Monday, November 20, 2017

I'm Back and Happy Thanksgiving

THANK YOU ALL for your support and well wishes. When my brother-in-law passed he was seventy-four, which by today's standards is still young, but he truly had a wonderful life and no regrets. Each day was full and counted. He was loved, respected and had a career he was passionate about. I have no doubts that at this very moment he is enjoying his next cycle of life and figuring out what he can do to help someone else.  I'm not going to wish him Rest In Peace because he was much too exuberant and full of life for that so I'll just say Godspeed, Don.

Since this is Thanksgiving week, I'm going offline again to spend time with family.
I hope yours is safe, happy and filled with love.




62 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

That was a great tribute to your brother-in-law. Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the time with your family. Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

A truly lovely tribute to what sounds like a lovely man.
I hope that your Thanksgiving is wonderful. It is a holiday we don't have - and one I would happily adopt.

Anonymous said...

That's a nice tribute. Enjoy your disconnected time with your family.

Barbara said...

Such a lovely tribute to your brother-in-law Sandra. Enjoy the time with your family. Happy Thanksgiving.

nashvillecats2 said...

A wonderful tribute to your brother=in- law Sandra.
Happy Thanksgiving also.

Yvonne.

Nas said...

A lovely tribute to what sounds like a wonderful person.

CJ Kennedy said...

What a wonderful tribute to your brother-in-law. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

J.Q. Rose said...

Embrace those wonderful memories to help you through this tough time. JQ Rose

Adam said...

Happy Thanksgiving

L. Diane Wolfe said...

He's in Heaven making a difference there.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Pat Hatt said...

Great tribute indeed. Hope a happy Thanksgiving is had at your pad.

Jamie Ghione said...

Great tribute. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Donna said...

A sweet tribute. Have a sweet and peaceful Thanksgiving!
hughugs

Birgit said...

A beautiful picture to go with what you wrote. You have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope people, in the States, remember what Thanksgiving is about on Friday

Jeanie said...

I think Godspeed is perfect, Sandra. He sounds like a wonderful man and yes, I think he will be very busy.

Wishing you a peaceful and loving Thanksgiving.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This was a fabulous tribute to Don. How fortunate you got to know him so well, too.

Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Sandra. I also hope yours is safe, healthy, and enjoyable for you and your family.

RO said...

Welcome back and glad you can relax a little and spend time with family. What a wonderful way to recognize your brother-in-law. As always you were missed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Janie Junebug said...

I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.

Love,
Janie

Lowcarb team member said...

Sandra, that was such a great tribute to your brother-in-law.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy this special time with your family.

My good wishes

All the best Jan

Out on the prairie said...

Have a great holiday, nice to hear from you

da tabbies o trout towne said...

happy thanksgiving to you and your family sandra; safe journeys if you travel ~~~~~~~~~~

frankie N cap'n; heerz ta noe bass terd turkee N pie oh plentee ☺☺☺♥♥♥♥

JFM said...

Dearest Sandra, this is a beautiful sentiment to Don. Beautifully said.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family...enjoy 🍁🍂🍁

Big Hugs 💮

H.R. Bennett said...

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

DMS said...

What a beautiful tribute to your brother-in-law. Sounds like he lived life to the fullest. Always sad to lose someone we love.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
~Jess

Magic Love Crow said...

A beautiful tribute!!! Happy Thanksgiving my wonderful friend! Big Hugs!

Nasreen said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

RO said...

Just thought I'd take a peek in to say hello while watching The Price is Right, and wishing you and the family well! Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs...RO

Sonya said...

Awesome words about Don. ☺ Happy Thanksgiving!

Christine said...

So sorry for your loss. Happy Thanksgiving though.

Love Affair with Food said...

Beautifully said. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much, Val.
Hugs back,

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, EC. He was a pillar of the family.
Come over and celebrate with us:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Andrew. It was great seeing my daughter and SIL again.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Barbara.
Thanksgiving was good:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Yvonne. He was a wonderful person.
And thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes;)

Sandra Cox said...

He was indeed. Thank you, Nas.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, CJ. He was a special person.
Hope your Thanksgiving was wondrous.

Sandra Cox said...

We have armfuls to embrace. Thank you, JQ.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Adam. I trust yours was wonderful.

Sandra Cox said...

He's probably coming up with all sorts of new and innovative ideas;)

H.R. Bennett said...

Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Pat. Thanksgiving was lovely.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Jamie. I appreciate that.
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Donna.
Our Thanksgiving was a good one. Hope yours was as well.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Birgit. I liked that picture too.
We were in NYC Friday. OMG.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Jeanie, for both the lovely words and the heartfelt wishes.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Elizabeth. We were lucky to have him in the family.
Our Thanksgiving was all of the above. I hope yours was too, dear Elizabeth.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks:) We got to spend Thanksgiving with the baby girl and SIL. I missed y'all too, Rockin Ro.
Hope your Thanksgiving was glorious.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Janie. Hope yours was.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much, Jan.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Steve. Hope you did.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks. The safe journey came in handy:)
Franky, Captain, Faux Paw and Belle gorged on kibble.
The dog tried real hard to gorge on the turkey.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much, Jan.
Hope your Thanksgiving was the best one ever and that your family is healthy.

Sandra Cox said...

We did, Robert. Hope you did also.

Sandra Cox said...

He certainly did, Jess.
Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes. Hope yours was the same.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks so much, Stacy. Hope yours was.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Nas.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much for stopping by to say hello.
Hope your Thanksgiving was happy.
Hugs,

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Sonya:)
Hugs,

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Christine.
Hope your Thanksgiving was happy too.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you so much. Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank you, Robert, and you.