Due to the recent death of my mother, I will be taking a brief hiatus from writing. These past few months have been extraordinarily difficult and I am finding it quite a challenge to hold a coherent thought in my head.
In addition to proof reading my mother's death certificate and making the appropriate arrangements for her cremation, my little sister and I are working hard to give my mother a befitting memorial for one loved more than words can define. Since it's the last thing that we will be able to give to our mother, we are making certain that she gets the very best. No holds barred.
I am sure that I will write in the near future . . . when things settle down a bit and words can find me once again. However, until then, I thank all of you for your heartfelt prayers and genuine words of love and support that come to me daily. It is greatly and sincerely appreciated . . .

Christine, God bless you.
Posted by: Liz | Friday, 06 February 2009 at 04:40 AM
Since you can't find the words for a blog, would you consider keeping us all updated in the form of a holiday letter? -- Sorry, that's mom's sense of humor coming through.
Posted by: Cori | Friday, 06 February 2009 at 06:07 AM
My heart aches for you Christine. Your mother must have been a remarkable woman because she raised the best person I know.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, 06 February 2009 at 07:09 PM
I am so sorry for your incredible loss. I know how much you loved your mother Christine. I agree with Laurie, she raised one hell of a person. You do her proud every day.
Posted by: Suzanne | Monday, 09 February 2009 at 06:51 AM
Thank all of you for your continued support and well wishes. It's going to be very difficult for quite awhile but so far, I am doing just fine . . .
Posted by: Christine | Tuesday, 10 February 2009 at 12:43 PM
Christine, if I lost my mom, I couldn't handle it as well as you have. You are an amazing woman and a very devoted daughter.
Posted by: Char | Saturday, 14 February 2009 at 07:32 PM
you're never far from my thoughts, and always in my prayers. you take it one step at a time, and sometimes you just go back to bed. it's alright to make it all about you right now, Boss.
Posted by: Liz | Sunday, 15 February 2009 at 10:46 AM