Sun & Moon

Happy 50th Birthday, Leanne! Enjoy your special day!

Dear Lorraine, may you rest in God's eternal, loving arms, in beauty and in peace. :rose: :heart:

I brought home a small bag of sunflower seeds. I'm going to sow them soon, and I'm hoping to see them grow in my balcony this summer. I'm sure I'll be thinking of you, as I am now, every day.

happy very belated

Thank you, driventotheedge! :) :)

It's been two weeks since we had to let our sweet Ron Weasley cross the Rainbow Bridge. I have waited this long to say anything since I can't stop crying when I try to write this. I have had lots of loveable cats in my life but he has been one of my best buddies. Always got up on the bed in the morning to head bump me for pets. He was in pain so I had to let him go but it hurts. I hoped to post a picture but can't seem to get it to work, he was a red cream tabby British Shorthair, our first kitten from our first litter, would have been 17 in May. :heart: :kisshug:

I'm very sorry for your loss, Rhyta. :rose: :( :( I hope good memories of him will carry you over the worst times. You did the right thing, concerning the pain he was in. Hugs! :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

Happy Anniversary!

 

I'm very late, but I've finally made it!

 

Thank you, treeduck! :) :rose: You were not as late with your wishes as I was with finding and joining this forum. But it's been a party ever since! :rush: :7up: :cheerleader:

How did you find it in the end?

 

I found the forum accidentally when I was looking for info on the next new RUSH album (which eventually became Snakes & Arrows).

I was searching for information of Rush albums, and I ended up reading and very much enjoying an album-related thread that turned into a discussion about different chocolate bars. :lol: :lol: Great banter, great folks. I was hooked. :heart:

Thinking of you every day, Lorraine. :heart: :heart: :heart:

 

 

I keep praying for you. I pray for serenity, comfort and rest in God's love in every moment. I hope you can watch the first signs of spring from your window. We love you, Lorraine. :heart: :heart: :heart: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

Happy Anniversary!

 

I'm very late, but I've finally made it!

 

Thank you, treeduck! :) :rose: You were not as late with your wishes as I was with finding and joining this forum. But it's been a party ever since! :rush: :7up: :cheerleader:

Ukraine footage on my telly.

Sharing the longest borderline in Europe with Russia...

At least in the EU, to be precise.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!!!

Thank you, Weakly Criminal! :)

It`s looking like my marriage is over, but that`s okay. No catalyst, no recriminations, and I`ve tried. We`ve been far too much like siblings instead of husband of wife for a very long time and it`s all very good-natured :)

 

It`s always going to be difficult when I`m the sane one :crazy:

I'm so sad to hear this, Jem. Take care! :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

Happy Birthday, treeduck! :) :cheers: :cheerleader:

Thank you all, you great people! I was about to miss out this lovely thread, started by Rhyta :heart: .

 

Joining TRF has been one of the best decisions of my life, even though it's only been a year. It's you, my friends, who make this place the safe & fun haven it is.

 

:hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

Ukraine footage on my telly.

Sharing the longest borderline in Europe with Russia and having had two wars with the Soviet Union in 1939-1944, many of the traumas still visible in my generation (2nd/3rd generaetion after the war ended), Finland has been seriously struck with the news of the war in Ukraine.

 

I've been offline more than a week since I've had troubles concentrating. I've thought about the worst things (including the nukes), like my brother, my male friends and colleagues to be called into duty in case of an attack to our country, and I've also been thinking about what things I'd take with me from my home if I had to flee to another country as a refugee. How much time would I have to pack my backbag, and would I be able to get somewhere safe? Or should I try to stay, protect my parents and help my country?

I wondered if this would affect you in a more practical and immediate way than the rest of us, due to the geography and history :hug2:

It would, indeed. And the population of Ukraine is about eight times the population of Finland.

 

:hug2:

Ukraine footage on my telly.

Sharing the longest borderline in Europe with Russia and having had two wars with the Soviet Union in 1939-1944, war traumas still visible in my generation (2nd/3rd generation after the war ended), my home country Finland has been seriously struck with the news of the war in Ukraine.

 

I've been offline more than a week since I've had troubles concentrating. I've thought about the worst things (including the nukes). I've thought about my brother, my male friends and colleagues who might and very possibly would be called into duty in case of an attack to our country, and I've also been thinking about what things I'd take with me from my home if I had to flee to another country as a refugee. How much time would I have to pack my backbag, and would I be able to get somewhere safe? Or should I try to stay, protect my parents and help my country?

 

Needless to say, I've limited the intake of the war news to the minimum.

Thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort. :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

Thinking about you and praying for you every day, Lorraine. :heart: :heart: :heart: :monalisa: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

:heart: :hug2: :heart: :hug2: :heart: :hug2: :heart:

I have nothing to say that I haven't before. Cancer is awful and I wouldn't wish it on anyone,

 

I'd give anything to go back to the old days.

 

I'm so depressed I just had two or thregood days. Today I awoke feeling like crap.

 

Keep the prayers coming. I''m s worn out. Down to 102.

Please anyone want to contact me Becky has all the info

 

Thanks 73 for the new you-know-what. My memory is shot

 

Pray for me. It wont be long now

 

S o many of you are in my heart

Dear Lorraine, we will keep praying for you and sending good thoughts to you. :heart: :heart: :heart: :hug2: :hug2: :hug2:

My wasband (ex husband - "was my husband") had a stroke 3 weeks ago - we've stayed in touch - and I just got "Stroke of Insight" out of the library after a few people recommended it to me.

https://en.wikipedia...roke_of_Insight

 

Thank you for the recommendation...

 

...I will request this from the library straight away.

 

As C.S. Lewis said, "we read to know that we're not alone".

 

I pray that the book brings you comfort and guidance.

 

I'm so very sorry to hear of your wasband's health concerns and promise to keep him in my prayers.

I can totally agree. This is what I wish for your wasband and for you, Laurabw. I'm happy that you can stay in touch and support each other.

 

Thank you for the tip, the book seems very interesting. I found the audio book in Finnish and added it to my virtual bookshelf. :)

 

Before Christmas my neurologist found a tiny defect or a scar of a minor stroke in my cerebellum in the right hemisphere. I was very lucky that this was found in the MRI because the stroke itself was a silent and a really small one. I didn't notice any symptoms during the stroke, or haven't noticed any damage after it. Now I've had more MRIs, ultrasound images, blood tests etc. taken and some light precautionary medication given. I'm really thankful for having been given this opportunity to try to prevent more strokes.

 

I've been super lucky, but despite the stroke having been silent and minor, the information about having had a stroke has been kind of a shock. I'm in my mid-50's and have had a pretty healthy lifestyle. The information already has and it will deepen my understanding of how precious and fragile life is and of how I want to spend the rest of my days relaxing and enjoying things as much as possible (this means: more bass playing :wub: ). Brain health is a topic that interests me, and avoiding stress at work and in life in general is vital for the years (and hopefully, decades) I have left. I will adopt a beach holiday attitude for things - I've decided not to work more than needed or to worry about things I have no power over.

 

Your approach and positive attitude serves you well.

 

Yeah, life is precious and indeed fragile...

 

...it is true when they say everyday is a gift.

 

We never run out of things to pray for and I will include you in my prayers as well.

Thank you. :heart: A prayer is a powerful thing, and every little sigh can be a prayer. And every prayer substitutes a worry-filled thought, so praying makes space for us to be more light-hearted. And with less worries, we have more energy to act, to help ourselves and others. I will pray for you, too. I'm happy to see you here, sharing your thoughts. :hug2:

My wasband (ex husband - "was my husband") had a stroke 3 weeks ago - we've stayed in touch - and I just got "Stroke of Insight" out of the library after a few people recommended it to me.

https://en.wikipedia...roke_of_Insight

 

Thank you for the recommendation...

 

...I will request this from the library straight away.

 

As C.S. Lewis said, "we read to know that we're not alone".

 

I pray that the book brings you comfort and guidance.

 

I'm so very sorry to hear of your wasband's health concerns and promise to keep him in my prayers.

I can totally agree. This is what I wish for your wasband and for you, Laurabw. I'm happy that you can stay in touch and support each other.

 

Thank you for the tip, the book seems very interesting. I found the audio book in Finnish and added it to my virtual bookshelf. :)

 

Before Christmas my neurologist found a tiny defect or a scar of a minor stroke in my cerebellum in the right hemisphere. I was very lucky that this was found in the MRI because the stroke itself was a silent and a really small one. I didn't notice any symptoms during the stroke, or haven't noticed any damage after it. Now I've had more MRIs, ultrasound images, blood tests etc. taken and some light precautionary medication given. I'm really thankful for having been given this opportunity to try to prevent more strokes.

 

I've been super lucky, but despite the stroke having been silent and minor, the information about having had a stroke has been kind of a shock. I'm in my mid-50's and have had a pretty healthy lifestyle. The information already has and it will deepen my understanding of how precious and fragile life is and of how I want to spend the rest of my days relaxing and enjoying things as much as possible (this means: more bass playing :wub: ). Brain health is a topic that interests me, and avoiding stress at work and in life in general is vital for the years (and hopefully, decades) I have left. I will adopt a beach holiday attitude for things - I've decided not to work more than needed or to worry about things I have no power over.

 

WOW, again! Neil is 57 and as far as I know, he was in decent health. You just never know what's going on in our heads, literally. Scary. Well you and Stephen both have great attitudes, and that's really important.

As is bass playing, lol. I try, myself.

I'm glad I mentioned the book!

Yes. At first I didn't realize what the storke would mean, and only about a month ago I started to understand what could or could have happened. In a way it really was a shock that my mind protected me from. After that, I've walked into my bathroom many times to see in the mirror if the other side of my face is drooping, or checked if both of my arms and legs are ok. A health care professional said that reactions like this are completely normal. As is a fear of going to sleep (which I don't have), and it may take even years for the things to settle.

 

I'm not afraid of dying after many other phases I've been through in my life, but afraid of losing the ability to play and/or enjoy music. Paradoxically, this fear that features one of the most devastating thing (losing music) reveals one of the attitudes that was hidden from me this far: if I'd lose music, I would lose my life and there would not be many things left to enjoy. It shows me that trusting the possibility for new passions to show up is hard though life is a constantly growing and changing thing. People who have lost one passion because of an injury do find new passions, but I've had a limited view about myself. I'm hoping to find a relaxed, hopeful and compassionate way to relate to myself.

 

I'm glad you shared your story and your book tip! :rose:

My wasband (ex husband - "was my husband") had a stroke 3 weeks ago - we've stayed in touch - and I just got "Stroke of Insight" out of the library after a few people recommended it to me.

https://en.wikipedia...roke_of_Insight

 

Thank you for the recommendation...

 

...I will request this from the library straight away.

 

As C.S. Lewis said, "we read to know that we're not alone".

 

I pray that the book brings you comfort and guidance.

 

I'm so very sorry to hear of your wasband's health concerns and promise to keep him in my prayers.

I can totally agree. This is what I wish for your wasband and for you, Laurabw. I'm happy that you can stay in touch and support each other.

 

Thank you for the tip, the book seems very interesting. I found the audio book in Finnish and added it to my virtual bookshelf. :)

 

Before Christmas my neurologist found a tiny defect or a scar of a minor stroke in my cerebellum in the right hemisphere. I was very lucky that this was found in the MRI because the stroke itself was a silent and a really small one. I didn't notice any symptoms during the stroke, or haven't noticed any damage after it. Now I've had more MRIs, ultrasound images, blood tests etc. taken and some light precautionary medication given. I'm really thankful for having been given this opportunity to try to prevent more strokes.

 

I've been super lucky, but despite the stroke having been silent and minor, the information about having had a stroke has been kind of a shock. I'm in my mid-50's and have had a pretty healthy lifestyle. The information already has and it will deepen my understanding of how precious and fragile life is and of how I want to spend the rest of my days relaxing and enjoying things as much as possible (this means: more bass playing :wub: ). Brain health is a topic that interests me, and avoiding stress at work and in life in general is vital for the years (and hopefully, decades) I have left. I will adopt a beach holiday attitude for things - I've decided not to work more than needed or to worry about things I have no power over.

Bienvenue, Baptiste! :)

Happy birthday, Earl! Enjoy your special day! :) :cheerleader: :guitar:

The Gary Moore version of The Same Way by Peter Green. A killer bass line.