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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Taking Some Family Time

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Our family lost a very special member on Friday, my father in law passed away after a two and half year battle with cancer.    He loved to read my blog and see what has happening at the Tamarack Shack and would tell anyone that listened to go to my blog to see all the beautiful quilts.  I know this as those people would email me to say Ed gave them my blog address and they enjoyed browsing my site.  That always made me smile knowing how proud he was of what I had accomplished.    You can see in the picture above he loved the Ragtime quilt I made him years ago, it was always on his lap or near his chair.   It wouldn’t surprise me if he was reading one of my blog posts in this picture!  

I’m going to a take a week or two off quilting so if you’re waiting for a quilt to be finished by me I just wanted you to know why there will be a bit of a delay.  

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30 comments:

  1. AndreaOctober 20, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts ((hugs))

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  2. YHOctober 20, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Travel safe.
    Each time we embrace a memory,
    We meet again with those we love
    For the heart never forgets.
    - Flavia

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  3. Jennifer Scantlebury VienneauOctober 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Condolences to you and your family, Kathy.

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  4. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsOctober 20, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss Kathy. Sending love to you and your family.

    Karen on Keuka

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  5. ytsmomOctober 20, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I'm so sorry for you loss. How wonderful to have your FIL as a cheerleader.

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  6. LornaOctober 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Kathy: Many prayers for you and your family. How neat to have the memories of a father in law who was so proud of you and your accomplishments.

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  7. Dora, the QuilterOctober 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss and pray that you will find comfort in great memories and your faith.

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  8. QuiltgalOctober 20, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Sorry to hear of your loss, your father in law looked like a lovely man.

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  9. KarenOctober 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your father-on-law. I will be thinking of you and your family.

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  10. Sharon SOctober 20, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Sorry for your family's loss Kathy. Will keep all of you in my thoughts.

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  11. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Примите соболезнования.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Примите мои искренние соболезнования.Я знаю, что такое потеря близкого человека.
    Ваш блог чудесный, спасибо за возможность прикоснуться к прекрасному!

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  13. maison-du-soleil.blogspot.comOctober 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Condolences to you and your family. Fond memory.

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  14. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Выражаю соболезнование

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  15. JuneOctober 21, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I have been reading your blog for about a month now, and enjoy your words and photos. I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  16. fiberobsessionOctober 21, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    What a delight to have such a wonderful man in your family! May your time off be healing.

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  17. SasNiOctober 21, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss!
    Saskia

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  18. EstherOctober 21, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss Kathy. Your father in law sounded like he was very special in your life.

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  19. RoseOctober 21, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    So sorry for your loss....

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  20. Teresa SilvaOctober 21, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    So sorry for your loss! How sweet of him to read your blog. You must feel very proud!

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  21. JudyOctober 21, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please do take time for yourself and your family. My husband passed away in January and I have learned a lot about grieving this year. It is a process that cannot be rushed. The symtoms can come and go. Just be patient with yourself and your family and know that there are a lot of people out here thinking about you.

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  22. Donna quiltsOctober 21, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Sorry for your loss of someone so special in your lives.

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  23. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    So very sorry for your loss. He was obviously a very special man. May your wonderful memories help heal your hearts.

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  24. Linda October 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs. :-)

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  25. Mad about CraftOctober 22, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss.

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  26. Swedish ScrapperOctober 22, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    So sorry for your loss. What a marvelous picture you posted of Ed- he does look proud and happy in that photo.

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  27. Cheryl Loves Quilts and DogsOctober 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    So sorry to hear of your troubles. You are indeed a special person with special talents. No wonder he was proud of you. Take care.
    Cheryl

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  28. MicheleOctober 23, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    My deepest sympathies. I'm sure it will always warm your heart that he appreciated and celebrated your work so much.

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  29. Alycia~QuiltygirlOctober 27, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    So Sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man - hugs my friend

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  30. LynetteOctober 31, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Aww, Kathy - I'm sorry for this deep loss. How very sweet that he championed not only your quilting, but your blogging.

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