Yesterday, Ted and I received some sad news. Our friend Milt passed away. I had worked many years,in the same maintenance shop as Milt. Ted has been fishing and golfing with him for years. Everyone love Milt and called him uncle Milt. We always said , if Milt and the pope were standing together....people would ask, "Who is that with Milt?"
He was diagnosed with lung cancer and went Friday to see if there was anything to be done. It had spread to many places in his body.. We had just gone to visit him last Monday , hoped for some good news.
Today the sun is shining ....hoping it lifts our spirits.
Please tell your family and friends you love them today....we never know how much time is left for any of us. XO
Sorry Susie for the news of your wonderful friend passing. I hope I live long enough to see a cure for cancer. It effects so many wonderful people in our lives. Hard time of year to lose a loved one too. Hugs and prayers.
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Kris, It would be the best thing in the world if there could be a cure..I know early detection, radiation, chemo and some times surgery can do wonders...but a true cure or vaccine would be the greatest discovery. Thank you. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThe snow looks so pretty! Stay warm and safe! Sending hugs your way Susie. I'm so sorry to hear of your friends passing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness Pilar. The sun is making it seem warmer than the 20 degrees that it is right now. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh Susie, I'm so sorry about your dear friend! It's hard losing them, especially at Christmas time. I love the dusting of snow. It brings magic to everything it touches. Other than the roads. :) It's cold both inside and out here today as well. I keep that fire blazing!
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Jann, The snows do cover some ugly sights at times. I do not know how you travel thru mountains in bad weather...I do not think I could do it. We shall miss our friend Milt...he was well loved. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYou are so right, Susie. We are not guaranteed any day. I learned that all too well when my dad died at 64 years old. Now I'm almost 64 years old!
ReplyDeleteThe snow is pretty, but not really my friend. I don't like the cold. Or ice. Try to stay warm. It's chilly, I mean COLD, here today too.
Kathy, I hope you continue to stay healthy...I know we all have our this and that's , but hoping to stay away from bad illnesses. Gotta keep moving. Oh I am not a cold loving person . I don't like super hot either. LOL. Please stay warm and safe. It's 20 degrees here and the sun is helping. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry you lost a good friend, Susie. It is always hard-especially this time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt is cold here- Our HIGH today with wind chill is TEN BELOW zero...and we have snow. I could send you a bit if you are running short. At least today-we have sunshine and I do NOT have to go out in the cold. xo Diana
Thank you Diana for your understanding. Wow, this is an arctic blast. The sun shining seems to help. I cried so much yesterday and it was gray and gloomy till later....you know gray days make sad times worse. Blessings, stay warm. xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I have a friend that was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. It's terrible.
ReplyDeleteKatie, We only just learned about Milt's cancer this month. We visited with him on Monday...he had already lost weight but looked alright and was talking about seeing the dr. on Friday...so we thought when his SIL called it was going to be a promise of hope. Milt only lived less than a month from his diagnoses. Too soon and too sad. I will pray for your friend . For you also. Bless you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Yes, it is important to say "I love you" often.
ReplyDeleteNo, I am not falling for that story of yours! =D
Vee, Thank you. I have never been embarrassed to tell anyone I loved them. My grandkids will tell me they love and kiss me in front of all their friends and that means something to me. Stay warm , blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, so sorry about your friend's passing. It seems it is a little bit harder when it happens at this time of year. The first snow is always the best, I think. Love the look of it on the wreath with the pretty red ribbon. We didn't get any snow last year, hope it get a bit this year..Merry Christmas to you and your family..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteJudy, we all know there's no good time for someone passing away...but here at Christmas makes it harder for his grandkids and family...just breaks my heart for everyone. Today the sun did shine some...although it only was 24 degrees. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh Susie....I am very sad to hear of your friend, Mitt's passing. He sounds like an incredible person that everyone loved. What a testament. It is especially hard at Christmas. Sending love to his family. Stay warm...looks so gray and cold!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Betsy for your kind words. It means so much . I am sad for us losing Milt...it has to be just dreadful for his family. We did get very warm here today 24...now the winds have picked up and it will be colder tonight and the next few days. Brr. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry you lost a friend, Susie. I love the quote about Mitt and the pope. He must have been an extraordinary man. I love the photos of the logs and the wreath with snow. It seems fitting for Christmas. We've had about 9" of snow fall over the last week and receiving more right now. Glad to be insider our cozy cottage. Thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear from you. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh Nancy, that is a lot of snow...I am just not a cold weather person...the older I get the less I like it. :):) Yes, our friend Milt was loved by many. Had a kind heart. This is a tough time for his family and friends. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, I'm so sorry to hear about your and Ted's friend, Milt. He sounds like a great guy.
ReplyDeleteOh, the snow has covered your bundle of logs! Is it a light snow because I just left a friend's blog who lives in Massachusetts, and the outside of her house was covered in thick snow. Your wreath looks so pretty with the snow all over it. :) There's more rain to come here.
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Sheri, You would have loved Milt...he just enjoyed life and being with people. Oh I know our wee snow is nothing compared to a real snow...but It's is a cold one..Today (Thursday) it's one degree and a wind chill of about 20 below. There are warning of frost bite if a person is out in this for 10 minute or more. Wow, I am amazed at the rain you have had there. Be safe. Blessings, love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo sorry for the loss of your friend. May he rest in the peace of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what a snow shovel looks like! :-)
Thank you Kay. Milt was a wonderful friend. I know every spot in our country has it's draw backs...no snow would not break my heart. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLife is precious. Sounds as if your friend knew that.
ReplyDeleteYour snow scenes may be cold and icy but they really are pretty! Especially that bundle of wood!
Tonight I went with Summer, Sabrina and Rayne to look at Christmas lights! We were happy it's cold because looking at them when it's warm just doesn't feel right!
Hi Linda, Our friend milt love live and having fun time with family and friends.We will miss him. Glad you could have some time with Summer and Rayne. I have not left comments on your blog the last two visits....the last time, I got all kinds of warning from Microsoft....but I think it may be a hoax due to my own computer...so I am waiting for a bit. I can still read your post but I will wait to comment for about a week. :) Blessings, love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, I am sorry to read about your friend. He sounds like he was a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteWe've only had a wee bit of snow here, but it's very cold. A hot chocolate kind of day!
Thank you Cheryl. Milt was a great fellow, well loved. This arctic blast is awful...feel sorry for anyone who has to be out in it. Blessings, stay warm. xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Never easy but I just feel so bad when it happens near Christmas. Love snow on the greens!
ReplyDeleteAnn, It's is a hard time for Milt's family...with the grandkdis. He absolutely will be missed. Boy it's so cold here today. Going to be like this for a day more and then a bit warmer and right back to cold. Brr. Be safe and stay warm. xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh, I am so sorry. It's so hard, especially at this time of year. I'm understanding that empty. Prayers for you dear friend. The snow is beautiful, especially on your logs and wreath. Love it. I've never had a white Christmas. Sure would be nice.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, We have heard no more about Milt's burial...this is rough. We will all miss that guy...so fun loving and kind. If you get snow...hope it nt a heavy one that last forever. I think this cold is going to be here a while. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am sorry for your loss...you are so right we never do know.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are lovely, Susie...it is so cold here. -13 when I got up this morning.
Linda, Thank you. Milt will be missed by many...mostly his family..so sorry for them. It is just now 9 degrees up from zero this morn and a wind chill of well below zero.Brr. I will be thinking spring a long time this winter. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, so sorry to hear about your friend Milts passing. Stay warm as you can, we are dealing with this extreme cold here in Iowa as well. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen,. Milt will be missed by many. A good man. It's really cold here today wind chill below zero. Yikes...come on spring. LOL. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, so sorry to hear about your friend Milts passing. Stay warm as you can, we are dealing with this extreme cold here in Iowa as well. Hugs
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