Tuesday, March 23, 2021

GOODBYE...

 


Dear friends:

Happy Spring to you all.


This past weekend 

a bright light was turned out in our family. 

 I mentioned last August 

that we had received the type of news 

that you don't ever want to hear.  

Our dear sister-in-law

 had been diagnosed with

 stage 4 liver cancer 

and was given only

 a couple of months to live. 

 We, as a family,

 have lost many loved ones 

but we always knew it was inevitable

 after a long illness.  

This time frame we were given 

was too short

 and so hard to wrap our minds around.




Ron and Jeanie and family


Jeanie and I married into

 a wonderful family. 

 We were young and we grew up together. 

 Jeanie and Ron, the Captain's brother,

 met in high school 

and have been together ever since. 

 They were each other's one and only love. 

 They raised three children and were blessed with five grands.

  We all had such fun as a family.  

Our kids were close to the same ages 

and have been much more than 

just cousins over the years. 

 Jeanie was the best person

 I have ever known.

  I never heard her say

 a bad word about anything.  

She was quick witted, humorous, loving and always ready with

 a helping hand to anyone who needed it. 

 She had a huge smile 

that always let you know

 you were important to her. 

 She was a very soft person 

but strong in her faith and love. 

 She wanted to be here for her family 

as long as she could 

so she fought and fought hard 

to reach that goal.  

Two months turned into almost eight.

  Time that was spent giving herself 

to all who loved her. 


 2020 was a very bad year.  

Covid made it hard for everyone. 

 Covid certainly didn't cause

 Jeanie's illness and death 

but it did keep us apart 

from those we love for

 a very long time. 

 It stole precious time

 when time was all that anyone had.

  We did get to travel to Santa Cruz

 to see Jeanie 

two days before she passed. 

 I am thankful for that time. 

 Two days before that 

she said "I love you" to us

 over the phone, 

but on the day we saw her 

I only can hope 

that she knew we were there.  

Time is so fleeting and it means so much.

 

Rest in peace

 dear, sweet sister and friend. 

 We will miss you 

but everything you were 

will always be 

the best part of us.



...Judy...



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42 comments:

  1. Dawn P.March 23, 2021 at 11:52 AM

    So very sorry to hear of your family's loss - may she be at peace and at rest. My deepest condolences.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 23, 2021 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks so much, Dawn. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  2. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    Oh Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. You have written such a touching tribute to your Sister Friend. It was wonderful to hear that Ron and Jeanie were together since high school. So rare. Good to hear about your close families. It has been such a hard year for so many. It hurts my heart to hear of all the grief that so many have suffered this year. I have been mostly absent online for some time, but your blog is such an uplifting place to visit.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 23, 2021 at 3:10 PM

      Thank you so much, Jacqueline. I appreciate what you have said. It has been a very hard year for so many and it is times like these that friends mean so much. It isn't always easy to keep our visits up but I appreciate that you feel that way about me and I hope you know that I feel the same about you..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  3. Linda @ Life and LindaMarch 23, 2021 at 3:18 PM

    Judy, such sad news. It is always difficult to lose a family member. Losing to cancer is awful. Prayers and healing thoughts. Take care Judy. Big Hugs

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks so much, Linda. It has been a hard winter, and I appreciate your kind words and thoughts..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  4. Prims By The WaterMarch 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    So sorry for the loss of your SIL and friend. My SIL is back in ICU from post covid condition. She just returned home for 2 weeks from being in the hospital with covid for almost 3 months. It is taking a toll on my brother. A great post about your own SIL. Am sure she is smiling down at you right now. Janice

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM

      Thanks so much, Janice. I am so sorry for your SIL. I have been hearing more and more about cases concerning covid. I hope she will be feeling better soon. It sure is some nasty stuff and can have long lasting effects..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  5. Thelma March 23, 2021 at 6:07 PM

    So sorry for your loss Judy. She is at peace now and no longer suffering.
    You have a lot of good memories to cherish with her.
    Take care of yourself.
    Thelma xo

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks so much, Thelma. She is at peace now and she suffered enough. I am thankful for all the memories. There were a lot of them..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  6. Sandi MagleMarch 23, 2021 at 7:08 PM

    Very, very sorry for your loss. It's always hard to be thankful for no more suffering when one is so sick, but bidding goodbye with loved ones there has to help everyone. Hugs, and keep the happy times in your hearts, Sandi!

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 9:56 AM

      Sandi, thanks so much. I am so glad we were able to see her before she passed. There were many happy times that we can remember..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  7. Far Ago FarmMarch 23, 2021 at 7:33 PM

    Oh Judy, my heart breaks for you and your family. May your many happy memories bring you comfort during this sad time. Praying for you friend. Jane

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 10:05 AM

      Thanks so much, Jane. I think of new memories each day, there were many. There is never enough time, though..Stay well my friend..xxoJudy

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  8. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 23, 2021 at 7:43 PM

    Sending prayers for you and your family, Judy. You're so right about this year stealing time and the ability to be with our families. I'm so glad you were able to visit and speak before she passed. So glad you have wonderful memories and time together.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 10:07 AM

      Thanks so much, Debra. I am so glad we got to visit with her for awhile. There was so much we didn't get to do this passed year..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  9. UnknownMarch 23, 2021 at 9:24 PM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister-in-law and friend. Cancer is so horrible, it takes so many good people. She is at peace now. Cherish the good times and all the good memories you made through the years.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you so much. I appreciate all your kind words and thoughts and there are a lot of memories to cherish..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  10. DeseraeMarch 24, 2021 at 8:24 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister in law and friend. I am so glad you were able to spend time with her before she passed.
    Hugs!
    ~Des

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks so much, Des. I am glad too and we do have so many memories to cherish..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  11. LyndaMarch 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful tribute to your Jeanie. So sorry for you and your family's loss. Sending thoughts and prayers for strength during this time of mourning.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 24, 2021 at 12:17 PM

      Thanks so much, Lynda. I appreciate it so much..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  12. JeanieMarch 24, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    Judy, I'm so very sorry I am just seeing this. What a deep-felt loss to you and to your family. Jeanie sounds like a wonderful woman and I know she will be sorely missed. I send you many wishes for peace and healing.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 25, 2021 at 1:58 PM

      Thanks so much, Jeanie. She was a very kind, good and wonderful lady. We will miss her a lot. I accept your wishes and appreciate them..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  13. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 24, 2021 at 5:27 PM

    I am so sorry. Sending you all my sympathy and prayers.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 25, 2021 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks so much, Adrienne. I appreciate all your kind words and thoughts..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  14. Kinga K.March 25, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    So sorry, so sad ❤❤ be strong ❤

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 25, 2021 at 2:02 PM

      Thanks so much, Kinga. I appreciate all your kind words and thoughts..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  15. FlowerLady LorraineMarch 26, 2021 at 5:09 AM

    Sorry for your loss dear Judy. Love, hugs and prayers for all of you at this time ~ FlowerLady

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 26, 2021 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks so much, Lorraine. She was a wonderful person and will be missed..Stay Well..xxoJudy

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  16. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageMarch 26, 2021 at 7:23 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your SIL and sweet sister/friend. 8 months was surely not long enough to do everything she wanted to do and spend time enough with her family.... it makes me so sad when Cancer steals yet another life away. It's insidious and creeps up without people even being aware that it's there. I'm so glad she had those additional months of life and that you got to see her those last few days. My prayers and blessings are with you today.. and for always. Hugs.. Marilyn

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 27, 2021 at 2:39 PM

      Thanks so much, Marilyn. It is a very sad time for the family and for all her friends. She was a great lady. I am so sad for her hubby and kids and grandkids. They were such a close part of the whole family and she will be greatly missed..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  17. Lowcarb team memberMarch 27, 2021 at 5:25 PM

    I am so sorry to read this, sending my thoughts and condolences to you and all the family.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 27, 2021 at 6:23 PM

      Thanks so much, Jan. She was a very special lady and I appreciate your kind words..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  18. a quiet lifeMarch 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM

    I am so sorry for your families loss, she had a beautiful loving family. I'm glad you were able to hear I love you, it will last you a lifetime.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 28, 2021 at 12:57 PM

      Thanks so much and you are so right about those words meaning everything. We knew it and she knew it and that was so special. She didn't respond when we saw her but when we said we were leaving, she raised her hand. I'd like to think it was a farewell gesture to a life well lived..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  19. Katie MansfieldMarch 30, 2021 at 1:40 PM

    I am so sorry, Judy. I know that you will miss her.

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 30, 2021 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks so much, Katie. She will be missed by so many..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  20. Kim April 2, 2021 at 8:02 PM

    Judy, I'm so, so sorry to read this news. Sending you warm thoughts and hugs....xo

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageApril 4, 2021 at 11:26 AM

      Thanks so much, Kim. She was a wonderful person and friend. I will miss her as so many more will..Stay well..xxoJudy

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  21. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 7, 2021 at 4:52 AM

    Judy,
    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your SIL and friend...You were very blessed to have her in your life as she was blessed to have you in hers...Sending prayers and hugs..
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Judy at GoldCountryCottageApril 7, 2021 at 11:42 AM

      Thanks so much, Deb. I feel very blessed but it will just hit me at some times and I just can't believe it all. I appreciate your kind words..Stay well..xxoJudy

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