tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post3495161159915101329..comments2024-03-28T18:46:10.408-04:00Comments on BioArtGal: T Stands for a Cup of Tea and CookiesMy name is Erika.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-42823909551321208822022-11-22T15:58:48.693-05:002022-11-22T15:58:48.693-05:00Erika .......... i didn't come for T last week...Erika .......... i didn't come for T last week. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother.... there are no words... but i have hugs.........debjinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-65472134269280395682022-11-18T03:15:53.922-05:002022-11-18T03:15:53.922-05:00Pleased to hear that all went well with your mum&#...Pleased to hear that all went well with your mum's funeral Erika.<br />Sending prayers and hugs,<br />Alisoncraftytroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440765819220981916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-71727099566817832302022-11-17T09:35:27.334-05:002022-11-17T09:35:27.334-05:00Hugs, prayers and an endless supply of tea and coo...Hugs, prayers and an endless supply of tea and cookies, XOXAimeslee Winanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707348882089819829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-54000891219829992022-11-17T08:14:42.904-05:002022-11-17T08:14:42.904-05:00Thank you, Erika, for sharing the information abou...Thank you, Erika, for sharing the information about your mother’s services. From what you wrote, it seems that the minister was the perfect choice. The coming holidays will surely be sadder, but memories of good times shared can help. As others have commented, take time for yourself. Many of us have shared the same emotions after losing a parent.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-79405967699581167012022-11-16T16:59:20.379-05:002022-11-16T16:59:20.379-05:00I am so pleased the funeral was perfect for your m...I am so pleased the funeral was perfect for your mother.<br />This is such an emotional time, it is never easy, but I am sure you have many lovely memories.<br />Thinking of you and sending my good wishes.<br /><br />All the best Jan<br /><br />PS Your tea and biscuits look good :)Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-53013400057552456532022-11-16T13:39:56.214-05:002022-11-16T13:39:56.214-05:00I can understand your roller coaster of emotions a...I can understand your roller coaster of emotions and it might last like this for a bit longer. Look after yourself and do yourself something good. The pastor you had sounds like a lovely woman who knows how to connect with grieving families. You are in my thoughts, Erika.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-40627982046580788372022-11-16T09:37:10.108-05:002022-11-16T09:37:10.108-05:00It sounds like a lovely service. I think I would l...It sounds like a lovely service. I think I would like that kind of moderator (for lack of a better word) for mine. I don't think you have to be a minister to lead such a thing but someone who is caring and compassionate and can listen and put things together well. Sounds like the right person. <br /><br />I know these times are very hard, and I'm sure the suddenness makes it more so. Even when we see people beginning to fail, that final loss always seems fairly unexpected. Not that day. Or tomorrow. Maybe someday, even soon. But not now. Your emotions are going to be up and down a lot -- the first "whatever" without her. The first day you might usually go visit -- but can't. Just be very gentle with yourself and hold her close to your heart. She's there. You just can't "see" her. But she's there.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-59935999512965607032022-11-16T05:27:39.029-05:002022-11-16T05:27:39.029-05:00Erika I am so sorry to read about the loss of yo...Erika I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Mom, words can be spoken at these times and love sent your way, with the hope it will ease some of the pain you must be feeling, I send you and your family all my love and heartfelt wishes.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-92034944550057630562022-11-15T18:54:56.496-05:002022-11-15T18:54:56.496-05:00Funerals are never easy. In England that lady woul...Funerals are never easy. In England that lady would be called a Celebrant, which I think is a good name. Getting together afterwards is a good idea too, a chance to reflect in the company of family and friends.<br />Good luck on being the Matriarch (as I seem to be ours) Happy T Day, Chrisx pearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-35190697199033818682022-11-15T18:36:46.463-05:002022-11-15T18:36:46.463-05:00OH, I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Erika...OH, I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Erika. I know nothing I can say will make it better but just know that I am praying for you as you grieve. <br />Eat cookies, drink tea and find comfort in the small things.<br />Hugs,<br />KateKate Yetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753398916038349242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-79121559483913142022-11-15T17:43:34.303-05:002022-11-15T17:43:34.303-05:00I can feel your wave of emotion as you shared uour...I can feel your wave of emotion as you shared uour thoughts on the funeral yesterday. It's good you found a non-denominational pastor to conduct the service.<br /><br />For some reason, I don't see you as old enough to be the matriarch, but I guess age doesn't have a lot to do with it.<br /><br />Wow, those cookies look good. Nothing like homemade cookies to go with your bee mug tea.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your mother's funeral and your cookies and tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear Erika.<br /><br />Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-35587414024161962022-11-15T15:52:02.299-05:002022-11-15T15:52:02.299-05:00OxoxoxO - My Sincere Condolences My Friend OxoxoxO - My Sincere Condolences My Friend The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-75098430763195778282022-11-15T14:39:19.966-05:002022-11-15T14:39:19.966-05:00Oh I missed that, I hadn’t realized. My heartfelt ...Oh I missed that, I hadn’t realized. My heartfelt condolences. So you had a difficult day yesterday. And so sweet of your family members to declare you Matriarch. <br />How wonderful you had an understanding ‘pastor’. I have met one in the UK and had her talk to our church Mother’s Union as nobody understood what these people are and do.<br />Happy T Day,<br />Hugs,<br />LiscaLiscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055538730629891703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-52841951253531065422022-11-15T13:50:20.945-05:002022-11-15T13:50:20.945-05:00My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, E...My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Erika. Try to relax a bit.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-83336211551185419892022-11-15T11:49:44.365-05:002022-11-15T11:49:44.365-05:00So now you are the matriach, that's a nice ide...So now you are the matriach, that's a nice idea! I can imagine how hard the funeral was, and I'm glad that you had a sympathetic lady who took the funeral. Take it easy for a time, you need to be nice to yourself. Hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-1910731510409728762022-11-15T10:40:32.353-05:002022-11-15T10:40:32.353-05:00Sounds like a very good service! Yes, it´s a rolle...Sounds like a very good service! Yes, it´s a roller coaster.<br />Huh, now that you mention... I am the oldest one, too. But my "little" Brother is much more mature.<br />Hugs. I might get easier soon. I hope.Iris Flaviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147576380055530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-46840335089944669222022-11-15T10:32:32.654-05:002022-11-15T10:32:32.654-05:00I am sorry for your loss and am glad that the serv...I am sorry for your loss and am glad that the service brought you peace. I'll be thinking of you and your family.NGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04056381269070465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-73709692039066902102022-11-15T10:31:03.681-05:002022-11-15T10:31:03.681-05:00My heart goes out to you dear Erika, sending you l...My heart goes out to you dear Erika, sending you love and comfort dear friend! It sounds like the funeral was perfect for your mum and a lovely way to say goodbye 😊. I love your bee mug, it's charming! I'll take a few cookies to eat with my cuppa too! Take care and sending hugs to you and your family! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo xLet's Art Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601080465795070519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-57081661098492825422022-11-15T10:02:55.335-05:002022-11-15T10:02:55.335-05:00I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost your mothe...I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. I wish you strength in dealing with all the challenges of this sad time for you and your family. I think that a lot of families quietly feel as if they have a matriarch! So I wish you a productive time in that role.<br /><br />best… mae at maefood.blogspot.comMae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-89982416519053637822022-11-15T09:44:17.350-05:002022-11-15T09:44:17.350-05:00Oh Erika, I am so sorry. These emotions will be wi...Oh Erika, I am so sorry. These emotions will be with you for awhile. Just take each day slowly and allow your soul to heal. Much love and blessings.DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-80558683237192602862022-11-15T09:09:03.460-05:002022-11-15T09:09:03.460-05:00My heartfelt condolences on your loss Erika. I lov...My heartfelt condolences on your loss Erika. I love the way your family stayed strong togetherashokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151604896442505084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-73126493408892171542022-11-15T08:25:59.360-05:002022-11-15T08:25:59.360-05:00So sorry for your loss Erika, so difficult to say ...So sorry for your loss Erika, so difficult to say goodbye to our parents.<br /> When Larry and I were married we searched for such a person as the one you found for the services for the funeral. <br /> We were of different faiths and she performed a lovely marriage service for us so she was perfect at the time<br /> hugs and prayers Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034532151955863306.post-51191172407425823662022-11-15T08:18:16.181-05:002022-11-15T08:18:16.181-05:00How nice that you are now recognized as the matria...How nice that you are now recognized as the matriarch of your family. The glue that binds the family together. I love thinking about the women in my family and how I'm a link in a chain held by my mother's hand, held by her mother's hand and back through the line, but also forward as I hold my daughters' hands. May your mother's memory be a blessing.CJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.com