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I am sorry for the silence over the last week.  My father in law continues to be in hospital and much time is still spent visiting and keeping his spirits up.  My sister in law, who has been seriously ill for some time, has declined rapidly over the last month or so, went into a hospice on Thursday and died on Saturday.

I don't intend to blog about it any more than this and don't really have a lot else in my head just now but I just wanted to explain my silence and my absence.  I will be back in a week or so I expect.

Comments

  1. Catherine22 November 2010 at 16:18

    So sorry to hear all this Elizabeth.

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  2. Mrs Jones22 November 2010 at 16:53

    Sending big hugs your way. Am very sorry to read this.

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  3. Sue22 November 2010 at 17:27

    Don't apologise for your silence, it is a necessary one. You have no obligation to us, come back when you want to. Thinking of you.

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  4. rachel22 November 2010 at 17:43

    We shall be thinking of you during these difficult times. Come back when you're ready; we'll still be here. Much sympathy to you and yours.

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  5. Fennie22 November 2010 at 17:56

    So sorry to hear about your sister in law. Best wishes to your father in law. Sad times indeed. But I imagine you are good at keeping up spirits.

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  6. Irene22 November 2010 at 20:08

    Sorry to hear about that, sending you my best wishes, (hug)

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  7. Laura Bloomsbury22 November 2010 at 20:28

    Very sorry to hear such sad family news, Elizabeth. Thnak you for explaining your silence - no words best express grief

    Laura

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  8. patty22 November 2010 at 20:49

    my sympathy on your loss, prayers for your father in law

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  9. Helen/patientgardener22 November 2010 at 21:04

    big hug - come back when you are ready, we will still be there

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  10. Anna22 November 2010 at 21:14

    Sorry to hear this news Elizabeth. Thinking of you. Take care xxx

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  11. mountainear22 November 2010 at 21:21

    Hmm. Take your time. Thoughts are with you. x

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  12. Tom Stephenson22 November 2010 at 21:33

    Everyone will be waiting for you to come out the other side, Elizabeth. All the best.

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  13. Expat mum23 November 2010 at 04:32

    Sorry to hear your sad news.

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  14. Anonymous23 November 2010 at 14:54

    So sorry to hear - take care. My condolences to you and your family.

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  15. Maggie May23 November 2010 at 20:49

    I am really sorry to hear this.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  16. Esther Montgomery23 November 2010 at 21:56

    A terrible, heart-breaking time. No wonder you don't want to write. There will come a moment, no doubt, when you will write and write to ease the pain. Best wishes and will be thinking of you daily.

    Esther

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  17. Joy23 November 2010 at 23:43

    So sorry for your loss. Sending comfort and hope your way.

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  18. Pipany24 November 2010 at 07:47

    Take some comfort from all the comments here wishing you love and rest Elizabeth. Thinking of you xx

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  19. Chris Stovell24 November 2010 at 14:20

    My condolences to you, Elizabeth for your loss. Best wishes to your father for his recovery.

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  20. silverpebble25 November 2010 at 18:39

    I'm so so sorry Elizabeth. What an awful time for you.

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  21. Pondside26 November 2010 at 01:21

    I'm sorry to hear about what your family has been going through. Sending hugs your way.xo

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  22. H26 November 2010 at 06:50

    Sometimes life can be very tough. Hang in there! Thinking of you1

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  23. Cro Magnon26 November 2010 at 13:47

    Very sorry to hear of all your ills. I suppose we all have periods in our lives where nothing seems to go right. You will pull through, and, as bizarre as it may seem now, you'll probably be stronger for the experience.

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  24. La Petite Gallery27 November 2010 at 13:42

    Nothing any prettier than rose hips in the snow. Our rose hips were extra large this year. Enjoy the first snow and stay warm. A slate
    roof wouls cost a pretty penny in Maine.

    yvonne

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  25. snailbeachshepherdess27 November 2010 at 18:25

    so sorry - take care
    J

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  26. Frith27 November 2010 at 21:58

    Do take care of yourself Elizabeth, while you're tending to your family. My thoughts to you and yours.

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  27. Kim28 November 2010 at 04:04

    Dear Elizabeth. So sorry for the loss and illness in your family. Have been spending quite a bit of time in hospitals myself with my grandfather. Thinking of you. Take care.

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  28. VP28 November 2010 at 10:58

    No need to apologise - family times are the most important times of all.

    A big hug to you during these sad times
    xxx

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