Goodbye, John. . .
This past Tuesday, Pete's dad passed away. He had been battling cancer for almost three years (although the doctors thought he would only have 6 months!) and we were lucky to have so much extra time with him. He died at home and Pete was able to be there to say goodbye.
Saturday there was a memorial service for him and a nice dinner following. Afterward we went back to Pete's mom's house and a house packed with friends and relatives looked through photos into the evening and shared lots of stories.
He loved well and was well loved. He has been like a second father to me and I already miss him.
I'm sorry for your family's loss. That is a great picture.
Posted by: claudia | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:26 AM
Julie - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Many warm thoughts to you and your family.
Posted by: Molly | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:35 AM
Sorry for your lost. I wish you and your family all the strength and courage needed to get through your mourning.
Posted by: Marie | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:46 AM
Am so sorry for your family's loss, Julie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Posted by: caroline | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:46 AM
Condolances to you, Pete and the rest of your family. Its great that you have such happy memories though..
Posted by: kerrie | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:46 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss. My parayers are with your family.
Posted by: Jackie | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:48 AM
my condolances to yo and your family.
Posted by: Colette | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:53 AM
My condolences. I'm sending warm thoughts to you and your family.
Posted by: Wendy | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 12:05 PM
I am so sorry for your family's loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Mary-Heather | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 12:16 PM
My condolences to your family on your loss. It sounds as if there are many great memories of him for you to cherish; I hope that eases your pain a bit.
Posted by: Cher | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 12:31 PM
Hugs to you and Pete. John and I have been thinking about you both and Maddie. It's wonderful that you both have so many good memories of him to cherish and remember.
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 12:34 PM
Condolences to you and your family. It was nice that Pete was able to say goodbye to his father.
Posted by: monica | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 01:41 PM
So sorry for you loss Julie. I'm glad you have many wonderful memories to share and help keep him alive.
Posted by: Sharlene | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 01:43 PM
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Posted by: Risa | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 02:02 PM
Julie and I would like to thank each of you for your words of consolation. Seeing the outpouring of affection for my dad over the past week, and the realization of how many lives he touched, makes me even prouder than ever of him. He was a truly special man.
Posted by: Pete | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 02:26 PM
My condolences too...and so happy that you *did* get so much extra time with him...
Posted by: Eklectika | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 02:28 PM
im so sorry at your loss, my condolences to you and your family
Posted by: siouxsie | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 02:52 PM
Our condolences and warm thoughts from my family to yours. May every memory of this wonderful man be there to get you through.
Posted by: ZenKnits | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 02:52 PM
Julie, and 'yours'... please know that you are in my thoughts and heart. I won't influx your mailbox with sympathy eCards, but you KNOW I'd send one.
Please give yourselves a collective hug from Don and I.
Love,
Noreen
Posted by: Noreen | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 03:12 PM
My condolences on your loss. How blessed to have so much extra time with him!
Posted by: Jenanne | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 03:18 PM
Sending lots of love to you and your family as you grieve.
Posted by: Nathania | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 03:18 PM
Please accept my condolences.
May he live on in your memories.
Posted by: Emma. | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 03:47 PM
Julie, I am sorry to hear of your lose. My thoughts are with you and Pete.
Posted by: Abigail | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 04:57 PM
i'm sorry about your father-in-law. my prayers will be with you and your family.
Posted by: lynette | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 05:24 PM
You and your family and friends are in my thoughts. What a wonderful thing to say about someone - that they loved well. *hugs*
Posted by: abby | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 07:14 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
Posted by: Kristin | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 07:40 PM
offering up my prayers and good thoughts...glad you'll always have that love with you.
Posted by: mrspilkington | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 08:30 PM
My heart goes out to your and yours in this sad time.
Posted by: Allison | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 09:29 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing, glad you have support and others to support.
Posted by: pattie | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 09:35 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad 20 months ago so I have a little understanding of what your husband is going through. My prayers are with you.
Posted by: jane | Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:49 PM
I'm sorry for you and your family.
Accept my condolences.
Je suis désolée pour toi et ta famille.
Accepte mes condoléances.
Posted by: Dominique | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 02:32 AM
How lucky you are to have had so long to say everything that needed to be said. My thoughts and prayers of strength and comfort are with you.
Posted by: Erica | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 11:50 AM
Julie, I'm so sorry. We lost my dad in November and sure are missing him. Sending light to all of you Andersons ~
Posted by: maggi | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 02:40 PM
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Posted by: stephanie | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 02:43 PM
What a lovely tribute to someone who obviously meant so much to you. May your memories of him always be vibrant and comfort you now.
Posted by: gaile | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 03:08 PM
so sorry for your loss, we lost a dad this week too, my significant other's dad passed away sunday night after a very short illness...no words can describe how it feels other than "empty". how lucky you must feel for having that bit of extra time to say goodbye...
Posted by: sharon | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 05:44 PM
So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 06:47 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Gina | Tuesday, February 01, 2005 at 10:32 PM
I am so sorry for your loss, but at the same time glad to see that you had that extra time together. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Posted by: Gaile | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 01:44 AM
There is something dancing in his eyes -- he must have had a wonderful sense of fun! I'm sorry for your loss. Be gentle with yourself during this tough time.
Posted by: Ann | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 09:08 AM
Julie, I'm very sorry for your family's loss. I know this must be a trying time, especially for your husband. Please know your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: Wanda | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 12:07 PM
I'm so sorry Julie. He was a lucky man to have family around him who obviously cared so much. Look after each other.
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 03:22 PM
I want to say the same thing that everyone else has said! He looked like a great man and I know he will be missed!
Posted by: PJ | Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at 09:47 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Julie! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 12:07 AM
My condolences to you and your family.
It is great to notice that in such hightech and consuming time we are having still families like yours.
Best Regards from freezing Finland :)
Posted by: Kati | Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 02:28 AM
I found you through a knitting blogring, and I just wanted to give you my condolences. We just lost my grandma this past week to diabetes. She passed on peacefully in her sleep, at my mom's house, and we did the same thing after the burial - the whole family (and friends) came home and looked at pictures of her beautiful life. That is a wonderful photo - it looks like you will have many happy memories, as well.
Posted by: briar | Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 03:40 PM
Thoughts of peace to you and your family.
Posted by: Kathleen | Thursday, February 03, 2005 at 07:23 PM
Sorry for your loss. I'm touched by your post, and wish you and your family peace.
Posted by: Terby | Friday, February 04, 2005 at 08:35 AM
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.
Posted by: Kimberli | Friday, February 04, 2005 at 10:11 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts of the heart are with your family.
Posted by: Bliss | Sunday, February 06, 2005 at 01:38 PM