Summer of...
Change? Upheaval? Transition?
Rusty's dad passed away peacefully on Friday while awaiting heart surgery that was scheduled for Monday.
Though they were never close, there was an accord which developed over the past several years. I only met him twice, myself; once when Kate was an infant and he visited us in Oregon, and when he and his wife made a trip to Wisconsin in the '90s.
Rest in peace Smokey.
Gunther "Smokey" Mothes
Dec. 1, 1928 - Sep. 9, 2016
Sending Rusty, and all of you, peace and solace at this time. xox
Posted by: margene | 12 September 2016 at 10:04 AM
Complicated relationships can make for complicated grief. I hope you and Rusty make your way through this time with peace and healing.
Posted by: Carole | 12 September 2016 at 10:52 AM
I am sorry to hear this sad news, but am glad that there was an element of peacefulness and accord. Sending condolences and peace.
Posted by: Bonny | 12 September 2016 at 11:05 AM
It's always painful when a parent passes, even when the relationship was never close. You are not alone. I wish you peaceful acceptance, love and forgiveness in the days to come.
Posted by: Cynthia Escamilla | 12 September 2016 at 11:42 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family. xxx
Posted by: Beverly | 12 September 2016 at 11:52 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. Friday was a bad day all around...my mother-in-law passed away Friday morning.
Posted by: Lora | 12 September 2016 at 02:40 PM
Carole said it perfectly, complicated relationships do indeed make for complicated grief. Sending you and Rusty my love - be easy with yourselves in the coming days. XO
Posted by: AsKatKnits | 12 September 2016 at 03:53 PM
So sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
Posted by: Gale Zucker (she shoots sheep shots) | 12 September 2016 at 03:56 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope everyone involved can be at peace. It's so difficult/weird/sad/confusing when a parent dies. So much is wrapped up in the parent-child relationship. Thinking of both of you!
Posted by: Mel Kolstad | 12 September 2016 at 03:59 PM
it has indeed been a summer of all that. keeping you and Rusty close in my thoughts. xoxo.
Posted by: Mary | 13 September 2016 at 05:18 AM
Hugs for Rusty. Sorry for the family's loss.
Posted by: Robin | 13 September 2016 at 06:14 AM
Thinking of you and your family and sending waves of compassion and care. So sorry.
Posted by: carrie | 15 September 2016 at 08:06 AM
I am so very sorry. There has been way too much of this in 2016. xo
Posted by: Patty | 15 September 2016 at 09:13 AM
Another Smokey!
Posted by: kmkat | 15 September 2016 at 02:56 PM
I'm so sorry.
blessings
~*~
Posted by: laura | 15 September 2016 at 04:27 PM
Peace and comfort to all of you, Vicki. XO
Posted by: Kym | 16 September 2016 at 08:00 AM