It has been a long blog silence. For those of you who know me, you know that my husband and kids have been staying in my childhood home, in Stockbridge, MA since shortly before Thanksgiving when my dear friend and father got really sick with cancer. Sadly . . . . or beautifully, he passed over to the next plane of consciousness on January 22 at home with love all around. He had chosen to be home while he ailed. We filled his days with music, company, poetry, good food and lots of love. The whole process was more than magical to experience. I would not trade the time we spent together for anything! While sadness adds weight to my heart in fleeting moments of the day, mostly I feel blessed to have had my dad as a dad. He did a great job of parenting through all the stages of my life. We had adventures, got up to mischief and experienced a bond and connection held by few it seems.
Chris, the kids, and I are preparing to head home to Pittsfield this weekend. It is only 12 miles away and I am excited to get back into a routine of walking for transportation and healthy eating.
Stay tuned for more frequent entries here and thank you for all the prayers, cards, kind words, and heartfelt hugs through what could have been a terrible transition but is actually a graceful passing without much suffering. The blessings are notable in my everyday. The universe provides.
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Wishing you peace.
Blessings and peace to you and your family. I once spoke to your father on the phone after an article appeared in a magazine about the calendars. It was a brief conversation with lasting memories.
I was given the gift of ushering both of my parents to the next realm. I never thought I would be able to do it, but as you said, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Wishing you a happy re-entry to life as you know it in Pittsfield.
May he rest in peace. Beautiful blog.
Crispina–I just found out about your father. You know we worked together at Riggs back in the 70’s and he taught Josh, Dan and Tony, all of whom loved him dearly. And I felt the same. He will be missed here and undoubtedly welcomed back wherever we all go. He was a lovely man and I’m sure it leaves a big hole in your life, as it does in the community fabric. I also send my condolences and best to your mother. Best, Peggy B.
Crispina, I just found this news via a link to my blog.
Your family calendars have been treasures to me for many years.
I save them every year. I give certain months to friends who admire them.
I did a blog post awhile back about them.
This year, as we were opening Christmas gifts, my doorbell rang, and it was my calendar.
It was perfect timing for the best present of all.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I’ve lost both of my parents, my dad was an Irishman the same age as your dad when he passed away. I miss him every day.
Your post is beautiful. I hope your memories and all the beautiful work your father did are a comfort to you. He touched so many. And many he didn’t even know, like me.
Just found your lovely blog – I’m glad you got to spend that important time with John – I remember him – and your fabulous home often and with much affection. I will write with news of us.