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Goodbye and good riddance 2013

December 31, 2013 by SewMaris 16 Comments

Torg

Torg, toasting his son and new daughter-in-law at their wedding

This year ended on such a sad note for our family, and I am more than ready to turn the page on a new year and a new beginning. My only sibling, Torger Kristian Olsen, died on December 18th. He had been quite ill for some time with pulmonary fibrosis, but his sudden decline and death caught us all by surprise. He met death head-on, which for all of you who knew him, that was definitely how he lived his life, too.

I hope that 2014 brings only good things to you and your loved ones. I want to hug everyone that is dear to me every day in 2014, and hold fast only to their love, peace, and goodness.

This coming year will hold new sewing students, and new sewing projects. And very soon, I will be blogging again about all the goings on in the Sew Maris studio.

Blessings to you and yours in 2014!

Maris

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  1. Velosewer

    January 1, 2014 at 1:58 am

    All the best to you Maris. Sorry for your loss. I hope 2014 is a kinder time to you.

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    • SewMaris

      January 1, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Thank you so much Velosewer – me too!

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  2. Jennifer at My Sewing Suite

    January 1, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Sorry for your loss, I am hoping a New Year of love and happiness.

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    • SewMaris

      January 2, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Thank you Jennifer – me too! 😉

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  3. Christa Quilts

    January 1, 2014 at 9:04 am

    What a lovely picture. I’m so sorry for your loss 🙁

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    • SewMaris

      January 1, 2014 at 9:42 am

      Thanks for your kind words, Christa! It is such a happy pix of him – I love it!

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  4. Mary Kay Reynolds

    January 1, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Maris, I’m so sorry you lost your brother; my condolences.

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    • SewMaris

      January 1, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary Kay.

      Reply
  5. Amy

    January 1, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that must be a tough way to start 2014, but I’m so very hopeful for all this year has in store for you and your family! My thoughts are with you right now…

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    • SewMaris

      January 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you, dear Amy! For sure 2014 is going to be better!

      Reply
  6. Miriam in KS

    January 1, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful picture of your brother!

    We said goodbye to my mother-in-law’s only sibling (a brother) on December 18th too. It has been a very different and sobering holiday season this year.

    Here is to a much better 2014!

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    • SewMaris

      January 1, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks Miriam, and yay for a better 2014!! 🙂

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  7. sewlittletime

    January 2, 2014 at 12:17 am

    So sorry for your loss maris. Here’s to a better 2014. We were also glad to see the back of 2013 – good riddance!

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    • SewMaris

      January 2, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Here, here. Onward with 2014. Thanks Joanne!

      Reply
  8. Gjeometry

    January 5, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I already ‘spoke’ with you via email, but just wanted to say again how sorry I am to hear of this. I also have only one sibling, a brother and can’t imagine how hard this must be. I, too, am delighted to usher in 2014 with new and great things. I hope you and your family are dealing well.

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    • SewMaris

      January 5, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks dear Catja! Let’s hear it for 2014! Can’t wait to learn about all the wonderful things coming soon in your life!

      Reply

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