I can’t thank you all enough for your sweet notes, cards, emails and flowers this week. Gosh, you are all so nice. I’m writing this as I head to the funeral, which will be hard, but comforting. We can get through this, and we will get through this.
Above is a photo of Papa Bill laughing at our wedding, per your request, as well as one of my favorites we spotted below: the original hipster indeed.
My contributors are filling in for me today and I’ll be back in full swing tomorrow. Thank you so, so much, friends.
I am sorry I missed the news sweet friend. And I’m very sorry for your loss. My beloved Aunt Kitty passed this weekend so I am a bit shellshocked myself. xo
Oh lady, many hugs from Boston.
So so sorry for your loss. It’s an occasion we all dread, but *enjoy* the funeral—it is a time to celebrate a life with those who loved the person who lived it. As much as I try to avoid them, I’m always glad for the emotional release that funerals (and adjacent ceremonies/get-togethers) give me.
oh honey, so sorry for your loss – i’m sorry i didn’t see your posts until today. sending you lots of hugs and may his memory sustain you & yours. what a beautiful image of him laughing – seems like he was a lovely man. thinking of you xo
sending lots of support your way…again, so very sorry for your loss.
Hope you had the farewell he deserved and one that warmed you. Take care. And indeed: you will get there!
xo Erin.
He looked amazing. I hope the funeral went okay (as well as one could go) and you were all able to smile and celebrate his life. Keep smiling, many kind thoughts for you and your family xx
So sorry for your loss. I hope through your grief you are comforted by the dear memories you have with him.
Thank you for sharing these photos with us. They are amazing. I’m thinking of you.
Awesome photos, and much strength to you.
Isn’t it so nice to be able to peruse through old photos of our parents, grandparents and others? I find so much comfort in seeing, rather than just knowing, that my parents went through the same things that I have. Hanging out with friends, goofing off, taking their sailboat out for a cruise (ok, maybe I haven’t done that, but my mom has and there are gorgeous photos!). The older I get, the more I can relate to my parents and in-laws. I find it so comforting. I’m not sure where I’m really going with this, but I hope that looking for those photos may have comforted you, Erin.
thank you sweet friends. the funeral was hard, as expected, but a lovely way to celebrate his life. he will be missed!!!
I’m just reading about the recent loss about you and your family. My deepest sympathy (better late than never right?). I hope you and your family were able to give him a beautiful goodbye. And I wish you strength for the days to come!
thank you wendel. :)
Oh Erin, You always seem to find the right words my dear and I know they are authentic. So right you are about Bill, he was truly a gem. How blessed you all have been, including myself, to have had him in our lives. Now begins the healing and I pray for peace & comfort for you all. Be well you sweet thing. Much love, Dana
oh thank you sweet dana.