suddenly this summer, so I understand the raw, gaping wound. Please take care of yourself, let others help with the everyday things. Prayers and warm thoughts winging your way.
So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss. Wishing peace and comfort to you and your family.
Stephanie, The Blog loves you and we loved your Mum. I’m so glad you took all those lovely Mum and Stephanie trips together. Just do what you can as you can and we will keep you in our thoughts (and from some of us, prayers), hold you and yours in the light, and patiently wait out this time of acute sorrow.
So sorry you have lost someone so precious to you. She has sounded amazing whenever you’ve included her in your blog.
My heart aches for you. May you find peace and healing in your wonderful memories.
I am so, so sorry, Stephanie. Hugs to you, and may you and your family find comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of this special woman.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and kindness your way.
I am so very sorry. Losing a parent is very hard, and The Blog knows how close you were to her. Much love to you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories comfort you.
Grieving with you over this irreplaceable loss.
Please know that I, along with so many others, are hurting for you and with you at this time of change and transition. While I did not know your Mum, I felt a connection to her through your stories and photos. Mom’s are our anchor. It seems impossible to exist without them. Yet, there you are…remembering that she gave you your anchor so that you can anchor your girls on their journey. What belongs to the heart can never be forgotten. Prayers and love from Utah.
I am so, so sorry! Weeping with you.
I’m so very sorry. Those words are not enough, but words are all we have on this side of the screen.
My deepest condolences. Please take all the time you need to heal, knowing that all yarn lovers everywhere are sending their love and energy your way.
I’m so sorry, she sounds like a wonderful woman.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed reading about your trips with your mother and about what a bright force she was in your life. May her memory be a blessing for you and your family and may you find joy in the love that you have with your mother.
Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss. We’re never ready to lose our mothers no matter their age. My mother died in January – a friend told me to close my eyes and remember the good memories – it helps.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Peace and love to your family.
I am so sorry for your loss!
Peace, love and hugs…
When Mom died I couldn’t believe it wasn’t on the 10 O’clock News which should give you a clue what a blow it was. Sounds like your mum went with as much dispatch as mine did. 10 days from becoming ill to saying goodbye. I am so sorry you’ve lost her but you really never lose your mom. I talk to mine all the time and keep her picture over my sewing machine where I use her tools every time I sew. Aren’t you glad she got to meet Elliot? I’d give anything to have put my grandchildren in Mom’s arms. Sorry to be maudlin but I just want to tell you that while it never stops hurting it does become more bearable over time. My thoughts are with your family in this difficult time.
Funny, I had to “touch the World” to prove I’m not a robot. You, Stephanie, have touched the world in more ways than you can ever know. Peace.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry fro your loss. She has left behind a wonderful legacy in you, your sister, and your families. Clearly she was an amazing woman.
There are no good words. I’m so very sorry. (((((((gentle hug)))))))
So, so sorry for your loss. There are no words.
Take time. Remember. Cry. Pray.
A gracious rest, grant to Bonnie dear Lord. May she rest in peace.
Don’t come back till you want to. We, the Blog will understand.
bjr
Sorrow that knows no bounds. Peace to you and the family.
Sincerest condolences to you and your family Stephanie.
I’m so so sorry for your loss.
Oh, my gosh, Stephanie , I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My condolences to you and all those who loved her. From the times you mentioned her in your blog, she sounded like she was a wonderful person .
May you be comforted. So sorry.
Sending you all love and support. Your relationship with your mum sparkled even over the blog. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Stephanie, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. The Blog will have all of you held in our hearts until you are ready to come back.
OH. so very sorry.
I’m very sorry for your and your family’s loss.
So sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family.
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
What a devastating news. I wish you strength in the times still to come, and hope you find solace in each other in facing this loss. My condoleances, take all the time you need to heal.
So sorry for your loss. My mother made the transition yesterday in the wee hours of the morning. Hope they both meet up and exchange funny stories about us.
I send a soft wooly hug for you at such a raw time.
I am sorry, my friend
I’m so sorry for your loss! Much love to you.
What heartbreak for you and your family… so sorry for your loss. Holding you in the light.
Dearest Stephanie, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’ve made a donation to Doctors without Borders in your Mom’s memory.
So very sorry for your loss.
You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take all the time you need. Having lost my father, grief comes in waves – sometimes it’s a tsunami and sometimes a gentle flow. Know that you are loved and rest in all those beautiful memories of your mother – she will always live in your heart & being.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she was a wonderful person because she raised you. My deepest sympathies.
Hugs to all who mourn your irreplaceable Mum.
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. This is a difficult time for all of you. Please be kind to yourselves and take it easy.
So sorry to hear this Stephanie. Losing your mom is so hard. Take the time you need & know we’re here loving you & your family. So thankful for those wonderful trips you shared. Blessings to you <3
Blessings to you and your family during this time of sorrow..a new normal will be happening now and memories will be so precious
My heart aches for you and your family. Love, strength and peace
I am so sorry. It comes to us all but even when shared the pain is great. May light of love and peace fill your heart soon.
Thank you for sharing her with us. And thank you for creating this space. With the world as it is, I often come simply for the reminder that I actually care about total strangers. I will miss Bonnie and I had a little cry for both of you this morning. Sending much love to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family hugs!
Sending lots of love and strength your way.
That is heartbreaking; sincere condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember to be kind to yourself as you grieve. I hope warm memories and loving family help ease your grief.
Deepest condolences.
Take your time.
I have been worried something happened, but I was picturing a computer crash of sorts. My deepest sympathies on the devastating loss of your Mom. No more words need be spoken until you are ready.
Oh Stephanie, I am so, so sorry. Of all the people in your life whom you’ve so generously shared glimpses of via the Blog, your mum was one of my very favorites. I don’t pretend to have really known her, but what I knew of her was magnificent. In those glimpses, you have already honored a marvelous woman with your words.
I know from my own experience how losing a parent, especially a great and good one, rips a hole in everything. The awareness of that loss never really goes away, but the sharpest pain does blur. Eventually, you darn up the hole with stories and memories and love, and in the process find that your family has knit itself into a new shape. The fabric is never the same, but the day comes that you’re able to feel that the new thing is also something great and good and, in its way, whole. But that’s all for later.
For now, please take however much time you need, feel whatever you need to feel — whether you can ever find words for it or not. Along with so many others, I am holding you close in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart hurts for you & your family – sending gentle, soothing hugs
I am so sorry, Stephanie. You shared your Mum so beautifully here and knowing she is gone is terrible and devastating news. I wish you and your family peace.
Dear Stephanie, my heart goes out to you and all your family. I have read your blog since the beginning and have admired your mother and the wonderful relationship you had with her. She was a true individual in the best sense of the word. So glad you had those trips with her in recent years. Love to all of you. Gail H.
You darling girl – I add my condolences to all the rest who love you. We are grateful for Bonnie who raised a girl such as you. It mayn’t feel like it right now, but all shall be well.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is always difficult, and becomes very reflective in the days & months of mourning. Good to know that you have such a loving family to help you through this difficult time and new journey you’ll be on.
Adding my condolences and deepest sympathy.
So very sorry about your loss of your sweet mom. Your world must feel like is falling apart and your heart must hurt so much. Take as long as you need to catch your breath and try to make sense of the way things now are.
I too, have known this pain and there are no words that can really help right now. Just know that others care and that the love you and your Mother shared will always live in your heart. In time the happy memories you have of her will be what sustains you . Hugs to yo Stephanie and I am so very sorry.
Adding my voice to the chorus of sympathy and condolences. May it surround you and support you as you face the difficult times ahead .
I am so sorry. Your silence worried me. Now I understand. My condolences to you and your family.
My heart breaks for your loss, dear YarnHarlot.
I’m so very, very sorry for your loss.
I am so, so sorry. In your posts, your mom has always sounded like such a fun, wonderful person. I know you will always miss her, but the memory of her will live on in your heart. Again, I’m so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Steph, I am so sorry. I just read your post, and my heart aches for you. I’ve read your blog for years now, and you feel like a friend. Here’s a heartfelt, invisible hug from an invisible friend.
I’m so, so very sorry. She seemed like an amazing person. (My dad passed away just a week ago, first parent I’ve lost, and it’s a hard place to find your way about.)
Sending so much love to you and your family. I’m glad your mum go to see you become a grandma 🙂
I am so sorry. I give you a virtual hug and hope you find comfort in family, friends and yarn. Blessings to all of you.
I can’t tell you it will be all right. I can’t tell you that the raw wound will heal in time. I can tell you that you’ll think you’re okay, and then for no reason at all you’ll be sitting in a parking lot with tears running down your face because you miss her. I can tell you that this grief is your own, and nobody can, or should, tell you how to grieve, or for how long. In the meantime, I’ll light a candle for you, and for her. <3
Very sorry for your loss.
Cherish all those sweet memories of her. She will be in your heart forever.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mum.
We’re holding you and your family in our hearts. Wishing you peace and healing.
Stephanie, there are no words. The pain of losing a parent is so huge and deep, and we each need to find our way through this dark, hard valley on our own. Just know that I, and all of us, are holding you in a virtual hug until you find your feet again. And you will.
So, so, sorry, steph. Love waves headed straight from my heart to yours.**
We all know that you are completely shattered & exhausted & in need of no one or anything other than your family around you. We all hope that you can feel our love – all of these wonderful knitters from far & wide who feel like we know you, but many of whom you’ve never met. We all wish you the time to just do what you need to do – to be with those you love and we’ll be right here. We love all that you have given to us & now it’s our turn to relieve you of any pressure or obligation to entertain and enlighten us. Your grace will see you through this. Just breathe & “be” – – that’s is all you must do!
Oh it is so sudden and always too early losing your mum. My heart goes out to you, sincere condolences.
I am profoundly sorry for your loss. The little glimpses we’ve seen of your Mum through the lens of the blog revealed what an amazing woman she was, how close you both were, and how blessed you were to have her in your life.
Sending all my love and reiki healing as you work your way through this dark time.
Namaste, Rainy
You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family. <3
Her love for you and all her family members was apparent each time you mentioned her in the blog. I love the posts about family traditions around the holidays. Keeping those going are a way to keep our lost ones alive in our memories. So glad you’ll have that sweet amongst the bitter. <3
Stephanie, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. It’s clear your mother was an amazing person. Sending so much love to you and your family as you move through this time. <3
Thinking of you. xx
I’m so sorry. I know you will grieve, and celebrate her life. Take your time. The Blog will be here.