To all my friends out there ~
My dear brother, Michael, passed away on February 13th. He lived in Chicago all of his adult life, he was an architect and loved by many friends. Mike was my #1 fan, always encouraging me to be the artist I've always dreamed of being.
It will take some time to get through the details and arrangements, please know I'll resume with my painting and blogging as soon as it's time. This is a reminder that we never know what tomorrow brings and to relish every day we are here.
Michael's obituary in the Chicago Tribune.
~ Karin
80 comments:
I also know what it is like to lose a brother. My heart and thoughts are with you.
My deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. May you find peace and love in your memories.
Karin, how very very sad for you...please accept my sincere condolences.
My best wishes to you and your family
I'm so very sorry. Praying for you and your family.
Love to you and your family. Hugs and prayers sent your way. Linda
I'm so very sorry. He sounds like a wonderful man. My deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry for your loss Karin.You were blessed to have such a wonderful brother.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Clearly we were not created to die,since the loss of a loved one can be so painful to deal with.Take your time to heal, and spend time with those whom you love.In the past I have also found great comfort in the scriptures.My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this time.
Karin I am so very sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers.
So, so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like l as I lost a sister in 2009. It is devastating and they each take a bit of our heart along with them. Hugs.
I am so very sorry for you, Karin. Two of my brothers already died and the loss feels like an amputation. I send you and your family my heartfelt sympathy.
My deepest condolences.
Karin - I can't imagin who you must feel. You're in my thoughts, I'll be lighting a candle for you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Karin. Hang in there.
I'm so sorry for your loss Karin, best wishes.
Karin, I am so sorry. A good brother is the best preparation for life a girl can have. My sincere condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Your fans will wait until you are ready to paint again. Take your time.
Beautiful words for a precious brother.
I'm so sorry for your loss...such a handsome man.
He'll be with you in all your future art.
Blessings & comfort to you & your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss Karin. My parents are gone but I haven't lost any siblings yet, that must be so traumatic.
My thoughts and prayers are with you...I am so very sorry. There are no words...
Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. You are so right. We take so much for granted. Every day is a blessing. My thoughts are with you,
Karin, I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers death. Yes, life is unpredictable and alas, too short. My sincere sympathies.
I'm so very sorry, Karin. I'll be praying for your comfort, peace & strength in the days ahead.
Hi Karin, it's been awhile...I wanted to extend condolences on the loss of your dear brother. It must be very difficult right now, but know that your many many friends are thinking of you.
I am so sorry - how very sad. I will be thinking of you and your family in these difficult times.
So sorry to hear this Karin. Your brother's belief in you is very touching. Peace to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Oh Karin
I am so sorry. May Grace sustain and encourage you and bring you peace
Sharon
Sad, sad news. Please know you are in my prayers. I love what and how you wrote about him.
May your wonderful memories bring some peace.
Sending you a love blast for healing. Hugs.
love your paintings...if your brother encouraged u than he must have been special to u...please accept my condolences
I am very sorry for such a tragic loss. May God hold you and comfort you in this most difficult time.
Oh Karin, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find peace during this time....and always. Sending love, prayers and hugs your way.
~Susan
With sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you to help you get through this difficult time.
I have never met you, but feel as though I know you through your generous blog posts and your inspiring art. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
Susan
I too understand the pain and loss you are feeling. I am so sorry you lost your precious brother. I will pray for you both.
I'm so sorry, Karen. May God comfort you during these difficult days.
Karin, I'm so, so, sorry. My prayers are going out to you and your family and friends.
So very sorry for your loss. May cherished memories of your brother keep him in your heart. Take good care of yourself.
Teri
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I always believe that the ones we lose are never far away when they are in our hearts. Hugs to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and yours.
Oh, Karin, I'm so very sorry. My heart aches for you. Holding your hand from across the miles. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karin. I am so sorry for your loss.
I have also lost a brother, the pain is indescribable. So sorry for your loss.
Karin, so sorry... I know he left a void in your heart. Sharing his memory with others is so important. Thinking of you on this day.
Oh Karin, I'm so sorry for your loss. My brother passed away last year - I am heart broken for you.
My best wishes for you and your family during this time of heartache. Praying for God's peace and love to bring you comfort.
so sorry for your loss...he looks like a kind man with a wonderful smile! i hope the many fond memories you have will help to heal your heart. sending lots of hugs!
My thoughts are with you and your family, Karin. May prayers lift you up and give you strength at this time.
so sorry to hear your sad news.
cherish every day.
I'm so sorry. To lose a sibling is an horrendous event. The one person that knew absolutely everything about us. Accept our sympathies.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You are in our thoughts.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies.
You are in our thoughts.
I'm so sorry Karin. I lost my partner and painting companion a number of years ago.My sister told me at the time that the best that he was would always stay with me, and it has.I wish you hope and healing.
This is not our home. As artists, which your brother was as an architect, we only imitate creation. Someday we all meet the creator! I pray for you in your loss. How wonderful he was so supportive. I'm so sorry.
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and sympathies are with you. ~Kat
Karin,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to y'all. Hoping for some peace and grace for you too.
So sad Karin, my thoughts are with you.
My deepest sympathy, dear Karin. May your brother now rest in peace,
I am so sorry to hear this, Karin... I think the title of this blog post sums it up.
Cherish your memories.
So very, very sorry, Karin.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I'm so sorry, you're in my heart and prayers.
May you find peace during this time of grief.
Karin, I'm sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family. We are all out here, friends, followers, admirers...all of us, for you, and we care.
We don't know each other Karin. I too lost my brother when he was only 17 years old.
My heart goes out to you and yours.
Betty in Canada
"....flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest..."
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Michael, Karin. You're in my thoughts.
Diane
I am so sorry for your loss, take care.
My deepest condolences, Karin. What an unfathomable loss.
I am so sorry for your loss Karin. He'll be forever in your heart.
I did forward your message about "Gizmo" the cat to a friend with a daughter in Chicago.
I hope it finds a home.
I am so, so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I will be praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry Karin...I lost my brother last September...my heart goes out to you.
So sorry to hear that Karin, your definitely going through some tough times. I'm dreading the day my dad passes away, he's been sick for quite some time and it's like a roller coaster every day. I'm sure he's looking out for you.
~Randall
So sorry for your loss.
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