Away for a Bit
My father in law passed away yesterday. I will be taking a break from the blogs while I care for my family. I thank you for your understanding and will miss you guys. 🙂
See you soon,
Alison
My father in law passed away yesterday. I will be taking a break from the blogs while I care for my family. I thank you for your understanding and will miss you guys. 🙂
See you soon,
Alison

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Chiming in super late, but please know that you’re in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My prayers are with you and your family.May God bring you all peace, comfort and healing.
hey, Allie, really feeling for you, had a family loss recently so!! hope u’ll get through it as well as i did, (aided by family as you are!!!!$$)
love u & ur blog babe
Hannah
Im sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and meditations.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope you remember to take good care of yourself during this hard time.
I am so sorry…I will say prayer for you and your family tonight.
I am so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. You and your husband and family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Karen
I am sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, take care. -s
Allie – Take good care. You’re both in my thoughts. – Kara
So sorry for your loss.
Allie,
My condolences to you and your husband for the loss of his father.
Margot
sorry for your loss
Oh hon. My thoughts are with you and your fam.
So sorry-take all the time you want and need!That is definitely more important. Will be thinking of you!
Sending lots of positive energy your way for you and your family to get through this difficult time.
Deepest condolences. apt words you used in saying you’re taking a break to care for your family. Good woman. Sending hugs.
Oh Allie! I’m sorry for you loss, I’m thinking of you and your family.
Condolences at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your and your familys loss. Take care of your family and yourself! I am thinking of you all.
oh no allie
you and your family are in my prayers.
Please take care.
Allie, I’m so sorry to hear about your family’s loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. [hugs] from boston
Allie,
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your husband and family at this difficult time. May loving memories of your father-in-law sustain you through the days ahead. Big hugs from cyberland!
Alison,
I am so sorry about tour father-in-law. My thoughs and prayers are with you at thi difficult time.
Emma
My condolences to you and your husband. Take care of each other.
Christine
I am so sorry for you and Mr. Allie.
Not to be all Tyra here, but my FIL passed away when I was pregnant last year, too. I felt like I was observing the “circle of life” from an interesting place.
Hugs to you both.
My condolences. Take your time to take care of your family and yourself, you’ll all take great care of each other.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband, and the rest of your family.
I’m sorry for your and your husband’s loss… <3
I’m so sorry or your lose and your husband’s. Take care of your family and yourself, we will be here for you whenever you need us.
I’m so sorry! My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts are with you guys.
Thinking of you and your husband at this time. I pray for peace and comfort as I know it is difficult to lose someone so close.