My name is Charlotte, sometimes known as Ms Lottie, occasionally as The Slightly Mad Quilt Lady. This is my blog, where you'll find me writing a lot about my quilting and textile arts and a little about my family's life in a small seaside town in New Zealand. Haere mai!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A brewing storm
For once I had my camera in my bag on the drive home and this is what I got to capture. That's my house way up on those hills under those beautiful, ominous clouds. And when we got home we did have impressive thunder and a heavy shower.
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts about my Father in Law. He passed away peacefully last week and we held a wonderful funeral and fantastic party on the weekend, just as he wanted. We had a band, a spit roast, dancing and fireworks! When I go, I want a send off like his.
There are moments of sadness, but plenty of good memories and stories. My husband seems to be coping well and the kids are doing ok too. I guess it's just going to take a time of adjustment and who knows how long that time will be.
Hug your loved ones, call up the ones you haven't seen for a while and have a catch up. I hope to be back blogging with increasing regularity soon.
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Hugs Charlotte xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like one great send off!! Best wishes to you & your family.
ReplyDelete{{hugs}} Charlootte...thinking of you. Sounds like a lovely farewell to a much-loved man.
ReplyDeleteMuch better than the usual doleful ceremonies. Of course there will be a hole but the memories will eventually fill it up.
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Sounds like a wonderful send off and so positive to celebrate his life rather than his passing. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful wake, sounds like a perfect way to celebrate your FILs life. Great photo of those stormy clouds. Could do with some rain - our ground is cracked already! Best wishes from Bridget
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