tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post1858747345323079345..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Not the List I Envisioned, TToT Week 70Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67735109908129826572014-10-20T21:48:40.770-04:002014-10-20T21:48:40.770-04:00Christine, I am so sorry about your great-aunt. I ...Christine, I am so sorry about your great-aunt. I know how sad you much be but I hope that spending as much time as you did with her will bring you some comfort. You were good for her and she for you. You have all of those moments to remember. I know you want to be with her but I also know you will enjoy your nephews. You are so right. Being there is all there is. It doesn't matter what you are doing...it's about time spent. <br /><br />I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Christine. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14809707531180502462014-10-20T18:56:40.560-04:002014-10-20T18:56:40.560-04:00Oh, Christine, your post pulled at my heartstrings...Oh, Christine, your post pulled at my heartstrings. My 84 year old uncle is not doing well. I treasure all the memories and hope that he will find peaceful release when he is ready, It is so very sad, no matter how old a person is, to experience that great loss. Have fun with your nephews. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-86265856027177167592014-10-20T16:53:54.101-04:002014-10-20T16:53:54.101-04:00It worked out as best it could under the circumsta...It worked out as best it could under the circumstances.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1779906591499570452014-10-20T16:53:38.075-04:002014-10-20T16:53:38.075-04:00Thank you. I will most certainly treasure them.Thank you. I will most certainly treasure them.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-41853374580719995242014-10-20T16:53:17.126-04:002014-10-20T16:53:17.126-04:00I can only attribute our being their to God. Too ...I can only attribute our being their to God. Too many things had to fall into place for us to go, and it never happens. I never go to Ohio in October, because there are just too many commitments in that month.<br /><br />Thank you. It is wonderful to have the boys here.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45675316515531180302014-10-20T16:52:03.517-04:002014-10-20T16:52:03.517-04:00It certainly is sad for me, but I can't be too...It certainly is sad for me, but I can't be too sad for my aunt. She has lived a long, happy life, and she will finally be with her husband again. I know she has missed him all 22 years that he's been gone. Doing something does help, for sure!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54013306418451446392014-10-20T16:50:36.558-04:002014-10-20T16:50:36.558-04:00it is remarkable that I was home. I never go to O...it is remarkable that I was home. I never go to Ohio in October. I am looking for ways to get back, but it's not going to happen before November. Cuckoo's first ever special trip is coming up next week, and we most certainly can't miss that.<br /><br />It's nice having the boys here this week. And it is really helpful that I can sit on the floor. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77499922714246685002014-10-20T16:48:34.571-04:002014-10-20T16:48:34.571-04:00Thank you. No regrets, except for not getting the...Thank you. No regrets, except for not getting the coffee cake recipe. I really like her coffee cake. :)<br /><br />Thank you for the prayers. Hopefully it will be quick and with very little suffering.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-25407453972715084842014-10-20T16:47:45.719-04:002014-10-20T16:47:45.719-04:00Thank you for the prayers. I am thrilled that I w...Thank you for the prayers. I am thrilled that I was there at just the right time.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-58443343910654499082014-10-20T10:17:16.227-04:002014-10-20T10:17:16.227-04:00Thank you. There is nothing like face to face int...Thank you. There is nothing like face to face interaction. All those little moments and time spent together make a huge difference. I don't regret anything except not forcing her to sit down and give me her coffee cake recipe. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-43154759380297230532014-10-20T10:15:57.538-04:002014-10-20T10:15:57.538-04:00Cancer is horrible.
Me, too. I would be distraug...Cancer is horrible.<br /><br />Me, too. I would be distraught if I wouldn't have had the chance to see her before she passes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-91001118253092078332014-10-20T10:14:55.060-04:002014-10-20T10:14:55.060-04:00Thank you.Thank you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-78818975123981184452014-10-20T10:14:31.763-04:002014-10-20T10:14:31.763-04:00It really is amazing that I was there on exactly t...It really is amazing that I was there on exactly that day. I never go home in October, but everything came together to allow us to go this year. And we went, despite the many other things we could have done. God got us there.<br /><br />I hope my kids are watching and taking notes on how to care for me in my last days!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88734019189408481022014-10-20T10:06:44.571-04:002014-10-20T10:06:44.571-04:00Thank you. God certainly made it happen that I wa...Thank you. God certainly made it happen that I was there. I've never gone back to Ohio in October before.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-44570467525782602782014-10-20T10:06:02.270-04:002014-10-20T10:06:02.270-04:00All of those little moments, those seemingly insig...All of those little moments, those seemingly insignificant hours spent with her, most certainly added up over the years. It wasn't the least bit awkward to help her with whatever it was she needed.<br /><br />AND I get to love on my nephews. The circle just keeps going.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-59537011981235588252014-10-20T10:03:16.908-04:002014-10-20T10:03:16.908-04:00Thank you. I really would like to have more time ...Thank you. I really would like to have more time with her, but not if it means she will suffer. I'd rather she go quickly and peacefully.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28256795175548144962014-10-20T10:02:06.586-04:002014-10-20T10:02:06.586-04:00I am glad that I was able to be there. I hate tha...I am glad that I was able to be there. I hate that I'm away now, but there isn't anything I can do about it. Yes, make sure you do! I'm going to be doubling my efforts to spend time with other family members, too.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45177146229959309352014-10-20T10:00:34.688-04:002014-10-20T10:00:34.688-04:00Thank you.Thank you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38371395715267574762014-10-20T05:41:43.609-04:002014-10-20T05:41:43.609-04:00Glad that the trip to Ohio worked out well! Wonder...Glad that the trip to Ohio worked out well! Wonderful!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-68738596116058342292014-10-20T01:48:27.985-04:002014-10-20T01:48:27.985-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. That ha...I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. That has to be tough. I am very happy that you got to spend that time with her though. I know you will cherish those times and remember it forever. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54457269483559006182014-10-19T22:36:04.520-04:002014-10-19T22:36:04.520-04:00I am just so sad to hear this news. However. How a...I am just so sad to hear this news. However. How amazing that you were able to be there at that very special time. How wonderful that you have been able to spend precious moments together with these people you love and who love you. I'm so glad that happened for you. Have a wonderful time with your nephews and pass that love on to them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84929576814840303002014-10-19T20:04:02.864-04:002014-10-19T20:04:02.864-04:00That is sad, sad news, but it can be so satisfying...That is sad, sad news, but it can be so satisfying to be in a position to DO something at times like that. I am so glad you had that. A chance to busy your mind and to do something you knew would truly be appreciated. I hope you get to see her again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624509801901211108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-79115011060541118412014-10-19T18:30:21.950-04:002014-10-19T18:30:21.950-04:00My two great aunts were my grandparents on my moth...My two great aunts were my grandparents on my mother's side, since her parents died when I was very young. I know just how close of a relationship you can have with a great aunt. I am awestruck that you were back in Ohio at just the right time to help her home from the hospital and into your grandmother's house. I hope you are able to slip away a few times to go back and visit her and write down those stories. How I wish I could have done that with my great aunts! Enjoy your nephews; they will be good for taking your mind off of everything else for a little while.<br />p.s. glad you can sit Indian style again :)Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31309894296844956632014-10-19T18:03:22.840-04:002014-10-19T18:03:22.840-04:00Lovely message Christine. I am glad you've tak...Lovely message Christine. I am glad you've taken that drive and played scrabble with her all these years. No regrets! I pray that she remains comfortable for the time she has left. Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66429777830436421452014-10-19T17:38:12.596-04:002014-10-19T17:38:12.596-04:00So sorry to read about your aunt, but glad you wer...So sorry to read about your aunt, but glad you were able to spend some time with her before her illness gets too far advanced. A shame you didn't get to play Scrabble but you'll have lots of lovely memories to keep with you, even if the most recent ones are tinged with sadness. Prayers here tonight for you, your grandma and especially your aunt - God bless xTigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.com