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Monday, November 28, 2011

An Early Tuesday Treasures - Love and Loss

Today's treasures are my two much loved sons Sam and Jack.  I've always felt so lucky to have them in my life and love them very much.

I've been reflecting on my love for my children whilst thinking of a terrible tragedy which has occurred in the life of one of my close friends.  I have mentioned my friend, Liz, on this blog many times.  Many of you know her as elliek or Elizabeth of The Village Quilters. Tragically her 27 year old son, Christopher, passed away on Sunday morning.  I can't think of any words that express the degree of sorrow I feel about this.  My deepest heartfelt condolences to Liz, Michael, Rachel, Hannah, Andrew and the rest of their family.
Christopher was a fine young man and a truly good human being who will be sadly missed.

No Mr Linky this week, instead please take the time to think of those you love and maybe give them a call and tell them so.

20 comments:

  1. Oh Melody, I feel sick for Liz. How dreadful! She and her family are in my heart and prayers. Hugs Michelle x

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  2. Oh so sad Melody..... I'm at a loss for words but thankyou for letting us know....
    Hugz

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  3. what 2 handsome boys you have Mel.
    RIP Christopher,a young life taken too soon.My sympathy and prayers to his family.xo

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  4. It is so sad when someone close leaves us. I hope all who loved and knew this young man have many beautiful memories that they can keep close to their hearts. Hugs and prayers sent.

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  5. what a sweet pic of your boys!
    So terrible for Liz and her family.
    It must be a nightmare for them all.

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  6. My boys are truly what I treasure most. In fact, my oldest son just turned 27 last July. I can only imagine the pain and heartache this family is experiencing and my heart goes out to all of them.

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  7. How utterly tragic....I will keep her in my prayers....

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  8. Oh Melody... this is just so awful and so heart wrenching. I can't imagine the pain his mother and family are going through. Thank you for reminding us how precious our loved ones are xx

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  9. Children are truly our greatest treasure. The loss of one so young is an unbelievable sadness. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

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  10. Hello Melody,

    Prayers to Liz and family. Will be thinking of you all.
    Bev.xoxo

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  11. Hi Mel,
    Your boys are gorgeous..
    So sad to think of the sorrow your friend is going through.. I can't even imagine the pain of losing a child..
    Sending you all love...

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  12. I feel sick, too. She was my swap partner for the scissors keeper swap. Such a lovely lady. To lose a child - I pray she gathers the strength from those around her to get her through this. Thinking of her and her family. So, so sad.

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  13. Sending prayers for the family and going to give my own son an extra hug.

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  14. Your post is a poignant reminder to treasure our loved ones..and tell them so too.

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  15. I am praying for your friends. It is always difficult and sometimes we never understand why death occurs the way it does. May God be with you and your friends during this time.

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  16. God bless this precious family and wrap them in arms of loving comfort. It must be hard for you too sweetie, as their friend. {{{{hugs}}}}
    Jenny
    xxxx

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  17. thank you Melody for such a lovely post, it is so hard to put into words the sadness we feel for Liz, Michael and family at the loss of Christopher, he was indeed a wonderful young man, I feel fortunate to have known him. Allthough his life was short, he also was fortunate to have such good, loving parents, siblings and family. God Bless them all . love R.

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  18. How very sad Melody , my sincere sympathy to the family , such a tragic loss. hugs Sheila

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  19. I'm so sorry to hear of their loss. Losing a child that young must be incredibly hard. God bless their family.
    Judy

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