Sunday, April 3, 2022

Now It Is Time For a Daughter's Grief



My father Mike and my granddaughter Kayla at a family reunion in 2013.


My father Michael 
May 25, 1930 - March 31, 2022

My granddaughter Kayla
December 7, 2004 - January 15, 2022




 

49 comments:

gayle said...

I'm so sorry. Losing your dad is hard enough, but grief piled on grief is even harder. Sending hugs.

Elle said...

I am so sorry Cathy. I don't know how you're feeling, I only know how it felt to lose my own Dad just 6w after my brother. Sending you big hugs and a shoulder for your tears.......

Brenda said...

Cathy, I am so sorry for your loss, upon loss, upon loss. I am sending a hug and wish I could be more supportive from afar.

Julie in GA said...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. This year has certainly gotten off to a rough start for you. Sending love and hugs.

Linda Swanekamp said...

My sympathy to you on double losses. Prayers for comfort and perseverance. Great photo.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, Cathy. That is a precious picture you have there.

Melody A. said...

Such a hard time for you and yours. God bless and may you have kindness for your heart each day, that is how grief is, sometimes one minute at a time.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Quilting Babcia said...

Oh Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Prayers for you and your family.

Nancy said...

Oh, no! I'm so very sorry, Cathy. Blessings to you and rest of your family who will be missing your dad.

Juliana said...

This is terrible, and I am so sorry for your losses. I've followed along as you have written about the tragedy of losing your granddaughter, and I've admired and cheered the things you have done to soothe your pain, like the quilts for her friends. I read about your family gallery and about you finding the postcard from your dad. I hope you can continue to find ways to grieve and to celebrate their lives in ways that are meaningful for you and bring you comfort.

dianne said...

i grieve with you, little sister

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you have many good memories to help you at through this time.

jennifer said...

i'm so sorry to hear that your grief has been more. my condolences to you

Robin said...

Stay strong, you're never alone.

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

sending hugs to you!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Oh, Cathy - sending many, many virtual hugs. Be gentle with yourself - grief is such dreadfully hard work.

Violet said...

May God Bless You Dear

O'Quilts said...

Walking with you in love as you walk through the fire to get to the other side...xoxo

Astrid said...

So very sorry to hear about your losses. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. (((Hugs)))

Lesley Gilbert said...

(((hugs))) from across the pond <3

Anonymous said...

So, so sorry, Cathy! A great loss so soon after a great loss is surely beyond difficult. Grief is a process, not a race. Take your time. Treasure the memories. Joyce from WV

Sandy said...

My deepest condolences to you! May you find comfort in all the memories you collected. Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.com

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

Wow. I am so sorry. 2022 has been such a tough year for you. Prayers continue...

stitchinpenny said...

So very sorry for your loss.

Vivian said...

My sincere condolences. You have been served more than your fair share of grief this year. Another angel star in the sky for you to look up to each night. May your memories of him help sustain you.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Oh my... sending great big hugs for you

Katy Sweigart said...

So very sorry for your losses. May the God of all comfort bring you peace.

mangozz said...

So sorry to hear of this, Cathy. Everything seems to happen at once with no breaks. I wish there was something I could do to help you out. Hopefully, you will stay in touch and work through this.

Nann said...

Oh, Cathy -- I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in many happy memories. {{{{hugs}}}}

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Oh I am so sorry Cathy! To lose two loved ones so close to one another would be so awful!

swooze said...

I’m sorry for your losses.

nestki said...

I am so sorry. I hope that you will be okay. Hugs.

Lori said...

May you have many wonderful memories of them. Endless hugs being sent to you. Lori1R

Cathy said...

Oh Cathy, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sending hugs and healing thoughts to you during such a difficult time. xoxo

Mystic Quilter said...

Cathy I am so very, very sorry to read that your father has passed away, sending virtual hugs to you at this sad time. I also didn't know about Kayla and can't begin to know how you must be feeling right now with all the grief. xo

audrey said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. Life is just hard sometimes. xx

MissPat said...

I'll add my hugs, prayers and condolences to all the others. Having your grief compounded by an another passing is a heavy burden. Hold your family close, let your friends support you and take the time you need to heal. I truly know how hard it is.
Pat

Kaja said...

I am so, so sorry for your losses. My thoughts will be with you. x

Kay said...

Sending love and prayers for you all. I am sorry for your loss. X

Beth in NH said...

Praying for you in your grief. You have brought joy to all of us but mostly your family. God bless and keep you.

Lou Ann said...

I am so sorry at the many losses you have had. I pray that you find grace for the day.

Nikki said...

I am sending you all sorts of comforting thoughts. This is a very difficult road to traverse.

Pam Dempsey said...

I am so sorry, prayers for you and your family.

Tracey said...

Oh my goodness, Cathy! I am so sorry for yet another loss. What a great picture of both your Dad and Kayla!!

sue s said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Each loss is hard enough, but when they multiply, as they have in my family too, it is so much harder. I will pray for your family.

djquilting said...

So sorry Cathy. Another loss, so sad but what a great picture. Hugs.

Susie Q said...

Hugs..... it has been a rough year for you.

Susan said...

Huge hugs to all!