After a marvelous trip to 6 Caribbean/Central American countries we all got the shock of our lives once we returned to Sissie's house.
On Christmas morning, Kim's husband, Joel, very unexpectedly passed away from a massive heart attack. Everyone is still in shock over this. Kim requested me to say something on the blog but words fail me other than to say life can change in an instant so enjoy your loved ones while you can.
Kim obviously won't be online for awhile but please keep her and her family in your prayers at this time. You can leave well wishes here which I will approve as I am able or leave messages on her blog Out My Window.
Sluggy
That is terrible bad news! My heart goes out to Kim and her family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the sad news. My heart is with Kim. Please let us know, and if in private too if there's anything that can be done to support her now and in the future. From Kim's words, he was a giver, a soul meant to be there for others. Now those he and Kim so graciously, kindly, and generously cared for need to be there for her.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. I am so sorry to hear this. Heartbreaking for all that knew them.
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ReplyDeleteI am stunned and so sorry! I wondered why you were not posting, assuming you were just busy. I am glad you had one big adventure and a really good time (from the pictures) and good times to the end. I am sorry is about all I can think. Something is wrong with my eyes, and I cannot see. Bye.
My heart breaks for Kim and for all those who knew her DH.
ReplyDeleteKim so sorry for your lose. Praying for you and your family
ReplyDeletePraying for you all after hearing this sad news,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Kim’s husband. I have been reading her blog as well as yours for a few years. May her faith help sustain her and her family at this trying time. Judi from New Brunswick, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI often read Kim's blog but don't always leave a comment. Please send Kim and her family my deepest condolences. So sorry for her loss. Hugs, Janie
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I'm so, so very sorry for Kim & her family. I don't have the right words, but sending all of the love & hugs to her during this incredibly difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI have no words, deeply sorry
ReplyDeleteFirst time commenter. I am so shocked & so very sorry. The last couple of months I have read your blog & Kim’s blog from the very beginning. I find you both so inspiring. I am so sorry to hear this. I am elderly & my husband isn’t well. I try to find happiness of some sort each day. This is so very sad. My heart goes out to her & her daughters.
ReplyDeleteI am just heartbroken for Kim. Thankful that they were living life right up to the end - together with the people they loved. Just so sudden & shocking. Please tell Kim we are thinking of her - wish she were closer so that we could do something for her. I know her girls & sisters will be the support she will need in the days ahead. Thanks, Sluggy, for letting us know. I'm sure you & your hubby are crushed.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I am stunned and so sorry to hear this! Coincidentally my husband had a huge heart attack on Christmas evening and died yesterday. It is so hard, I have such empathy for Kim. Losing a husband is like losing half of a tennis ball, the other half just stops spinning. This too shall pass, but all my love to Kim right now. Hilogene in Az
ReplyDeleteHilogene - I"m so, so sorry for your as well. Big hugs & good thoughts to you & your family.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss Hilogene, and for Kim’s loss. Prayers. Cindy in the South
DeleteHilogene, I am saddened for your loss also.
DeleteSo sorry Hilogene.
DeleteDear Hilogene, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for you and your family.
DeleteI'm sorry Hilogene. I'll keep you in my prayers as well.
DeleteHilogene, I am so sorry? Who dies on Christmas day? I mean really. But you will so understand how i feel. Love you, Hugs Kim
DeleteHilogene - I am so terribly sorry for th loss of your husband, also. I can't imagine your heartache at losing your life-long partner. I'll be keeping both you & Kim in my daily prayers. Please be kind to yourself & let those around you help you through this sad time. Wishing you peace.
DeleteHilogene, I'm so sorry for your loss.
DeleteOh my gosh, I am in shock over this very sad news. My heart goes out to Kim and all of you who loved Joel. I am so very sorry for your loss. 😢
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry Kim, it is so unbelievable and just terrible. Prayers and hugs. Families are forever. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts are with Kim, her family and friends
ReplyDeleteOh my god I am in shock!!! My deepest condolences to Kim and her family. I just can’t believe this, I always read her blog. I was so impressed by his giving actions and he was such a loving grandpa, always babysitting, going for walks and picking up the kids. My heart breaks for the family and especially those little ones who were so loved by their grandpa and who will now never get to know him or really remember him!! And also my sympathy to Hilogene, so terribly sad also.
ReplyDeleteI have already sent Kim my condolences, but I also want to send you and Dan my sincere sympathies. I know how much you cared for him, and the shock and sense of loss is profound. Thinking of all of you
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for Kim and her family. Praying for peace and comfort in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest sympathies go out to Kim, her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. ((Sluggy))
ReplyDeletePrayers for everyone that have lost this wonderful man. I understand her pain, my late husband was 39 when he dropped with massive heart attack after having a great day at work.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I am so terribly sorry to hear this news. What an absolute shock. It is hard enough to lose one's love - let alone so quickly and unexpectedly. Sending much love and huge hugs!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to Kim and her family.
ReplyDeleteHow terrible and unexpected. I hope the memories from the trip can be top of mind. Health and care for ourselves is soooo important. Sluggy I often worry about you and your husband in that way and I pray a bad thing can drive positive health change amd some good can come of an otherwise devastating tragedy.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for everyone’s loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this. I'm sending all my love to Kim and her family. Heloise.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your loss. Pam
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this, prayers for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss Kim.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you are surrounded by Love here in the comments. It is what is needed at a time like this. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to Kim and her family for their loss.
ReplyDeleteI just now read this and I just want to send my deepest sympathy for Kim and her family and friends. From reading the blog, I got the impression he was quite a talented and loving man and will be a great loss to his family and community. Ranee
ReplyDeleteI also read Kim's blog and am just stunned. Deepest condolences to Kim and her family.
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I am so sorry to read this. Dearest Kim, my heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI missed this post and only realized today what happened. So sorry for your loss Kim. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news. Please send my condolences to Kim and her family. I am glad they spent their final days together in their "happy place" and hope that these memories, as well as many others, will sustain her.
ReplyDeleteSo heartbroken to hear of Joel's passing. Keeping Kim and her whole family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am sending prayers to Kim and her family.
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