Tuesday, 13 March 2012

A difficult time.

Hello Crafters
I have so many messages of concern as I have not been blogging recently. Sadly my Dad passed away on Friday after suffering a massive stroke. We lost Mum just over twelve months ago and they had been together for 60 incredibly happy years and I take comfort from the fact that they are together again once more.
Thank you for your patience, I am taking the rest of March off to get things organised and then I will be back!
Take care and once again thank you for bearing with me.
Love
Melanie xxx
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66 comments:

  1. Craftychris13 March 2012 at 05:00

    I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family. xx

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  2. Misty's13 March 2012 at 05:04

    OMG Melanie, you are going through such a dreadful time. I am deeply sorry to hear about your losses. It is unbearable to think about loosing both parents in such a short period of time. My thoughts are with you. Keep strong sweetie.
    Lots of love and hugs
    Michaela xx

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  3. grantandlynn136013 March 2012 at 05:05

    So sorry to hear your sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family xxx

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  4. Cloudedbrains13 March 2012 at 05:16

    Love and huggle Melanie and please take care of yourself xx Thoughts are with you all x

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  5. Lynne13 March 2012 at 05:17

    My thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry to hear your sad news. You are right to take comfort that they are together again once more.

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  6. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 05:21

    Oh Mel, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I feel for you so much, no words will help you at this time, but my thoughts are with you and your family. Pat xxxxx

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  7. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 05:27

    So sorry to hear this very sad news Mel. Thinking of you and your family. Yvonne xx

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  8. craftysue4913 March 2012 at 05:28

    Sending a hug for you Mel xx

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  9. Diane Warburton13 March 2012 at 05:37

    I had worried that it was your father ill when I saw that you had family matters. A love that lasted that long is a fantastic thing for you to have been a part of; a result of in fact. I'm sure that your friends and family will support you and give hugs when necessary. Stay you Melanie x

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  10. stephen nicholls13 March 2012 at 05:47

    thinking of you mel & sending hugs xx

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  11. Julie-Ann13 March 2012 at 05:49

    sending you and your family, hugs and special wishes, take good care of yourself
    best wishes julie-ann

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  12. Leonie pujol13 March 2012 at 05:51

    So sorry to hear your news Mel, my thoughts are with you. Take care xxxxx

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  13. Katherine13 March 2012 at 05:53

    I'm so sorry my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  14. zafira13 March 2012 at 05:54

    Sorry to hear that mel. Thinking about you
    Janet D

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  15. Unknown13 March 2012 at 06:02

    Oh Mel that's very very sad take care my darling.

    Kerry xxx

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  16. Juls13 March 2012 at 06:10

    Sorry to hear your news, thinking of you

    Hugs Juls

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  17. Pam13 March 2012 at 06:12

    So sorry to hear your news Mel. I am thinking about you.
    Take care
    Pam xx

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  18. bhavana13 March 2012 at 06:13

    Sorry for your loss! We all will be thinking of you at this sad time! Take carexx

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  19. rae d13 March 2012 at 06:21

    So sorry to hear you sad news. Thoughts, love and prayers with you x x x

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  20. Debbie13 March 2012 at 06:22

    So Sorry Mel.
    I knew he was ill, had been told by a friend who saw you a couple of weeks ago at Preston.
    When you feel like coming back to blogland we will all be waiting patiently for you. Take time to get yourself together. My father died young (67) and it is time that gets you through, take care and my thoughts are with you. Debbiex

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  21. Margaret13 March 2012 at 06:30

    Hugs and prayers
    Margaret x

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  22. The Crafty Goat Girl13 March 2012 at 06:35

    Oh Mel, am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. Take comfort in all of your lovely memories and scrap pages you have of your parents. Photos of my lovely parents are always a comfort for me and I am loving being inspired by you to scrap more about my family. Take care sweet lady, look forward to seeing you back soon xx

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  23. dragon13 March 2012 at 08:13

    I have just my Hubby of 23 years in the last few weeks so know just how you are feeling..
    sending you many many hugs

    Lynn xx

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  24. Lizzy13 March 2012 at 08:21

    I'm so sorry to hear your news. My parents will celebrate their 60 years this June, it's such a milestone... your parents have had such a long and wonderful life together, I can understand how you must be feeling... such a sad time for you and your family. Take care Mel, there is no rush. xxxxx

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  25. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 08:30

    So sorry to hear your sad news. Take care. My thoughts are with you.

    Karen XX

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  26. CraftyAnn13 March 2012 at 08:56

    My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Treasure the memories.
    Ann x

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  27. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 08:57

    So sorry to hear of your sad loss Mel. My thoughts are with you and your family.

    From a crafty friend.

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  28. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 09:17

    Sorry to hear of your sad news Mel. My thoughts are with you and your family. AnneRD

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  29. Unknown13 March 2012 at 09:21

    I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Am thinking of you . Take care and see you soon Hugs Elaine

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  30. marg13 March 2012 at 10:00

    Oh Mel !
    That's so sad for you..... thinking of you
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  31. jackiescrafts13 March 2012 at 10:08

    I'm thinking about you Melanie and I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, take care
    Jackie x

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  32. mim13 March 2012 at 10:46

    Oh Mel,

    So sorry to hear about your dad.

    Love Margaret xx

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  33. kelly13 March 2012 at 12:20

    Oh Mel I am truly sorry for your sad loss.My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
    Take care and look forward to your return to blog land !
    Hugs Kelly.x

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  34. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 12:41

    I am so sorry to hear your news.Try not to rush back to work until you are ready. My thoughts and pryers are with you.

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  35. Elizabeth Urquhart 13 March 2012 at 12:50

    So sorry to hear about your sad loss Melanie x

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  36. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 13:07

    So very sorry to hear that your dad passed away. It's a very hard time. I wish you and your family well.

    Sharon Patience

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  37. Carolynne13 March 2012 at 13:11

    Oh Mel. I am so sorry to hear your news, you and your Family are in my thoughts at this difficult time

    xx

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  38. Margaret13 March 2012 at 13:47

    Oh Mel how sad for you. Know what it's like so sending love and hugs. Take care

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  39. Denise 13 March 2012 at 14:17

    Oh Mel - such sad news. I lost my Mum and Dad within 18 months of each other - very hard to deal with but as you say, at least they are together again. You and your family are in my thoughts.
    Sending you big hugs
    Denise xx

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  40. Georgiegirl201213 March 2012 at 15:16

    so sorry to hear your sad news. What a crap year it must have been. Take as long as you need to get yourself sorted. xxxxxx

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  41. Kathryn13 March 2012 at 15:36

    Hugs xxx

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  42. Ann13 March 2012 at 15:43

    Hi Melanie

    So sorry to hear your very sad news Please take good care and take time for yourself
    Hugs Annx

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  43. Linda (Lindyloo)13 March 2012 at 19:59

    Dearest Melanie,
    I am so very sorry to hear your devastating news. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
    Take care and please only come back when you are ready. We will be here waiting still.
    God bless you all. Linda x

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  44. cardsbyann13 March 2012 at 20:23

    Melanie, I am so sorry to hear you're going through such a difficult time. Know you are in all our hearts and thoughts. Take all the time you need, and take care of yourself. We all care about you and will be happy to see you back when you're up to it.
    Hugs,
    Ann M

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  45. Linda13 March 2012 at 21:28

    So sorry read about the loss of your dad. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

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  46. Alison13 March 2012 at 23:46

    So sorry to hear your sad news .Thinking of you and your family at this sad time xx

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  47. Jackie14 March 2012 at 00:26

    Mel I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I was in your class at Stitches on the Monday, just before you left and have been checking here to see how he was. Thinking of you and your family, take care and come back when you are ready. Big hugs xx

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  48. hazel young14 March 2012 at 01:07

    So sorry Mel to hear that. im glad you get some concellation that both your mum and dad are now together once again. Thinking of you at this time, take your time and try to enjoy the break xx hazel

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  49. T-bag14 March 2012 at 02:16

    My deepest sympathies Mel , thinking of you and your family at this sad time .

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  50. linda14 March 2012 at 03:50

    how sad ...........sorry to hear of your loss thinking of you and your family love to you all xxxxxxx

    linda nelson

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  51. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 05:22

    So sorry to hear your sad news.....hope it helps to know that your friends and aquaintences are thinking of you....hugs Roseamry xx

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  52. Mad Mary14 March 2012 at 13:23

    So sorry Mel, thinking of you and your family.

    Mary xx

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  53. Jacqui14 March 2012 at 13:59

    Hi Mel,
    Just logged on. So sorry to hear your news. Thinking about you and your family.
    Take care.
    Hugs Jacqui

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  54. Phill.M.Martin14 March 2012 at 14:14

    Hello Darlin'
    So sorry to hear this news :-(
    I know the sadness you are feeling too ...
    I will do my best for you and we'll catch up soon
    Love
    Phill
    xx

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  55. Anonymous15 March 2012 at 15:55

    i woukld like to be in touch with mel but dont know how to do it

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  56. Anonymous15 March 2012 at 15:57

    I would like to be in touch with mel by email but dont know how to get in touch please help me

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  57. Anonymous15 March 2012 at 16:16

    Dear create and craft

    I would like to be in touch with mel I am interested in her classes if there on line as i am disabled and cant get out far I would like some information on them please.



    Also I recently have mislaid my linking lead for my cartridges to my gypsy I have been on the cricut website but they don't deliver or take credit card from the uk.



    I would like lessons for the cricut as I dont use it much as dont feel confident with it and would like to be able to cut out differant parts in differant colours of the item that I am cutting out can you get pens to draw in colour for the cricut create I also have a gypsy which is good but not colour also whats the best thing to buy to revive the mats as they lose there sticky quickly



    Also I recently down loaded the design studio software



    Yours Sincerly

    Sue

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  58. Sue17 March 2012 at 06:31

    Dear Mel

    I would like to be in touch with mel I am interested in her classes if there on line as i am disabled and cant get out far I would like some information on them please.



    Also I recently have mislaid my linking lead for my cartridges to my gypsy I have been on the cricut website but they don't deliver or take credit card from the uk.



    I would like lessons for the cricut as I dont use it much as dont feel confident with it and would like to be able to cut out differant parts in differant colours of the item that I am cutting out can you get pens to draw in colour for the cricut create I also have a gypsy which is good but not colour also whats the best thing to buy to revive the mats as they lose there sticky quickly



    Also I recently down loaded the design studio software



    Yours Sincerly

    Sue

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  59. Sue17 March 2012 at 06:46

    So sorry to hear your sad newas just joined this blog never done it before and just read your sad news

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  60. Anonymous17 March 2012 at 15:45

    Hi Mel, so sad to read your latest blog. My thoughts are with you, take care. VivP xx

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  61. Pat Brockless20 March 2012 at 02:45

    Hi Mel
    Sorry to hear your sad news, thought something was wrong as noticed your not doing Stampavie today, You hve your memories of your dad I'm sure in your scrapbooks. I loved the one you did on TV on the London Eye, as we went on the Eye in July with our family from Australia, so seeing your page brought back memories for me too Take care and dont be sad just think of all the good times
    Pat B

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  62. Anonymous22 March 2012 at 03:23

    Hi Mel, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Loads of love to you and your family. Jean xxx

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  63. Pam Leng23 March 2012 at 01:26

    Mel I am so sorry to hear your sad news and I know how hard it is to lose some one so suddenly, but I am sure that they are both happy now that they are back together again.

    Hugs Pam xx

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  64. Anonymous23 March 2012 at 05:53

    Hi Mel, sorry to hear about your sad news, thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

    Louise xxx

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  65. Anonymous24 March 2012 at 03:49

    Hi Mel,
    I was so sorry to read your sad news, it must be difficult for you. Stampavie was on C&C the other day, but it was not with you and it was not the same.
    I look forward to seeing you again on tv when the time is right.
    Take care of yourself and your family.
    Jackie

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  66. marc24 March 2012 at 06:06

    sad to hear your news lost my mum at Christmas she was 90 and dad is 93 they had been going out with each other since they were 13 and only ever been apart in the war, So to help you at this sad time i am sending you healing wings of comfort to wrap you in a hand of friendship to hold should you stumble under the lose you feel ,a shoulder to cry on should you need it and a heart beat full of love to help heal your broken heart but most of all big love for knowing peps love and care helps you walk that path of grief and shows you you are not alone at this painful time take care big love Marc

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