Saturday, July 28, 2012

Humour In Spite of Sad Times

Mum passed away last night at 3.a.m. 

It has been a difficult time and she so wanted to leave weeks ago, but just could not do it on her own planned schedule.  She determined that you just cannot bargain!  "The Joker always wins," she said a few days ago.
That was so my mum - wry humour till the very end.

Mary Konior has kept me relatively sane the past few days.  
Here is a good one for times of stress.

#48/100    Mary Konior design tattid in #40 Lizbeth
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63 comments:

  1. Tattin' KatSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 8:43:00 AM EDT

    I'm so so sorry.

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  2. FrivoleSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 8:47:00 AM EDT

    Fox, I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you.

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  3. MichelleSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 8:51:00 AM EDT

    Oh dear Fox! I am so sorry for your loss! Nice to see where you got your humo. Lovely tatting.

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  4. TeresaSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:03:00 AM EDT

    So very sorry for your loss and the pain of loss you are suffering right now. Bless you and your family.

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  5. SuztatsSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:17:00 AM EDT

    Fox, I am so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Blessings and hugs

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  6. Jane McLellanSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:28:00 AM EDT

    So oorry to hear about your Mum, this is a sad time for you. The motif is very pretty, a tribute to your mum as well as MK. A hug...

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  7. LadytatsSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:30:00 AM EDT

    So sorry to hear that Fox. Please know that I will keep you both in my prayers.

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  8. AnonymousSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:34:00 AM EDT

    Fox,
    So sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. No matter what our age, having our mom leave this earth leaves a hole in our life.
    May the love of family and friends give you comfort.
    May treasured memories ease your sorrow.
    May God's love give you peace.

    Lovely little tatted piece .

    Sarah

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  9. MonicaSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:39:00 AM EDT

    My sincere condolences to you, dear Fox.

    Isn't it great that you will always remember her by her humour? My granny (the tatter) used to be that way - and I think of her often and fondly.

    Sending you much love in the tough times ahead. May your tatting keep comforting you, and may you have all the real life support you need too.

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  10. Jane EborallSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:40:00 AM EDT

    Sorry to hear your sad news but what a pretty motif. I'm sure I did that one a few times many years ago too.

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  11. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:46:00 AM EDT

    I'm sure you will miss your mum immensely. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. Big hugs from Illinois...

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  12. connieSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:47:00 AM EDT

    I'm so sorry, I've experienced the pain of losing a mother who wanted to go but kept surviving on.
    I wish you peace.
    Connie

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  13. geraldineSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:55:00 AM EDT

    God bless Mum.
    Thinking of you and your family.
    Tatting is so restful and give's us time to reflect on life.

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  14. UnknownSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:17:00 AM EDT

    So sorry to hear your sad news. Sending loads of hugs!!!!!

    Luv Jane XX

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  15. CarolSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:17:00 AM EDT

    Oh Fox! My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you now. I'm glad any suffering she was going through is finished, but I'm sorry for your loss.

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  16. SuzanneSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:25:00 AM EDT

    Oh, Fox! What a terrible shock. My heart goes out to you. Losing one's Mum is one of life's hardest blows. I'm glad that Mary K was there for you. Patchwork is a very soothing motif: somehow perfect in its rhythm and balance. Perhaps even an apt metaphor for a life well lived. Hang in there.

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  17. RandaGraySaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:34:00 AM EDT

    Fox, I'm so sorry about your Mum... I've been out of the tatting loop here lately because things have just been busy & I haven't been paying much attention... I know it isn't much comfort, but I'm thinking about you & your family. Good that she kept her sense of humor, & that you'll have that one small good (considering the situation) memory. If there's anything I could do to help, don't you hesitate to let me know!

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  18. JBSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:44:00 AM EDT

    My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm praying for you. It's wonderful that your mother had humor all the way to the end.
    Pretty motif.

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  19. ChiaraSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:52:00 AM EDT

    pray for you and mum! Hugs!

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  20. Margarets designer cardsSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:37:00 AM EDT

    Hi Fox

    I wonder if something was wrong, as you have not been around for a few days, I was missing you, I am so sorry to hear about your mother and my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    I wish I could be there with you just to give you a hug so I am sending you one in thought ( hhhhhhuuuuuuuggggggg)
    Take care love and a special hug to Gian

    Love Margaret

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  21. Crazy Mom!Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:41:00 AM EDT

    Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Wish I could be there and give you big hugs.

    love and kisses
    S

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  22. teresaSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 12:26:00 PM EDT

    so very sorry to read of your loss

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  23. Sally KersonSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 12:41:00 PM EDT

    Very sorry to hear about your Mum. It is so difficult when you say goodbye to your parents, but also so so painful to see them suffering. However, it does sound as though she had a good sense of humour, hold on to that memory.

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  24. GeminiSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 12:54:00 PM EDT

    My deepest and most sincerest condolences. I too know the loss of a mother. Remember her humor, her happiness, and the good times; they will help you through it. Know that you were blessed to have a mother like her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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  25. MarthaSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 1:26:00 PM EDT

    Very sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be thinking abaout you.

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  26. Kathy NiklewiczSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 1:46:00 PM EDT

    This is quite stunning to read. My sympathies to your family. Our family can relate because we lost my DH's (and his brothers') mother (88) in May. She had been in a 'home' for three years. Many emotions. Glad tatting can help you through.

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  27. AnonymousSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 2:16:00 PM EDT

    I am so sorry to hear your mom passed away. My thoughts are with you.

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  28. TraynaSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 5:20:00 PM EDT

    So sorry for your loss, you have our deepest condolences. You & yours are in our thoughts.

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  29. God's KidSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 6:15:00 PM EDT

    Sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers for peace for you.
    Beautiful motif!!! :)

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  30. DebraSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 7:15:00 PM EDT

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. My beloved Dad passed away 6 years ago, but he is in my thoughts daily. The pain will ease with time. Please accept my sincere condolences. Debra

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  31. LadyShuttleMaker aka MadMadPotterSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 8:32:00 PM EDT

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mum sounds like she was a neat lady.

    Your tatting is beautiful as always!

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  32. victats@gmail.comSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 8:55:00 PM EDT

    There's never a good age to lose your Mom. Sorry to hear about her passing. Even when someone is ready to die its a sad day for the people they leave behind. Thinking of you and your family.

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  33. Rachel Colvin JacksonSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:02:00 PM EDT

    So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  34. SusieSaturday, July 28, 2012 at 9:24:00 PM EDT

    Condolences. Your tatting is lovely...I'm sure your mom will continue to smile on you from above.

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  35. Marilee RockleySaturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:21:00 PM EDT

    My sympathy goes out to you on the passing of your mother. It's hard for a daughter to see her mother go, I know. Kind thoughts and prayers offered for you and your family.

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  36. ** jess! **Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:58:00 PM EDT

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Fox.
    Hugs! <3

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  37. Art and craft by joymac.Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:13:00 PM EDT

    Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mother, the tatted piece is lovely
    Hugs
    Joy in OZ (Australia)

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  38. ValerieSunday, July 29, 2012 at 12:39:00 AM EDT

    Fox, sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May your mum RIP.

    It's great that tatting is keeping you company in this difficult time. Stay strong.

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  39. RandiSunday, July 29, 2012 at 1:09:00 AM EDT

    So very sorry for your loss.

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  40. KatherineSunday, July 29, 2012 at 2:26:00 AM EDT

    Dear Fox, I am so sorry for you, but also pleased that you Mum could finally slip away, and that her pain and suffering are over, love xxx

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  41. BonnieSunday, July 29, 2012 at 6:30:00 AM EDT

    Fox, I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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  42. GaryoSunday, July 29, 2012 at 8:17:00 AM EDT

    I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences to you, Fox.

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  43. H J HessSunday, July 29, 2012 at 9:46:00 AM EDT

    Sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a beloved parent. She sounds like a lovely woman with a sense of humor. My prayers are with you.
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  44. CharletteSunday, July 29, 2012 at 12:37:00 PM EDT

    Chère Fox Toute mes condoléances pour la perte de votre Maman.Je suis de tout coeur avec vous. Bisous

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  45. Julie RomeroSunday, July 29, 2012 at 9:33:00 PM EDT

    I am so sorry to here of your loss...It is always so difficult. I hope that memories of good times will help you through the current hard times. My prayers are with you...

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  46. stanSunday, July 29, 2012 at 10:22:00 PM EDT

    So sorry for your loss old friend, but your dear Mother's sense of humour surely has carried her to a better place ! Sincere condolences & hugs to you ! IRIS S..

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  47. StephanieSunday, July 29, 2012 at 10:35:00 PM EDT

    My condolences, Fox. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.

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  48. Jane S.Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:06:00 AM EDT

    Oh Fox...I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother! She was ready though, and that does seem to make a difference, somehow, can't really explain it but hopefully you understand what I mean. Big hugs to you.

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  49. FrancesMonday, July 30, 2012 at 4:44:00 AM EDT

    Sorry to hear of your loss, it is always hard to lose a parent.

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  50. AllisonMonday, July 30, 2012 at 8:48:00 AM EDT

    So Sorry to hear about your loss! You are in my prayers

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  51. AnonymousMonday, July 30, 2012 at 11:15:00 AM EDT

    I'm so sorry to hear this. More love and kind thoughts from across the water in the UK. Massive hugs.

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  52. ancolieMonday, July 30, 2012 at 12:07:00 PM EDT

    Fox, Je vous présente mes sincères condoléances.
    Vous honorez la mémoire de votre Maman
    You have done a pretty motif.
    I hope you come back and goes on tatting
    ancolie

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  53. GunhildMonday, July 30, 2012 at 1:29:00 PM EDT

    Dear Fox, just by chance I thought to come here and see atleast your blog. Now I know why, you need the thoughts of us all, including mine, my sincerest condolences go out to you and your family, and a little hug from a tatting friend has been send to you, nothing will be the same, something chages, but you will have our help in prayers. You are not alone, we are all conected ...

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  54. magic shuttleMonday, July 30, 2012 at 3:36:00 PM EDT

    sorry to hear that..praying for you for all the strength you need to go through these sad moments.

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  55. AnonymousMonday, July 30, 2012 at 4:47:00 PM EDT

    My condolences. I know how hard it is to lose a parent.

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  56. MartyMonday, July 30, 2012 at 6:42:00 PM EDT

    My heart goes out to you Fox. We lost mom three and half years ago, and I'm still thinking "oh, I need to tell mom..." I miss her everyday, but it's getting easier to remember the good times and the funny times.

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  57. LeliaMonday, July 30, 2012 at 10:46:00 PM EDT

    I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you + your family in our thoughts

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  58. ImoshenTuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2:49:00 PM EDT

    I'm sorry for the loss that's now in your life. *virtual hugs*

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  59. esoraleak; KaelaTuesday, July 31, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM EDT

    Deepest condolences, dear Fox.

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  60. MagsWednesday, August 1, 2012 at 12:03:00 AM EDT

    I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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  61. Jennifer StumpfFriday, August 3, 2012 at 2:03:00 AM EDT

    Oh, my. I have been off line-- I am so very, very sorry. What sorrow. Take extra special care of yourself and I am sending you virtual hugs.

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  62. Mrs. FinkFriday, August 3, 2012 at 10:26:00 PM EDT

    Better late than never...so sorry about the passing of your mother. Take heart, stay strong. I'm glad you have things that are important to you to distract you. KF

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  63. tatterjilMonday, August 6, 2012 at 2:27:00 PM EDT

    So sorry for your loss. Glad to hear that she was ready to go and that you are taking some comfort in Mary Konior.

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