tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.comments2015-01-07T20:09:09.587+00:00Sharing pieces of my lifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647023557793610195noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-61385502823353093242015-01-07T05:32:44.998+00:002015-01-07T05:32:44.998+00:00I looked at the absolutely *s.u.p.e.r.b.* vi...I looked at the absolutely *s.u.p.e.r.b.* video @ www.lgbtcancer.org.uk, thinking of the sheer NUMBER of folks in dire straits, whom you'll eventually --and substantively-- HELP, Mark............ and I can't even express how much I, (and my husband, too), admire you for that, you know. In the video when you said, "Steven didn't get better, but I'm keepin' our promise for the both of us"............ well, keeping your word --(as you're indeed doing)-- is one of the marks, Mark, of a truly honourable man. <br /><br />My husband Jack, our orange marmalade rescue cat John (7), and I wish the best for your dear little Hugo, God Bless Him; and we wish you & Jon much Love And Peace in 2015. Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-25924712835244881292014-01-01T00:12:10.224+00:002014-01-01T00:12:10.224+00:00Dear Mark,
Hi!! I understand how you might no...Dear Mark, <br /><br />Hi!! I understand how you might not feel like actually *celebrating* this New Year's Eve, i.e., neither, frankly, do I. Here in Pennsylvania, my dear husband has a stomach virus; and my Dad----(87, and 1,800 miles away)----was transported to the E.R. in the very early-morning hours of Christmas Day; then hospitalized with a Kidney Infection; and today (Tuesday) my Dad was diagnosed in the Hospital with pneumonia. (That's only the tip of the iceberg............ but I know that you "have been there" ~ and/or ~ maybe even currently "are there," i.e., in similar, and worse, situations yourself.)<br /><br /><br />Although I don't often comment, I always-always-always-always-ALWAYS read your (very well-written) posts, Mark!! I'm a retired R.N., so I feel as if I can rather accurately "assess" folks, you know; and you are *such* a good, kind, and caring person............ i.e., just a "true gem," when this world d.e.s.p.e.r.a.t.e.l.y. needs more good people like you. (Your dear Steve----who so reminded me of the absolutely-*fabulous*/super-talented/very-beloved late musical composer Marvin Hamlisch----was also one of those "true gems," too). <br /><br /><br />In any event, I have this little quotation for you, which I think somehow describes you just *perfectly*, Mark!!: <br /><br /> “The most beautiful people<br /> we have known are those who have<br /> known defeat, known suffering, known<br /> struggle, known loss, and have found<br /> their way out of the depths. These persons<br /> have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an<br /> understanding of life that fills them<br /> with compassion, gentleness, and a<br /> deep loving concern. Beautiful<br /> people do not just happen.”<br /> <br /> ---Elisabeth Kubler-Ross<br /><br /><br />Anyway, we'll all try to "just pick ourselves up............ dust ourselves off............ and start-all-over again"............ in 2014!!<br /><br /><br />Warmly, <br />Rosanna<br />Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-30390138145780475112013-06-15T13:48:50.140+01:002013-06-15T13:48:50.140+01:00I remember this day so clearly. So much sadness, b...I remember this day so clearly. So much sadness, but, you are right, you are so strong and have dealt with everything so well. It's an honour to have been by yours, and Stephen's, side throughout those all to short months and since then. Thank you for your friendship and support too, Mark, it means the world to me.<br /><br />Thinking of you, especially today xxxNatalyahttp://www.btbuddies.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-61914640574197539262012-12-31T22:55:56.434+00:002012-12-31T22:55:56.434+00:00I do hope things work out well for you both. MickI do hope things work out well for you both. MickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-30723637717711668302012-10-26T20:29:09.158+01:002012-10-26T20:29:09.158+01:00After very deep, very significant crises.............After very deep, very significant crises............ (e.g., such as Steve's death from cancer)............ needing help; then being willing to take professional help indicates a lot of *inner strength* and *personal courage*!! (After my own extreme Family crises in the past, I've had to do the same; and, in retrospect, I've been very glad that I did so, too!!)<br /><br />Although I'm biased with my nursing background, (I know), you definitely SHOULD'VE felt flattered this week, Mark, that a friend called on you for support, feeling that you could help; and that you WERE, indeed, then able to support your friend. I've had to learn the hard way - (the very hard way, because I'm just a "slow learner," haha!!) - that helping others is a true give-AND-take process............ i.e., not just ALL "giving"; or ALL "taking"............ and we DESPERATELY need more good folks out there............ (e.g., like you!!)............ who even CARE nowadays about going on to help others, you know. <br /><br />I don't know you personally; but I'M also very enthusiastic for your future, too; however, even before that............ Have A *Great* Weekend!! Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-47899845717158362292012-10-23T00:21:03.443+01:002012-10-23T00:21:03.443+01:00'Thought about you last week, Mark, on your se...'Thought about you last week, Mark, on your second Wedding Anniversary as a widower............<br /><br />Of the absolutely *l.o.v.e.l.y.* (every one!!) eleven pages of your and Steve's Wedding Album, Steve's Mum holding the little blonde-haired boy (grandson?) "eyeing" the fresh strawberry, (i.e., on page #4; row #3; 2nd photograph)............ has to be the SWEETEST picture *ever*............ followed by an even SWEETER picture, (i.e., on page #9; 1st row; 1st photograph)............ of "The Juicy Aftermath," (haha)!! Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-53485261002300076122012-10-17T19:45:14.597+01:002012-10-17T19:45:14.597+01:00'Thinking of you this week, Mark, on your seco...'Thinking of you this week, Mark, on your second Anniversary as a widower............ <br /><br />Of the absolutely *l.o.v.e.l.y.* (every one!!) eleven pages of your and Steve's Wedding Album, Steve's Mum holding the little blonde-headed boy (grandson?) "eyeing" the fresh strawberry, (i.e., on page #4; row #3; 2nd photograph)............ has to be the SWEETEST picture *ever*............ followed by an even SWEETER picture, (i.e., on page #9; 1st row; 1st photograph)............ of "The Juicy Aftermath," (haha)!! Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-9401363840876295422012-10-17T11:19:58.208+01:002012-10-17T11:19:58.208+01:00Mark,
Your optimism is really exciting, thank you...Mark,<br /><br />Your optimism is really exciting, thank you for sharing your emotions. If you woud like to share your story within new book project, please contact forSMART publishing house by the following email: pol[at]forsmart.com Wish you lots of strength!Artiom Polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690166983939890890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-10064574812551440932012-10-03T07:01:45.845+01:002012-10-03T07:01:45.845+01:00To me, this post is............ what can I say?? ...To me, this post is............ what can I say?? Just genuinely *l.o.v.e.l.y.*, Mark; and also so, so comforting to me, too............ i.e., about the best gift being The Gift Of Time!! <br /><br />I've been following your blog faithfully, although I haven't written since your post of Friday, 15 June 2012............ i.e., on 14 June 2012, my Dad ~ (86, and 1,800 miles away) ~ was diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer; (and had repeat surgery on 21 September 2012 to excise a large tumor, after which he's ~ once again, amazingly ~ doing well). <br /><br />The Gift Of Time............ (i.e., maybe, in my case, The Gift Of Time Which Has Been *Lost*, through the years)............ is much on my mind these days; so your post here about time is maybe, no kidding, a true, kindly-offered Cautionary Tale To All............ about how to live a good life (as you indeed are, Mark!!), which includes recognizing............ the *p.r.e.c.i.o.u.s.n.e.s.s.*............ of (spending and maximizing) time with those you love. <br /><br />I'm so appreciative of all the links you posted recently, e.g., Catherine Zeta-Jones' stunning rendition of "I Can't Do It Alone!" from CHICAGO; the article about the three *eccentric* Funeral Directors............ (my husband's maternal Uncle Don was a Funeral Director/Mortician for 42 years!!)............ Jonathan's (always-VERY-well-done!!) films; etc.<br /><br />Your cute, personalized bear-and-heart pillowcase applique for Jonathan; and your Roast Apple & Garlic Chutney both look just *fantabulous*!! You and our (mutual) poor, grieving friend Tashi are both seeming to find some solace with your creative endeavors, i.e., after both of your wrenching/agonizing losses............ (and although I have done cancer nursing in the past, I cannot imagine your grief and her grief). <br /><br />You're cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, and making jewellery; and Tashi is painting, gardening, listening to bagpipes music, and playing her Didgeridoo and chanter reed instrument. You're both just firmly bound-and-determined to............ seek Beauty............ create Beauty............ not give up on Beauty............ (despite both of your deep, profound losses). <br /><br />'So, *so* admirable to me............ you both are, you know!!<br /><br /><br />________________________________________________<br />"People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates." ---Thomas SzaszRosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-445688417545832522012-09-15T20:07:15.137+01:002012-09-15T20:07:15.137+01:00Hi Tashi,
Thank you for your message. I am pleas...Hi Tashi,<br /><br />Thank you for your message. I am pleased Wash's passing was peaceful and yes, I too hope that if it was possible formSteve to meet Wash and help him adjust to his new cancer free surroundings that that is what has happened.<br /><br />I understand right now life will be very much like a roller coaster where one moment you have everything, including your emotions, in check and the next minute you're paralysed by grief. It seems on times to be never ending and even when you feel you have adjusted things still creep up and bite you on the butt.<br /><br />The main thing right now, after all Wash's wishes have been met with regard to his send off is to remember that you made those last months and years of Wash's life as happy and as comfortable as they could have possibly he been. Every hour you spent tending to his needs before yours were appreciated but now it's time to care for yourself.<br /><br />Be gentle and kind to yourself remember there's no need to rush the healing process just know that it will have already started and you will continue to heal. Cancer may have taken Wash's life but only you can stop it from claiming yours.<br /><br />Hopefully you have my contact details, (let me know if not) if you ever need me then don't hesitate to get in touch.<br /><br />Love and Strength to you xxxxMxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647023557793610195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-8421346185279269482012-09-15T17:58:59.772+01:002012-09-15T17:58:59.772+01:00Thank you for your kind words.
Without meaning to...Thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />Without meaning to cause you any more emotional pain, I wanted you to know that Wash was cuddling his little stuffed buddy named Steve (and Hoban the Bear) when he went.<br />I'd like to think that Steve might have been there, in some way, helping to guide him on.<br /><br />Thank you. Your words mean SO MUCH to me, mostly because you HAVE been in my place.<br />It gives me hope to see how far you have come with your life and living since Steve's passing and still the way you honour him in your life.<br /><br />Sending you so much love back, and if you feel up to it send me an email some time.<br /><br />Still sending love across the Pond. <br />-Tashiscotvixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934172691552719646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-7085643673048379152012-06-16T02:00:51.024+01:002012-06-16T02:00:51.024+01:00'Thinking of you today, Mark, on this first an...'Thinking of you today, Mark, on this first anniversary of Stephen's death. I simply love the quotation you posted and also Sarah Brightman's very touching/meaningful performance of "A Question of Honour," too............ what a *lovely* remembrance, and tribute, for Stephen today!!<br /><br />I hate, genuinely hate, how cancer has affected so, so many of us. Yesterday (June 14th), my Dad----86 and a WWII Navy Veteran/retired cotton farmer----was diagnosed with (a fast-growing) urinary bladder cancer, but his surgeon is hopeful that he successfully removed the #3 bleeding growths in my Dad's urinary bladder last week. <br /><br />Anyway, I am *ever-inspired* by your very moving story, Mark, of having found true love............ of your losing that precious love to cancer............ then of your being COURAGEOUS enough to accept another's love, (i.e., with Stephen, no doubt, being pleased, too)............ *o.n.c.e. a.g.a.i.n.*Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-12225750407962376812012-06-02T01:48:52.199+01:002012-06-02T01:48:52.199+01:00************************************************
&...************************************************<br />"'Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,<br />Be it ever so humble there's no place like home!"<br /><br />~~~John Howard Payne, 1823<br />************************************************<br /><br />It was almost painful to me, Mark, to read----(and to empathetically understand!!)----how very miserable you were, i.e., while you were away from home in Egypt. 'Never has a day gone by, that I haven't missed (at least *some* part of) my original home 1,800 miles away. <br /><br />I think I'LL also sleep better tonight because you're home, too; and............ I just *might* use YOUR early homecoming as a Good Reason to have a discrete *Celebratory Toast* (to you and Jonathan!) with my husband at dinner out tomorrow (Saturday) night: Life is way-too-short NOT To celebrate *happy* events!!Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-75396783286409746302012-05-29T16:22:23.057+01:002012-05-29T16:22:23.057+01:00#1) I can totally empathize, Mark, with your disl...#1) I can totally empathize, Mark, with your dislike for the heat-and-the-BUGS (mosquitoes)!!............ i.e., also having these *wretched* menopausal hot flashes o' mine, (haha!!) certainly doesn't help me, in this MUGGY Pennsylvania heat that we've already been having (so EARLY) this year!!<br /><br /><br />#2) Jonathan's new 'App' which helps kids find what's on in their area over the Summer holidays is just (in my humble opinion) absolutely *w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l.*!! I particularly like not only the *neat* "falling stars graphics"; but also (at 1:06) where the little blonde girl~~(aspiring actress that she is!!)~~says, "I love coming from Oldham, because we're all unique here!!" I understand, of course, that probably was in the little girl's script, but her voice very-convincingly "means" the words!! (Not to mention the all-inclusive Message Of Diversity And Acceptance that seems to underlie the script, too!!) <br /><br /><br />#3) Excerpted from your post of Sunday, 27 May 2012: <br /><br />"Love deeply and forgive quickly,<br />take chances, give everything, <br />and have no regrets." <br /><br />'Just lovely, Mark; (and precisely what I'm working on, too, i.e., about having *no* regrets in Life)!!Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-67938515871963651752012-05-25T07:04:09.354+01:002012-05-25T07:04:09.354+01:00#1) Your 5-*Star* Luxury Egyptian Hotel with it&#...#1) Your 5-*Star* Luxury Egyptian Hotel with it's 9 pools and 7 restaurants, in addition to it's very attentive staff, would most-certainly be the *Lap Of Luxury* for me, too, Mark!! <br /><br />I'd genuinely *b.a.s.k.* in TRYING IT OUT for a while, though, i.e., simply so the loads of very attentive hotel staff............ could (*ahem*) continue their Productive, Gainful Employment, of course!!<br /><br /><br />#2) I think it's perfectly NATURAL----(and *a.l.w.a.y.s.* will be!!)----that you'll forevermore think of Steve............ right along with Jonathan!! If you had, say, lost Steve through a messy, bitter, and embattled divorce, one's feelings of profoundly-deep emotional hurt and pain tend to (thankfully!!) fade over time............ but you instead lost Steve, (while you both so, *so* loved each other), because Wretched Brain Cancer............ (i.e., and NOT the end of your love for each other!!)............ tragically just wrenched Steve away from you. <br /><br />However, your & Steve's love for each other has (really) never ended, but has truly *c.o.n.t.i.n.u.e.d.*............ (albeit in a uniquely-different way, of course, with Jonathan's wonderful, individual personality!!)............ so, your almost "concurrent" emotions FOR these two men are not only (to me) entirely-understandable............ but also quite expected and totally-"natural," too, you know. <br /><br /><br />#3) Somewhat similarly, my oldest sister and I............ (heterosexually-monogamous, married, and Rapidly-Wilting Native "Flowers" of the Great American Southwest that we *are*!!)............ when we sisterly-reminisce together, we STILL always speak *f.o.n.d.l.y.* OF Those Distant-Past Boyfriends (haha!!) Whom We Have Loved-And-Lost!! <br /><br />So~~(seriously, Mark)~~I think I can understand your feelings of being emotionally "torn" in numerous, numerous ways UNTIL *New* Life Experiences and *New* Fond Memories............ can also be forged with Jonathan, too, you know. <br /><br /><br />#4) We're going away this Memorial Day Weekend; so I hope to have the bartender concoct a Red Sea Lion for me............ but, if not that............ AT *LEAST* a nice Tequila Sunrise!!Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-89917502395586791452012-05-19T01:31:25.428+01:002012-05-19T01:31:25.428+01:00Mark i called in again tonight to see how you are....Mark i called in again tonight to see how you are..those of us left here after the sadness and trauma of losing people we love to brain tumours tend to do this late at night lol..<br />You made me laugh, im sure you still look lovely :)<br />You and Jonathon look such a happy couple. Try not to think about your bubble bursting, think of it becoming stronger, more of a protective bubble for you both to be in together... if that makes sense. Steve would want you to have a lifetime of happiness, you know he would, you only have to put yourself in your dear Steves position to know that.<br />Sending you both lots of love..<br />Ive decided to try and stop reading blogs now..i need to be out there again and feeling happier, its been 6 years now since i lost the 2 people i loved.<br />Take care Mark and Jonathon<br />Much love<br />sally xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-48157871082850654052012-05-14T08:48:41.631+01:002012-05-14T08:48:41.631+01:00*C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.* to your friend M...*C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.* to your friend Melanie on being awarded an OBE medal, which............ (after I read through her website, Work-page link directly Below)............ was a genuinely-deserved honor!! *Good* for her!!: <br /><br />http://www.melaniebryan.moonfruit.com/#/work/4559243197 <br /><br /><br />Additionally, in #5 of her Work-page link's current photos, I think I RECOGNIZED a very *nattily-dressed* someone............ (whose great, perfectly on-trend animal print shoes coordinated with his tie; and who also regularly writes on *THIS* wonderfully-kind/honest/interesting blog, too!!)Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-42275350921838348402012-05-10T14:03:29.839+01:002012-05-10T14:03:29.839+01:00Hi mark I used to follow your blog when Steve was ...Hi mark I used to follow your blog when Steve was unwell. I lost my sister to a brain tumour. Anyway today I thought I would call in and see how you were doing. I am so happy for you and Jonathan :) I love the photo of you both. I just wanted to say I wish you both all the happiness in the world. I'm sure Steve would approve and be proud of you and the way you have coped with everything. <br />Life is too short to not find happiness and anyone who doesn't understand has not watched someone they love suffer brain cancer.<br />Take care<br />Love sally xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-40643270984160801602012-05-09T07:08:00.653+01:002012-05-09T07:08:00.653+01:00#1) I'm so sorry about the passing, this week...#1) I'm so sorry about the passing, this week, of your BT Buddy, who left a young daughter behind............ you have my deepest sympathy. <br /><br /><br />#2) I remember previously reading Steve's excellent, riveting account of his radiotherapy mask; looking at the corresponding photographs; and thinking to myself what a genuinely "Good Service" (and reassurance!!) it would be for anyone to read............ who would be going through the same Cancer Treatments. I read-and-looked *again* today, and was (honestly!!) as IMPRESSED as before. <br /><br />It also makes me personally (as an R.N.) feel good that Steve's Nurses really did make it as pleasant as possible for him over the six weeks of his cancer treatments. (*Kudos* to them!!)<br /><br /><br />#3) It's been rainy/soggy/foggy/rather humid here; however, everything is so lovely and green, with the flutterings of butterflies galore; the graceful Swallows' Return on April 16th; and cute baby bunnies about, (although not like the dishy bunny in your previous post, haha)!! I'm so glad that *h.a.p.p.i.n.e.s.s.* is filling your heart, Mark; and also that Steve's Mum seems to get on well with Jonathan, too. <br /><br />Later this week, when you're in Buckingham Palace, IF you have the opportunity to greet The Queen, please extend my Springtime Greetings to her (from Pennsylvania)!!Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-3747224325204564832012-04-27T04:11:55.719+01:002012-04-27T04:11:55.719+01:00#1) In regard to the father of your close friend ...#1) In regard to the father of your close friend who died, and whose funeral was yesterday (Wednesday)............ you have my deepest sympathy, Mark and Jonathan. I'm so sorry. <br /><br /><br />#2) What an extraordinarily-wonderful/*very-touching* way to remember what would have been Steve's 33rd Birthday this past Tuesday............ i.e., by learning HOW to help others at a Charity Fundraising Training Course in the morning............ followed by actually HELPING children aged 6 – 10, (who've had tough lives), by running activities for them in the afternoon and early evening!! <br /><br />Then, having Jonathan TO keep you company Tuesday night was (in my opinion) a true blessing, indeed; and, by the way, I just L.O.V.E. your new *Slideshow* here............ (i.e., to the right)............ of #20 GREAT photographs, too!! <br /><br /><br />#3) I actually did go back to look at Steve's post of Sunday, 24 April 2011, his 32nd Birthday; <br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />"AND WE'RE SET: <br /><br />Well that's it, it's been a long day as I was up at the crack of a sparrow's fart so that I could go to my mum's photo shoot in town.<br /><br />It was nice for her, as it was also her birthday as well as mine...<br /><br />............ "<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />I just have to tell you I'm *so* glad that I always read all of your links, too, because I have never-EVER heard that absolutely *H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S.* expression, (of Steve's Above), "up at the crack of a sparrow's fart"............ before now. When I told my husband Jack, he and I both just laughed out LOUD, (haha)!!<br /><br /><br />#4) 'Another one of those very difficult "First WITHOUT" Days it was----(i.e., on Tuesday of this week)----for you, Mark, but you handled it with *s.u.c.h.* courage, strength, and grace, you know.Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-57709660939593831652012-04-18T01:44:17.760+01:002012-04-18T01:44:17.760+01:00Oh, Mark, this post is just *so* extraordinarily i...Oh, Mark, this post is just *so* extraordinarily insightful!! Those of us who have had very, very difficult life experiences HAVE indeed been changed; and it's up to us, as agonizingly-painful as it might be, to "grab the bull by the horns," so to speak; and never give up on *H.*O.*P.E.*............ (realistically knowing that, through-the-years, there WILL BE "highs and lows," i.e., which might *temporarily* make us think about totally givin' up, though)!! <br /><br />This is a little poem, directly Below, from a book----("A Book of Wishes for You," by Eve Merriam, copyright 1985)----given to me by my dear younger sister for Christmas, 1987, which PERFECTLY says how I feel. (And which also~~now that I think of it~~might actually make a lovely surprise gift for a *special* someone, using, say, this h.a.n.d.w.r.i.t.t.e.n. poem in a wax-sealed envelope............ with a small array of interesting dried branches, sprayed the recipient's *favorite* color, arranged in a complementary piece of pottery/glassware/porcelain, WITH a miniature enameled-and-bejeweled bird; (or with a realistic little "mushroom bird")............ lovingly attached TO a *single* branch!!): <br /><br /><br />I wish for<br />a talking mynah bird<br />with silky plumage<br />and an iridescent beak<br /><br />to perch<br />on a tree<br />outside<br />your bedroom<br /><br />and every morning<br />when you awaken<br />there is the<br />magical bird on the bough<br /><br />speaking the one word<br />the only word it knows<br />the one word it has been<br />trained to say<br />especially for you<br /><br />and you hear the bird speaking<br />that one word<br />over and over<br />and sweetly over<br /><br />the word is<br />happiness<br />happiness<br />happinessRosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-84787250374592830952012-04-11T06:58:17.596+01:002012-04-11T06:58:17.596+01:00I've left a comment on another of your posts, ...I've left a comment on another of your posts, but I just wanted to leave you a big *hug* as well, because finding love after death isn't easy, and sometimes it just creeps up on people, like it did for me. Go with it, be happy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464244391201885299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-77180838320389425062012-04-11T06:55:48.737+01:002012-04-11T06:55:48.737+01:00I lost my fiance almost 3 years ago in a bike acci...I lost my fiance almost 3 years ago in a bike accident. FB memorialised him quite quickly. Today I have gone to look on his page and leave a message (it is 1000 days today) and the profile seems to be completely gone. I'll try again later, FB being what it is, but *hug* its a strange feeling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464244391201885299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-61605366165646343652012-04-07T07:57:20.501+01:002012-04-07T07:57:20.501+01:00'Just returned from being out of town, but I s...'Just returned from being out of town, but I simply had to say that, this past Wednesday afternoon in a small bagel/sandwich shop, I had the best cup of steaming hot Earl Grey tea with (their last!!) slice of Italian Cream Cake............ (which, by the way, looked *deliciously* exactly like this!!): <br /><br />http://momsmutterings.blogspot.com/2010/07/italian-cream-cake-recipe.html<br /><br />I sometimes dance, by myself, to the music on the radio in our Kitchen; so the image (in my mind) of your dancing to Adele's gorgeous voice is actually quite familiar to something that I regularly do by myself, too!!<br /><br />'Hope your headache/fuzzy head symptoms have now all gone away; and that, the rest of this weekend, you'll be able to enjoy (*hopefully*, with Jonathan!) some of this beautiful Springtime weather, too!!Rosannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17290435002631069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031316749906728036.post-61776299625373090082012-04-05T19:02:27.893+01:002012-04-05T19:02:27.893+01:00I am so so so so so happy for you.
I truly wish yo...I am so so so so so happy for you.<br />I truly wish you nothing but joy this evening and every day after, by yourself or with company. <br /><br />Be kind to yourself. Wash and I understand. Celebrate being happy. You *DO* deserve it. <3<br />Love always from across the pond.scotvixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934172691552719646noreply@blogger.com