Thursday, February 26, 2015

On hiatus

My family has received some very bad news regarding my father's health. As some of you who I talk to off-blog know, he has been battling cancer for the past six months. While things were going well initially, they have recently taken a bad turn, and we now know that he won't be with us for much longer. My family and I are devastated.

I will be taking a temporary break from blogging while I focus on emotionally supporting my family and coming to terms myself with the hand that we've been dealt.

When we've moved past this, and I've had a chance to grieve and start healing (and my sewjo returns), I expect to be back with more pattern snark.

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25 comments:

  1. Bonnie @ sewplus.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in this hard time. Will be thinking of you and hope you return to sewing soon.
    www.sewplus.blogspot.com

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  2. Andie W.February 26, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    So much love to you and your family. <3 You'll be in my thoughts. Many hugs.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I'm so terribly sorry that you are going through this. ='( May you and your family find comfort in each other and your memories of and love for your father during this very sad time.

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  4. SewCraftyChemistFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Hugs Michelle! We will be thinking of you all and hoping for the best.

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  5. BeaJayFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Michelle. You can know that your sewing community is thinking of you.

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  6. LyndaSewing.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Hugs to you Michelle. It's really hard to go through that, and your sewing community is here with hugs and good energy, thoughts and prayers for you.

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  7. Fiona VFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    We're struggling through similar issues regarding my Dad's health - It's not easy.
    Please make sure you get plenty of support for yourself too - it can be tough being the 'rock' for everyone else. In New Zealand we have a phrase 'Kia Kaha' which means be strong - it's used as an affirmation during times of difficulty. Kia Kaha Michelle.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I'm so, so sorry Michelle. Thinking of you.

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  9. GillianFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I"m so sorry to hear that. Big hugs to you and your family!

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  10. Linda TFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    So sorry to hear this news. Take care!

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  11. AlisonFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this Michelle. Take some time for yourself...you will get through this.

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  12. freshcityfarmFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I went through it with my dad. It's a special time, this last little window. I'll miss you dearly but will wait patiently until you feel like coming back. It takes a good long while. Don't rush through any of it.

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  13. RobinFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Best wishes during this challenging time. Take care.

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  14. andibFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    my thoughts are with you and your family!

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  15. Accordion3February 27, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Thinking of you over the coming months. Hoping they are pain free for your father and manageable for you.

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  16. adaFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I am so sorry to learn of your father's illness. My thought are with you and your family. Kia Kaha is a very good affirmation for this difficult time.

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  17. tanyamaileFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Thinking of you and your family, Michelle. <3 Cherish these moments with your father.

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  18. RoseFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

    Rose in SV

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  19. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    You and your family are in my prayers.

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  20. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)February 28, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Michelle - I'm so sorry to hear this...you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

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  21. Debbie CookFebruary 28, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I'm so sorry Michelle. Will be thinking of you often and wishing for good things for you all.

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  22. AngieMarch 1, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Sorry to hear of your father's health issues. Much love and prayer to you and your family at this time and going forward. Take your time to grieve and take care of not only your family but yourself also

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  23. StephanieMarch 24, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Hey, I randomly thought of your blog today and wanted to stop by and tell you that you are missed. Also to wish you and your family well.

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  24. BeaJayMarch 28, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Hi Michelle, I was thinking of you today and wanted to send you best wishes from down under. Big hugs.

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  25. splendidcakesApril 6, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I've just read this and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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