Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I haven't disappeared.

It's been a while since I have written a blog post. Well, that's not exactly true-it's been a while since I published a post. I have several drafts of posts in this folder that I started to write but never finished. Some things are difficult to write about.

My mother passed away.

I had been living with her and caring for her while she fought cancer the last few years. Now that the battle is over, our lives are changing. Moving, selling the house, sorting out her belongings-all the usual things are keeping us very busy just now.

So, I haven't disappeared. I'm just dealing with one of the more difficult things in life.

19 comments:

Nancy said...

My sincere sympathy. When my mother died, I felt as if my life's anchor had been cut loose and I was on my own and adrift.

Give yourself time to grieve and cherish the memories you shared with your mother. Blessings to you and your family.

Ann said...

So sorry to hear about your mum. Only time will heal. Do take care.

Restless Knitter said...

Sorry to hear about your mother.

Kat said...

(((hugs)))
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing.

Be sure to take care of yourself!!

Kristianna said...

I, too, am saddened to hear of your mother's passing.

Hugs to you as you heal.

K

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear about your mother, although we have never met I share your pain.


Do take care,
Regards,

Joanne

Anonymous said...

I am sorry about your loss, Ari. Struck too about how much of yourself you still found to share through your support of afghans For Afghans while you were caring for your mother and living through painful times. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My own dear mother lost her 3-year battle with cancer in November of 2005. I still miss her, but time does help to heal and then we enjoy all the wonderful memories.

THE KNITORIOUS MRS. B said...

I was so sad to learn that your mom had passed away. I'm sure you were a tremendous comfort to her.

Anonymous said...

so sorry to hear about your mom

Chris said...

lots of hugs and prayers

Heidi said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure, as someone said above, that your presence and help was a great comfort to your mother.

Diane said...

I'm sorry to read that your mother has passed away. Dealing with the emotions in additional to the work that has to be done with selling the house must be overwhelming for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

I'm really sorry about your loss..

Chris said...

I hope life is getting better for you and that you have a good holiday season. Merry Christmas

Anonymous said...

Hope things are looking up for you. I miss you on ravelry. Darrlaa

THE KNITORIOUS MRS. B said...

Hoping things are going a little easier for you. Miss seeing your blog posts.

roseygirl said...

I am sorry to hear about your Mom, I have missed your posts, I'm glad you are back and look forward to checking out your blog often :)

Elayne said...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know what you are going through, I have been there.