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20 December, 2013

Vale Shirley

Shirley MacDonald 
15th November, 1924 - 20th December, 2013.

Today the world lost a very special person.
Noel's Mum, my Mother-in-law and 
the boys' loving Grandmother.
Mum died peacefully at home with family around her.
She was such a beautiful person. 

When it came to the mother-in-law stakes, I really hit the jackpot! I was always treated as one of her daughters,
not just a daughter-in-law.

This morning I spent about 3 hours sitting with Mum, just stitching and listening to the music she loved. A lot of the time it was just the two of us. It was lovely to spend this special time with her. I know she would have loved it too.

Many thanks must go to the wonderful Banksia Palliative Care Nurses and Royal District Nurses for the loving care they gave to Mum and the wonderful support to the family.

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27 comments:

  1. Michelle RidgwayDecember 20, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    My sincere condolences to Noel, you and your family at this sad time. She sounds like she was a beautiful special person...big hugs xxx

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  2. SolstitchesDecember 20, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I'm so very sorry Christine.
    Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
    Margaret

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  3. macDecember 20, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Deepest sympathy Christine to you and your family.
    Maria

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  4. AnonymousDecember 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Christine my heart goes out to you and Noël and the boys,I feel so sad for your loss of such a loved mum,MIL,and grandma,RIP Shirley,sending you big hugs Christine.xx

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  5. MelodyDecember 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    My deepest sympathy to you all. Much love mel

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  6. Bev CDecember 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Hello to the McDonald Family,

    Love and prayers to you all.

    Bev.

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  7. JenniferDecember 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Sincere condolences to you all. So special to have had time with her today. She sounds like she was a wonderful person in your lives. Hugs to you all. Jennifer

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  8. NoelaDecember 20, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Christine and family please accept my sincere condolences. It must be of great comfort to you to know you spent that time with her today. Sending prayers your way. Hugs Noela.

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  9. JanDecember 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Oh Christine, that's so sad. She seems like a very special lady who will be remembered with much love by her family and friends.

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  10. SusanDecember 20, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Sorry to hear about your mil Christine. Hard to bear, especially at this time of year. Hang on to those beautiful memories.x

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  11. FionaDecember 20, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    So, so sorry Christine, what wonderful memories you have and those will help in the days ahead...my love to you and your family...
    Hugz

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  12. KERYN BDecember 20, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Christine I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about your dear mother in law. I am sending you and your family an enormous hug. I will keep you in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Xxx.

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  13. Simone HardingDecember 20, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Christine sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family xx

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  14. Vroomans' QuiltsDecember 21, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Deepest sympathies for you and your family's loss. Many gentle hugs.

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  15. MariaDecember 21, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    My Love and thoughts to your family and you at this sad time..
    Hugs Maria

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  16. DeDecember 21, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Sympathies to you and your family. Xoxo

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  17. Briar RoseDecember 21, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Deepest sympathy to you all Christine.
    What lovely memories your Mother in Law has left for you to treasure.
    HugsR.

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  18. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneDecember 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Thinking of you all at this hard time. Hugs are being sent your way. xx

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  19. kiwikidDecember 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Sincere sympathies Christine to you and your family, thinking of you.
    xx

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  20. creations.1December 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    My thoughts are with you and your family Christine. How lovely to be able to just sit, sew and listen to music with Shirley during those last hours - a gentle time.

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  21. ElyteDecember 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    My condolences to you all. Sounds like you have beautiful memories to keep forever.

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  22. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseDecember 21, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    My heart goes out to you, Christine. Your mom in law sounded like a real gem. I hope your pleasant memories of her will be a source of comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.
    Hugs,
    Kimber

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  23. Helen December 22, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Beautiful memories will stay with you forever x

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  24. WendyDecember 22, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, she does sound like a special person and how nice that you were able to spend those last hours with her. Thinking of you at this sad time.

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  25. FloSDecember 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    What a sad news for Christmas ! I send you all my best thoughts and of course to all your family.
    It must be very hard for your husband…
    Florence

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  26. CheryllDecember 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Oh Christine ... I'm so very sorry for your loss...
    Words cannot heal your heart at the moment... but time will help.

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  27. Jindi's CottageDecember 31, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Condolences to Noel, yourself and the boys and to Noel's family...

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Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. Christine.