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Thursday, February 5, 2009
My father passed away yesterday afternoon after a long and valiant struggle with ALS. I really appreciate all the kind words that so many of you have expressed--it means a lot to me.
I always loved this photo of my dad--it was on the cover of a home builder's magazine back in the day and it really captured a part of who he was. Not to mention he always wore a coat and tie every day to work. I don't have a lot to say except that I am already missing him.
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
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44 Comments:
Oh, Mary Jo. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Jo, my heart just stopped when I read this and my eyes are filled with tears. I am truly so very sorry for your loss. What a lovely photo you posted of your father-how wonderful to have had such a great relationship with him. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Thank you Chris, I really appreciate it.
Jackie, so sweet your thoughts. Again, much appreciated.
I feel my words may fail to help you during this difficult time, but know that I will pray for you today. Your father must have been a wonderful and kind man to have raised such a warm and sincere daughter.
Thank you Sarah, appreciating your kind words.
Mary Jo,
I am so very sorry. It's such wonderful photo of your father. Definitely a stylish gentleman. Best of all, he's got a twinkle in his eye - I can see it even on my computer screen! Thank you for sharing it. I wish I could hug you for real.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family.
K.
MaryJo!!
I am so very sorry.....what a lovely picture of your father....he had some real style!!
My prayers continue to be with you!!
oh, I am so so sorry to hear that Mary Jo. that's a wonderful picture, a very kind smile, my thoughts are with you.
Dear Kate and Mrs. MK--thank you for your thoughts & prayers--and for picking up on what a stylish guy my dad was. He always looked picture perfect :)
Thank you Tina, he was such a kind man. That's what I will miss the most.
the photo of your dad is a wonderful tribute. i am sorry for your lose. take care.
Thank you Susan.
mary jo-
i recently found your blog and really enjoy it.
i'm sorry to hear about your father. my father passed away from ALS in 1999, so i know how hard it is... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thanks Jenn, I appreciate that you can relate. It is such a hard illness. Thanks for stopping by.
through these moments, look back and hold gratitude for the time spent with your father. Make it a celebration of the individual who has brought so much light into your life.
Continue to be inspired, and every new day will patch together another piece of prosperity. It's working double time in favor of you...
I'm so sorry about your dear father. What a lovely photo to share. May God bless you and comfort you in a very meaningful way amidst this sad time.
Blessings to you~
Cindy
Oh I am so very sorry, it must be a very tough time. Have recently found your blog and very sad to read your news. My thoughts are with you.xx
Thank you Cindy and Nicki Jane. I really appreciate it.
dear mary jo,
i come to read your blog daily and am inspired by so many of your ideas.
i am so sorry for your loss and i send you warm thoughts. the photo of your father is wonderful.
catherine.
Taylor, I appreciate your words of encouragement, and I know you're right--appreciation and inspiration are the key to now and the future.
Thank you Catherine, I appreciate your kind words.
Mary Jo ~ I have been reading your blog for awhile but today I just had to comment. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. What a handsome man he was in this picture. I lost my Dad several years ago. It is sooo very hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was sorry to hear this. In one sense, there is a hole which will never be filled. Perhaps such place-markers are as vital as they are painful. The strength of memory will serve you, and the presence of that spirit will always be with you.
mary jo...
I'm so very sorry. I know you loved him with all your heart and that he meant the world to you. I'm sure it feels like you will never recover but in time your wounds will heal and you will be able to keep going...knowing that he would be and was so proud of you.
That photo is so beautiful.
Caren, thank you that is very sweet and I appreciate it.
Christopher, thank you. I appreciate your support and know that everything you're saying is true.
Sam, you've been so supportive through all this and I really appreciate it. xo Mary Jo
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. My condolences.
Thanks David--so sweet of Sam to tell you. I appreciate it.
Mary Jo I am so sorry for your loss. ALS is such a sad disease, I am so sorry. I did a walk a year or so ago to benefit ALS. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Thank you Callie. It's true, ALS is not well-publicized but such a major illness and I hope that they will find a cure one day soon.
I am terribly sorry to read of your loss and my thoughts continue to be with you and your family. It is a lovely photo.
Thank you Jae, I really appreciate it.
You are in my thoughts and prayers today Mary Jo. This is such an amazing photo- so easy to see where you get your style from.
Take a nice, much needed break. We'll all be here to support you and your line when you return. xo
This is a beautiful tribute. My condolences to you.
Thank you, sweet Dallas.
xo
Mary Jo,
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father. I wish you all the strenght you need to go through this difficult time.
With sincere regards,
Chris
Chris, thank you so much for your words. I appreciate it.
I'm sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Hello Mary Jo,
Again, my condolences. Great photo of your dad. He's a handsome guy; a sharp dresser with style and attention to details just like you.
Harry
Thanks Harry.
xo
Dear Mary Jo! I wanted to post this a long time ago, but somehow I felt strange to leave a comment on your blog about this. Now I found this picture about your father and I just want you to know that how deeply sorry I am about your loss. This picture and the thoughts you wrote are wonderful. Called tears in my eyes...
Mary Jo,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father.
You must miss him very much.
Beautiful photo.
Take very good care,
Annika
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