It’s been a difficult week for my family because we lost my oldest cousin this past week. While he had been ill, this was a shock for us and it’s been hard to wrap my mind around this. He was 63 years-old and leaves behind his wife, parents and children. Unfortunately for various reasons I wasn’t able to travel for the funeral.
So I’ve been pulling out photo albums and looking at photographs from when we were kids. Thinking of the memories we shared growing up. Like when we used to go swimming, when he used to help me with math homework, and just a lot of other fun stories.
Once again I’m so frustrated by this pandemic because we have not seen our family since March 2020. And, we just heard that my father-in-law is in the hospital. So if you have some extra prayers please send them our way.
Life goes on but remember to hug your loved ones if you can. Luckily it is a longer weekend so we are doing a bit of driving around and just getting out of the house. I have many things to post about so I hope to get back here soon.
I noticed you hadn’t posted in a little while, Iliana, and thought you were just busy. I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. It sounds like it was quite a shock and I feel for you and your entire family. I’m also so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Is he in Germany? I hope your memories (and photos) of your cousin help bring you some peace. Big hugs to you, my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, Iliana…sending a virtual hug.
So very sorry about your cousin, prayers to you and the family. Also sorry to hear about your father in law. Praying for you, your husband, and family.
That’s so sad! I’m so sorry. You and your family have all my thoughts and prayers this week. Hang in there.
Les in OR – Thank you so much. Yes, my father-in-law is in Germany. He seems to be doing better now so that’s great. Hopefully he’ll be back home in no time. Big Hugs!
Joann@Gulfside Musing – Thank you so much for the hug – I’ll take it!
Vicki – Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. My FIL is doing ok so hopefully good news soon.
Lark – Thank you much for the support!
I am so sorry for your loss, Iliana. I am keeping your father-in-law in my prayers.
Oh, that is a lot to deal with all at once, Iliana. I’m so sorry for the loss of your cousin. And I hope that your father-in-law is doing better. All good thoughts to you and your family.
Literary Feline – Thank you so much Wendy! Appreciate all the prayers!
Melissa – I really appreciate your kind words. It looks like my FIL is feeling a bit better so that’s great news.
I’ve been out of town and missed this post. My sympathies, Iliana. So difficult to lose a loved one, and it sounds like your cousin was a lot like mine–an essential part of childhood and growing up. Hope your father-in-law is improving.
Jen Mullen – Thank you so much! It’s been a rough week and I just wish I could be there with his mom and dad so I could give them a big hug and of course be there with the rest of the family. But the best way to honor him I think now is to think of all the good memories we had together.
I haven’t been blog hopping lately so I missed this post. I’m so sorry for your loss, Iliana. ((Hugs))