Monday, May 30, 2011

RIP Marty Gillman

My sweet husband died this morning (Monday, May 30) after 13 years of living with Parkinson's Disease.
There is nothing else to say.


127 comments:

Eva said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Rayna. May you and Marty's whole family be comforted during this difficult time. Beautiful photo of the two of you.

Julia in NZ said...

I am sincerely sorry you have lost your husband to this debilitating disease. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends at this difficult time.

Pat said...

My condolences. Be your strong self to get through the difficult period of adjustment before you. Time will bring you acceptance.

Pat Foster

Judy said...

I truly sorry that you have lost your dear Marty.

I lost my mother to this awful disease.

My prayers go out to you and your family.

sheila said...

I am sorry to read of your loss. Take care.

Jamie Fingal said...

Rayna - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Shelley: the Dread Pirate Rodgers said...

I am so sorry for your loss.

Brenda Gael Smith said...

Rayna - my heart goes out to you and your family. Cherish the memories.

Laurence said...

I'm sorry for your and your family. Take care.

Linda Forey said...

Rayna, I'm thinking of you, and hope you get through this horrible time. My condolences and best wishes! Stay strong!

Stephanie Pettengell said...

Thinking of you at your time of loss. XX

Marlis said...

rayna - i'm so sorry for your loss! my thoughts are with you. big, big hugs!

Frannie said...

I am so sorry to hear that Rayna! You have my thoughts and prayers.

Marcie in Australia said...

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Lisa said...

Rayna, so sorry to hear of your loss, deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Hilary Metcalf said...

Rayna I am so sorry for your loss

Maria said...

There are no words...my heart aches for you.

Stitching with Schnauzer and Siamese said...

My sincere condolances and deepest sympathy at this time of loss to you and your lovely family.
With very Best Wishes
Maggie

Sandra Wyman said...

I am so, so sorry Rayna: my DH died eleven years ago. It may help to pass on a thought someone gave me at the time - the person may be dead, but all they have given you lives on in you. Be kind to yourself - thinking of you.

Sandy said...

oh Rayna, I am so sorry. you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

as you say...nothing else to say.
much love,
Sandy in the UK

Mai-Britt Axelsen said...

My thoughts are with you Rayna.

queenopearls said...

Rayna, my deepest, heart-felt sympathy to you and the rest of your family. May you feel him close by in Spirit.
Lots of love and hugs,
Christina

Unknown said...

My condolances to you and your family at this sad time

GerryART said...

Rayna, you and yours are in my heart and thoughts.
Love,
Gerry

Anonymous said...

Rayna,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by all your memories.
Hugs,
Paula

Unknown said...

Rayna, I am so sorry for your loss.

Colleen Kole said...

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

Cathy Bargar said...

Oh, Rayna - I am so very sorry to hear this! My heart hurts for you and your family. there really is nothing more I can say.

quiltcontemplation blogspot said...

O God Rayna. I am so very sorry.

Anonymous said...

Dear Rayna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you
Dorothy Eggleton

Anonymous said...

Oh, Rayna, sending many hugs to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
Diane

Mary K. McGraw said...

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy said...

My deepest sympathy to you for your loss.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

Oh Rayna. I am so sorry to hear. I send you love and support and some seriously big hugs. May he be at peace.

Mostly Turquoise said...

Rayna,

What an immense shock to read your blog today. I'm speechless, indeed, what to say? Wishing you all the strength you need in the days, period to come, you are in my thoughts,
Regina, SXM

Beverly said...

Rayna, I am so sorry for your loss. Words seem so insufficient- but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm also reaching through the miles of cyberspace between us and sending you hugs.

Anonymous said...

Rayna, so sorry to hear this news. My prayers go out to your and your family.
~Monique

Cécile said...

Dear Rayna, Whatt terrible news in your blog today. There really are no words of consolation. I hope that all our thoughts will give you strength and help you in this difficult time and I am gratefull to know that you have a wonderfull family that will support you. My thoughts are with you.
Cécile

kathy said...

Oh Rayna, my sincere condolences. Prayers and hugs for you and your family as you go through this heartbreaking time.
Kathy

Dianne Koppisch Hricko said...

Dear Rayna

I am so very sorry, please know that you are in my thoughts.

Dianne

Michele/TextileTraveler said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and you are in my thoughts.

Vivika said...

Rayna, I am so sorry, so very sorry. You are right, ther is nothing else to say, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. V

Fibra Artysta said...

Oh Rayna, I'm so sorry. Much love to you and your family.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear this. Even though we have never met I feel like I know you personally through your blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Maggi in Texas

Judy Sall Fiber Art said...

My heart breaks at your news... if only there was a way to extend hugs over the internet, you would be surrounded with comfort from all of us. I have been reminded twice so far this week that life is full of happiness and sorrow, and nothing lasts forever except for the love we share with one another. May you always remember the happy times with Marty.

Anonymous said...

so sorry for your loss Rayna.

Natalya Khorover Aikens said...

I am so sorry Rayna....my thoughts are with you....

Rosemary@semo.net said...

Ah, Rayna, I'm so sorry to hear of Marty's illness and death. May your memories of a life together, with the love of family and friends provide some comfort in this time of grief.

Unknown said...

Oh Rayna, I am so sorry. Please be comforted that all of us are sending good thoughts your way.

"Rhojo" Baldwin said...

My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Rayna,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I know that disease is no joke to deal with either. Know you have a wide circle of friends and acquaintences who have you in their thoughts and prayers
JenniferBigelow

Vivian Helena said...

Sending love and long distance hugs at this difficult time. you are in our prayers. vivian

Nikki said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Terri said...

Rayna:

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you and your family.
Terri Lipman

margaret-spence said...

Rayna, I am so sorry! I lost my dad to Parkinson's... a wicked, slow, wasting disease. I lost my first husband 7 years ago and even though I remarried a wonderful man the loss still resonates. I enjoy your blog so much, it grieves me to hear of your loss. Peggy Fry in Tulsa.

Sue Walen said...

Ooh, Rayna. Parkinson's stinks, and losing a sweet husband is a pain in the heart that, I think, nothing ever erases. I grieve for your loss.
I wonder if you'll find a use for those lovely "therapeutic" gray strips?
Sending a warm cyberhug to you.
Sue Walen

Kathy N said...

So sorry Rayna; I've been reading your blog for a long time, and you've always written about your husband in a way that made it obvious how much you cared for him. Sending you good thoughts...

Judy said...

Rayna, Please know that you, Marty, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Warm Hugs,
Judy

Deidre said...

Dear Rayna, my heart aches for you. May your memories comfort you in this difficult time.

Sherryl said...

So very sorry Rayna. I know you have lots of good memories. Hugs

Karen said...

Rayna, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

O'Quilts said...

Rayna, I had no idea that your husband had Parkinsons. My mother has it as well and it is a nasty disease. To loose your husband young like this is awful. You are right. There is nothing else to say. I am sending hugs from Charlotte, North Carolina. Diane

Terri Stegmiller said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Rayna.

Marianne said...

Mes plus sincères condoléances.
Tout est dit. Les mots n'y pourront rien, néanmoins je suis en pensée de tout cœur avec vous et partage votre peine

Unknown said...

Oh, Rayna, my deepest sympathies. :(((

Diana Angus said...

I offer my sympathy and empathy to you and your family. Our prayers will be for you.

Diana Angus

Running with Scissors Studio - The Blog said...

Rayna

Please accept our sincere condolences. He is not lost, you will cherish the memories and he will live on in your hearts forever...

Delores & Andy

Cathy said...

Dear Rayna, I hope you are comforted by happy memories and the support of your terrific family and many friends. Hugs.

Mary Beth Frezon said...

Oh rayna I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts in the times ahead.

Gerrie said...

Holding you up in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of ((((hugs)))).

Barefoot Driver Studio said...

May you find peace during this difficult time.

Cate Rose said...

Oh Rayna, I am SO sorry. All my love to you and your family.

Dijanne Cevaal said...

Rayna I am so sorry to hear of your loss and that you and Marty had to live with this horrible illness all those years- big hugs for you and family.

Catskill Quilter said...

I am so very sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers...

Ann said...

There isn't really anything to say is there, but I just wanted you to know that we're thinking of you.
Ann

Jeannie said...

Dear Rayna, there are no words to erase the pain you and your family are feeling. I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts. I watch my Mom struggle with PD and know the challenges you and Marty have faced. Take care of yourself and know that you are loved.
Warm hugs.

Anonymous said...

OH, Rayna, how very, very sad! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Linda

Sandy in CA said...

I am so sorry for your loss. The picture of you and your husband shows what a wonderful connection you must have had.

teri said...

Oh Rayna. I am so sorry. I am glad he no longer has to deal with this horrible disease but it is still a hole in your heart. My father has been living with this for over 15 years and I see the toll it takes on my dad and mum. Know that, in my mind, I am giving you a big hug.

teri

PRK said...

So very, very sorry. But glad for all your years together.

quilthexle said...

Dear Rayna, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Big big hugs, Frauke

Cindy Cooksey said...

I am sorry to hear of your loss, Rayna. My thoughts are with you. Wishing you comfort from happy memories,
Cindy Cooksey

Karen S Musgrave said...

I am truly sorry for your loss. My grandfather died of Parkinson's Disease so I do understand. It is such a terrible disease.

Carol Henke said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Know that there are lots of us out here sending you love.

Karen Newman Fridy said...

Rayna I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending you prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

Patricia said...

I'm so sorry for your loss Rayna.

Melly Testa said...

Rayna. I am so sorry! To loose a love and your mate? I am so very sorry.

Unknown said...

Oh Rayna! PLease think a huge hug! We are here for you when you need us. Lots of love

Sally

Nina Marie said...

Prays and hugs go out to you! My mother has been diagnosed for 3 years now - so hard! Blessings!

Debra Dixon said...

I will join with the others. We love you and wish you peace.

Deirdre said...

Rayna, My condolences, I remember meeting Marty at the Gallery near Somers and how proud he was!

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Deirdre

Suzanne Thompson said...

Love, like a quilt, lives on and keeps you warm. He will always be with you; when you see him again he will stretch his strong hand to you, pulling you into a welcoming embrace.

Kathy said...

Oh, Rayna! I am so sorry. Be gentle with yourself.

Leslie Tucker Jenison said...

Rayna, I send you my deepest sympathy. I'm thinking of you and holding you close to my heart.
Lots of love,
L

Anonymous said...

I am truly sorry for your loss. May love and peace be with you.

badmomgoodmom said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

oh,Rayna...I am so very,very sorry.
I have read your blog for years- rarely post but must today. Lean on family and friends as much as possible. And rest....
missy from the bayou

Island Threads said...

Rayna so sorry to read your sad news, my thoughts go out to you and your family he lives on in all your memories, best thoughts Frances x

wlstarn said...

So sorry to read this.

Heather Lair said...

Rayna, My condolences to you and your family. Prayers, peace and hugs for you.
Heather

Juanita Yeager said...

Oh Rayna.
Words seem so worthless at times like these. I've been where you are and understand your loss. Saying I'm sorry just doesn't seem to be enough to help ease your sense of loss.
Take good care of yourself and hold tight to the memories, the good ones, the bad ones, the sad ones and the fun ones. Speak his name;for as long as you remember him,he will always be.

Francie said...

Rayna, Your beloved will always be with you in spirit. Revel in your memories... they will always comfort and sustain you. Sending you big hugs and much love. Francie

Elizabeth Rosenberg said...

Rayna, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't find the words that might comfort you. I pray that with your family gathered around you, you'll find some peace. You are stronger than you think you are. Deep inside of you, you will find the strength you'll need to get through. I'll help if I can. Much love to you. Elizabeth

Rian said...

Rayna, I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Marty. Sending you love, hugs, peace, and strength.

Christine Thresh said...

Rayna,
Take a deep breath. This is a sad time and your life will be so different now. I've read your blog for quite a while and know that you have a precious family that will help you through this shock. You have the talent to continue your amazing work and you will find peace in a while.
Looking at all the comments, you can see how you have touched so many people.

SuzanneG said...

Rayna, I am an occasional visitor and took a class with you.
Your husband looks like such a good, kind man in the photo with you. He was a big part of your life and I know you will miss him. I hope he is comfortable where he is now. My prayers are for your comfort.
Suzanne G in NC

patty a. said...

My heart goes out to you. So sorry for your loss.

Julie said...

I am so sorry for your loss Rayna. Keep warm thoughts of happier times close to you. x

Anonymous said...

Dearest Rayna... I am so sorry to hear of your loss... my heart aches for you. Your memories will be of great comfort in the days ahead, as you adjust to the 'new normal'...
Hugs...
Carole

Helen said...

Rayna, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace with all my heart.

Sue Dennis said...

Thinking of you Rayna and know you are being comforted by your family and the many happy memories of a shared life with Marty.

Aryana Londir said...

dearest rayna,

my heart is so sad for your loss. you are in my prayers and thoughts.

love, aryana

Heather Dubreuil said...

I am so very sorry, Rayna, to learn of your husband's death. I know you will have many wonderful memories to remind you of good times past, and the support of friends and family. Bless you.

Casey said...

My deepest sympathies during this soul ache. Prayers...

Deborah C. Stearns said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Candied Fabrics said...

Rayna,

My deepest sympathies for you and your family.

Candy

Penny Mateer said...

Rayna,
So terribly sorry thinking of you and your family. Learning to live with loss is the greatest challenge.
Take care,
Penny

Pamela Price Klebaum said...

Rayna, dear Rayna. Know that you are surrounded by people all over who are sending you tender thoughts. I am so sorry.

Anonymous said...

Rayna,
So sorry to hear of your great loss.
Hoping family and memories will bring some comfort now and in the days to come.
Chaya

Sherry Boram said...

Rayna, I send you, your family and circle of friends my sympathy and love at this great loss.

Ann Graham said...

Rayna, my condolences to you and your daughters and grandchildren.

Cheryl Lynch Quilts said...

My heart breaks for you Rayna. "May his soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life, and his memory be ever for a blessing".
I'll be thinkng of you.

ParisMaddy said...

Words seem inadequate. Deepest condolences
for your loss,Rayna.

Marilyn Wall said...

Rayna, My deepest condolences to you and your family. What more can one say.

Rebecca said...

Oh, Rayna. I just saw this. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and sending you and your family my heartfelt condolences.

Cynthia said...

I'm so sorry for your loss! Keeping you in my prayers.

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