Tribute

Confidante.  Friend.  Pusher.  Enabler.  Counselor.  Guide.  Survivor.  Lover.  Wife.  Mother (in-law).

Today my sweet, dear mother-in-law, was laid to rest.  She passed away in the safety and comfort of her own home with her husband, Mr Wonderful and me by her side as she gracefully took her last few breaths.

And while I am feeling lost without her wicked sense of humor, mad challah making skills, and genuine love for me, I am forever grateful for the amazing son she helped to create and mold into the extra wonderful man he is today. 

In addition, I'd like to thank her for the following:

• I really was knitting the wrong way (dammit)
• Bearnaise and/or Hollandaise sauce really is good on everydamnedthing (even probably shit),
• adding more butter always makes it better
• if you are really depressed and thinking about dying or cancer, you should buy yarn, preferably, lots of the same yarn just in different colors (and Elann is a good place to buy it from too)
• if someone is ever doing something slightly more decadent that what I am currently doing, they are a slut, especially if I would really like to be doing what they are doing right then and there (apparently, even daughter in laws and best friendscan fall into this category)
• even if one is raised by wolves or in an orphanage, they can still turn their life around and become a strong, loving, independent, value and family-oriented woman

Iris, rest in graceful peace.  We love you, always.

Comments

[Nell]

I'm so sorry. Big hugs for your family.

[Jenn]

I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. Your tribute was so loving. I am thinking about you during this time. Love to you Skylar.

[Christie]

Hi! I'm new to your blog and I am very moved by your words about your mother in law. So very sweet. I'm sorry for your family's loss and wish you much comfort.

[knitlit kate]

what a loving and incredibly touching tribute to your mother-in-law. she sounds like a heluva woman. i think i will call mine right now and tell her i love her. take care of you, your hubby and mr. wonderful.

[joy]

omg skylar i'm so sorry to hear of you and your family's loss... celebrate her life whenever you remember her and the wisdom that she passed to you.

[Vickery]

Oh Skylar, I'm so so sorry. There are no words. I'm happy she was with you and her entire family. I'm sorry. Love you!

[nod]

Sounds like a wonderful ending to a tough few months. I hope to see you soon, so I can give you a hug.

[Camille]

Sending you and Jeff lots of love and prayers. Love you much, and it does get it easier in time. What a wonderful tribute, and like I told you the other day, she is your personal angel now!

Love you!!!

[Bonnie]

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. The bond between a mil and dil who love one another can be so very strong. I am sure you were equally precious to her. Afterall, you are the one who will be caring for and supporting her precious son through this tough time.

I agree with Monique when you are ready do a little yarn shopping in her honor.

[Katie]

I am so sorry to hear about your MIL, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Take care!

[Sarah]

I'm crying a little right now. I wish I could be there to give you hugs. It sounds like she was an incredible woman, and you are so lucky to have known her. My thoughts are with you and the Mister. Lots of love to you both. XOXOXOXO

[Lolly]

A lovely tribute to a truly amazing woman. I am very sorry to hear about her passing, Sky. I am thinking about you and your family. A big hug for you~

[Nubiancraftster]

Skylar I am so sorry to hear about your Mother in Law passing away but I am so happy to hear that she was with the family that she loved. I feel for you in this time and hope you are doing well. As your MIL would say you should go buy some yarn, preferably, lots of the same yarn...she would have like that :O) See you soon. Monique