He has been my mainstay for 46 years. He passed on peacefully after a short illness which struck him on March 30. Occasionally I’ve bragged on this blog about the wonderful things he created in the kitchen. He was a splendid provider and did all the shopping and cooking for our home.There is a webpage with some of his recipes which you can visit by clicking on Cooking with Robert. His favorite jam recipe was strawberry-pear (substitute strawberries for the blackberries in the recipe on his page).
Who will fill his size 14 shoes?
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers winging their way to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI too am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like there will be a large void left in his passing. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteoh, Christine! I am *so* sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Such a crushing blow. :-( Do take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Helen in SW FL
So sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Many prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I'm so sorry to hear of Robert's passing - sounds like you have 46 years of good memories. If you need to talk, we're only "the forum" away.
ReplyDeletePat H/SWquilter
Oh my goodness, Christine! I am so very sorry to read this. You are in my thoughts today.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so sorry to read about Robert's passing. Our thoughts will be with you in the months ahead.
ReplyDeleteChristine...I am from the About.com Quilting Forum....We were all sad to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
ReplyDeleteSandy Grogg
I was thinking about you yesterday - you and Robert were on my mind. Saying prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is for you:
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Mary Frye (1932)
I am so sorry to read this Christine. It seems this all happened so quickly. You must be in disbelief after 46 years together. I will be thinking about you with sadness. Take care--
ReplyDeleteChristine, I'm so sorry. So very sorry.
ReplyDeleteBy all accounts, he did and left much to be proud of and was a good man. I feel certain that he had a good and interesting life with you, and that you were a great comfort to him during this final transition. I hope that the rest of us can now help provide some measure of comfort to you.
My deepest sympathies to you.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching tribute. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and you family
ReplyDeleteGods peace upon your and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this.
ReplyDeleteChristine, this saddened me to read of your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your terrrible loss. I am a quilty fan of yours and hope you feel the good vibes you send out on the quilty front coming back to you tenfold.
ReplyDeleteVaNella
Your memories of your wonderful husband will last you a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteKnow your friends are right here for you, whenever you need us; please don't hesitate to ask.
Love and strength for you, as you make this journey. You are never alone.
XO, Fitzy
Dear Christine:
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed reading your blog for several years; your quilting stories and your Robert stories. My deepest condolences.
Carolyn/Silkquilter
My heart breaks for you my dear - I was thinking of you a lot yesterday. Good thoughts for you as you travel this road.
ReplyDeleteChristine, my heart goes out to you. I am very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying you find solace and comfort. I'm so sorry your dh passed on.
ReplyDeleteLucy~
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers.Sadia
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss, I wish you and your family lots of strength.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. it is never easy to say goodbye,and it is so ahrd to be alone after so long together. You are in our prayers. Pat A (rntravelerpat)
ReplyDeleteChristine, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Robert.
ReplyDeleteAnnie
I am so sorry for your loss and please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers today. Even though I am over here in Ohio...do you need anything?
ReplyDeletedawn
My heart is with you at this transition time. You two made such a great couple. I remember when he drove you over to Pirate's so we could all go to the quilt show. Your feet were bothering you and he didn't want you to get too tired out.
ReplyDeleteTake joy and comfort in your memories and your family.
Fondly, Judy (DJzMom)
Christine: I am a long-time follower of your blog and purchaser of your patterns, and I always enjoyed when you would post about things you and Robert did together and especially how you two celebrated various milestones, anniversaries, etc. What a loss for you and your family. We about.com quilters love you dearly, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteChristine - I am sad for you and your family. And, strangely, for myself because I never met your very special guy. The Mary Frye poem that Gerrie wrote out gave me a lot of comfort when my husband died and I hope it will also comfort you. Hold those good memories in your heart. A trip to meet, have lunch and go to the quilt shop is even more important now - sometime this summer, eh?
ReplyDeleteLove, Del-at-home
I am shocked and so sorry to read your news. You are in my prayers, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSincere condolences to you and yours. Pleae don;t forge to take time for youduring all the funeral doings.
ReplyDeleteEthel Chinander aka Cookie234
Oh Christine I am so sorry to read your news. It is clear your husband was your rock, your best friend. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time and I hope the coming days, months years bring you peace.
ReplyDelete(((Love and hugs)))
Oh, Christine, your news hit me like a blow to the chest. I was reminded of you early yesterday evening when I saw a a flower seedhead down by the creek. It reminded me of your hair, very white and soft. A second later half the seed fluff was gone in one strong gust of wind.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss Christine.
ReplyDeleteSincere condolences.
((hugs))
I never quite know what to say at times like this, but please know that my sympathies and my prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteChristine, you know you and Robert have been in my prayers...you will continue to be. My sympathies got out to you. May we hold you up in a huge hug!
ReplyDeleteGood bye Robert, feed them well in your next adventure!
ReplyDeleteKeep us in the loop Christine, so we can help you through this.
I am so very very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletemy your fond memories help heal the hole in your heart.
ReplyDeletepeace.
<3 judi
I am very saddened that you have lost your life companion. I hope it helps you through this sad time to know that so many are thinking of you. May your warm loving memories sustain you.
ReplyDeleteOh, Christine - I am so sorry to read of your loss. There are simply no words-- but my heart is with you and I wish you all the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
ReplyDeletewarmest thoughts,
Rayna
So sorry to hear of your loss. Take Care. Rebecca
ReplyDeleteOh Christine.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could hug you.
I have no words. Love, megXXX
Dear Christine,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this. Please know that I am thinking about you.
My deepest sympathy,
joan
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you Christine. I have been reading about 'your Robert' for years. Just a couple months ago I was reading how he taught the boys to make his jam. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteChristine. I just clicked onto your blog for the first time ever just now. I saw the apron and it made me smile. I'm married to a chef who RARELY cooks for me and I am forever being sort-of cranky about it when I am SO wanting to quilt and he is not inclined to cook. I will stop complaining and love him more and cherish the time that we still have together. I was so moved by your post. You're a brave woman. I will be thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteChristine, It was an honor to work with you and Robert and get to know you both. Now I am 3,000 miles away and wishing I could have seen him again in recent years. I'll never forget you describing how you felt about him about thirty-six years ago. You made me understand that a real deep friendship makes a marriage beautiful. Friends to the core. My deepest sympathy and many hugs to you. Love, Marlene
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Hugs and peace.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteI have not been reading blogs for a bit, but always need to catch up on yours when I do get back to it.
I am so sorry that Robert has passed. I have always enjoyed reading about your life with him and I hope I have as many years and wonderful memories with my husband as you have had with yours. Robert was a special man.
Dear Christine,
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. It must be so painful for you. My apologies for not keeping up and hearing this sooner.
I cannot imagine what this is like,
With much love,
Sally
XXX
Christine - I was just catching up on some blogs after over a month and just heard about Robert. I am so sorry for your loss. I could tell from your posts that you were a true team and that there was a lot of love there. He will be close to you in your heart and your memories. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special thing to have had what you did together! I imagine this blog will be good company for you and a wonderful record of your life together over the past few years. Take care of yourself!
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