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A Message from Kelli

August 13, 2013 By Kelli and Holli 25 Comments

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Jimmie and me at mom and dad's wedding

I know many of you have seen this picture of me and my beloved cousin Jimmie at my parent’s wedding. I wrote a post about my Nana and I making sugar cookies and mailing them to Jimmie and his friends when they were stationed abroad in the Air Force. I remember he was at Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach FL when I was a girl and he always said, ” Just like Capt. Anthony Nelson from I Dream of Jeannie”. He taught me to dance so I wouldn’t be embarrassed at my first Jr. High dance and he grew up with my mom because they were just a few years apart in age.

He passed away unexpectedly this morning and I cannot tell you how sad I am. I spent from noon until 8 PM this evening driving all across the state to tell elderly family members in person, including my mother who is beside herself with grief.

Tomorrow we will all head about 5 1/2 hours away to the funeral.

I had several more posts planned for this week but they will wait. I will be back posting in a week. I know you all understand.

Kelli

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  1. vkhanson

    August 13, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    I’m so sorry for your loss!

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  2. Eartha Kitsch

    August 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Oh my gosh, I’m just so, so sorry. I can’t imagine how sad you feel and how devastating it must feel to have to share this news with your loved ones. Love to you and your family and godspeed to your cousin Jimmie. I bet he’s teaching the angels to dance on the other side.

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  3. Melissa

    August 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Im so sorry for your loss, sending prayers for you and your family.

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  4. Patty

    August 13, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family ate in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. Food Stories

    August 13, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my sincerest of condolences.

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  6. Tana

    August 13, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  7. Debra

    August 14, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

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  8. Stacy

    August 14, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I am so, so sorry to hear this, Kelli. I loved that post and could tell by the love you all had for him that Jimmie was a special man. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel for the funeral and celebration of his life. Drive safely, my friend!

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  9. quilt32

    August 14, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    My sympathy to you and all of your family. So difficult to lose someone who meant so much to you.
    Lillian

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  10. The Renegade Seamstress

    August 14, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Oh, Kelli, I’m so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family. So glad you can all be together during this very difficult time.
    Hugs,
    Beth

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  11. thehomeheart

    August 14, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I saw this on FB last night but didn’t know for sure who this person was. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for peace for you and your family. Save travels.

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  12. Karen

    August 14, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Kelli. I do remember that photo. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time…take care.

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  13. Green Door Hospitality

    August 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear this Kelli! My deepest condolences. You and your whole family are in my thoughts!
    Kenley

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  14. Carole

    August 14, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Kelli. Prayers for peace and acceptance for you and your family during this very difficult time. Safe travels!

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  15. now at home mom

    August 15, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    oh! no Kelli, so sorry for your loss ๐Ÿ™ sorry you have lost someone so important to you

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  16. Liz

    August 17, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss, Kelli. It sounds like the world lost a wonderful man. xo

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    • kalamitykelli

      August 17, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      Thank you Liz – he was.

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  17. Valentina Kenney (@cookingweekends)

    August 17, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    so sorry about your loss. sending good thoughts . . .

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    • kalamitykelli

      August 18, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  18. Liz

    August 18, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    am sorry for your loss

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    • kalamitykelli

      August 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you Liz!

      Reply
  19. Anita at Hungry Couple

    August 20, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Oh, Kelli, I’m so sorry. I’m just catching up now after being away and very sad to read this. Deepest sympathies.

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    • kalamitykelli

      August 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you so much Anita!

      Reply
  20. thebetterbaker11

    August 20, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Oh Kelli, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bless your heart for taking time to let your fans know what you’re doing. Sure don’t like these stark reminders of the brevity of life, but know I am praying for you and your family now as you celebrate a special man in your lives. Prayers for safe travels too.

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    • kalamitykelli

      August 21, 2013 at 3:47 AM

      Thank you Marsha – I really appreciate it. It has been a difficult time but we are doing well.

      Reply

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