Apologies for the brief hiatus. My dad passed last week from a sudden heart attack. He was on his feet until the very last moment, and we’re grateful for that. Still, the shock was great.
He left no will, so my mom and I now have to go through a small forest of red tape to sort out everything. I’m afraid that between this and work I will have very little time for my blog for a few days but hope to emerge triumphant from said forest within a week or so.
Until then, thank you for your patience!
Liz said:
My deepest condolences.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Liz!
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Sue Vincent said:
You and your family will be held in my thoughts, Nicholas.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Sue!
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(Kitty) Cat Strawberry - Meow! said:
So sorry for your loss. I hope it won’t be too stressful a process for you ❤ 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! I hope so, too 🙂
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Dracul Van Helsing said:
My sympathies on the death of your dad, Nicholas.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Christopher!
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The Story Reading Ape said:
So sorry for your loss, Nicholas.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Chris!
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Gwen M. Plano said:
My sincerest condolences, Nicholas.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Gwen!
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jenanita01 said:
So sorry to hear this, Nicholas…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much 🙂
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beetleypete said:
Very sad news indeed. My heart goes out to you for your sudden loss.
Don’t worry about the blog, I know what it’s like to have to deal with all the paperwork following a death. We will all still be here when you feel like getting back online.
My condolences to all your family.
Pete.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Many thanks, Pete! You guys are my second family, so I’ll be back soon as I miss you 🙂
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V.M.Sang said:
My condolences to you and your family. It’s hard when it happens so suddenly. I know about that. Both my mother and father-in-law went suddenly.
It will be hard for you for a while, but you know you have the thoughts and prayers of so many friends around the globe.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Viv! You’re right, it’s heartwarming how the messages keep pouring in.
It’s hard for those left behind but it’s the best for them. There’s a Greek saying for those who leave suddenly like that; “God loved them.”
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wilfredbooks said:
So sorry to hear about your father, Nicholas. My very best wishes to you and your family. Cheers, Jon.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jon!
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kimberlywenzler said:
I’m so sorry. Please accept my condolences.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Kimberly!
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Jaya said:
So sorry for your loss.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jaya!
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Sharon E. Cathcart said:
I am so very sorry for your loss, Nicholas. My dad passed in 2019; it is so difficult.
Be gentle with yourself during this difficult time.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Sharon! I do feel a bit fragile at times but there’s just so much to be done that I can’t take time off 😦
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Sharon E. Cathcart said:
This advice may sound odd, but be sure to drink lots of water. Grief is dehydrating. Making sure you get enough water will help you when you need to keep going. Gentle hugs.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It’s funny, as I am reading this with a bottle of water next to me. I’ll take a sip in your health.
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coldhandboyack said:
So sorry to learn of your loss. Take the time, and people will be here when you return.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Many thanks, Craig! It’s heartwarming how many people have sent their thoughts.
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Sorry for your loss.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Charles!
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atimetoshare.me said:
Deeply sorry for your loss of your dad.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much!
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DebyFredericks said:
How awful, I’m so sorry for your loss. My father-in-law passed away without a will, too. I hope you and your mother can sort it all out quickly.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Deby! I was just discussing this with Electra; we’re missing just one piece of paperwork at the moment and we decided to hire an accountant to get it for us. It’s just not worth it spending hours and days cutting through red tape.
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Marina Costa said:
My condolences for your loss!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Marina!
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Annette Rochelle Aben said:
God bless you are your family. May peace be with you.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Annette!
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Marcia said:
I’m so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you, Nicholas. ❤
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Marcia! Your prayers are much appreciated.
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Sam "Goldie" Kirk said:
My sympathy.
Ah, the work you have to undertake after they’re gone… It makes me wonder if it’s a good thing (turns your focus somewhere else) or a bad thing (makes you go even crazier.
Stay golden!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Sam! You’re right, it’s a mixed blessing.
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T. R. Robinson said:
Condolences. Never easy to loss those we love and even more difficult when it is so sudden.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much! I’m consoled by the thought that he didn’t suffer at all, even though the suddenness of it all made it harder for us.
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theshammuramat said:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my sympathy.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much!
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C.E.Robinson said:
Nicholas, I am so sorry your Dad passed away unexpectedly. Sending prayers for you and your family. Peaceful thoughts for the difficult days ahead. 🙏💘 Christine
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Christine! Your prayers are much appreciated!
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Editor said:
God bless you.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you!
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Gabi Coatsworth said:
This must be tough for you. Take as much time as you need. Your followers will wait.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Gabi!
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missimontana said:
My deepest sympathy. Take care.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much!
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Becky Ross Michael said:
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Nicholas! Take care.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Becky!
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Michelle Morrison said:
So sorry for your loss.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Michelle!
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Jay said:
I’m so sorry for your loss! Take as much time as you need, we’ll be here waiting!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you so much, Jay!
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