I've been missing in action because Auntie Gladwyn has died. It doesn't matter how much you are expecting death, it is still a shock. So I am having a little bloggy break while the family gathers in mourning.
I will leave you with some of my recent happy times though, (as you know our youngest daughter gets married next year and things are hotting up) Andy and I accompanied Steph and Alastair to not one, not two, but THREE! wedding Fayre's in York last Sunday.
The wedding reception will be at The Merchant Adventurers Hall in York...
It's fantastic inside...a real medieval treat...except for the loos which I am delighted to say are totally modern!
York is renowned for its quaint alley ways and short cuts...its just that Alastair is too tall for some of them! I had to take a snap here because he was carrying Steph's bag too and there was no mistaking it for a man bag!
Bye for now, I shall be back when I'm ready.
Oh Sandra my whole heart goes out to you at this time, I'm so very sorry for your loss and the inevitable grief and sorrow that you will all go through, it is such a difficult part of life that we have to deal with. You are in my thoughts today, take good care take everything a step at a time, when you need to stop and have a good bawl then do just that, when you need to chat you know where I am if you need me. Sending all my love to you and yours. Take you time and come back to blogland when you are ready. All my love
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your Auntie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the fabulous pictures it looks an amazing place.
You take care of yourself lovely lady! Big hugs xxxx
So sorry to hear your sad news am thinking about you at this time. Happily you have some wonderful times to look forward to. Enjoy your wedding planning.
ReplyDeleteHugs Pat xx
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh I know how excited you must be, lots of crafting for the stationary then......... enjoy, ha ha. x
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Sandra for your loss sweetheart no matter how long we have had them or how old they became it is a price we pay for loving someone in our lives and that price is grief. You will have so many happy memories and so many stories to tell and that will keep you going for a long long time.You have your wonderful family and new memories to make so when it becomes too sad to think about put it away in a special little memory box and store it in the back of your mind and take it out a bit at a time and only think about until it is too hard to bear and store her memories away again. big hugs Valx
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, read your post earlier via my phone and tried to leave a comment but it wouldn't work. Was so sad to read your news. Losing someone you love is never easy no matter how prepared you think you are. Take your time to grieve and remember and cry and heal. We'll all be here waiting for you when you get back. xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news Sandra x you are so right though this sort of thing does rock you x Sending big hugs and loadsalove and prayers x Janet
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your Auntie, Sandra. I think its true that one can never fully be prepared for a loss even if you try. I hope you find comfort in your family gathering and I commend you, my friend, for your valiant and intrepid Wedding Fayre explorations x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about your Auntie Sandra.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts go out to you and your family.
How exciting to have a wedding in the family to look forward to.
Really sorry to hear about Aunty Glad, will e mail you. Love the pictures of The Merchant Adventurers. xx
ReplyDeleteI shall be thinking of you and your family Sandra. Sad times and Glad times as you say.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful venue for your daughter's wedding. What fun you will all have on the day.
Lesley x
i'm so sorry to hear about your Auntie. Thinking about u and your family at this sad time. Senind lots of ((((Hugs))))xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news.....I loved the pictures of your Auntie Glad that you posted a few weeks ago. Hope your wonderful memories keep you all going xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your auntie. Thinking of you and your family at this time xx
ReplyDeleteYear ago I went to a wedding reception at the hall in York and it's FABULOUS! Kate x
Sandra so sorry to hear your sad news. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time. I'm sure she has left some amazing memories with you all.
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
I'm really sorry for your loss, Sandra and pray that your fond memories will, in time, be a reason to celebrate and not to mourn. I'm sure you miss her, though. I feel for you.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, my son gets married next year, too, so I know what that feels like!! They've chosen a big castle for their venue - sadly secular, though they've opted for a blessing because Phil says it's important to him - I'm thankful for small mercies :) But also my brother lives in York, so it was lovely to see the photos. It can sometimes be a small world. Must follow your blog so that I can keep up to date with you!! Congratulations on your hubby's 11th transplant year, too - God's good :)