I'm going to miss my sister
...so very very much.
Sharon Jean Blum
June 15, 1960 - December 17, 2010
We knew it was coming -- have known for 2 years that it was coming -- and that it would come sooner than we'd like, but no one expected it quite this soon. No one expected that news yesterday.
I love you, Sharon.
[and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.]
desiderata; max ehrmann
What a lovely, poignant tribute to your sister. I never liked "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" until I heard Eva Cassidy sing it.
I haven't been reading your blog for long, and don't think I've ever commented, but I hope you don't mind me appearing to tell you how sorry I am. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: (Another) Joan | 18 December 2010 at 06:11 PM
Vicki - my deepest felt condolences to you and your family at this time of loss. *Hugs*
Posted by: Jennifer | 18 December 2010 at 06:12 PM
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Losing family is the cruelest loss, and preparation is never adequate. You'll be in my prayers.
Posted by: Christine | 18 December 2010 at 06:45 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Deb in PA | 18 December 2010 at 06:56 PM
I am so sorry! Prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: Pat | 18 December 2010 at 08:32 PM
I am at a loss for words today. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends.
Posted by: Cursingmama | 18 December 2010 at 08:51 PM
I'm so sorry. :( I'll be praying for you and your family.
Posted by: Catherine | 18 December 2010 at 08:57 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family...
Posted by: Gretchen | 18 December 2010 at 09:37 PM
I'm so sorry. *hug*
Posted by: ruby louise | 18 December 2010 at 10:05 PM
I'm so sorry Vicki!
Posted by: Eileen Kunstman | 18 December 2010 at 10:15 PM
Oh, Vicky, I am so very sorry...
Posted by: Deirdre | 19 December 2010 at 06:02 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts. I hope the warmth of the season surrounds you all with love and comfort during this sad time.
Posted by: nicole | 19 December 2010 at 06:33 AM
My heartfelt sympathies are with you. The pain never quite goes away but with time it gets better in that it is not there every second of every day.
Posted by: Debbie | 19 December 2010 at 07:31 AM
I'll be holding you and your family in the light.
Posted by: Lee | 19 December 2010 at 08:01 AM
My heart goes out to you and your family in this hard time. May your tears wash away the sorrow.
Posted by: GeekKnitter | 19 December 2010 at 09:39 AM
I'm so sorry... my thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: O~ | 19 December 2010 at 09:58 AM
I am so sorry for your loss Vicki. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, M
Posted by: Margaux | 19 December 2010 at 11:33 AM
Vicki - I am so very sad to read of your sister Sharon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are just no words.
Posted by: Beth | 19 December 2010 at 01:28 PM
Crap! I am so sorry to hear of her passing...powerful caring thoughts to you and your family...j
Posted by: Julia in KW | 19 December 2010 at 04:33 PM
I am so so sorry, Vicki. May her memory be a blessing to you always. xoxoxo -- K
Posted by: Kathy | 19 December 2010 at 07:05 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Bullwinkle | 19 December 2010 at 07:32 PM
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Take care.
Posted by: Kathy | 19 December 2010 at 07:51 PM
Oh, Vicki...there are no words to express my sorrow on the loss of your sister. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much love and many hugs...
Posted by: Maureen | 19 December 2010 at 08:13 PM
Very very sorry.
Posted by: LabCat | 19 December 2010 at 09:14 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Squishy | 19 December 2010 at 10:04 PM
I'm so sorry. Sending good thoughts to you & your family.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | 19 December 2010 at 10:57 PM
so so sorry to read this ... hard at any time of year but especially this one. you know you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: lyricanon | 20 December 2010 at 12:15 AM
So sorry, Vicki. May you and your family find peace and comfort in all these expressions of caring and concern.
Posted by: Geri | 20 December 2010 at 06:51 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family. Hugs...
Posted by: Lisa | 20 December 2010 at 07:59 AM
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. There's not more to say, just sending you and yours...
((((((((((hugs))))))))))
Posted by: Knitnana | 20 December 2010 at 08:35 AM
I'm so sorry Vicki. You and your siblings seem to have such a strong bond and I'm sure she will be very much missed. Thinking of you all.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | 20 December 2010 at 08:40 AM
Oh, Vicki...I am heartsick for you. Sending peace, love and hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: Maureen | 20 December 2010 at 10:34 AM
So sorry for you and your family... Prayers for all of you.
Posted by: Lori on Little Traverse Bay | 20 December 2010 at 11:02 AM
Oh, Vicki, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
Posted by: Gretchen | 20 December 2010 at 12:10 PM
I'm so sorry. I'm praying for your family.
Posted by: Gina W | 20 December 2010 at 01:47 PM
Vicki I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Hugs & prayers to you & your family.
Posted by: Yarnyoldkim | 20 December 2010 at 03:08 PM
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: mote | 20 December 2010 at 03:21 PM
I am very sorry, Vicki. When my brother died several years ago, a friend said it best...losing a sibling is losing an historian of your childhood. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Lorette | 20 December 2010 at 03:52 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. My sister will turn 40 next year, and I can't imagine. Much good energy sent your way.
Posted by: Kathy | 20 December 2010 at 05:21 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's always too soon. Hugs to you and your family!
Posted by: Hillary | 21 December 2010 at 10:20 AM
Prayers for you and the family, Vicki. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Mariann | 21 December 2010 at 10:52 AM
Oh, Vicki, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. may she be at peace now, walking among the angels.
Posted by: kate | 21 December 2010 at 12:58 PM
Vicki, so sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. ~Marcy Ostrander
Posted by: Marcy | 21 December 2010 at 06:34 PM
Blessings and Peace to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Posted by: Elizabeth L in Apex, NC | 22 December 2010 at 12:31 PM
I am so sorry for your loss Vicki.
Posted by: rhonda | 23 December 2010 at 03:46 AM
I'm behind reading blogs, and only just read this post.
I'm so sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Posted by: tinebeest | 25 December 2010 at 07:55 AM