Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A quick update

Thank you for your kind thoughts, prayers and expression of sympathy these past few days...they have meant a lot. I have essentially been off line this past week and need to sort out my thoughts before jumping back on here. I will not be posting a Hodgepodge this week. The Hodgepodge will be back next Wednesday, May 23rd. Thanks for understanding.

32 comments:

  1. Joyce...Hodgepodge or blogging, in general, is the last thing you need to worry about right now. So, just take all the time you need to allow your heart to heal. We'll all be right here waiting for your return. Continuing to keep you and your family very close in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. May your family soon find piece of mind in this tragic loss. Know you're all in my thoughts.

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  3. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. :(

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  4. Joyce
    There are no words to relieve the pain and heartache you are feeling. Just remember I am thinking and praying for you.

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  5. I so enjoyed reading about the life of your niece on the website posted by Shannon. What a lovely, lovely young lady. I cannot even imagine what her family is feeling and pray that the Lord's strength will carry them through the next days, months and years. See you next week!

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  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with all the family. We're not going anywhere. We'll be here when you're ready to come back.

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  7. Grief has its own timetable.

    Hugs to you and your family,
    Catherine

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  8. Joyce omg I'm so sorry! I've been off line for a couple days and didn't see the news. My heart aches for you all....thoughts and prayers are with you all!

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  9. Again, Joyce, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take all the time you need and may you have sweet moments remembering Anna!

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  10. Oh Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear this news...(I've been off-line) My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. (Kathy)

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  11. The important thing is that you have the time to do what you need to do right now. We'll be here when you return to blogland. {{hug}}

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  12. I just tuned in. I'm sorry for family's loss. This is gonna be a hard time. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you. May the One who loves you best hold each one in His arms and as the Bible says, "He shall wipe away the tears from your eyes." There will be a great reunion in heaven one day. God bless!

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  13. I so understand about the Hodgepodge and you know what? It's fine with me. You have other things on your heart right now. My prayers are with you at this time.

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  14. still thinking of you and your family<3

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  15. Kathy and I offer you and your family our condolences Joanne.

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  16. I've been MIA for a few days too and just saw this- I am so sorry for your family's loss. I know that God will wrap his loving arms around all of you. I will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers.

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  17. I was thinking that you should skip it this week. You can't just bounce back and be joyful after a tragic loss. You take care and rest up.
    ((HUGS)) I read the newspaper artical that Shannon posted and Anna was a wonderful girl.
    Keeping her parents in my prayers also.

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  18. Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about your niece. I haven't been blogging the past few days and I didn't read your post until today. I will be thinking of you and saying prayers for your family.

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  19. Completely understood. My heart is hurting for the whole family.

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  20. Praying God is with you and all your family during this time.

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  21. Oh Joyce... I'm so sorry... I've been off line for a few days and just saw this post - I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet niece. I will definitely be praying for you, your family, and all who knew and loved her. I don't know what else to say... all of us out here in Blog-Land love you so much... I'm so sorry.

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  22. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!!

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  23. Joyce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Girl take as long as you need, Hodgepodge should be the least of your worries. We will miss you and it but we totally understand. (((Joyce)))
    until next time...nel

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  24. Joyce, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I cannot begin to imagine the grief and disappointment in losing someone so dear at such a young age. The only words of encouragement are those you yourself posted and I'm sure are relying on,
    "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He heals those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
    Draw strength in knowing there are many who are standing in the gap for you during this time.

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  25. I as so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be thinking of your family.

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  26. So sorry to learn of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

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  27. Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about your neice. I'm glad she's in heaven, but I know how the sorrow down here from having to part, even for a little while. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  28. Dear Joyce....so very sorry to hear of your loss...we are thinking of you and praying for your family at his very difficult time. ((HUGS))

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  29. Huge hugs and prayers for your families healing.

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  30. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Joyce. I am sorry to hear of your sad news but I rejoice with you for the life of your beloved niece and that she is now at peace. God bless you, Pam x

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  31. Joyce, I'm so sorry that I've been out of the loop and am only just seeing this. :( My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

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