Hiatus...
I'll be gone for awhile. Unfortunately we've had a death in the family and we're leaving on a red eye tomorrow back to Arizona. I've never lost anyone close to me and the grief is staggering. I'm having a very difficult time coping. Luckily all of my family is flying out tomorrow and Michael and I are fortunate enough to be on the same flight as my mother.
My cousin Tara will be greatly missed. She was just 17 and having a great senior year. She had recently had problems with blood clots and they think that one had found it's way to her heart. We are so unbelievably blessed to have been able to travel to Arizona recently and see her one last time. We had a great weekend of Mexican food, movies, and a spa day.
So I will be taking a hiatus for awhile and comforting my family the best way I can. Please keep us in your thoughts and hold your loved ones close.
You each are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Ragged Around The Edges | January 08, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Oh, honey. I'm so sorry. Hold on to the memories of your recent time together. You're in my thoughts.
Posted by: Beverly | January 08, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Oh, my heart goes out to you and your family. You'll be in my prayers. Hugs.
Posted by: irishgirlieknits | January 08, 2009 at 10:41 PM
oh no, that's so young. I can't imagine how grief-stricken you and your family must be. our thoughts are with you.
Posted by: alyson | January 08, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Oh, Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear that. *hug*
Posted by: ekittie | January 08, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Oh man, I'm so sorry. I'll keep you are your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Vicki | January 09, 2009 at 12:41 AM
oh nicole, i'm so sorry for your loss. i'm sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way. please travel safe.
Posted by: mai | January 09, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Aw that's awful. Remember to take time for you.
Posted by: bezzie | January 09, 2009 at 06:54 AM
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You're in my prayers.
Posted by: Jeanne B. | January 09, 2009 at 01:24 PM
So sorry to hear that news Nicole. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Have a safe journey.
Posted by: apixiegirl | January 10, 2009 at 09:43 PM
I'm sorry, Nicole. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Chelsea | January 11, 2009 at 04:21 PM
I am so sorry for your loss - my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by: Sourire11 | January 12, 2009 at 01:22 PM
oh no! just catching up and I saw this. so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: genevieve | January 22, 2009 at 03:55 PM