Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Sad News

Yesterday, January 4th, my dear Boyd died unexpectedly at home. He was 62 years old.

56 comments:

Anina said...

Oh Joni! I'm so sorry! My thoughts are with you.

Pam said...

Oh Joni - I am also so, so sorry! How terrible for you. What very sad news indeed. Thinking of you.

Julie said...

Oh Joni, words can't express how much I feel for you. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bring you peace.

KC Quilter said...

I am so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of you and your daughters.

dutchcomfort said...

Dear Joni, I’m without words. I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your girls. Take care.

Thimbleanna said...

Oh My Gosh. Joni! I'm SO very sorry for you. Such unexpected news and so very, very sad.

Debbie said...

Joni, you don't know me but I follow your blog and I feel like I know you. Please accept my sympathy and know that you and the girls will be in my prayers.

pinkchook said...

thoughts are with you. HUGS

Junie Moon said...

My heart goes out to you, Joni, this is such very sad news. I'm so truly sorry to hear about Boyd. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angie said...

Oh Joni, I am so very, very sorry. I cannot imagine everything that you are going through right now, but please know that many prayers are going up on your behalf. You have been such a wonderful, supportive friend.

Much love,
Angie

Anonymous said...

Joni, I am so so sorry. I am praying for you and your family.

nicole said...

so sorry to hear this news joni!!!!
my thoughts and prayers and with you and your family. ***Hugs to you**

20Birds said...

JOni this is Angie's friend, BethI am so sorry... i am praying for you and your family, I am feeling a loss for you and so your sense must be huge. Dear Woman with so much wit and warmth may god be so very present to you with the marvelous roots of his lvoe evident as you discover how high how wide how deep how long they really are... mushc love

Molly said...

Oh, Joni, I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for you. I know that God will give you the strength, grace, and comfort you need to face each day.

Amy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know you nor Boyd but my friend and I follow your blog and we always say "we're going to find ourselves a Boyd one day." My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kristen said...

Joni... it has been far too long since I have commented but I pop in every now and then ... my friend Amy and I love to see what you have been up to and have always marveled at what a catch Boyd was .. hoping one day to find our own Boyds.... she just called to let me know of your loss... I am so sorry for you. I am sending a cyber hug your way and will keep you all in my prayers tonight....

G'G'ma said...

I was so very sorry to hear the news about your wonderful Boyd. Prayers for you and your family and my deepest sympathy to you all.

I'm a lurker who enjoys reading your blog.

Danielle said...

Oh, Joni. I am so, so sorry. I'll be praying for you.

sassy said...

Joni, Joni, I am so sorry. You have our thoughts, love, prayers and hugs from Canada.

Shelley Grover said...

Joni, My prayers are with you. You are such an inspiration to me.
Shelley Grover, a friend always

Baboona said...

I am so sorry to hear this very sad news!! take care.

jacquie said...

oh joni,
all my love and prayers are with you. I hope the comfort and strength of your blog friends will help support you through this difficult time.

Helen said...

OH JONI! My heart is breaking! I feel so overcome.

There are no words at this time.

(((HUGS)))

I am thinking of you.

Judy said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Audrie said...

I read about your loss on Jacquie's blog. I'm so so sorry... my sincere condolences to you and your family.

CJ said...

I am so sorry for you. {{HUGS}}

Chris said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Words fail me but I want to send you hugs even though you don't know me.
Love Chris x

driftwood said...

so sorry for your loss xxx

Unknown said...

I am so so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

The DO said...

There are no words. I'm am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my family is thinking about you with love in our hearts.

Cristin said...

So sorry to hear... our prayers are with you and your family.
Psalm 23:4

Needled Mom said...

There are no words. My prayers are with all of you.

Cheryl G. said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.

Joanna said...

Joni, I just read about this over at Jacquie's blog and had to come and offer my condolences to you. That is a wonderful photo of your husband - he looks like a great man :) I am just so sorry. Big hugs to you.

Kelly O. said...

you are in my prayers.

Amy said...

My heart aches for you. I'm am sad to hear this. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Oh Joni, I've been away from the blog for a couple of days. I am so sorry; what awful news. I wish I lived closer and could do something concrete for you. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers!

Artfulife said...

So sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers!

Amanda Jean said...

I'm so sorry, Joni. I'll be praying for you and your family. hugs to you.

corry said...

Oh Joni, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your daughters.

Rhona said...

Oh Joni, I am so sorry to hear this. I had just popped in to see how you are and saw your announcement. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughters and Boyd's family. Take care xx

Unknown said...

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you and your family.

Vickie said...

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with the comfort only he can give.

sewtakeahike said...

Joni, I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.

mazie jane said...

May his memory be a blessing.

quiltingbonnie said...

I'm sad to hear of your loss

Heather said...

Dear Joni,
You don't know me, but I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Sincerely,
Heather

Mel said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mel xox

20Birds said...

I am still praying for you, you are held near to the Lord always

Steph said...

I came here from Jacquie's blog and wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Steph
(a fellow digi-scrapper)

ilovebabyquilts said...

We are thinking of you today.

karen said...

Dear Joni

I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your Boyd's passing. I just heard from tall grass studio. I always like to stop by your blog but have been a lurker for the most part. Hugs to you and your family.

Mom IsAmagpie said...

Joni I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, I wish I knew what to say but there are no words. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Rae said...

You have my deepest sympathy. What a loss. My prayers will be with you, Joni.

melanie said...

Joni - I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I know he was a wonderful and loving husband to you. Praying for you. We love you!!

watergoblin said...

Joni

You do not know me. I knew Boyd for a short time between in 1984-1985 when he worked for E&E. We sat on a joint task force for a site in the Buffalo area.

Today Boyd popped in my head. I have meant to look him up for years. So I took a few moments and discovered to my dismay that he passed.

In the short time we worked together he demonstrated humor, persistence, friendship, and wisdom. These were characteristic that I needed to see at the time.

He has resided in my fondest thoughts many times over the years. He will continue to reside there.

Blessings

Steve Chatman