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Holiday Wishes, Sad Happenings and Winners of Giveaways

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Morning everyone. First I want to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and will have a great New Year. Thank you to those who popped by or emailed me and wished me a Merry Christmas – thank you.

Unfortunately for my family, my aunt passed away on Christmas Day so it was a sad and very quiet day for us. She was always a big part of my life growing up and later on when she got ill she spent more time near home which is about a few hours from me but still we talked often. She will be greatly missed; she was a strong lady who never complained much and I’ve always admired her. My heart hurts knowing she is no longer with us but at the same time I’m glad she’s at peace now and no longer suffering. I loved her very much.

I’ve gotten a few books read and hope to get some reviews out soon on Olive Kitteridge and Bel Canto. I’m hopelessly behind on Moby Dick but will hopefully get back into it after things settle down. I’ve got a bunch of stuff to get caught up on my blog, not to mention getting out to visit a few of you and I’m not sure when I’ll get to all that.

I’m also going to do announce some winners here of a few giveaways instead of doing an whole bunch of posts…

I will be emailing everyone shortly on their wins and for their snail mail addresses. Congrats to you all.

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  1. I am so sorry to hear about your loss Dar. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

    Congrats to the winners!

  4. So sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt Dar. It's hard to lose a loved one anytime, but especially at the holidays. HUGS

  5. I'm so sorry about your aunt. Seems like a lot of bloggers are going through some tough times right now. Hang in there.

  8. Dar, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your Aunt was a dear person. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

  9. So sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  12. Dar, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear aunt. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find some comfort in your many happy memories.

  13. I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. It is especially hard to loose loved ones during the holidays. We will pray for you and your family.

  14. I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. It is hard to lose someone you love, and also that it happened on Christmas. You have had a really difficult six months or so. All my best and hugs to you Dar.

  16. Dar, your aunt sounds like an amazing woman and her memory will stay with you always. I'm sure you truly enriched her life as much as she did yours. Please accept my condolences on your loss. {hugs} I've e mailed you re contest.

  17. Sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt. It's always so much harder when death comes during the Christmas season 🙁

  20. Darlene, so sorry for you on the loss of your Aunt.
    I know exactly what you mean by missing her, but also glad she is without pain now. I guess like they say, it just takes time. Memories can be hard right now, but they will help later.
    Carla

  22. I am so sorry for your loss, I can understand how the holiday got a different feeling to it then.

  25. My condolences to you and your family. And harder still to have happened on Christmas. May your fond memories give you peace at this difficult time.
    CMashLovesToRead

  26. I am so sorry about your aunt Dar. I hope that you and your family can find the strength from each other to get through this time.

  31. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your aunt. She sounds as if she was a very special person. Will keep you in my thoughts.

  34. Dar, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt. Treasure those memories of her, she sounds like a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I've missed your posts and from all of the comments here…I'm not the only one!

  39. I am so sorry about your aunt, Dar. You and your family are in my thoughts.

    I look forward to reading your reviews of Olive Kitteridge and Bel Canto (I'll read that soon). They are both books in my TBR collection I hope to someday get to. I need to do some blog clean up too. Hopefully before the end of the new year.

    Congratulations to the winners of the giveaways! I hope they enjoy the books.

    Take care of yourself, Dar.

  40. Oh Dar! I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you a better 2010.

  41. I am really sorry to hear about your aunt. You and your family have had a rough year and I hope 2010 is a lot brighter for you. Sending big hugs down the line.

  42. It's never easy saying goodbye to a loved one but seems especially so during the holidays. It sounds like you have many wonderful memories to cheerish and take comfort in.

    Wishing you peace and happines in the coming new year.

  44. Dar, that is sad news about your aunt! I send you my best wishes and positive thoughts.

    Sounds like you have a few good books there. I hope everything in the new year is bright and peaceful for you and your family.

    Give buddy a hug for me.

  46. Dar, I am so sorry about the loss of your aunt. I hope you are finding comfort.

  48. Thank you everyone for your kind words on the passing of my aunt. I really appreciate the support.