Sunday, November 22, 2009

I wish I didn't have to say this....

With much sadness, I'm here to say Jeff's Mom passed away Saturday morning. We'll be busy over the next week with arrangements and family, but Jeff and I wanted to let everyone know how much we appreciate all the thoughts and prayers.
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114 comments:

  1. Anonymous11/22/2009 05:02:00 PM

    So sorry to hear that. Thoughts of love are being sent your way.

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  2. Sobaka11/22/2009 05:19:00 PM

    Very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you.

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  3. helenabelle11/22/2009 05:21:00 PM

    Joe and Jeff,
    You and your family will certainly be in my prayers.

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  4. Anonymous11/22/2009 05:35:00 PM

    Thought and prayers to you and Jeff, and his family.

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  5. Anonymous11/22/2009 05:48:00 PM

    Oh dear, I am so sorry to read this. Jeff was a good son to be there with his mom at this time. I'm sure it gave her comfort. My prayers are with both of you.

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  6. Cathy11/22/2009 05:48:00 PM

    So sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family.

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  7. Anonymous11/22/2009 05:49:00 PM

    I am so sorry to hear the sad news. You are all in our prayers.

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  8. Aria11/22/2009 05:57:00 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

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  9. Michelle C.11/22/2009 06:43:00 PM

    Joe,

    My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you and Jeff at this time.

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  10. Jennifer (jjsooner)11/22/2009 06:49:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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  11. Anonymous11/22/2009 06:51:00 PM

    Joe and Jeff,
    I'm so sorry to hear the news. I will be thinking of you. Julie O

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  12. BumbleVee11/22/2009 06:52:00 PM

    Just want to add my condolences to you and Jeff... so sorry about Jeff losing his Mom....

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  13. Anonymous11/22/2009 07:03:00 PM

    I am deeply sad at your news. My heart is with Jeff and his family at this time. There are no words, so simply comfort each other with physical presence and listening. Cherish the memories, tell the stories.

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  14. Anonymous11/22/2009 07:07:00 PM

    My deepest sympathy to you both. You are all in my prayers.

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  15. Robyn11/22/2009 07:34:00 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  16. Rina11/22/2009 07:39:00 PM

    Oh Joe. Please let Jeff know that I'm thinking of him and of you too, Joe. Praying for peace for all of you.

    *hugs*

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  17. Mary11/22/2009 07:50:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in our prayers in the coming weeks.

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  18. Ginny11/22/2009 07:53:00 PM

    I am so, so sorry. Prayers for all of you...

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  19. sherri11/22/2009 08:00:00 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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  20. All That's Left Are The Crumbs11/22/2009 08:03:00 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff's mom. My condolences to all. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.

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  21. evolvingtastes11/22/2009 08:07:00 PM

    Sad. Please accept my condolences.

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  22. Anonymous11/22/2009 08:20:00 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jeff will be in my prayers.

    DeeK from the Cooking Light board

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  23. Amy11/22/2009 08:22:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss :(

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  24. Alexandra11/22/2009 08:26:00 PM

    I'm so sorry. My prayers go out to you and your family.

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  25. Kelly11/22/2009 08:32:00 PM

    So sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  26. ErinM11/22/2009 08:35:00 PM

    I already left some condolences on FB, but please tell Jeff that I bet Spike is there to welcome her wagging his tail madly, so happy to see a familiar face! They'll be together now, have a rockin' time in heaven!

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  27. Anonymous11/22/2009 08:43:00 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss... My thoughts are with you.....

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  28. Anonymous11/22/2009 08:58:00 PM

    Oh, Joe...I'm so sorry to read this news. My thoughts are with you and Jeff.
    Kari (pilgrim719 from CLBB)

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  29. MaryBeth11/22/2009 09:12:00 PM

    Oh how horrible! May you both find comfort in each other and your family and friends. You'll both be in my prayers.

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  30. Keri11/22/2009 09:16:00 PM

    Sorry for your loss. You, Jeff and family are inn my prayers.

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  31. Stephanie11/22/2009 09:32:00 PM

    So sorry for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  32. Anonymous11/22/2009 09:35:00 PM

    I've never posted but I absolutely LOVE your blog and all your delicious recipes. I am so sorry for your loss and know that it must be very difficult, especially this time of the year.
    Appreciate your sharing of you life and your recipes and you and Jeff are in my thoughts.

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  33. Anonymous11/22/2009 09:36:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for your lost. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Kasia

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  34. Margaret11/22/2009 09:36:00 PM

    I'm so sorry to learn about this. Your families are in my prayers.

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  35. Linda J11/22/2009 09:42:00 PM

    My condolences to both of you.

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  36. Suzann11/22/2009 09:55:00 PM

    My deepest sympathies to both of you.

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  37. Anonymous11/22/2009 10:08:00 PM

    So sorry to hear about your loss. You are both in my prayers.

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  38. Anonymous11/22/2009 10:08:00 PM

    I'm so sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you.
    -Angela

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  39. MeBeth11/22/2009 10:26:00 PM

    Joe & Jeff,
    I am so sorry - my thoughts are with you and I am sorry for your loss.
    Best,
    MeBeth

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  40. Anonymous11/22/2009 10:28:00 PM

    I am so sorry about Jeff's mom. I lost my mother at a young age and it is really hard. Just remember all the good times, and laugh and it really helps.

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  41. Anonymous11/22/2009 10:32:00 PM

    joe--

    i am such a fan of you, your food and your spirit which is so apparent in your writing. the love that you surround yourself with is apparent in your writing. i am so sorry that you and jeff are in this time of sorrow, but i trust the love you have and share was felt by jeff's mom also.

    love and peace to you,

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  42. Anonymous11/22/2009 10:36:00 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.

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  43. Teri11/22/2009 10:49:00 PM

    Jeff and Joe. Such sad news. I'm so very sorry. I'm sure it meant a lot to her to have you both close. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

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  44. Unknown11/23/2009 12:46:00 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

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  45. Lydia11/23/2009 01:38:00 AM

    so sorry for your loss... =(

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  46. Rosa's Yummy Yums11/23/2009 01:39:00 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear that.

    In thoughts with you,

    Rosa

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  47. Jacqueline Korteland Boller11/23/2009 01:40:00 AM

    My heart goes out to you...cherish the memories...may they make you strong during this difficult time of loss.

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  48. דורית11/23/2009 06:05:00 AM

    My condolences. May she rest in peace. Much strength in these sad times.

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  49. umamimum11/23/2009 06:09:00 AM

    Joe and Jeff, I am sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you at this sad time.

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  50. Debbie11/23/2009 06:15:00 AM

    My condolences to Jeff and to you.

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  51. Jackie11/23/2009 06:55:00 AM

    {{{{{Jeff and Joe}}}}}

    My condolences to you both and your families. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  52. sertac11/23/2009 07:25:00 AM

    Sorry for your loss Joe and Jeff.

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  53. Anonymous11/23/2009 07:50:00 AM

    So sorry for your loss. You and your familiy are in my prayers.

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  54. Anonymous11/23/2009 07:58:00 AM

    Jeff, I am so sorry and saddened for you..you are in my thoughts.

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  55. Amanda11/23/2009 08:24:00 AM

    I am so very sorry. It is always so painful to lose someone you love and at this time of the year it is especially hard. Take good care of each other. Love to you both.

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  56. TannyP11/23/2009 08:47:00 AM

    I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss you & Jeff have suffered.

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  57. Anonymous11/23/2009 09:05:00 AM

    Prayers are with you.

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  58. Eric11/23/2009 09:12:00 AM

    Oh no!
    My thoughts are with you, lads.
    My mum died a few months ago. I feel your pain.

    Regards, and strength to you.

    Eric, The Netherlands.

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  59. Gigi11/23/2009 09:13:00 AM

    My deepest sympathies...I will be keeping you in my prayers.

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  60. Anonymous11/23/2009 09:20:00 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you both & the family

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  61. Kelly11/23/2009 09:38:00 AM

    oh no, thinking about you both during this difficult time.

    xo
    Kelly

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  62. Unknown11/23/2009 09:48:00 AM

    Extremely sorry to hear. May she rest in peace!

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  63. Tracey11/23/2009 09:56:00 AM

    My thoughts are with you both...

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  64. Leigh Ann11/23/2009 10:41:00 AM

    So very sorry to hear that. I will be keeping you and Jeff and the family in my prayers. Hugs, Leigh Ann

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  65. Anonymous11/23/2009 10:42:00 AM

    My sympathy to the both of you and the rest of the family. May your good memories of her bring you comfort.

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  66. Unknown11/23/2009 10:49:00 AM

    I too am sorry to hear of your loss- my thoughts are with you both.

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  67. Mary11/23/2009 11:06:00 AM

    With deep sympathy at this difficult time - hold tight to the memories of her lifetime and hold tight to each other and family at this loss.

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  68. Kristin11/23/2009 11:09:00 AM

    Joe, Jeff,

    With deepest condolences during this sad and difficult time.

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  69. Kim K.11/23/2009 11:13:00 AM

    Joe & Jeff... please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and always. You two are lucky to have each other, and I'm sure that his mom is smiling down on you from her special place in heaven.
    Kim

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  70. Anonymous11/23/2009 12:04:00 PM

    joe and jeff - i'm very sorry for your loss. prayers are with you.

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  71. Stephanie11/23/2009 12:20:00 PM

    Joe, I'm so sorry for the loss of Jeff's mom. You and Jeff are in my thoughts.

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  72. Jennifer in NYC11/23/2009 12:36:00 PM

    So sorry to hear the news. You have my deepest condolences.

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  73. Joan S11/23/2009 12:52:00 PM

    Joe and Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll pray for comfort for you both.

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  74. lisa11/23/2009 01:09:00 PM

    Sorry to hear the sad news. Peaceful thoughts to all.

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  75. Anonymous11/23/2009 01:09:00 PM

    I am sorry to hear your news. Know that you have many who support you, will be thinking of you through this trying time. It comes with much love.

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  76. angelabarton11/23/2009 01:19:00 PM

    I am so sorry for you loss, you and your family will be in our thought and prayers.

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  77. Anonymous11/23/2009 01:30:00 PM

    Joe & Jeff,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

    Karen

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  78. June11/23/2009 01:38:00 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for your family.

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  79. Jimmy Cooks11/23/2009 01:54:00 PM

    Sorry to hear for your loss. I know it is hard, and even harder so close to the Holidays. Keep both of your chins up and remember all of the great memories you have of her. That will make the hardest days a little better.

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  80. Pontch11/23/2009 02:39:00 PM

    I am so so to hear that.
    condolences to the family.

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  81. Pontch11/23/2009 02:39:00 PM

    Condolences to you and your family.

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  82. Anonymous11/23/2009 03:33:00 PM

    My heartfelt condolences to you and Jeff. Peace.
    Sue

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  83. Anonymous11/23/2009 04:51:00 PM

    I am so sorry to hear that. I will keep you and Jeff and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Courtney

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  84. Jillian K.11/23/2009 04:56:00 PM

    I'm really sorry to read that. hang in there.

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  85. jill11/23/2009 06:08:00 PM

    Joe & Jeff,
    So very sorry to hear the news. I will light a candle and continue to send prayers and thoughts your way. In peace and Love

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  86. annie11/23/2009 06:53:00 PM

    So sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest sympathies to you both for your loss, but glad that you were able to spend some precious time with Jeff's mom before she passed.

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  87. Ana11/23/2009 07:25:00 PM

    My sincere condolences to you and Jeff.

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  88. Kat11/23/2009 08:22:00 PM

    So sorry to hear this. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

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  89. Anonymous11/23/2009 11:24:00 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

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  90. Anonymous11/24/2009 01:00:00 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you guys.

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  91. Anonymous11/24/2009 06:37:00 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this, your family will be in our prayers.

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  92. Pat11/24/2009 09:49:00 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss Joe and Jeff, my deepest sympathy to you both.

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  93. Anonymous11/24/2009 10:30:00 AM

    Thinking of you both.....

    Quinn

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  94. Unknown11/24/2009 11:12:00 AM

    So very sorry to hear about Jeff's mother's passing. It was a blessing you both were there and had some final moments to cherish with her. Take good care of each other.

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  95. Anonymous11/24/2009 11:17:00 AM

    So sorry to hear about Jeff's mom, my thoughts & prayers to you, Jeff & your family.

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  96. kickpleat11/24/2009 12:40:00 PM

    So sorry to hear this. My thoughts go out to both of you.

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  97. Macaroni and Cheesecake11/24/2009 02:53:00 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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  98. LIVE TO EAT11/24/2009 04:16:00 PM

    Joe & Jeff,

    I was thinking good thoughts, so this is sad news, indeed.

    I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

    I wish you both peace.

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  99. Anonymous11/24/2009 06:14:00 PM

    I am so very sorry. My thoughts are with you both and Jeff's family.

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  100. Vanessa11/24/2009 08:42:00 PM

    Joe & Jeff,

    I am so, so sorry. My deepest condolences to you both.

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  101. Kalyn Denny11/24/2009 10:54:00 PM

    So sorry to hear this news. I know from experience how deep the pain is. My thoughts are with you both.

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  102. Kearby's Kitchen11/25/2009 01:06:00 AM

    So sorry for you and Jeff's loss. My best wishes and prayers are with you.

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  103. Richard T11/25/2009 09:57:00 AM

    Joe and Jeff, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Though nothing can ease the sorrow, I hope the wonderful memories & time spent with her in the past will help her live forever in your hearts.

    Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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  104. Kerstin11/25/2009 11:35:00 AM

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  105. Anonymous11/25/2009 01:55:00 PM

    May God comfort you in the loss of your loved one. My father died of cancer 15 years ago, I still miss him, but I cherish the memories of the time we spent together. May your loving memories bring a brightness of joy within the sorrow of the death of Jeff's mother. God bless you both.
    Kristina

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  106. Katrina11/26/2009 12:54:00 AM

    So very sorry for your loss! Take care.

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  107. M. Raven Brown11/26/2009 01:43:00 AM

    I know this is a rough time for both of you, but I wanted to take a moment to tell you that I am thankful that I have a delicious dish to bring to Thanksgiving this year because of you (Roasted Garlic and Fresh Rosemary Cloverleaf Rolls).

    Thanks and best wishes,
    Raven

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  108. millet ty11/26/2009 10:29:00 PM

    my deepest condolences, and prayers for everyone.

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  109. Unknown11/27/2009 09:28:00 AM

    So sorry to hear your news. I am Thankful to visit your blog every day . I love the food you share ( as does my family)

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  110. Ana11/27/2009 05:30:00 PM

    Oh, I am so sorry Joe. All my good thoughts and prayers will be sent your way.

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  111. Carol11/28/2009 03:42:00 AM

    Sending heartfelt wishes your way.

    Take care

    Carol :)

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  112. maria11/28/2009 03:44:00 AM

    Im so sorry about your mum , I know all the words in the world wannt make up for, specially before the festives seasons.
    lost my dad last christmas and still hurts
    love to you all

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  113. Joe12/01/2009 10:44:00 PM

    I wish I could express our heartfelt thanks, but I can't come up with an appropriate response. Let me just say that we very much appreciate all the thoughts and prayers.

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  114. Anonymous12/19/2009 05:46:00 AM

    I haven't been to the blog lately...so busy with holiday preparations I never saw this post.

    I am so so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

    Val

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