It’s so odd to have my life perspective change with a blink of an eye. One moment I’m going about my day recovering from our traditional Christmas festivities and the next thing I know my dad is laying in a hospital bed being sustained by life support just long enough so our family can say our goodbyes. The days and weeks following his sudden passing have been a blur. With a hardly a moment to rest, my siblings and I have been working non-stop to take care my mom and everything involved with my dad’s estate. For a guy who owned only two used cars and the home he lived in with my mom (and which we grew up in), it’s shockingly surprising what’s involved with a person’s estate when they pass away.
I’ve wanted so much to get back to life as I know it only succumbing to the realization this isn’t going to happen soon. Any desire to blog on Savory Sweet Life has been put on the back shelf of my mind as I take on my new tasks of settling my dad’s affairs. The only thing I know is that everything will work out in the end and I’ll get back to sharing recipes with you. In the mean time I thank you for your patience and support. I hope to have something new posted later this week but even this may be unrealistic for me. But I know that you, who are regular readers, won’t mind. You have shown nothing but kindnesses towards me and I appreciate you more than I can ever express with words. I wish I could respond to every comment and email but the truth is I haven’t been on email much and what left over time I have to myself has been spent on taking care of my own family. But I’ll be back soon, I promise.
In the mean time I am still writing every Thursday on PBS Parents Kitchen Explorers and I hope to be back contributing to Tasty Kitchen in the near future, too. You can also find me occasionally posting personal thoughts on my other blog, Everyday Alice.
Love,
Alice
Alice,
I am so sorry for your loss. Take one day at a time. For the next year you will have good and bad days but you are right it will get better. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m sorry to hear of you loss. I know it doesn’t help but I’m thinking of you
Its amazing to read your post and see how it connects with so many of us. You are a very special and amazing person and I admire how you have taken on having your mom at your place. Be sure to take care of yourself too – and be assured that your readers will be standing by when the time is right.
Alice – I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve been through this and I know how much it all sucks. It hits me year after year and there are the sad moments. But, remember the best parts of your dad live on in you and your memories.
All the best,
Dana
Dear Alice hope you will be Ok soon we wait for you!! huggs gloria
*HUGS* we will be here for you when you heal.
Dearest Alice, Again i say im so sorry about your beloved father. Take as much time as you need. We are just greatful to share the blog with you and others. I will cont to pray for you to feel better and to be able to really help your mom heal and move on.Your dad will be missed for as long as you live so you really never get over it but with the love of your darling children and hubby and your mom you will be stronger.I wish you much love and healing and peace. We are here when you feel like blogging again Know that we are all conected and as your sister in Christ, we are here for you and understand. Again be well and love and blessings to your family love to you Cheyenne from Henderson Nv. I miss your blog hurry back when you feel better and your father would be so proud of you he is still here to talk to so do share how you feel with him from time to time. love you
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Alice! Take as much time as you need… We all understand! We miss you lots, and will be here when you have the time to post again. 🙂
Oh, Alice.
So sorry about your Dad. You’re in my prayers and thoughts.
All my love,
Jaime
We all love you, Alice and want you to take as much time as you need to heal. Your readers aren’t going anywhere!
Please take all the time you need. My heart goes out to you and your family for such a huge loss.Those of us who have experienced what you are going through, know all too well the pains of how this process goes. We’ll be here with open arms & know hundreds of us are sending thoughts and prayers of support your way.
Though being new to your blog, I’ve experienced a very geniune warmth & sweet connection that one usually experiences only with the closest of friends & dearest of family. You truly are amazing!
Hugs~
Alice,
I’ve been offline for a bit dealing with stuff in my own life and I missed reading about your dad. I’m so very sorry for your loss and I wanted to let you know that I’m thinking about you and wishing there was something I could do to help you get through this.
Kristina AKA TNLocavore
Very sorry to hear about your father. I lost my father 8 years ago, and it the loss still rattles around in my mind. He never got a chance to see, or even hear about, the rural property my partner and I ended up on in New Zealand. The flight back to the States when he died was an urgent, terrible blur.
I wrote about my father here. http://moonovermartinborough.com/2009/09/26/dad-never-saw-this-place/
Best of luck to you and your family.
Sending you strength. After recently going thru the same thing, I understand how overwhelming it can be at times. hugs, -Gerry
I am living it right now and very much understand what you are going through. My dad died last week and my mom has dementia.
You too are in my prayers.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Take care of family and don’t forget to take care of you.
Memories are the best way to get through difficult times like this…I lost my father over 8 years ago and I still feel cheated all the time. I wish my children had the chance to know him like I did. He was a very sweet man with a unique personality. He always made everyone smile.
Keep warm thoughts of your father in your mind as you get through this difficult time.
Big hug for you!
Jill
I went thru the same difficulties 3yrs ago when I lost both of my parents.
It never is quite the same but time does help to make things better.
Take care and do what’s right for you…….
Hi Alice
I share your family’s grief the departure of your dear father and please accept my condolences. Be strong, be happy and please convey my profound love to your Mother and members of your Dear Family.
Tim
Singapore
take your time Alice, we’ll be here…sending you my best.
I am so sorry. I blogged today about missing my mom, 13 1/2 years and…the best is that I’m grateful I’m her daughter.
you should just take as much time as you need to take. everyone will be here waiting for you to return no matter how long you are gone!
*hugs* We’ll be here.
You are in my prayers. Take all the time you need, we will be here waiting for you to return.
Alice – it’s important to take the time you need now to care for your mom, your family and yourself. Savory Sweet Life and your many friends and fans are waiting in the wings–and will be here when you come back. Take whatever time you need knowing we support your time to heal.