Wednesday, August 11, 2010 —
I had hoped to continue this blog for many weeks to come. I envisioned Skip making rapid progress with his physical therapy and returning home soon to Madsen Lane, the place he loved to be.
But the gods had something else in mind. Our warm and gracious patient has left us. He died this afternoon after a full code event involving his lungs and his heart. My darling husband is going to have to travel to the coast in a different way. Thank you for all your offers of housing, help and prayers. I love you all. My time now is taken with coming to grips with a reality that simply seems like a bad dream. I would like to wake up and find out that it isn't true. But this afternoon I said goodbye to my best friend and love of my life.
Adios amigo.
posted by Jackiewoll @ 10:56 PM
21 Comments
21 Comments:
The best Grandpa i could have ever had and whom i shall forever look up to and admire. You made me who i'm am and i can't thank you enough.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Though I barely knew Skip, I became so attached to all of you. My thoughts are with you all. Bill
Jackie,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. We so loved Skip.
We are here for you.
Roger and Holly
I miss you all so much and I am so sorry that I'm not there with you all right now. I guess it's my turn to be the cousin on the wrong side of the Atlantic now.
Grandpa, what can I write that Larkin hasn't already beautifully covered? I love you so much, will always love you, and miss you more than I can say. As Mira said, everyone needs a grandpa, and you were the grandest of them all.
Leah
Skip was one of the really good ones, and he will be sorely missed by many of us. My thoughts are with you all. Words are simply inadequate. I'll miss my cousin, and can't quite believe he is gone.
I can't adequately express my sadness.
Jackie, know this, that there is support for you here any time from any and all of your friends.
In the middle of the tears I am feeling on my cheeks I have also the thankfulness that my life was blessed by having Skip as a friend.
Dearest Jackie, Sylvia and I are heartbroken. Can't hold back the tears. Nor do we wish to; they flow from the great fortune we have had to know you and Skip and your exceptional family and to have shared in the creative vitality you all radiate. We add our love and condolence to the wave of sympathy and support that now enfolds you. Call on us in any way. Russ & Sylvia
Jackie and family: Russ and Audrey Labelle, along with Bob and all of their family, asked me to express their sadness and condolences for your loss. Skip trained generations of Echo folks about the geology of the basin, and it seems hard to imagine Echo without him.
Papa Skip, you are the best Grandpa ever. I have always looked up to you, and always will. You have inspired me and so many people in countless ways. I miss you greatly, Elena.
Skip was one of the warm and wonderful dads I looked up to. Sending much love and hugs to all of you.
Jackie and family - I am so very sorry to hear that Skip has passed. He was indeed a valiant fighter, an exceptional man. I will miss very much. To have known him was truly my great fortune. His smile and gentle soul brightened many of my mornings at the Headlands Cafe where we discussed geology and offered solutions to the World's ills. I will miss those conversations very much. My deepest sympathy. Needless to say, if there is anything I can do for you during this difficult period, please let me know. My love to you all. David
Dear Jackie,
Please know you and yours are in our thoughts. Do not hesitate to call upon us if there is anything we can do.
Much love,
Nancy & Rich
Jackie
I've been following your wonderful blog since Hans Bruhner sent me the link on July 22. I knew Skip for many years through the Boyz Breakfast Club. I and all the Boyz will miss him. Your daily writings and photos were a loving tribute.
Chet Boddy
Grandma, just wanted to let you know that all the family over here sends their love and sympathy. All of them keep saying how much they loved Grandpa, even though they only met him a few times.
See you soon,
Leah
I will miss Skip so much, even if I don't live nearby anymore. His humor, intelligence, grace, were amusing and at times inspiring. Most of all, I will miss his lectures on geology, a subject about which he shared great enthusiasm and curiosity.
I am thinking of you Jackie, and how sorry I am for what you have lost with Skip's passing. I'm so glad you are surrounded by loving friends and family.
Adriane
Let yourself relax into the moment.
Let yourself be held without any need to hold yourself up.
Let yourself meet the unknown.
It's o.k. We don't have to know with our mind.
May you know, without any doubt, the precious gift that you are,
And hold in your heart a song of peace.
With great love from Andreya Marks
Andreya's blog:
http://chosingtocare.blogspot.com
Dear Jackie and family, I'm devastated at the news of Skip's passing. I can't seem to quit crying. Such a wonderful man. He will be missed probably more than any of us can imagine. He's been an inspiration, an associate, and a friend for years. All my sympathy. Ginny
Dear Jacquie,
Words are not enough. Skip was a great friend to everyone he met, even if it was the first time. He was our "go to" person for all questions geological and will be greatly missed at Point Cabrillo Light Station. My thoughts are with you. Tanya
Dearest Jackie,
I just found out - -and I am so so sorry. I didn't realize Skip was in crisis. What a lovely man Skip was - -the world was a better place because of him. My heart goes out to you and your family, during this time of great loss, and for the difficult days ahead.
with love and sympathy,
Janie Rezner
My heart sank when I heard the news of Skips passing.The only good thing that has come from participation in the MLPA process is the wonderful folks I have met since I became a regional stakeholder.I will miss Skip even though I only knew him for a short time.He was a solid guy.
Love and Many Blessings
Kevin Mc Grath
Redway,CA
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