On Christmas Eve morning we received some terrible news. Daniel's father Keith had a very bad stroke and was in the hospital on life support. Later that day a decision was made to take him off life support on the advice of doctors. At 3:45 am the following morning he died. Despite the differences that led to our parting, he was always a lot of fun and the kids loved him dearly. This photo was taken the day Daniel was born. Chris was 5 and Kathryn was 6.
An untimely goodbye
December 26, 2008
December 26, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I am so sorry to hear this, Julie. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
December 26, 2008 at 2:50 pm
So sorry for both you and Daniel. Sudden deaths are the hardest as it never provides any real form of closure and re-awakens things from the past. Wishing you both peace as you say your good-byes.
December 26, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Oh, Julie.. I am so sorry. For you and for Daniel. My sincerest condolences for Daniel on the loss of his dad…and for you on the loss of a loved one.
December 26, 2008 at 5:26 pm
My prayers are with you and Daniel.
December 26, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Very sorry to hear this, I’ll keep all of you in my thoughts.
December 26, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I am so sorry to read this, Julie.
December 26, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I’m sorry to hear this, Julie. I hope the kids will be okay.
December 26, 2008 at 8:52 pm
I’m so sorry. You and Daniel are in my thoughts.
December 26, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Peace to you and your family as you deal with this difficult loss.
December 26, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be thinking of you and yours as you go through the things that need to be done, and hope there are good memories to sustain you as you say good bye.
December 27, 2008 at 12:44 am
Oh, Julie, I am so so sorry. You and Daniel are both in my thoughts.
December 27, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. You’re both in my thoughts.
December 27, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Oh Julie, I am so sorry to read this news. All my best to you and to Daniel.
December 27, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Sorry to hear about Daniel’s father. My condolences to both of you.
December 27, 2008 at 8:09 pm
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Julie.
December 27, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Sorry to hear your sad news. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this time.
December 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm
My condolences.
December 28, 2008 at 11:28 am
I’m so sorry to hear such terrible news. You’ll be in my thoughts.
December 28, 2008 at 11:42 am
I’m so sorry for your family’s sad news.
December 28, 2008 at 2:09 pm
i’m so sorry. my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
December 28, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Julie, I am so sorry for you and Daniel. What terrible news. I hope you are both surviving with the strength of your family. My deepest condolences to you all.
December 28, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Oh no – so sorry to hear about your loss. Big hugs to you and your family.
December 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family!
December 29, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m so sorry for your’s and your family’s loss. I wish you well this holiday season.
December 29, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Julie, I’m very sorry to hear of this. I don’t think I met your boys when I visited all those years ago? Christine & I send our condolences. We both may have lost your current email address, so at your convenience, please drop us a line. And do take care.
December 29, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I’m so sorry, Julie..not only for the untimely death of your father-in-law, but also that something separated you before the death. Hoping peace and healing will come for all of you quickly!
December 29, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I’m so sorry for his passing, Julie. I hope that time brings healing for all of you, especially Daniel.
December 30, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Julie. My thoughts are with all of you.
January 6, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I took my molasses-in-January time getting to this, and I apologize. It is a tough thing. I’ve been thinking of you, and I will be thinking of you.
January 7, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I’m sorry for your sudden loss.