Saturday, November 03, 2007

A Sad Evening

I apologise that I haven't posted anything this weekend, and I am afraid that won't change tomorrow either. Those of you who read THIS post about my Godmother Eleanor earlier this week will know what a difficult few days it has been for my family. Eleanor died peacefully this evening. I'll write more about her tomorrow, but I hope everyone will understand if I don't really feel like engaging in political knock-about just at the moment.
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 03, 2007 11:06 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

    Daisy.

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  2. Ted FoanNovember 03, 2007 11:32 pm

    A sad time Iain. Best wishes.

    If you are still doing the News 24 press review I'll think about you.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 03, 2007 11:34 pm

    Heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Iain. God rest her soul.

    Verity

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  4. Johnny NorfolkNovember 03, 2007 11:56 pm

    So Sorry about your loss.
    It puts things into perspective on what is important and what is not.

    May she rest in piece.


    John.

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  5. Nathan CavinNovember 04, 2007 12:11 am

    My thoughts are with you Iain. Be safe in the knowledge that she is resting in peace.

    Nathan.

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  6. Sea Shanty IrishNovember 04, 2007 12:21 am

    Iain, you were blessed to be with this fine woman when it counted: as a kid, as a man and at her final passage. The present is bitter, the future is brighter, the bond endures.

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  7. Devil's KitchenNovember 04, 2007 2:33 am

    Commisserations, matey. Still, have a good knees up at the wake. If she was like any of my relatives, she would give you her blessing.

    DK

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  8. UnsworthNovember 04, 2007 3:25 am

    Iain,

    My sympathies and condolences on your very sad, if not unexpected, news.

    And, of course, you're absolutely right. Politics is really a sideshow, much as we often believe otherwise.

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  9. Yak40November 04, 2007 4:27 am

    It's tough, Iain and it's also a reminder one's own mortality.

    Had three similar episodes myself in the last three years.

    Take care.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 04, 2007 8:07 am

    What Daisy said.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 04, 2007 8:09 am

    My sincere condolences to you and also to everyone else who was touched by her life.

    Rest In Peace.

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  12. Archbishop CranmerNovember 04, 2007 8:15 am

    His Grace is praying for you. In your grief, remember that she has gone to a better place, without night or tears or sorrow or pain. And our loved ones never really leave us: they live on in our actions, attitudes, thoughts and memories.

    Richest blessings,

    +Cranmer

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  13. AndreNovember 04, 2007 8:51 am

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    You're in our thoughts

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  14. tom watsonNovember 04, 2007 10:02 am

    My thoughts are with you.

    I found these words of comfort when I lost my grandma:

    http://www.bartleby.com/236/106.html

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  15. GracchiNovember 04, 2007 10:12 am

    Sorry for your loss Iain! I'm very sorry for you and your family at a hard time.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 04, 2007 10:38 am

    Remember you were blessed to know her. Condolences.

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  17. AnonymousNovember 04, 2007 10:56 am

    Wise counsel from Cranmer. Let her live on in your actions and attitudes - Godmother Eleanor sounds like a wonderful guiding star for a politician to follow.

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  18. The HitchNovember 04, 2007 11:08 am

    That was lovely photo of the two of you.
    She is at peace , be at peace yourself from knowing that you had such a lovely lady in your life and what a blessing that was.
    Best wishes.
    Hitch

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  19. AnonymousNovember 04, 2007 11:38 am

    God Bless you and your family in these difficult times

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