Isn't funny how what's "important" changes so quickly?
Posted by Knitter Kris at April 20, 2009 2:24 PMThe weird thing is I just posted something very similar in my own blog...I wonder what the knitting community can do for her family?
Posted by Shana at April 20, 2009 2:27 PMOh no... I cannot imagine what Kay and her family must be going through. My thoughts & prayers to them all.
Posted by Lauren at April 20, 2009 2:27 PMIndeed, KnitterKris.
My thoughts are with Kay & her family and their friends.
Posted by Kimberlyn at April 20, 2009 2:29 PMI can't imagine what her family must be feeling. My sympathies go out to them. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Doris at April 20, 2009 2:30 PMMy condolences to Kay and her family. *hugs*
Posted by LittleWit at April 20, 2009 2:33 PMA sad reminder to all of us to appreciate our loved ones while we are able.
Posted by Heather W. at April 20, 2009 2:33 PMThanks for passing the info along, Stephanie.
Posted by Mary Peed at April 20, 2009 2:39 PMAll my best wishes to Kay and her family. It makes you realise how precious the time we have with our loved ones is. I'm going to call my dearest ones now and remember to tell them how much they mean to me.
I always find it sadder when something like this happens to someone who works so hard to make others laugh. My sincerest condolences to Kay and her family.
Posted by Divine Bird Jenny at April 20, 2009 2:48 PMI will keep them in my prayers.
Posted by Bo at April 20, 2009 2:50 PMI was in Kay's shoes 2 1/2 years ago; I understand. Bless her and her family; Thoughts and prayers are winging their way.
Posted by Marg in Mirror, AB at April 20, 2009 2:50 PM<3
Posted by Hadley at April 20, 2009 2:51 PMoh my goodness - thanks for letting us know!
Posted by Su at April 20, 2009 2:53 PMI am not able to finish anything for Afghans for Afghans in Peter's memory, but I will make a donation to MSF. What a terrible shame. Thanks for letting us know.
Posted by Mary Alice at April 20, 2009 3:00 PMMy thoughts and prayers are with Kay and her family.
Posted by DawnK at April 20, 2009 3:01 PMThank you, Stephanie for letting us know of this. I wonder if others of TheBlog will knit squares for Afghans for Afghans as Kay has requested. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a huge truckload of squares in Peter's memory? I think so. Caring thoughts for Kay and her family.
Posted by Samm at April 20, 2009 3:01 PMLife turns on a dime. This is such sad news. I will think of them in my prayers.
Posted by Peggy at April 20, 2009 3:03 PMPrayers and hugs for Kay and family, and for all those who miss their loved ones.
Posted by silfert at April 20, 2009 3:23 PMOh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! My thoughts are with them.
Posted by Jan at April 20, 2009 3:29 PM i came to this blog by way
of kay and ann and the right
side of the page and the links
i have been delighted
to"meet" so many fine careing
and gifted people
we are indeed a fine communty
Hugs to Kay and her family. I will make a mental note to myself to donate to Afghans for Afghans.
Posted by Bethany H. at April 20, 2009 3:32 PMI too have stood where Kay is right now. My thoughts and prayers are with her. I found it's not actually true that 'time heals all wounds' but time does allow you to live on and find happiness again in spite of those wounds. It's a long journey and I sincerely hope her 'time' will come sooner than she thinks it ever could. Good friends are a godsend, and it seems she has as many as she could ever hope for. All my hopes.
Posted by Dustoffmom at April 20, 2009 3:39 PMOh my gosh, I am stunned. My heart goes out to Kay and her family. I love the Mason-Dixon blog and those girls feel like friends. We are thinking of you Kay.
Posted by Deb at April 20, 2009 4:10 PMI am so sorry.
Posted by AlisonH at April 20, 2009 4:13 PMOh, crap.
Thanks for letting us know.
I'm so sorry to learn of Kay's loss. All other things are trivial at this point for sure. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please pass on my thoughts.
Posted by Sue at April 20, 2009 4:29 PMOh my gosh that's so very sad.
Posted by Whistlepea at April 20, 2009 4:30 PMThat is so sad. My thoughts are with Kay and her family.
Posted by Kayla at April 20, 2009 4:30 PMI was alerted to the sad news by a post that Annie made. I am feeling so sad for Kay!!! Reminds us all to give our special someone an extra hug today eh?
love you Steph
BTW your abbreviated blog statement shows the class that you have.
Oh my goodness! My deepest condolances to Katy and her entire family.
Posted by Strix Luna at April 20, 2009 4:57 PMMy sincerest condolances to Kay and her family. Thank you, Steph, for this news and your respectful post.
Posted by Mandy at April 20, 2009 4:58 PMErrrr...Kay. Darn typos :(
Posted by Strix Luna at April 20, 2009 4:58 PMThis is very sad news.
Afghans for Afghans is collecting squares for blankets in Peter's honour. I will be collecting and sewing up 12 Canadian squares, so if you want to send one along, please go to the Fans of Afghans for Afghans ravelry page and sign up.
Posted by Mary de B at April 20, 2009 5:00 PMThanks for letting us know so that I could send my condolences to her.
Posted by Shea at April 20, 2009 5:54 PMI am so terribly sorry.
Posted by Cathryn at April 20, 2009 5:54 PMI just saw this elsewhere -- what a terrible tragedy. I went and gave my husband a hug. Thanks for posting about this.
Posted by Jocelyn at April 20, 2009 5:57 PMTo Kay, Heart felt condolences to you and your family. Listen and watch for signs that he is still around. Our loved ones do let us know that they are still around. I want to share a poem by Emily Dickinson that helped me when my son died.
And if I go, while you're still here... know that I live on, vibrating to a different neasure behind a thin veil you cannot see through. You will not see me, so you must have faith. I wait for the time when we can soar together again, both aware of each other. Until then, live your life to its fullest and when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart,... I will be there.
So sorry for your loss.
I've read the comments so far and now I know where to go on Ravelry to make my donation. Maybe someone attending SS09 can set up another KAL/block donation for A4A like the Barn Raising squares for MSF/DWB.
I leave my hugs and prayers here for Kay & family and all the other folks hit by this loss.
Amen.
Posted by RevLinda at April 20, 2009 7:14 PMMy heart goes out to Kay and her family. Unfortunately, I can relate all too well as I sit here in the Oncology ward with my beautiful, but critically ill daughter. I appreciate every minute I have with her. Take care, fellow knitters.
Posted by Barbara in Seattle at April 20, 2009 7:15 PMRIP Kay's husband - and how considerate of you!
Posted by teeweewonders at April 20, 2009 8:06 PMWhat a sad announcement. Thank you for letting us know. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for them
Posted by Julie at April 20, 2009 9:46 PMMy sympathies to Kay and her family for this loss.
Posted by Barbara L at April 20, 2009 9:54 PMOh, no!!! Oh how awful! Thanks for the heads up and ohmygod. I'll pray hard.
Posted by MaryB in Richmond at April 20, 2009 10:10 PMWhatever the loss, sharing the pain eases the pain, gives amazing support throughout the universe and gives us time and opportunity to pause.
Posted by Juliet in Grand Rapids at April 20, 2009 10:20 PMOh...my heart is sinking. I will go write to her now. Thank you for sharing the news about one of us.
Posted by cecelia at April 20, 2009 10:49 PMThis has truly been a rough month for a lot of folks. My own grandmother passed away last week, and my husband's uncle died tonight (both after considerable age and illness), and now poor Kay. I can't think of a better community to be a part of in times like this, though.
We love you and yours, Kay. Stay strong.
Posted by Anna at April 20, 2009 10:51 PMOn Ravelry, the Fans for Afghans of Afghans has started to organize knitting squares for baby blankets in Peter's memory.
Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/c9u6lf
Posted by Renee at April 20, 2009 11:47 PMMy thoughts are with Kay and her family. May she grow strong as the need arises and find comfort from wherever it comes.
Yeah, what was so important -like a ranting blog- immediately becomes so unimportant. Perspective.
Posted by Caroline at April 21, 2009 12:44 AMSuch sad news. Thank you for spreading the word.
- Pam
Posted by pipneyjane at April 21, 2009 7:07 AMMy sympathy to Kay and her family. I hope the wonderful memories she has of life with him will give her strength to carry on through life without him.
Posted by Pat DeLeeuw at April 21, 2009 7:32 AMSo, send love and prayers and hugs to Kay and her family and knit something for Afghans for Afghans or our favorite charity in Peter's memory. I'm headed for my stash right now.
Posted by Ellanie at April 21, 2009 8:49 AMMy thoughts go out to her family -- may they have the strength to bear this loss.
Posted by Shel at April 21, 2009 10:16 AMAgreed.
All I can do right now is knit for Afghans for Afghans.
My heartfelt sympathies to Kay and her family. *Hugs*
Posted by Cloud at April 21, 2009 1:54 PMI agree, strange how "important" changes in a moments notice.
I sent my condolences as well.
I was so sorry to hear the news and just sent Kay a note. I have been in this terrible place too, and Dustoffmom couldn't have said it better.
Posted by Cindy C in Tennessee at April 21, 2009 7:41 PMI am so very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are flying towards Kay and family.
Posted by mary at April 21, 2009 11:12 PMI know you are always busy, but do you know someone who could coordinate a blanket drive in Peter's honor? You do a great job of inspiring people and it would mean a lot to many of us to be part of a group effort to do something positive for Kay and Ann and their families. I know we can send individually to Afghans for Afghans, but a community effort would be very meaningful. Just an idea. Thanks.
Posted by Nora at April 22, 2009 8:49 AMNora You are awesome...a great Idea!!!
A blanket drive in Peter's honor...giving comfort for those who suffer every day! Maybe that could give some comfort to Kay...that people care about her, and the causes she cares about too!!
Hoorah Nora!!!
I haven't been able to get his death off my mind. I keep thinking about it knowing that one day it will be own husbands turn. Kay's husband was young, younger than 60! I think about her and her children, barely in high school if even that old and it's just too soon. What a hole it must leave behind.
Posted by Meg McG at April 22, 2009 8:28 PMI have a sweater in the same situation that I've stalled on completely...I'll frog it later.
Posted by Jennifer at April 24, 2009 11:02 AM