Memories

"Another day. Another bonus, Marg." But not today. My husband's family has a heavy heart today with the passing of their beloved brother after a long, long battle with cancer. As our niece wrote, "When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange." Good bye old mate and thanks for the memories.

[Ethel]

Kind thoughts to you and your family. We treasure the memories even more after a loss. This photo in itself will become a treasured memory to others down the track.

[Maggiemae]

What nice words your niece found or made up! So true! Sad about the brother!

[Phil]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Thank goodness we have photos to help us remember those precious people and precious times. My condolences to your husband and all the family x

[Margaret Pengelly]

@ethelperry Thank you Ethel. Your thoughts are a comfort to us.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@maggiemae Thank you Maggiemae. She was asked to make an announcement on Facebook and didn't feel very comfortable about going public but she handled the difficult task with tenderness and sensitivity.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@filsie65 Thank you Phil. Its been a hard day, anticipated but never easy when it finally arrives.

[Jane Anderson]

Is he the one sitting down? We are getting to the age where this will happen more often, and I am dreading it so much. My thoughts are with your family, Margaret; I know how close you all are.

[Mannie]

My condolences to you and your family, Margaret. It's so difficult to lose a loved one.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Great capture and great sentiments.

[Cathie]

So sorry to hear of your loss, margaret. This is a lovely portrait of family.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@cejaanderson yes Jane Sid is the one seated. We had our reunion for him. A chance for family to come together with him rather than after he had gone.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@cejaanderson @cathieg @ladymagpie @mbemis thanks to each of you. The blessings of others are always a comfort.

[Mike]

So sorry for your loss. Really nice photo

[Sue Wilde]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Margaret.

[Nita]

So sorry for your loss.

[Jan]

A lovely memory. I can see the family likeness. It is a sad time when the family circle has been broken but memories are a great comfort. Please accept my sympathy.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@mikekutz Thanks Kike for dropping by and your words of sympathy. We are a very close family and while expected the end is never easy to accept.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@swilde @sansjuan thank you Nita and Sue for sparing a thought for us at this time. Much appreciated.