My sister, who is on IG @alaskanquilter, came in from gardening to find her husband collapsed and unresponsive. He was flown from their hometown to Anchorage and remained unresponsive for the week. The final brain scan was done yesterday and he was declared brain dead. The final act of his to short life was to donate his organs to other needy patients. They must have been so thrilled today to receive the call that will change their lives. As an organ recipient himself, this was truly something very important to him and his family.
As well, our niece and her family unexpectedly lost their little adoptive son on Sunday. Our hearts are broken and our bodies are numb. We know life goes on and that we will one day all be together again.
Everything else seems so trivial in the grand picture. To end with some pictures.....we did have a wonderful family fishing trip before it all happened. We enjoyed spectacular thunderstorms each afternoon. These are a few of our photos from the trip.
Our best fishermen...….
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The fish should be scared with this crowd.
The wildflowers were also gorgeous at this time of the year.
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Mary, your entire family is in my prayers. Thankfully you have each other during these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences.
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to adequately express sorrow but may happy memories outweigh the sadness. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeletePraying for your family at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLife is so fragile and uncertain. I will be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, such horrible tragedy your family is suffering. Indeed, no words or sentiments can adequately be expressed at this heartbreaking time, except to say you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.
ReplyDeleteWrapping you all in the biggest of hugs. Condolences to you all.
ReplyDeleteMary, there are no words of mine that can give you comfort at this painful time of goodbyes. I am praying for your lovely sister and for all your family as you grieve. My heart is sad for you all. The Lord Bless you and keep you.xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Mary, for the loss of your brother-in-law and the sweet baby of your niece. Death can definitely break our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xo
ReplyDeleteHi Mary I. Am so sad to hear of your losses in your family,sending you a big hug my friend . Lovely pics of the family xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your family's loss Mary, you are in my prayers. Hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your losses! Hugs and prayers!
ReplyDeleteOh ....there are no words to use to try and comfort you in such loss. I'm so sorry for the hurt. I'm praying for your sister and niece particularly and for your family. I'm glad to hear of your hope to be together again. Such hard changes.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Mary. Prayers your family will find the peace I see in that first lovely photograph.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Mary, you and your family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry to hear the sad news, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTake Care
Your family has had lots to deal with this week. Remember all the good, especially that his last act help so many others.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss, Mary ! Praying for your family. God bless you in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, that’s just too much! I’m so sorry for you and all of your family. Big quilty hugs! The fishing trip pictures are refreshingly splendid! Have to keep memories like that near to your heart!
ReplyDeleteHolding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing the great pictures of your family trip.
ReplyDeleteso much loss all at once. I loved hearing that a recipient of organs also left his to do good. I also like that you know you'll see them again
ReplyDeletebut in the meantime you will miss them, they leave a hole in the fabric of life.
My deepest condolences to your sister and family and also your niece and her family. Also to you and your family as well. Take care and God bless. Hugs,
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You have made wonderful memories during your trip to the beautiful Sierras, these are the times when you need to hold on to them the most. I am so so sorry for your loss, Mary. Warm hugs!
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I'm so sorry to hear of your losses! What a shock. So glad for the happy family memories on your trip. Family time is so important, and must alwlalys be treasured.
ReplyDeleteMay your loved ones rest in joy in the arms of their Lord, and may He bring peace to your heart in this sad time for your family.
ReplyDeleteSending up prayers for peace, comfort and strength for you and your family, Mary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreadful week for you and your loved ones. My condolences to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos from your family trip.
Oh Mary, my heart breaks for you. Prayers and blessing to you and your family during this difficult time. Know that your friends grieve with you.
ReplyDeleteOh Dear Friend. I just now heard. My heart it breaking for you and your family and especially your Dear sister and niece. May God hold you all close at this time. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh no. I was so sad to hear about your difficult week. I so hope your family can find comfort through all of these trials even though they may feel too heavy to bear for now.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter's best friend had to bury her newborn son on Monday. The graveside was so difficult, but we have faith they will be reunited in the hereafter.
I am so sorry for your families losses. I wrote on your sister's instagram page. Take time to grieve. Your fishing trip looks awesome, great times with the family and gorgeous flowers.
ReplyDeleteMary, I am so sorry about your family losses. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMary Dear my deepest condolences to you and your family. Life is precious and we must live every minute to the fullest. Blessings...<3
ReplyDeleteI was really happy to see your photos of your most recent fishing trip--such beautiful pictures of the scenery and the children and good memories. Of course, Joan's loss and the passing away of your niece's son is just heartbreaking. I've thought about her constantly, hoping that all our prayers will make some kind of difference.
ReplyDeleteI take hope from that glorious photo at the top of your feed of the blue lake and blue skies and the grandeur of God all around us. He truly does love us and will help us through all the awful things of mortality. Thank heavens for our knowledge of his plan, and for the wonders of his earth that remind us of that.
Take care.
I am so, so sorry for all the grief you and your family are now going through. I can only hope that smiles will come again one day soon.
ReplyDeleteYour post is so like the cycle of life. Such tragic and sudden losses. I think it is most wonderful to donate to the organ donar program, a comfort may be to all. So happy you got to do the trip outdoors, fresh air and fishing. Life indeed goes forward.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences. You are in my prayers.
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Oh Mary, my heart hurts for you and yours. Praying peace and comfort for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteahhh, Mary, I'm so very sorry for the double loss in your family. No words, just peace and comfort and prayers for you all.
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