However, I felt that you my readers have given me so much support through beautiful comments and wonderful words that always touch my heart, that is why I feel that writing this post to you all is the right decision.
I have been sitting on some not so nice news for the last few months and have not shared it here, I have shared on twitter and if you have been following you will at least understand this post today...
As I said a few months ago we heard news that my Mum's brother and yes of course my Uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was aggressive and was not able to be operated on to have it removed due to it's location, he deteriorated quite rapidly from a man that was quite active, to a man that was suddenly not always there with us and was unable to walk. The time came quite quickly for my Cousin to find a care system for him to live out the rest of his life with some dignity, therefore was admitted to a beautiful nursing home with the best of care.
About a week ago we heard that he had taken a turn for the worse and was not expected to live much longer...
Today at 10.30am we got news to say that he had passed quite peacefully...
Sorry...taking a deep breathe here...this is hard to write when things are so raw...
Although, we all know that this is for the best and that he is no longer in pain, it is terribly heart breaking for us all and at times I feel myself drifting away and all of a sudden tears are rolling down my cheeks..
I know that the healing process begins and I begin that by knowing that he is now with his wife, mother, father, my other Uncles and my Dad...
One of the hardest things that I had to sit and do today was to create a couple of Sympathy cards, I really struggled to create these cards and as we all know they really are the hardest to do...
I wanted to share this card with you all and honour my Uncle in doing so...
Rest in Peace Uncle Stan, know that we all love and miss you ever so dearly.....
I thank you all for allowing me to take the time to write this post and for all your love and support either through twitter, emails or comments left here on my blog...
Please bear with me as I go through this difficult time, I will be back to blogging again soon...
I have a scheduled post for Wednesday, but if there is nothing else at least you will understand...
Thank you!
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55 comments:
Sending sincere thoughts of sympathy to you and yours. HUGE hugs from Canada! The card is beautiful...quite possibly more so because so much of your heart went into making it. Take time to take care of yourself. Be well. xo
My prayers and thoughts are with you Joy at this very sad time. Your card expresses such beauty and peace. Take care.
Oh Joy, that is so sad. Big hugs for you my friend, I'm thinking of you and wishing I could take some of your pain xox
So sorry for your loss, Joy. May his soul rest in peace and may you find comfort in each other. Hugs and good wishes coming your way.
Joy,
There is nothing harder than a Sympathy card. I find it hard to create when there is so much emotion. What you made is beautiful. I love the emphasis on white mixed with the blue and green. The card reads peace.
Well done, my friend and now grieve and heal. Give yourself time and your family love.
Hugs to you! Thank you for sharing.
Melinda
Joy, my thoughts are with you and your family. Big love to you all.
Joy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle. It is hard when we lose anyone in our family, but I think it is even harder when you know they are dying and there is nothing you can physically do for them. I am going through this with my Uncle as he has Pancreatic/Liver cancer. Stay strong and know that we are all here for you.
The card is beautiful and you can see how much he meant to you by just looking at all the details in the card.
Sending you lots of thoughts from France. I love your cards.
Kisses
Estelle
Joy- so sorry to hear about the passing of your Uncle. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. You made a beautiful card as you always do! God bless from Missouri!
Oh Joy,I am so very sorry for your loss. Even in the midst of your pain you create such beauty. I know all your heart and soul went into creating it.
much love and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Joy. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. This is a beautiful card you have made.
So sorry to hear this Joy but I'm glad you decided to share it- hopefully your virtual neighborhood can help you through this. We're all thinking of you. Your card is simply beautiful and I feel actually evokes a feeling of peace- I hope you can feel some of it soon yourself.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers today. I know that you will remember him like he was before the illness in your heart for he would have wanted that. Good Bless you.
I am so glad you posted, Joy. Blogs are wonderful happy places but life isn't always happy. And those of us who have gotten to know you this way want to be there for you, praying for you and your family. Your card is lovely and I can see the love that went into it. Take care
I am so sorry for your loss. My grandfather died of the same thing and I completely understand the raw pain of grief even in the midst of knowing that he isn't in pain any longer. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in this incredibly difficult time.
For what it is worth, I think this card is beautiful, clearly heartfelt, and with the colors and simple design it is elegantly serene. Thank you for sharing such a personal card with us.
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Your card is so beautiful. Know that I'm sending you lots of hugs, my friend. I hope that with time, your sadness will be replaced with loving, happy memories of your uncle.
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you. Your card is beautiful. Hugs, Karin
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
So sorry to hear of your loss, my friend. Sending prayers and extra hugs your way.
Joy, I am so, so very sorry for your loss. May your uncle rest in the peaceful, loving arms of God. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers that God will carry you though this most difficult time.
Your sympathy card is magnificent and will be sure to bring comfort. God bless you.
Judy
Was very touched by this heartfelt post. So very sorry for your loss (gosh that sounds so trite). I understand fully your feelings right now and am sending supportive thoughts. Hope you and your family remember all the happy times you had with your Uncle Stan and it brings you comfort. Your card is an excellent tribute to a man who meant so much to you and yours.
Oh Joy, big hugs sweet girl. I'm so sorry for the passing of your uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am soooo sorry to hear the news, Joy. I can't imagine how hard making that card had to have been for you.
We have a friend that was diagnosed with lung cancer last month. It has now spread to his brain and spine. He, too, is incredibly active and I am scared to see what happens as the disease progresses.
May you feel God's arms wrapped tightly around you and your loved ones right now...
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14:1
I am so sorry of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss Joy! Big hugs to you and your family! May the peace of God comfort you during these difficult days!
And your card is a beautiful tribute to his life :)
Joy, I am sorry to hear your news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Your card is beautiful and elegant, and I know it will be appreciated. Hugs to you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you and yours.
Dear Joy, you have created such beauty out of your sorrow and loss. My sympathy to you and your family. Yes, we know they are in a better place and free from pain and suffering; but we selfishly want them to stay with us. I pray every day brings you a little more comfort. Be good to yourself. Hugs. Judy
First, my heart goes out to you. It is never easy to get over losing a loved one. Second, your card is one of the most beautiful examples of using that PTI set that I've seen. What a wonderful way to show love and honor your uncle and his loved ones.
Joy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Prayers and thoughts are being sent to you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your card is absolutely beautiful.
Sending you and your family hugs during this difficult time. Sometimes it is good to share things like this ... Know that we are all here to support you. xoxo
There are mixed blessings here. Your Uncle Stan had time to make peace. He was able to tell his loved ones how much they meant to him (even without words!) and he had time to get all his affairs in order. At the same time, he didn't have to suffer through a long illness. A hard loss but many blessings too! It is one of the prices we pay for having certain people in our lives.
Joy, I'm so sorry for your loss - my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Thank you for all the beauty you bring into our lives! I'm praying for you...
Oh Joy I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending you a big hug and prayers are coming your way. I am so sorry....
So sorry to hear of your uncle's passing. You have my sincere sympathy and I will pray for you and your family as you work through your grief and sorrow. This card is a beautiful way to begin that process. Beauty really does help!
Joy, my heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. This is a hard place to be.... Thinking of you and praying the grieving gets easier. The card you have made is just so beautiful.
Joy, so sorry to hear your sad news.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Joy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your uncle. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your card is lovely and I am sure it will bring comfort to your cousins. Take good care of yourself. Hugs!
So very sorry for the loss of your uncle. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your loss! I know it must feel terrible but rest assure he is resting in peace!!
Oh Joy I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bless your hear Joy, it's so hard loosing those we love dearly. And we all grieve in different ways, just know that as emotions overwhelm you, it's okay and perfectly normal. It's how we work through it. I have a crying session every time I require a sympathy card. We really should make them up ahead of time and have a supply of them, I suppose. I enjoy your blog and many others, so I do not expect you to post every day, nor any of the others. I am subscribed to so many blogs, that I have no idea who is not really posting. LOL For some odd reason I need a wave of constant inspiration, but I don't expect one soul to provide it for me. I enjoy your blog and posts so much, but only post when you can. (((hugs)))
Oh Joy, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. Having lost my mom to cancer, I know how heartbreaking this time can be. Praying that, over time, you will find comfort.
Joy, I am so sorry! Prayers for you and your family! Your card is very beautiful and I'm sure it will bring a moment of joy!
Oh, Joy, that is heart-breaking. I send you & your family my sympathy from England. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
Joy, so very sorry to hear of the sadness you and your family are feeling. It is always difficult to find the right words, but you bring us all such happiness with your wonderful creations and I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Dear Joy, So sorry to hear your sad news - life can be so tough at times. Sending big hugs to you and your family x x
Oh Joy, I am so sorry for the loss of your uncle. I hardly can hold back my tears (I'm at work right now, so I have to), because your words are really touching my heart. Your card is just beautiful.
Sending big hugs your way.
I'm so sorry to hear of your sadness. Take all the time you need and make sure you take good care of yourself.
Sending hugs to you!
Oh poor darling. Lots of love to you and your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Uncle Stan. Please take all the time you need and let those tears fall when they come. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I too lost my dear sister 5 years ago to brain cancer at the young age of 59. I still get emotional. Take comfort to know that your uncle is in a better place and the one thing that you will never lose are the wonderful memories that you have of him. Time is indeed a great healer.
Sweet Joy! I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! As only you can do, you have created a most beautiful design for this very special card. Hugs to you!
Joy, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. It is hard to go through the emotions of it all and I hope that there is peace at the end of the process for you all. Hugs xx Marcia
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