Yesterday, my father-in-law died suddenly.
Today, family from all over the country is flying in. My husband has the best family, and we will have a wonderful gathering, all 7 of the kids, plus most of the spouses, together- talking, laughing, sharing memories.
The group is quite varied. About as many different religions as people. And as many different outlooks on life. But one thing they all have in common is a deep love for each other.
I'll be away from my blog for a few days, and won't be opening up the Bird Song event on May Day weekend for sale till after things get settled. Because I'll be busy enjoying the blessing of this close group of people coming from far away to be be together for this farewell.
Now, I'm off to freshen up beds and do some baking with Sugarwings to make our house welcoming before we start airport runs.
Hi Karla,
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I lost my beloved father-in-law in 1983. Enjoy the time with your family. We’ll see you soon.
May the peace which comes from the memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts are with you
I am so sorry to hear this Karla. My heartfelt condolences to you and your husband and his family. Keep supporting and comforting each other, we’ll see you again when you feel like it.
My sincerest condolences, so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. be well…
I am very sorry to hear this. Hugs.
Karla,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss
Suzann xoxoxo
I’m so sorry Karla . Hugs,Sue
So, So sorry Sweet Karla~ Thinking of you and your family~ Blessings, Carol
Dear Karla,
My sincerest condolences for your family’s loss.
Blessings, Sharon
My condolences on the loss of your Father- in- law.
Hugs,
Penny
Sincer condolences to you and your family for your lost loved one.May the memories you share bring joy and comfort.You will be blessed to be surrounded by so much love.Warm Blessings!~Amy
Thinking about you Karla. So sorry to hear that:( Take care.
Dearest Karla, My sincere condolences on the loss of your father in law. My prayers are with your family.
I’m sorry to hear this, Karla…sending prayers your way XO
Karla ~ Sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll be thinking of you in the coming days.
Marilyn in Missouri
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying God give you all comfort and strength during this time.
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Karla, I’m so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. Hugs and prayers to you and yours.
Karla, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m glad your husband’s family can be together and share memories. It’s not the same as having your father-in-law there, but surely supportive and sustaining. My prayerful thoughts are with you all.
We’ll see you when you return.
~Marilee
I am sorry about your fil, Karla. The good thing about a funeral is that is brings all of us back together again at this time when our lives get so scattered. It sound like it will be a warm gathering, with lots of memories shared.
Sending a big hug,
Suz
So very sorry for your loss. You are always in my prayers.
Laraine
So sorry for your loss. You and your loving family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I and others will look forward to your return to blog land. Sea Witch
Sending thoughts of sympathy for you and your family. I am sorry for the loss of your father in law. I hope that your family can be a wonderful support for each other in this time of loss.
-Danielle
Hi Karla,
So sorry to hear the news. It sounds like a wonderful family.
Jill
Prayers and God’s peace be with your family. I am sure he knew he was loved much. Take care.
I am so sorry, it must have been a terrible shock.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a blessing that your husband comes from a large family and that they get together so well with one another.
~elaine~
Peace and love be with you and yours. So sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in your wonderful family in the coming days.
My condolences to you and your husband and family. Wrapping yourselves in each others arms is the best kind of comfort and healing.
I hope you find joy in a life well lived, and memories that make you smile. It’s always hard to lose a parent, no matter our own age. Blessings to the whole family as you share these days.
There’s no greater gift to remembering a beautiful life than one’s family coming together to unite as one. I hope your husband and his family can take comfort from each other.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Dear Karla..sorry to hear about your FIL..so glad all the family will be there to give support and love to one another..take care..xxxxx bettyann
My condolences to you and to your family, Karla. I know how truly hard this is.
Much love, and peace, to you.
I am sorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs,
Myrna
sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this difficult time…peace.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your FIL…I will keep you and your Family in my prayers.
Que Dios lo tenga en su Santo Reino
Take care of your family, Hugs
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father in law.
Hugs,
Lisa
Blessings to you and your family.
You and yours have my Heart Felt Sympathy.
Hugs,
Gerry
Karla, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
* HUGS *
Bless you, Karla, for making your home a haven of warmth during this cold time of sorrow. May all, both near and far, find peace by knowing we are family.
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father-in-law. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karla,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at your loss of a beloved member of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
i’m so sorry for your loss.. but you know that he will be in a better place.. that must keep your heart in peace..
So sorry for the loss of a dear Father. Blessings to all.
Judi in Wahoo.
My best wishes to you and your family on your loss. I hope you all enjoy celebrating his life and your time together!
Hugs! karen….
I’m so sorry, Karla. I wish you and your family peace and joy as you gather to remember your father-in-law.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family Karla.
Karla
So sorry to hear about your father in law, I will be thinking of you and your family,
Celeste, Victorian Tailor
So sorry for your loss Karla. Please extend a heartfelt hug to your dh from my family. It is hard to loose one’s parent. See you soon!
Sending Love and Prayers to you and your family dear Karla,
LuLu~*xoxo
I’m so sorry Karla. xx
Sending condolences, Karla. Take care…
Karla, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. What a beautiful thing to have such love within a family. Through all the sadness I hope you find some peace amongst the stories and memories. God bless you and your husband.
Oh Karla, I’m so sorry for your loss. Big families are a blessing all the time, but during times of loss especially so.
Joining everyone to say how sorry I am. I know you will comfort and welcome everyone during such a sad time . Karen
Karla, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending hugs.
Karla,condolences to you and all the family.Please remember in the midst of all that’s going on to take care of yourself I know you will be going all out taking care of as many as you can.They are blessed to have you and your wonderful spirit of hospitality.We will all be here when you return.Much love and hugs winging it’s way to you…
celebrate a life and enjoy the memories together peace with you
Condolences to you, Rich and all the family in the loss of Ardell. We will be thinking of you with love.
Dear Karla, I am so sorry for the loss in your family.
Many Hugs and Prayers,
Janis
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May this sad moment bring you all even closer together.
God’s Blessings,
Susan and Bentley
so sorry for your loss. praying a comforting time for all of you. everyone will enjoy seeing the new baby too. God Bless and keep you all. Jeanine
Oh, Karla, I’m so sorry to hear this. It’s never a good time for someone to pass out of our lives who is much loved…
Blessings,
Diane
Oh Karla, so sorry to hear of your earthly loss. May God keep everyone safe as they travel and may your hearts find much comfort in the arms of one another and in the stories of fond memories each one shares. Blessings of love and hope to all of you. ~ Denise Lynn
Sending kindest thoughts and condolences to you and your family, Karla.
Lynn
Dear Karla
warm thoughts and blessings are coming to you, your husband and precious family from 12,000 miles away in the Pacific.
It’s a sad way for the family to get together, but I imagine you will all celebrate his life in good spirit.
Stories will be told as memories come flooding back…
for everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.
So sorry,
Warm hugs
Shane
~Karla~
It sound’s like a wonderful family saying goodbye to your father in law. That is such a blessing because we don’t all have that in our families. Thinking of you & your family at this loss & the joy of all of you sharing in this time together.
Blessings,
Cindy
Thinking of you all……..
Dear Karla — I’m so very sorry. My heart is with you.
Karla & Family
Deeply saddened by the news…You are in my thoughts and prayers~~~May you all be comforted by being with each other during this difficult time~~
Laura
Pleasanton Ca
Karla n’ family,
so sad to hear this news! I hope the gathering of love, will help support all in their time of sadness~xXx
Hello Karla.
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father-by-marriage. It’s sad isnt’t it that you seem to get together with all of the family no matter how far flung they are, when something like this happens.
I guess that is what bittersweet memories are all about.
Remember, he may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Lois
Sincerest condolences to your family. Prayers for peace sent your way. ~ Angela