My friends,
My husband, Michael, passed away today. As Nancy Reagan said, it has been a long good-bye. While I am relieved that he is in a better place, and, he is, it is difficult and so sad to close this door. We were married more than 26 years. My friend and neighbor, Michelle Morgando, who will soon be writing her own food blog, will share her culinary stories with you the next two weeks. My daughter, Melissa, who is here with me, will take over my Tuesday and Friday duties – —– just to show that she can.
Mary
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you big big hugs. xo
Dear Mary,
I am so sorry. I cannot image your pain. I’m glad to hear that you are surrounded by friends and family.
Take care of yourself,
Diane
Mary, peace for you and Michael. marilyn
Oh, Mary, I am so sorry. John and I found each other later in life, so 26 years together sounds amazing. I’m glad your daughter is with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo
Cherish the memories of the times you spent together. May you find strength and comfort in knowing Michael had a good life and had the best of care in the last few years.
Mary,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know that it’s been a long road, but I don’t think anything can fully prepare one for these things. I wish I were close enough to give you a real hug – I guess a virtual one will have to do.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary, I am so sorry about Michael. It has been a long journey for you both. I am sending you lots of love and strength.
Dear Mary,
Bernie & I are thinking of you now. I don’t pretend to think I know what you are going through, but I can imagine the conflagration of emotions that will hit you from every direction. We haven’t seen Michael in so many years…but we did know him when he was the funniest guy in the wine club in Aspen. We think so fondly of him. Please let us know if there is a memorial service and when and where and if there is a memorial fund.
We love you…Donna
Mary, you’re so sweet to take the time to visit my blog. John & I both enjoy cooking and it’s kind of a way for us to unwind after a day at the office. But, believe me, there are days when we’re too tired to do that, so we just go out.
I’m glad your daughter is with you and I hope your’re doing as well as you can be under the circumstances. I hope you’ll find something fun to do the 4th of July! xoxoxo
Oh, Mary, Mary, Mary! I just came over and saw your post. I had no idea! My heart is just breaking for you. Please, if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know, okay? I am so glad your daughter is there for you. XOXO
Mary, I just want to tell you how my heart breaks for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So glad your daughter is there with you. My mom had Alzheimer’s…such a cruel disease. It is so painful watching the the person you love, slowly disappear. Sending you hugs!
Mary, I cannot begin to tell you how deeply sorry my family and I were to hear about your loss – we felt somewhat ill at ease sending you our heartfelt condolences as a “comment” on your blog, a bit unusual for us but please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time and if I were closer to you right now, I would just wrap my arms around you and give you the biggest hug!
What a difficult time all of you must have experienced during the last few years. My dad has been suffering from Alzheimer for quite some time now and I know that living with diseases like this is so heart wrenching.
We are sending lots of love and thoughts your way,
Andrea and Family
I just saw this…I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you… Karen