Patricia Abbott (pattinase): BAD NEWS

Saturday, November 27, 2010

BAD NEWS

My Dad died today, just after my visit. I probably won't be around for a while but I have a few things scheduled to go up without me. Thanks for all the kind words I know your hearts will send me. He was 96 today.

46 comments:

Anne R. Allen said...: So very sad to hear your news. Take some time to grieve. We'll be here when you get back.; 12:36 PM
James Reasoner said...: Patti, I'm so sorry. It's been a little more than six years since I lost my dad, and I still catch myself thinking that I'm going to ask him about something. 96 years is a long life, but it's never long enough. Deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.; 12:40 PM
mybillcrider said...: Very sorry to hear it, Patti. We'll be thinking of you here in Texas.; 12:41 PM
Evan Lewis said...: Condolences. I think we're all feeling your pain.; 1:10 PM
Loren Eaton said...: I'm so sorry, Patti. I lost my dad a little less than a year ago.; 1:15 PM
J. Kingston Pierce said...: Oh, Patti, I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know that my best wishes are with you. Take care of yourself as well as anybody else at this trying time.

-- Jeff; 1:20 PM
Naomi Johnson said...: Patti, you have my deepest sympathy. I wish I had more original words, but none could be more sincere.; 1:23 PM
sandra seamans said...: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Patti.; 1:37 PM
Charles Gramlich said...: Very sorry. My thoughts are with you.; 1:44 PM
George said...: Our sincere condolences on your Dad's death. My Dad died 10 years ago and I think about him every day.; 1:44 PM
Richard Prosch said...: Having a warm thought for you. Hang in there.; 1:45 PM
Travis Erwin said...: So sorry to hear this. Glad you got your visit in first though I'm sure that is of little solace to you at the moment.; 2:26 PM
Yvette said...: I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, Patti. I'll be thinking of you today here in New Jersey. My dad died a few years ago at 89. It's never long enough - is it?; 2:54 PM
Randy Johnson said...: Condolences to you and the family, Patti.; 2:57 PM
Chris Rhatigan said...: I'm sorry to hear that, Patti. My thoughts are with you.; 3:06 PM
Jerry House said...: So sorry to hear this, Patti. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.; 3:07 PM
Anonymous said...: All our condolences to you and Phil and your family, Patti.

Let's hope the rest of us have as long a life as he did.

Jeff & Jackie; 3:22 PM
C. Margery Kempe said...: My heartfelt wishes for peace and strength at this difficult time.; 4:12 PM
Karen Olson said...: Patti, I'm so so sorry for your loss.; 4:18 PM
Deb said...: My sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.; 4:41 PM
Ron Scheer said...: Will be thinking about you. Being a dad is tough. Losing one is worse.; 4:48 PM
Mike Dennis said...: My sympathies, Patti. I lost my Mom a year and a half ago just four days short of her 96th birthday. We can only hope we have those genes.

We'll wait for your return.; 5:05 PM
David Cranmer said...: Patti, I am so sad to hear this. All my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.; 6:16 PM
Jose Ignacio Escribano said...: I'm so sorry to hear that, Patti. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.; 6:27 PM
pattinase (abbott) said...: Many thanks for the kind words and thought. They do help.; 6:33 PM
Dan Fleming said...: I'm terribly sorry to hear about your father Patti. My condolences.; 7:31 PM
Cap'n Bob said...: I'm sorry to hear of your loss.; 11:27 PM
le0pard13 said...: With my most sincere condolences, patti.; 11:44 PM
gautami tripathy said...: My condolences. My prayers are with you and your family...; 6:10 AM
pattinase (abbott) said...: Thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts.; 7:29 AM
Cullen Gallagher said...: My deepest sympathies to you and your family.; 8:38 AM
Paul D Brazill said...: Very sorry ,Patti. Take care.; 8:52 AM
YA Sleuth said...: Very sorry... You're in my thoughts.; 9:36 AM
Unknown said...: Sorry for your loss Patti.; 9:59 AM
Dorte H said...: I am sorry for your loss! Just take your time; your readers will be here whenever you are able to come back.; 2:07 PM
John DuMond said...: I am very sorry for your loss, Patti.; 2:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Your father left behind him a beautiful legacy. I see it in the humanity and grace and courage of your website. My condolences to you and your family.; 2:30 PM
Joe Barone said...: So sorry. It has been 25 years since my dad died, and I still hurt sometimes. God bless you.; 3:40 PM
michael said...: Sorry to read of your loss.; 4:18 PM
Iren said...: You are in my thoughts as you go through dealing with your fathers passing.
Eric; 8:09 PM
Anonymous said...: I've been following and enjoying the conversations on your blog for a while now. I'm sorry to hear the news about your dad. My thoughts are with you.

Michel; 10:43 PM
Ian Ayris said...: My thoughts are with you, Patti.
Warmest regards,
Ian; 5:33 AM
pattinase (abbott) said...: Thanks again to all the people who stopped by to send best wishes. I really do appreciate it greatly.; 7:59 AM
Jeff Wong said...: I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.; 2:48 PM
pierre l said...: Belated condolences from me as well Patti. Very sorry about you Dad.; 10:21 AM
pattinase (abbott) said...: Pierre-so long since I've heard from you. Have a happy holiday!; 11:36 AM