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Pinga said:
Setting a quiet spot up in the corner, with comfie couches, tea, some fresh grapes, and fresh fruit from around the world.
There are cozy cushions, and prayer shawls.
@Seeler , @Carolla have both lost family members to cancer recently. Though ages and circumstances are different, we know how much they cared for them and their families.
Hopefully this is a gentle place for them to rest a bit.
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Yes indeed. Are others also welcome to rest. I'm still recuperating from two seizures I had this morning. I could use such a restive place.
 
Looks like we're all in need of rest. I had an attack last night, minor but I was feeling pretty low all day yesterday. Trigger was obvious - we got enough snow that the ground is wet today. I even shifted my usual Friday dose to Saturday, but that wasn't enough.

Carolla, thinking of you and your family. Hope you don't have too many responsibilities this week other than what's a good distraction and that you can be with people you love.
 
Pr. Jae, the room is for all.

Here is a special spot of the room just for you or those who are weary needing rest...the lights are low, the scents are few, and there is a sense that there should be quiet in the area, no scents that could disturb you, or sounds....just peace to rest..and cozy blankets. take it easy.
 
Thank you pinga, for your caring and friendship. Jae - I do hope you feel better soon.

chansen - popping your proud buttons - great story you shared about your daughter - it surely made me smile. And good news on career options - lots going on for you.

Yes - my brother, age 58, died on Friday. He'd been in hospice for the past two months, and lingered long beyond anyone's expectations, so we are all relieved in a sense that he has finally let go. I'm glad for all the shenanigans, sibling stuff, adult visits & chats we've had over our lifetime together. He was a pretty special guy & I miss him.
 
Carolla said:
Thank you pinga, for your caring and friendship. Jae - I do hope you feel better soon.

chansen - popping your proud buttons - great story you shared about your daughter - it surely made me smile. And good news on career options - lots going on for you.

Yes - my brother, age 58, died on Friday. He'd been in hospice for the past two months, and lingered long beyond anyone's expectations, so we are all relieved in a sense that he has finally let go. I'm glad for all the shenanigans, sibling stuff, adult visits & chats we've had over our lifetime together. He was a pretty special guy & I miss him.
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Sorry for your loss Carolla.
 
In other news, I had been planning on driving to Newfoundland to visit my son, and then spend time with a friend who was flying in.
My son had been applying for positions in Ontario, though they are hard to get.
Lo & behold, he was able to land an EMS job in a city close to our home. So, he is moving back. In fact, he starts this Friday!
Now adjusting plans, and will probably fly in with my friend, and then rent a car.
working out specifics.
@Seeler, doesn't look like I will see you this summer.
 
Carolla said:
chansen - popping your proud buttons - great story you shared about your daughter - it surely made me smile. And good news on career options - lots going on for you.

Yes - my brother, age 58, died on Friday. He'd been in hospice for the past two months, and lingered long beyond anyone's expectations, so we are all relieved in a sense that he has finally let go. I'm glad for all the shenanigans, sibling stuff, adult visits & chats we've had over our lifetime together. He was a pretty special guy & I miss him.
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Yeah, I'm bragging, but Claire is pretty great. We talk about sticking up for the bullied kids. It's something that has always been important to me. I just didn't realize how much she was taking it to heart. And yes, things are crazy around here at the moment. Too much to do and decide on.

Your fondness for your brother is obvious, and some times I don't acknowledge these things because my contemplated replies often seem trite in draft stage and remain unposted, but trite as it is, I'm sorry for your loss.
 
I'm sorry to hear of the losses. Great to have your son close Pinga.

I have spent 5 days in Banff at an OT conference and then the weekend in Vernon at a church event. Now home.
Both events were very much a walk down memory lane, a chance to connect with long time friends and to make new ones. Both really felt like being surrounded by family.

Can I say "small world " though? Sitting in church today and the guest minister was reading some prayer requests- pray for "H and M S". Really? I spoke with the church minister's husband after the service. His brother (the H above) and I attended church together 30 years ago and a 26 hour drive from where we were. We hung out with a group of friends-all in their 20s and did many things together. H and I often sat together in church- and we both fell in love-with different people at about the same time.

I did get their address and will send them a card and note. Cancer is such a bitch.
 
Oh Tabitha - how was the conference? I was there too ... but in name only ;) A colleague presented a poster that we worked on together - Interprofessional Approach to Bariatric Care. It was her first visit to the beautiful western mountains ... I was thrilled that she was able to go.

Cancer is a bitch - got that right. And soothingly for me, I spent much of the weekend in my garden, starting to prep my property for the spring Cancer Society fundraising Garden Tour - end of May. Now I will sit here in this room, by the fire, with my friends. Thank you all for being here.
 
There is spring in the air, it is fresh. The fire smells wonderful.
@Seeler - no putting a piece in your pocket so you get to do the last piece.

I heard someone mentioning the possibility of a hymn sing, gentle songs, similar to Carolyn McDade circles...
....walks away humming Spirit of Life, Come unto Me, ....
 
Okay, I just blew my lid over in another thread. Probably need to hum Spirit of Life a bit myself to calm down. Or read some Oliver, maybe. Or Horace. Yeah, Horace might actually be the ticket here.
 
First of all I am sorry for the folk who are mourning this day

and need this restful place.

@Pinga, glad your kid is going to be nearer home.

Thinking of you @Pr.Jae Don't forget to get that bracelet.

It amazes me sometimes when I hear Chansen and how he has

changed over the years. Or is showing his real self now.

Cancer is a bitch.
 
saw the poster carolla and on the Bariatric panel-was P who I taught to ski quite a few years ago now. She is the Bariatiric OT for AB. It was a great conference-my last OT presented a poster as well-on using a video game to improve w/c driving.

Due to the location at least 6 former co-workers from 4 different job sites, and former classmates and former profs were all there. For me it felt like a touch of home and a walk down memory lane. Met some new folks too. OTs are amazing, individually and especially collectively!
 
My sympathy to those having a rough time and to those recently bereaved. Sometimes it seems pains and losses came in batches instead of being more reasonably spread around.

A quiet spot is just what I need right now and here is one at WC2! Thank You!! Too much bad news lately and now I wait for another friend to die.
 
Pinga said:
In other news, I had been planning on driving to Newfoundland to visit my son, and then spend time with a friend who was flying in.
My son had been applying for positions in Ontario, though they are hard to get.
Lo & behold, he was able to land an EMS job in a city close to our home. So, he is moving back. In fact, he starts this Friday!
Now adjusting plans, and will probably fly in with my friend, and then rent a car.
working out specifics.
@Seeler, doesn't look like I will see you this summer.
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Pinga, I was so looking forward to your visit ... but happy that your son has been accepted for a position nearer home. Jobs are hard to come by. To find a job in the field a person desires and in a location where they want to live is truly something to celebrate.
 
I've been visiting this site almost every day - not saying much - but feeling your comfort and support, and being reminded that I am not alone, that others are also dealing with problems or grief.
Chanson has every reason to be proud of his daughter.
My story about my granddaughter probably doesn't match his but it warmed my heart. My granddaughter had just finished her 1st yeaer exams at UNB. She and her friends were planning a day trip to another city - to hang out and do whatever young people do when on their own together away from familiar surroundings. With this in mind, she came to the funeral home on Thursday evening, paid her respects, and stayed with the family while we greeted visitors and then had a prayer service. She did her duty.
Then, Friday morning, she phoned her Mom. "I've contacted my friends. I told them that I can't go with them. I'm coming to the funeral with you." The funeral and committal was in Seelerman's home village two hours drive from here, a full day commitment.
Seelergirl, who can sometimes seem self-centered as many young people are, is showing maturity and compassion. She knew her mother would appreciate her there.
 
Those 1st year exams ... a BUNG to get over ... but then the next ones don't seem any ease I'r ... and thus mo' Ire a tating?

As in Bhutan ... wear a PAC man facetiae ...:)
 
Such sweetness, Seeler. Good to hear life stories such as your's and Chansen's. Both are stories of a child thinking of the other, which is such a wonderful attribute.

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Seeler, the cost of the ferry was almost as much as a flight, and of course, then there were hotels & driving costs. I can use points for my flight and car rental, so, I am actually saving a lot of money by flying. Sorry that I won't see you, but, I am sure that I will be doing more travelling in the future.
 
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