Tuesday, October 31, 2006

In Loving Memory

My mom passed away last night, peacefully, in her sleep at the age of 66.
It seems so surreal at this point. So unbelievable, yet it's there and it's all I can think about. And the next few days will be filled with a multitude of tasks and details to attend to.
Mom, you will be so greatly missed. We all loved you dearly and there will be a huge void in our lives.
I have so much to say, but I don't know what to put down... or how to say it. So for now, this is what it is.

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. You must be reeling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Words are so inadequate. Just know we care and are thinking of you.

Charmian and Andrew

Anonymous said...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family; May you find strength in your faith and comfort in your love and friendships.

Katharine

Clare said...

Annette, I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Clare

Anonymous said...

Condolences with the loss of your Mom ,from Jetty as well.
Let's open our hands and be still and wait on the Lord.
You are with us in our prayers.
John V.

Anonymous said...

Oh Annette, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry. We will think of you and your family.
Christina and VIncent

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts are with you on this sad day, Annette.

Dave H

Anonymous said...

We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We are praying for you and your whole family...Jen & John

Michelle said...

Oh Annette, I'm so very sorry to read this news today. My heart goes out to you having to cope with this loss on top of everything else you are dealing with. May the wonderful, loving memories of your mother help you and your family to get through this most difficult time. Sending my condolences and many, many prayers for you during this time.

Anonymous said...

Oh Annette, So sorry to hear about your mom. We will pray for strength for you and your family to especially get through the next couple of days. Lots of Love, Tim and Coby and boys.

Anonymous said...

Annette, I am so sorry. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie & Katie

Anonymous said...

Annette, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and also how whipped you feel. I wish there were something I could do. Please know my prayers for comfort are going out there for you. Please take care, Kitty (T21 online)

Anonymous said...

Annette, this makes me so very sad. My love and thoughts are with you.

LBF

Anonymous said...

Annette, this sad news took my breath away yesterday. Our prayers for you and your family will be for strength and peace.

Michelle & the rest of the Sloots

Jan Steck Huffman said...

Annette- we are so, so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Know we are thinking of you, your family, and giving you lots of hugs during this most difficult time. I know your 40th birthday is this week too, and this must make it most difficult to bear. Lots of love, Jan, Jeff and Nash

Unknown said...

My dearest Annette,,,,,,I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. The thoughts of all the emotions you are facing right now ~ bring back those same powerful tears I cried for my beloved Mother just a month ago.

I am hoping you made it to your Mothers house yesterday and were able to embrace her and let her feel your presence.

Our Mothers love, care and friendship is a gift that we were so blessed to have our whole lives...and now the void is strongly felt.

I do believe our Mothers are in heaven watching over us and that someday we will get to join them again.....and I know that their loving spirits will be in our hearts always.

With all my love and sympathy.

Tara Marie

Anonymous said...

Annette,

Sorry about your mom, you and your family have been and will always be in our prayers.

Craig & Stella

Anonymous said...

Annette - I am so very sorry to hear of your mom passing.... Please know I will keep you wrapped in my heart and praying for you and your family through such a difficult loss. Big hugs Annette!!!!!

Love,

Lisa and Lily

Anonymous said...

Annette-
I am so sorry about your dear mother. It just doesn't seem fair. I so wish I could give you a big hug right now. Please, take good care of yourself.
Chris

Chewy Mom said...

Oh Annette, I am so sorry. Grieve and allow yourself to go through your feelings and emotions, but never stop fighting your own battles!!!

Love you!
Karen

The Mom said...

Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you and your family are, and my heart goes out to you all....

I've been away from blogging for a bit, and I'm sorry I wasn't here earlier to send prayers and thoughts your way, but know that you are always in them on this journey you are on, and I am adding your family now, as well....

Anonymous said...

Annette, I'm so sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you today, and sending you much love and many prayers.

Amy & Emma

Unknown said...

Annette,,,,,,thinking of you today as you lay your Mother to Rest. I'm so very sorry you are traveling this very sad path right now. I know today you will be facing so many emotions and I so wish I could be there to lend you a shoulder and an ear. Actually, I had been planning on driving up to Canada today to visit with you and Jan was going to go up too.....to celebrate with you joining US in our 40's!!! But our plans were not able to be solidified [but we did try!]

All my love, TM