Sunday, August 10, 2008

Violette Has Gone to God

Baby Violette, my godchild, for whom I made this wonderful quilt, died today after an accident at her home yesterday. I am devastated.

You'll have to forgive me if I take a few days off.

20 comments:

dot said...

Oh, I am very saddened to hear this news. It just makes me sick. My prayers to you and the family. May God truley give His peace, peace beyound our understanding.

Susan said...

My heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to you and Violette's family. May God be with you all.

~Tanner said...

I am sorry for your loss. You and Violette's family will be in our prayers.

~Tanner

Lisa K. said...

Lynne, oh, Lynne, I'm hurting for you and your family. God bless you all. I'm praying for Violette and for strength and comfort for your family.

jovaliquilts said...

What a sad, sad thing. I will be thinking about you and the family. Such a devastating loss. All my sympathy.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Prayers are winging their way to you and to Violette's family... do take care as you grieve.

Anonymous said...

Read your post this morning and couldn't get it out of my head. What a devastating news! Watched your quilt grow, so happy and cheerfull and now this..! You and your family are in my thoughts and I wish you all the strenght you need.

Magpie Sue said...

WHAT? I'm speechless. How awful. My heart goes out to her parents, and everyone else who knew and loved her. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Tonya Ricucci said...

Oh, Lynne. I'm so sorry. Best wishes for you all.

Cher said...

all my hugs go out to you and her family-what a very difficult thing to accept.

Lisa said...

Oh dear, I am so very sorry! My sympathies to you and to Violette's family too!

Browndirtcottage said...

What can be said?? I am so sorry!! The Lord surely was guiding your hand as you lovingly sewed that beautiful quilt!

woolywoman said...

I am so sorry. May Her memory be a blessing.

quiltmom anna said...

I am so sorry to hear of your sad news - My thoughts and prayers go to you and Violette's family-Hug one another- May you find ways to bring comfort to one another as you walk this difficult journey.
With sincere condolences.
Anna

Lynn Dykstra said...

My deepest, deepest sympathies.
Lynn

Sharon said...

I'm so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Violette's family. My deepest sympathy to all.

Carol said...

Such a tragedy. She is now one of God's beautiful little angels. My sympathies to both you and her family.

Anonymous said...

This has to be the saddest thing I have ever read on a blog. Have been thinking about it for days. My heart goes out to you & Violette's family. Hope it hurts a little bit less each day. Take care.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry; you all have my most heartfelt sympathy. Barb

Nancy said...

My sincere sympathy on the loss of the little one. May you all find a way to comfort one another and seek comformort form God.