Saturday, August 27, 2011

A sad Goodbye

I have been very quiet in the blogging world...
A few weeks ago I had a call from my mother in law. She was talking about how happy she was that ray and i were together and telling me how wonderful hugh, my father in law is...
She spoke about the kids and how happy she was about our little family, well big family...
She spoke of her new reading glasses and how they will be wonderful because she is doing a lot of reading lately...
A week later my husband left for a week to visit his mum in another state..we in sydney, she in adelaide...
A day after he came back from his visit she was in hospital...the next day she was very unwell...
A few days later my mother in law passed away...
She was an artist, a wife, she was a grandmother a mother and adventurer who travelled half way around the world with her young family for a better life...she was caring and thoughtful,
and so much more...
She said goodbye to me on the phone a few weeks ago...
I never knew it would be her last time saying it to me....
goodbye raymond's mum...we'll all miss you...

18 comments:

scrapwordsmom said...

Oh Mandy I am very sorry. Something very similar happened to me years ago. My Mother in law called on a Tuesday to tell me she was proud of me and loved me. She was dead by Friday...just 52 years old. She died of a brain anuerysim.

I am very sorry for your loss.

Maria said...

Sorry for your loss, My deepest sympathy to your husband, father in law and family
XXX

Lisa K said...

Mandy - that is so sad !! How fortunate that he went to see her though!! My heart goes out to you and your family!!

Joanna said...

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss Mandy.. She sounds like such an incredible women who touched many lives... You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. & many many hugs to you.

xo Joanna

amanda73 said...

so sorry mandy..... my thoughts are with you and your family in this sad time....

CreativeMe68 said...

Mandy, Sending you heartfelt condolences, Thinking of you during this difficult time in your life. Hugs hunnie, it is soo sad to think that sometimes the people we love the most are not around anymore. Just remember she will be forever in your heart.
Luv Shaz xoxo

Trudy said...

Oh, Mandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was such a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diane said...

Mandy, I'm so sorry for your loss--you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers--so sad when this happens.

Daniele Valois said...

Hi dear Mandy. I am so sorry to hear your news. Biggest of hugs!

love me.

Kathy said...

Mandy.. so very sorry to hear about your Mother in law..she sounds wonderful.. thoughts and prayers for you and your family..
Kath
xx

JessiVille said...

Oh Mandy, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother-in-law. I hope you and your family can take comfort in your memories of her.
Sending hugs and support, Jessi xox

Kristin said...

Oh my goodness Mandy! I am SO sorry to read about your loss. Please give my best to your husband, children and a big hug to you. xoxoxo

Kristin said...

Thank you my friend! xoxo

Daniele Valois said...

I am just checking in on you! Miss you!

E Makes Art said...

Mandy, I am so sorry about your MIL. It's hard to lose someone you love. I hope you and your family are doing OK.

xoE

Marelize said...

Hi Mandy. I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss and that I'm only finding out about it now. I hope you and the family are holding up alright. It makes you realise how precious life is as you never know when it will be gone. Huge hugs to you and your family. xxx
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for you lovely comment. Mwah!!

scrapwordsmom said...

I appreciate all your sweet comments, Mandy!! They make me smile.

How are you and your family doing? I know this has been a rough time for you.

Kristi Wodek said...

Mandy, I am so sorry for your family's loss. We just lost my Grandfather. I tried to do a post about it, but too tough still. I understand your pain. Best wishes as you all share some very fond memories.

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