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I honestly can not wait for this Month of August to be over....
My Family used to celebrate several Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries in August....
Now, a month that was filled with so much Joy and Happiness, is now filled with sorrow, heartbreak and memores as we mark those dates along with the dates of the passing of too many of our loved ones.....
August 7 - this year was the 6th Anniversary of my nephew John's passing from colon cancer at 48 years old...
Leaving behind 3 young daughters and his wife, who was his childhood sweetheart....
AND the 1st Anniversary of the passing of his Dad, my BIL John...
Yes!!!
The Father died on the exact same day that his oldest son passed away on, only 5 years later!
August 12 would have been my 47th Wedding Anniversary and my BIL John's 81st Birthday and this year, it was the 1st Anniversary of the day of his Funeral....
Yes, he was buried on his Birthday and my Wedding Anniversary!
August 16 is the 15th Anniversary of my dog, our sweet Savanna's passing...I was never able to think about getting another dog after her...
August 17th would have been my late husband Joe's 71st Birthday....I mentioned in my last post about the touching FB post by my son Jim which just tore my heart out...
Today, August 21st is my oldest niece Lisa's Birthday but it is also the 10 year Anniversary of her one and only son Craig's date of death
August 27th would have been my Mother's 106th Birthday....
SADLY, I now have another date to add to this sorrowful list....
On Tuesday, August 19th, I found my dear neighbor Ed dead in his house.....
I knew he was dead in the house....
I call it the Nurse Curse....
I got my next door neighbor Mo, who is about to become a physician when he hopefully will pass his exam next week, to come with me as I had a key for Ed's house....
There were no lights on inside and it was pitch dark...
All I am going to say is that we found him laying on the floor at the top of the stairs....
Mo took over, I had to go back downstairs, Mo checked for a pulse, called 911 while I tried looking for a family contact number in the Kitchen.
Ed's phone was on the Kitchen table which the police were able to access and called his daughter in Phila. who called his sister nearby...
4 Police cars including the canine unit responded as all of these incidents are treated as suspicious until foul play is ruled out.
Mo and I were interviewed by the EMS attendants, 2 police officers and the coroner and our statements were taken...
Natural causes was determined...
I called his landlord, spoke with his daughter on the phone and later his sister when she got here....
All the neighbors were coming and hugging me on my front porch saying, "After all Debbie went through last year, why did it have to be her that found him"?
I am okay with it because I am glad that it was me, someone who loved and cared for him rather than the police responding to a wellness call....
I guess you can imagine what a mess I was with all of this....
I want to Thank my next door neighbors Mo and Mehrukh and all the neighbors who offered support and comfort to me, to the WB Twp. police officers, who showed such kindness and compassion along with professionalism, to the 2 female EMS attendants who sat with me on the sofa, holding my hand as the police interviewed me, to all who called me, emailed me, PMed me on FB to see if I was okay after I posted it on FB, to Ed's BIL who told me how much Ed always spoke of both me and Joe and that he loved us like we were his brother and sister....
The last time I saw Ed was on Friday when I took some pizza over to him for dinner....
The last thing he said to me was "Thank you for the pizza! Love You, Honey!!"
This is how I will remember Ed, who was such a dear friend and I will miss terribly.....
I can not wait for August to be over!!!
Dear Lord, PLEASE!!
I think I am strong enough now....
PLEASE tell all the people you love how much they mean to you because......
As tomorrow is promised to No One!!!
Am I okay???
Not really right now but I will be....
I had planned on showcasing my collection of vintage copper molds in my Kitchen for this post which I am still doing.....
I bought them all over the years at yard sales and church flea markets....
Honestly, I am having a hard time this week so I am just going to let the pictures do the talking so I hope you do not mind....
Thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!
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A terrible month for you with all those dad memories, sad you found Ed, but good in a way as you were such good friends. It would of been awful if it had been a stranger. Your copper molds are lovely. Much cooler today and overnight temperatures have been so much better. Hope the weather is good for you too.
ReplyDeleteDear Deb, i am soon sorry for all you have had to endure this month. I agree you are definitely needing a big break. I am sending you comforting prayers and hugs..))
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DeleteThanks so much!! It has been quite a week, that is for sure....Looking forward to August being over with....I hope you enjoy your weekend!!
Hugs,
Deb
Hey, Deb - first of all, well I'm not surprised you want the month to be over ~ that is such a heavy amount of loss to bear and now another one so recently. I'm sending up prayers for the Lord to lend you strength until yours returns , albeit modified by experience. You sound like such a kid Nd person, all those lives will have been the better for knowing you! Keep doing what you can and enjoying tiny moments until things ease...your pans create a lively soft glow in the light. Have you ever baked in any of them ?
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Alex xx
Alex,
DeleteThanks so much for your kind and encouraging words...It has been quite a week....No, I honestly never have thought about baking in the copper molds as I beleive these are purely for decorative uses....I hope you have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Deb
Bless you x
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Deb
I am so so sorry. First for all the sad memories in August and now for the loss of your special neighbor. I do love your last memory of him. (hugs) and more (hugs).
ReplyDeleteI am SO very sorry for your loss of a lovely friend and neighbor…I’ve experienced the same with my husband being the one to discover our dear friend/neighbor. 💔 Please take care, enjoy your family, enjoy your blessings, hold everyone close in your heart and daily prayers, as I know you do. Nurses are angels here on earth. Best always, Virginia
ReplyDeleteVirginia,
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words of condolence...I am doing better now as I know he did not suffer...I hope you have a wonderful week ! And thanks for visiting!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie, I am so very sorry you had to go through such a horrific experience. It`s too bad you can`t just eliminate August from the calendar. I am sending you much love and prayers for better days ahead.
ReplyDeleteLynn,
DeleteHow are you?? I hope you are well... It was quite an experience but I am thankful that it was someone who cared about him that found him and not a stranger....Yes, I think I do need to eliminate August from the calendar...I hope you are having a lovely weekend, my friend! Good to hear from you!
Hugs,
Deb
Oh Debbie I’m so sorry about your neighbor, Ed. That is so sad. You really have had a rough month. I hope August goes extra fast and Sept brings happier times.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, what a hard month August is for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm also very sorry about your neighbor. I think it will be a good memory to have such lovely last words from him. It must have taken you some courage to go there although you expected what to find instead of leaving it to the police for a wellness check.
Oh Debbie I'm so sorry to read that litany of sadness - and then to see Ed at the end. He looks like he'd have been such a lovely guy and a great neighbour. What a sad ending - but what a blessing that he had you and Mo there to find him and care for him while the details were taken care of. I think we all hope to be that kind of neighbour. I hope the rest of the month is a happier one and that September brings joy and sunshine with it. x
ReplyDeleteOh debbie I am sorry you lost a ear friend. With your nursing background I cannot think of a better person to give her friend respect and compassion while being interviewed and contacting family. I am glad you asked another neighbor to join you for a wellness check. laura in Colorado
ReplyDeleteGosh Debbie, we need to box up August, and never speak of it again. That is a lot of deaths in one month for you to go through. Sending you hugs my friend. I can't imagine finding a friend, but I am sure he was glad it was you who found him. I would rather be found by a friend or loved one than the police too. You are right, it is so difficult to get another pup after the loss, but I have to tell you, I am so happy we decided to get Bentley. Maybe you need a little four-legged friend staying with you too. This kid tried my patience, but now? We are in separatable and do everything together. He keeps me sane, and there are so many stories I can tell you where he saved the day! He reminds me to remove things from the stove when I forget, and he also alerted me to a leak pouring from the kitchen sink pipe to the basement. I know how difficult it is, but they sure do offer us a lot of love, and companionship too... just a thought. ;) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh Deb, I'm so very sorry to hear about your friend. What a terrible experience for you, among a month of so much sorrow. I really hope that you have been able to see those sweet grandgirls and give them and the pups a snuggle. I can only imagine the joy their little faces must bring you. Sending you a big hug my friend and hoping September is a kinder month. xo
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie, that had to be an horrendous experience and added to your long list of August sadnesses. You are a wonderful neighbor and friend but I know it had to be very difficult. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteDear Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear about the load you've had to carry this August. I am thinking of you and sending prayers. Judy in Australia 🇦🇺
ReplyDeleteJudy,
DeleteThanks for stopping by and thanks for your prayers. I really appreciate it..I will be glad when this month is over. I hope you are enjoying your week!
Hugs,
Deb
I read your Saturday post before reading this one, Deb, and, oh my! I am glad that your neighbor was found by you - someone who loved and respected him - and that you were able to follow up with his loved ones, too! How traumatic, though! You certainly didn't need to add this experience to your August woes! Bring on September, please!!! On another note, there were several of those copper molds that decorated our kitchen walls when I was growing up! I always loved them and thought they were so fancy! A fun memory indeed! Take care!
ReplyDeleteDebbie I am so sorry to read about yet another loss you have to add to your August list. I am sure that was not easy finding him but what a fabulous way to remember him (and I just love that photo of him!).
ReplyDeleteLet's just skip August next year --- the list of losses is long enough! So sorry to hear about your good neighbor. It is wonderful that you checked up on him. It must have been a shock even if your nurse sense alerted you ahead of time. Hugs! And here's to a calm and peaceful September!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Debbie, sending you lots of hugs from across the pond. What a time it's been for you. How lucky Ed was to have your as his neighbour.
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