I rarely write about anything really personal on Being Anne – it’s a place to celebrate the books I love – but I need to do so today, and I hope you’ll forgive me.
Life has been extremely difficult for the last couple of weeks, and you may already have noticed I’ve been just a tad quieter than usual. My father has been very seriously ill (and in hospital) for the last few weeks, my mother (at 91) has been finding things very difficult too, and I’ve been doing what I can while staying with them in Wales. My lovely Dad passed away peacefully last night.
I’ve kept up with most of my blogging commitments until now, but can do so no longer: Being Anne will be going a little quiet for a while until life settles down again into a manageable pattern.
My sincere apologies to those authors who’ve supplied books, and to whom I’ve promised reviews or interviews, especially to coincide with release dates or promotions – I hope to deliver on all promises at some point in the future, but it just won’t be possible during October/November.
Rest in peace Dad.
Much love, Anne xxx
As we await our own Dad’s passing in possibly days Anne I know exactly how you are feeling. You know I’m sending you all our love and support and if there is anything we can do, you only have to say. Our hearts are with you. Linda and Steve xxx
Thinking of you and your mum Anne at this sad time. Xx
I’m so very very sorry, Anne. Huge hugs and my deepest sympathy to you and your family. xxx
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Take care xx
Oh Anne so sorry to hear your sad news, sending big hugs and my deepest sympathy to you and your family, take care X X X
Anne, I’m sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care x
So sorry to hear your sad news, my thoughts are with you and your mum xxx
What a lovely picture. He looks a really nice man and you must miss him very much. My thoughts (and prayers) are with you and your family. x
So sorry Anne, my sympathies to you and your family. Take care and take time. xx
Dear Anne
I’m so very sorry to hear of the difficult times you and your family have been coping with lately. You will be sorely missed, but it’s so important you take all the time you need during this time.
Will be thinking of you and checking in now and again to see how you are. Keeping you in my thoughts.
With love
Cass xx
Take care of yourself as well as your mum at this sad time Anne. Lovely photo – don’t you look like him!
I’m so sorry for your loss Anne. Hope the life is going to get easier in a while.
xxx as always, Anne.
So sorry for your loss, Anne. Thinking of you xx
Thinking of you Anne. I lost my husband last year and joining your blog eased me back into sorting out my writing which had been put aside for over three years. Thank you. Take care of yourself. Joan.
I’m so very sorry to hear your sad news Anne. Sending love and support for you and your Mum at this difficult time. You’re both in my prayers. Jo xx
Oh Anne, I’m so sorry to hear your sad news, thinking of you xxxx
Oh Anne I’m so sorry to hear that. Will be sending all our love your way.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Anne. Deepest sympathy to you and your family x
Hi Anne – my thoughts are with you and your mother… sending a big virtual hug xx
Thinking of you and your family Anne. Exactly this time last year we were going through the same. Sending love and support. XXX
I’m so, so sorry to hear your sad news Anne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Xx
sending love * hugs* your way – thinking of your family xxx
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I’m so very sorry, Anne. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. xxx
I’m so sorry for what you and your family are going through, Anne. Sending sympathy and thinking of you. Take care. xx
My condolences, Anne. Very sorry, hope you manage to find some peace x
So sorry to hear your sad news, Anne. Thinking of you. xxx
Very very sorry to hear your sad news Anne. Take care of yourself, sending huge hugs. Xx
I am sorry to hear about your father, Anne. Please accept my condolences. x
So sorry to hear of your loss, Anne. Dads are so special, especially to us daughters. You and your mum have a tough time ahead of you and my thoughts go with you. xx
Dear Anne every one’s response to a parent’s death is unique and yet universal. What I have discovered is that the depth of the love deepens the pain initially but it becomes a sweet gratitude of remembering a love which will never die. Take care .Deirdre
So sorry Anne – my thoughts are with you x