24 Hours
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: June 23, 2008
Last night all my husband could keep saying is- “It’s amazing how your whole life can change in twenty-four hours.” Last week my very beloved father-in-law had a stroke. We all rushed to his side and kept vigle at his bedside waiting for his recovery only to learn the next day that the stroke was considered catastrophic and there was nothing that could be done. Since then we’ve been holding on to each other trying to get though the days and events that have followed.
My last post I blogged about the little book I made for my mother-in-law of our week before at the beach. That book has meant a lot to us as we have remembered our last time together as a complete family. We have also found comfort in going though all of pictures we have taken recently. It had made us appreciate the time and effort we spend taking pictures and doccumenting the special events in our lives.
Today is the funeral and I am hoping that it won’t be long before my next post. Thank you all for your kind words, well wishes and prayers expressed over on the message board.
p.s. Jennifer Church- Thank you for the beautiful flowers!
kristina #189 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:03 amI’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Holly. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hugs.
Cindy # 2737 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:17 amOh Holly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
*hugs*
Meghan E says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:26 amSo sorry for your loss *hugs* But this is another example of how wonderful our hobby is and how much it means to our families
Kimberlee says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:48 amI’m so sorry for your loss
Debby 2852 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:53 amAll my love Holly and prayers
Lynn #2244 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:21 amVery sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! @->–
mariah # 2457mariah says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:23 amHolly believe me.. I know what your going through. we just had a funeral for my Mother in law.after a massive heart attack..she was supposed to have surgery. but I guess it was her time to go home to be with the Lord.. we are very Thankful that she didn’t suffer
Jeni #2794 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:45 amHolly~Please know that you & your family are in our thoughts. What a wonderful momento that beach book turned out to be; it’s beautiful!
Katie #4052 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:46 amI’m so sorry for your loss Holly. What a wonderful tribute to your father-in-law that you all are focused on the good memories and the positive impact he had on each of your lives. My prayers are with you and your whole family as you go through this difficult day.
Blessings!
Kimberley #2626 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:51 amOh, Holly, my heart’s with your family. I know how hard it is to know how to help your husband while he grieves the loss of his father. Howie lost his dad in 1999 to the effects of a stroke and other heart issues.
Jenn C #251 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:12 amHolly - I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hold everyone tight - I know you will.
Amy #4257 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 amHugs and you and your family are in my thoughts.
Vicki Bell says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:42 amHolly,
My heart truly aches for you and all of your family. I have experienced this very thing and I remember all too well how difficult it is.
Time does help, and I hope that having such a sweet little boy also helps to keep your mind occupied.
My prayers and hugs.
Patti Smith says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 amThinking of you and your family Holly….
Deborah says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 amHolly, I Really hoped he would pull through this and am so sorry for your loss. God bless, Deborah
Maxine Hodges says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:55 amMy class for tonight ( which has been scheduled for weeks) is Don’t Blink. Things and our lives can and do change in a moment. Our love and prayers to you
Maxine and everyone at the Scrapbook Page.
Angie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:59 amSo sorry for your loss, your family and you are in our prayers.
Laura #1943 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:07 pmSo very sorry for your loss and so glad you have those last vacation memories. Thinking of you all with love & prayers !
Michelle #3624 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:18 pmHolly Adam is right things can change so fast in life and it all seems so unreal. We should all cherish those we love now because we never know. Take care of yourself and Adam.
Jackie 4124 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:31 pmHolly, you and your family are in my prayers
Linda says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:23 pm{{{Holly}}}
May says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:23 pmbig hugs to you all.
Paula #2796 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:24 pmI’m so sorry for your loss Holly. You’ll be in our thoughts here. It’s so wonderful that you have the beach book to look back on those precious memories.
Brenmarie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:36 pmBig hugs to you Holly. As mom said we just lost my Grandma to a heart attack this past Wednesday.
Donna says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:52 pmSo sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts.
Turtlelady~Sandy #1715 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:05 pmPrayers for you and family :=)(hugs)
connie #2909 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:29 pmHolly I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that ya’ll had time together prior to this happening. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tami #804 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:47 pmI am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Hugs
Mardi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Lynda #1749 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:49 pmHolly…I am so very sorry for your loss… Keeping you in my thoughts…
Michele L. says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:36 pmPlease know you are on my prayer chain. Stay strong!
doverdi says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:48 pmI’m so sorry for your loss Holly. My father passed away when I was 11 and back then they didn’t take the pictures that we do today. I wish that I had better pictures of my dad but sadly that isn’t the case. Fortunately you had the wonderful weekend together that you documented in your mini album that is sure to be treasured by your mother in law. It’s at a time like this we realize how important it is to spend time with those we love. Take care of yourself & my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Amy G. #1803 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:58 pmHolly, I’m so sorry you’ve experienced such a horrible loss. It’s so nice to have such wonderful memories, tho. It does pay to do what we do.
Jennytitus says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pmLife does change in an instant. My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time…
Donna Stevens says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:34 pmHolly ,
So sorry for your families loss and i can so relate to you, A couple of years ago my mother-in-law and stepfather in law visited us for a week we went all over and did all sorts of things and took pictures, of which i made a scarpbook of, They hadnt even been home but a few days when he had a anerism burst and died, but looking back on all the pictures we have when he was here he was smiling, it was the last time we were all together like that too,
Take care and hugs,
Donna
Bonnie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 pmWill be keeping you, Adam, Kent, & your entire family in my prayers!
Marla #3291 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:33 pmHolly - You have been in my thoughts. I cant imagine the loss you must feel. My inlaws are getting older and experiencing my medical problems and it is very hard to take.
Angela Smith #786 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 pmSo sorry for your loss Holly. Life does indeed change in the blink of an eye. It took only 10 minutes for me learn that painful lesson.
Hugs to you and your family.
Linda A. #179 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:47 pmI’m so sorry for your loss - sending lots of love and prayers your way…
Elizabeth #1802 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:38 pmIt is so hard to lose someone you love no matter whether it is quick or long…. My sympathies to you and your family.
Rita R Arnold 2797 says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:37 pmSorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayer are with you.
He will live on in the kindness that he spread and the memories he helped make.
Cherie says:
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:07 pmHolly I am so very sorry for you, your husband and family my heart is breaking for all of you praying that your dear FIL would pull out of this. But wonderful thing that you all were able to spend one last memorable time together with so much love. With much love and sympathy.
Cherie (((HUGS)))
Julie Overby says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:04 amI’m so sorry for your loss, Holly. I’m prayin for you and your family.
I”m glad you were able to create some wonderful memories and some photos that your sweet boy will cherish.
krafty wahine #395 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:24 amHolly, i am so sorry for your loss. Family is so precious. Keep all those wonderful memories close at hand. you are in my thots and prayers.
aloha,
Anita
Heather Haggett says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:52 amI’m so sorry to hear of your loss Holly. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very sad time.
Hugs
Nic #1033 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 4:44 amI’m so incredibly sorry to hear this Holly
Judy says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:03 amWow - I am so sorry for the loss but very glad you had the chance to have happy memories with him.
Luci #3800 says:
June 24th, 2008 at 11:09 amHolly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband, and your whole family as you go through this difficult time. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie says:
June 24th, 2008 at 1:11 pmSo sorry to hear about your loss! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
RitaS says:
June 24th, 2008 at 5:08 pmHUGS and prayers for you and your family during this time Holly.
Angela Daiels (spidergirl) says:
June 25th, 2008 at 12:13 amHolly-
We were all so sad to hear your news. Your father-in-law sounded wonderful and it must be so hard to lose him.
Thinking of you,
Angela
Melissa S says:
June 25th, 2008 at 6:53 amI’m so sorry for your loss. But what a wonderful tribute to a man that sounds as though he was loved by so many.
Cheryl says:
June 25th, 2008 at 10:33 amI was so sorry to hear this. Know that you, your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs.
Diana says:
June 25th, 2008 at 5:03 pmHolly, Adam and Kent I am so sorry to hear of your loss. A big hug from all of us.