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22 February 2013

31 July 1924 - 22 February 2013
It's been really hard trying to decide what to say in this post.
 
I'm not very good at this sort of thing normally, and especially today, but I felt that I should explain why you haven't heard from me so much recently, and why you may not for a little while yet.

My lovely mum died yesterday after fighting a losing battle over the last few weeks with pneumonia and then complications which set in. She fought so hard, so bravely, but this time luck was not on her side.

I will be back, but just not yet.

Susie x

Comments

  1. Jane Willis23 February, 2013 21:01

    So very sorry to hear your sad news. And what a beautiful photo of her

    Jane

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  2. Unknown23 February, 2013 21:39

    So so sorry to hear that. My granddad also passed away yesterday after being ill for some time. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  3. Unknown24 February, 2013 06:20

    Oh Susie, so sorry to hear such sad news. My heart goes out to you and your family x

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  4. Kim24 February, 2013 10:15

    So sorry to hear this Susie. Thinking of you and your family x

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  5. Hello24 February, 2013 18:59

    So sorry to hear this, i'll keep you in my prayers x

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  6. The Caked Crusader24 February, 2013 19:47

    I am so sorry for your loss - I know how you feel going through something very similar almost exactly a year a go. I'm approaching the first anniversary and my heart goes out to you. I can't say anything that will help or make the pain less, just don't feel you're alone - you're in my thoughts and the thoughts of everyone who knows you.
    Everything you do must be based on what feels right for you - take your time to get through this awful time.
    xxx

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  7. Choclette24 February, 2013 21:19

    Sorry to hear this Susie, it must be so very hard losing your mother. She looks beautiful and must have been a lovely person as she shares the same birthday as CT.

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  8. Phil in the Kitchen25 February, 2013 23:04

    I'm really sorry to hear such sad news. There are many of us thinking of you and wishing you well.

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  9. Cupcake Crazy Gem27 February, 2013 06:22

    Oh Susie, I'm so sorry - I can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling. I have always loved this quote: 'say not in grief that she is no more, but in thankfulness that she was'. Although she was taken from this Earth far too early, I'm sure you have hundreds of memories to be grateful for and to hang on to that will help you through the sad times. Thinking of you at this time and hoping you have some good baking friends nearby who can bake you up lots of delicious cake right now!

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  10. Jo28 February, 2013 19:10

    I'm so sorry Susie. Will be thinking of you and your family, take all the time you need x

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  11. Baking Addict03 March, 2013 16:39

    So sorry to hear this news Susie. I've been away for a few months and am just getting back into the swing of baking and blogging. My thoughts are with you and your family x

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  12. A Way With the Fairy Cakes05 March, 2013 20:06

    Sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you xxxx

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  13. Susie @ Fold in the Flour10 March, 2013 19:07

    I just wanted to say 'thank you' for all your comments - I really appreciate them.

    It's been a long and hard few weeks, and I have a difficult week ahead as we approach the funeral. But there is much to cherish and fondly remember.

    Susie x

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