Goodbye for now

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Forgive me if I don't blog for a while.

We have had a tragedy in the village. A person here died very unexpectedly yesterday. And although I was not close to that person, this is such a tight-knit community we are all in various states of shock.

Such a needless waste of life. So very sad.

That's about it

Love Maddie x

Comments

  1. Kathryn23 July 2009 at 20:36

    I am so sorry

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  2. Anonymous23 July 2009 at 20:59

    That's a shame, but it also says a lot about your community that it is so caring.

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  3. blackbird24 July 2009 at 01:20

    Please take care of yourself and your loved ones throughout your village.

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  4. Maggie Christie24 July 2009 at 09:27

    So sorry to hear such news.

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  5. Sally Townsend24 July 2009 at 09:31

    Shocking, tragic and so very very sad. It is the time when small communities and families pull together and realise the fragility of life. Take care. xx

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  6. Calico Kate24 July 2009 at 14:33

    So sad to read this Maddie. Such a lovely village that rallies at time of strife.
    Take care.
    CKx

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  7. Jude24 July 2009 at 14:52

    Oh, dear, I'm so sorry Maddie. Take care x

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  8. Reasons25 July 2009 at 10:04

    Sorry to hear that Maddie.

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  9. Maternal Tales26 July 2009 at 15:53

    Oh Maddie - I'm so so sorry. I send you a big hug and a kiss and please come back to us soon x

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  10. Pondside27 July 2009 at 06:46

    I'm very sorry to read about the tragic death in your village, Maddie. I hope you can all hold one another steady over the next while. Sudden loss is so hard - take care of yourself.

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