I finally have the energy and ability to share something very painful for me. On October 19th, my husband, Danny, passed away. He was only 47 and his birthday is coming up on November 5th. This was sudden and unexpected and I am still in shock.
I am overwhelmed with the love and support of our extended family from Church, work, etc... people I don't even know come up to me, crying and saying how much they loved Danny and will miss him!
I am blessed to have such wonderful people surrounding me and my children. All the prayers from literally around the world, have kept us strong and capable of dealing with this.
Since I am pretty much a basket case (or, rather a zombie), my oldest daughter Lia has stepped up to organize and handle all the arrangements. She is her father's daughter!
I'm losing focus now, so will stop, but I just want to say that I will be back. Not sure when, but I will.
Danny's funeral will be Wednesday, October 26th.
Danny Pesamino Vele
11-05-63 to 10-19-11
Oh Lotus, I am so sorry to hear about Danny.
ReplyDeletePlease take all the time you need to begin to heal a little.
Look after yourself.
Love
Jill
x
oh my goodness.
ReplyDeletei'm so very, very sorry for your loss.
my thoughts and prayers are with you...
xo
We are here with you, every step of the path that life has chosen for you at this moment.
ReplyDeleteLotus I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you. ::hugs::
ReplyDeleteOh I am so very, very sorry to hear this really sad news. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time xxxxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you and your family. Surround yourself with them and let them hold you through this. Corrine
ReplyDeleteOh Lotus, I am so, so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care, and lots of thoughts are coming over to you from the UK.
ReplyDeleteHUgs..wishing you comfort and love...and may healing and peace surround you, your family and all those who loved him!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
I'm here via Gloria's blog to let you know I will be praying for you and your family and I'm sorry about your loss. I can't even imagine what you're feeling but I know you will make it. Hugs...Ily from Miami
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry...I will put you in my prayers♥
ReplyDeleteLoads of love to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure whether you would prefer or would want to read this book? About a women who lost her husband. I thought of sharing with you just in case. Named 'Love from both sides' by Stephanie Riseley
HUGE HUG! Julie
There are no words. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending you blessings and prayers. Know that you are not alone.
ReplyDeleteRinda (a friend of Gloria's)
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm saying prayers for you and your family at this very sad time ~ xo
ReplyDeleteOh Lotus,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss. i am praying for you and your family. may the Lord comfort you and hold you close during this difficult time.
hugs & prayers, dear Lotus. be strong.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI just learned of you and your blog from Barb's Craft Therapy--specifically the last comments. My curiosity was piqued and here I am finding out what a devastating loss you have endured. I am so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered-saddened beyond words. So young for this tragedy-I will just end by saying my hopes and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteCathy
I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. If appearances are any indication, he was a lovely man. It's very brave of you to let the rest of us know what is going on with you ... also very thoughtful and caring. When people we learn to expect online suddenly don't show up, it is worrisome ... we all kind of get to know each other in a way. After all, art is expression of the soul .. and we are all laying it out there. May peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. My prayers out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy dear, I can't begin to tell you just how sorry I feel that you are now enduring such a profound loss.
ReplyDeletePlease accept the prayers of all of us from PPS, along with our shared condolences.
Your heart will be in our prayers for some while, and your family's as well.
It may take time, but I feel certain you'll come shining through.
While it wasn't anyone so intimately known to me as a dear life partner, I suffered a devastating loss just this past summer, and know how it can take a while to rebuild one's courage and sanity.
This was a person I knew always would be there for me, come rain or come shine. Nothing can replace her presence in the world.
And, for what it's worth, I started finally breathing like I would normally about 8 weeks after her loss. Like I say, it can take a while even for normalized feeling.
Please cut yourself plenty of slack--and giving yourself credit for even just still standing can help to start you on the right road.
Peace be with you in all you do, and may you be helped and guided always via Christ's love.
Yours with concern and caring
Rose & Studio
May you live with the sweet memories of your loved one. I think of you often. My prayers are with you and yours. HugZ, Jean
ReplyDeleteMy dear Lotus my heart is full for you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings all over you my dear one.
hi delicious babe.
ReplyDeletei'm thinking of you. lots and lots and lots.
you have my love and condolences.
xxa
So very sorry for your loss and will be sending healing wishes and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteHi Lotus,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
kim
Thinking of you and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lotus, I just now saw this. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know you are strong and will weather this, but my prayers are with you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLotus, I am so, so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you and the children. God bless.
ReplyDeleteKel
hi Lotus,
ReplyDeletethis is the first time i'm here cos i saw your name on my followers' list. i am so sorry for your husband's passing. it surely must be difficult for you and the kids. i hope you are doing better now and i hope the family is hanging on tight to each other. from what i have seen so far, yours is a wonderful tightly bonded family with a lot of strength, courage and spirit. May this energy carry on and i am sure Danny is smiling upon you and the kids from where he is now. Take care.
xo
Luthien