We interrupt our regular bookstore blog to bring you sad news from Jack’s family…
Our phone rang yesterday morning and could see it was a call from the UK. I was shocked to learn that my big sister had died during the night, suddenly and unexpectedly. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday and a big family celebration was planned for when I will be over in June for my annual tour. So, lots of memories and thoughts today.
One of my most treasured possessions is an old hardback copy of ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ that Margaret gave me as a present when I was probably about 8 years old. Over the years it has stayed with me in all the houses I’ve lived in and the other books in the series have been added. But of all the books I own it is the most valuable to me. Throughout my life Pooh has played an important role, and because Wendy is also a big fan our wedding cake was Pooh themed. I have many memories of being well looked after by my big sister before she headed off to England to work and eventually marry. Cycle rides to the seaside and the country were our big thing.
In recent years there hasn’t been a Christmas, birthday, 4th of July or Thanksgiving when I didn’t get a card from her, while I’m particularly glad that I was able to visit her a couple of times in the last few years.
I’ll be re-reading ‘The House at Pooh Corner’ again over the next few days and I know that when I reach the last page, where Christopher Robin explains to Pooh why he won’t be seeing him any more, I’ll be crying as usual. But this time the tears will be for Margaret’s passing as much as Pooh’s.
Wendy Welch: Books, Yarn, Cats, Opioids 
Love to you, Jack. God is faithful.
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I’m so sorry Jack, huggs. Pat
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Sorry to hear your sad news, Jack. It is clear that you and Margaret shared a wonderful life while together and apart throughout the years. Memories are wonderful! Bobbie ox
Oh Jack. My condolences to you and to Wendy as well. So glad that you have that copy of Pooh to remember your sister with.
So sorry, Jack. Thinking of you prayerfully.
So very sorry for your loss Jack. Margaret sounds like a wonderful person. I recently read a study that said that people with older sisters are more successful in life. It sounds like this is true for you. May your memories be blessings.
I’m so so sorry, Jack. I’m sure she loved you to the depths of her being. I’m a big sister, and my siblings are a huge part of the joy in my life. I would love it if they remember me in a manner as sweet as yours. Prayers and love.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that remembering the good times might ease your pain.
Hugs Jack. That was a lovely tribute. You’ll be in my thoughts.
Please know our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear about your Sister. Sisters are very special as we both know and send our thoughts and prayers of comfort at this time.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, Jack. May she rest in peace.
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news, Jack. I’ve lost
my older sister as well, and know the pain it brings.
In time the memories sweeten the pain. Love wins
out. Hugs to you and Wendy ❤
Jack, we are sorry for your loss. Abingdon Friends will be holding you and those you love in the Light. In Peace, Kathy and Terry Walker
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Ah, Jack, I’m sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of her death, so glad you had such a good sister.–Jane
Big hugs, Jack. Losing folks who’s memory is a great part of your memory is the hardest thing about living long. You lose them and you lose part of you, too.
xxxJane
…holding you in The Light…”How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Winnie-THE-Pooh
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