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Sorry to hear that Beloved. Find a podcast, sit back and rest for a while today. If you drift off, enjoy the nap :)
 
I appreciate your positivity today, Beloved. I've been having some trouble drumming up any of my own.

Buying plane tickets to spend holidays in Ontario completely depleted my gift-giving fund... but I'll be home for Christmas.
People are declining invitations to my (carefully planned, first-ever, super wonderful) Christmas party... but those that can come will be spoiled with my attention.
My Grampa is suffering greatly after his first round of chemo for stage 4 colorectal cancer...
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I'm still searching for a positive spin on that one...
 
Haven't been here in awhile. Just to let one and all know...If you're looking for a white Christmas (early) just visit Sault Ste. Marie. We've had 1/4 of our usual annual snowfall already! It's a winter wonderland for sure. Snowblowers are sold out at Sears. Many people have sore backs. Lots of us are complaining. And the kids in my class play and play and play in it. When recess is over, they say: That was a short recess! They love it.
 
Nancy said:
Haven't been here in awhile. Just to let one and all know...If you're looking for a white Christmas (early) just visit Sault Ste. Marie. We've had 1/4 of our usual annual snowfall already! It's a winter wonderland for sure. Snowblowers are sold out at Sears. Many people have sore backs. Lots of us are complaining. And the kids in my class play and play and play in it. When recess is over, they say: That was a short recess! They love it.
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Hi Nancy. Fresh fallen snow can be so very pretty. And a wonderland for children. But those that have to shovel and remove it might not be so excited about it. Snowblowers and shovels sell out in winter snowfalls just like fans and air-conditioning units sell out in summer heat waves.
 
Hilary, sorry to hear about your grampa and his tough time through chemo. I don't think we always need a positive spin on this, sometimes things really suck! If you're looking for it though, a positive spin could be the care he's getting, maybe kindness from some of the staff.

I hope you have a great party!
 
well, it's mucky out there in s.ontario. winds blowing light dusting across the roads resulting in black ice.
We don't have the snow some do, but, yuckie all the same.

Thinking of those with family and friends with health concerns or, like Mendalla, who is walking with family through loss.
May you take care of yourself as you care for others.
 
Well the demolition is complete - the contractors were super neat and careful - I am so impressed. They were also very polite young men. The cupboards are slated to go in on December 1st which means I'll miss the big unveil because I'll be in Germany (I didn't plan to be away).

Snowy here in Ottawa. It was snow in the air and it landed as snow but it was very slippery almost icy snow. For some reason this did not compute in my brain and I left wearing runners - my feet were very wet and cold! lol

Carolla that must be very difficult to be so far from your brother.
 
I unexpectedly found myself in tears today. A church friend phoned to see how I was doing. Reasonable-my asthma is acting up a bit. But then we talked about pregnancies and how her daughter's second was a surprise. I shared how mine was too. And then she asked if all my 3 would be home for Xmas. I was in tears. I think it was the link between my pregnancy wioth my daughter and now the fact that this child has cut ties with the family and I don't know if they will come home at Christmas. If not the first Xmas without one. If so-it still won't be my daughter-but the new person coming. And so feeling a bit fragile and sad tonight.
 
Awww Tabitha that's tough. Sending you virtual hugs. I don't know why there is a rift with your daughter but I hope that time will allow the difficulty to be transcended and for you to be reunited.
 
Tabitha, sometimes a good cry is good for the soul. Sorry that the grief hit you, but, good for you to receive it when it did. Thinking that those blues will likely move with light of day.
We set such hopes for Christmas, it is like a litmus test of relationships...and that is hard. Thinking of everyone who wonders who will be at the table this year.

 
Good morning all!

Awww, Tabitha . . . thinking of you as you walk this part of the journey with your child . . . it is not easy being a parent . . . may you be strengthened for the path ahead.
 
Reading the more recent posts in this room has prompted me to pull the prayer shawls out of the cupboard. Go ahead and wrap yourself in one if you feel a need. I am just going to fill the kettle for a hot drink for those who fancy sipping on one. Lots of choices of tea available. Oh yeah - there are some home made cinnamon buns just ready to pull out of the oven, and half of yesterday's chocolate cake (with chocolate icing) on the kitchen table.
 
Thanks, Kay. Prayer shawls were exactly what the cafe ordered today. I think I might dig out my RL one this afternoon.
 
@Hilary, I don't know if it is like having a baby and forgetting the labour pains after but during the treatments , I really felt awful but today 3 years later I don't remember how bad they were. Could this be the positive spin?
 
I have some stewed blueberries to add. Instead of standing over them, stirring often I prefer to do them low and slow. It's been a long time, as the last time I forgot about them :whistle:
I used a timer this time, so I wouldn't forget!

I'll get the fire going (the new one here works like mine right? - gas just turn on the switch). I find watching the flames relaxing, and it sounds like some of you could use that.

@Tabitha I think that age is tough for many. Big changes for the kids and the parents. Moving further, moving apart, new relationship, new big change in identity, first Christmas apart, it's all tough.

I am sorry to hear your child is distancing themselves, you've always seemed like a welcoming mother to me who would accept your children as they are, even if it's a big change.
 
crazyheart said:
@Hilary, I don't know if it is like having a baby and forgetting the labour pains after but during the treatments , I really felt awful but today 3 years later I don't remember how bad they were. Could this be the positive spin?
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Thank you, CH. I hope and pray that he has a "3 years later" to look back from.
 
Thanks all for the prayer shawls, tasty nourishing treats, and warm fire in this room. It restores my soul to be in the presence, even if virtual, of such caring friends.

Hilary - my mom had a very bad time with her first dose of chemo, also for colon cancer. The docs changed to a different drug for subsequent treatments and this went much much better for her. Hopefully your grandpa's care team will have offers of options. Chemo, at any age, and especially in more elderly folk is a tough, tough road to go down. A friend's mom, who is 90 now I think, opted to forgo treatment & she's actually had a good healthy year since making that decision.
 
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