Monday, November 03, 2008

Fly High and Say Bye

First, indulge me in a little figure skating talk. Brasseur and Eisler, a Canadian pair team, had a daring move called "Fly High and Say Bye". It always brought the crowd to their feet. Wanna see it? Look for it around the 1:10 mark in this video.



Fun, huh? But why take a walk down figure skating memory lane with the "Fly High and Say Bye"? Well, that's not so fun. My family is flying high on a trip to say bye to my Uncle, whose long battle with cancer ended early Saturday morning.

Uncle J, Mom and Aunt M. April 1949.

Bye, Uncle J. I'll miss you teasing me about my knitting. I'll miss "fixing" your coffee just the way you like it. (Black, no sugar) I'll miss comparing medical devices with you. But I'm glad you are in a better place, whole and free from pain.

17 comments:

Melissa said...

I'm very sorry for your loss.
(((HUGS)))

Marissa said...

Oh, crap, Karen. I'm so sorry.

Qutecowgirl said...

I am so sorry Karen. If you need anything I am here.

(((((HUGS))))))

knitseashore said...

I'm glad Uncle J is not suffering anymore, but my prayers are with you and your family. I know you must miss him lots. ((Hugs))

kathy b said...

God Bless you all. Uncle's who tease are the best eh?

Zonda said...

(((hugs))) Will be thinking of you and your family!! Take care!

Nathalie said...

I am very sorry for your loss - take care of yourself Karen - hugs from across th miles

cpurl17 said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your Uncle is flying high and free from pain!

Anonymous said...

i'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your uncle ((hugs))

Ragan Knits etc... said...

I hope that you have a safe trip out to the services...and I am very saddened by the news of your loss.
Here's hoping that he is enjoying himself by teasing your knitting and drinking black coffee...but now without worry or pain.
Take care. **hugs to you**

Sonya said...

I'm sorry about the loss of your uncle, Karen. Cancer sucks in every possible way. I love the picture! There really was a time when everyone wore hats.

jessica said...

Oh Karen, I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be keeping you and your family in prayer ((HUGS))

~RaenWa~ said...

I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thought & prayers.

Jessica said...

Very sorry for your loss. Big hugs!!!

Sourire11 said...

I am so sorry for your loss

Jennifer said...

(((hugs))) You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Hi Karen. I am sorry for your loss!
I found an email about my mitten pattern Kolenya today in the spam folder and was a bit hasty when deleting it. I only remember it came from a Karen. You by any chance? If so, please send it again ;-)

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