tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post858893973128368915..comments2024-03-28T02:06:49.582+00:00Comments on In this life: Not so goodPam http://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-82959519153272385152009-09-06T05:58:34.797+01:002009-09-06T05:58:34.797+01:00Sending healing thoughts from across te sea.Sending healing thoughts from across te sea.herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-27039155432045075742009-09-06T04:54:20.819+01:002009-09-06T04:54:20.819+01:00Things definitely go in threes, so my very superst...Things definitely go in threes, so my very superstitious Scottish mother used to say -- and when the first thing happened she used to break two matches to complete the three. I still find myself doing the same thing--tragic!<br /><br />Hope your mother has a speedy recovery.the mofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-33422596330119642182009-09-05T19:47:39.861+01:002009-09-05T19:47:39.861+01:00Came to visit you here after reading your comment ...Came to visit you here after reading your comment about liking singing on one of the blogs I follow - don't ask me which one - the grey cells are doing too many things at once (I'm watching X Factor at the same time as typing - it's enough to put anybody off singing for life! Hopefully, neither you nor I come into that category!)Best wishes to your Mum...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-89365002909990642952009-09-04T19:12:13.146+01:002009-09-04T19:12:13.146+01:00What a week!
But I hope you enjoy ( or at least m...What a week! <br />But I hope you enjoy ( or at least manage a relax) this weekend. <br />LOve the snap of Baby Doctor Son and Nice Black Cat!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627338108089464863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-1183483610923716442009-09-04T17:21:59.105+01:002009-09-04T17:21:59.105+01:00Oh, Isabelle! I dropped in to read as usual, wonde...Oh, Isabelle! I dropped in to read as usual, wondering how you were getting on ... oh, what a horrible time you're having! I'm so sorry. What a blessing to have Doctor Son help you all understand what's happening with your Mum (what can be understood, that is). I always find I can handle things better when I know exactly what I'm dealing with, and that's not always the case with medical things, so I can really understand your worry-- and your Mum's. Again, until you meet them, it's the same with the students. Hang in there Isabelle, I'm giving a virtual squeeze of your hand and lots of warm wishes to help you through the end of the week.Verity Kai'imihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795385033824080700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-52105993781497298422009-09-04T14:32:50.011+01:002009-09-04T14:32:50.011+01:00After reading your post here, my own problems fall...After reading your post here, my own problems fall into perspective as usual. We went through similar scenarios with my MIL late last year, and felt so helpless. I do hope your Mum recovers enough to continue living on her own (with the help and care of you and your dear family).<br />The situation with your student must have been embarrassing for you for a moment, but hey, we all have those OOPS! moments!Gina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07532527261977368083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-18952479931910420102009-09-04T03:21:38.513+01:002009-09-04T03:21:38.513+01:00I'm sorry to hear about your Mum and join with...I'm sorry to hear about your Mum and join with everyone else in hoping she feels better soon. It sounds like you have had a rotten week anyway, let alone with toothache on top. I hope the dentist sorts that out quickly and inexpensively!Stomper Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038937073264645029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-60573233234269835692009-09-04T03:14:24.258+01:002009-09-04T03:14:24.258+01:00You never know what life is going to throw our way...You never know what life is going to throw our way at times! Wishing your mother a speedy recovery, must be such a worry for you.<br /><br />Ooops about your comment to the student....Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886198661034264422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-25570783106600833162009-09-03T23:34:21.923+01:002009-09-03T23:34:21.923+01:00Isabelle, what a trying patch! I do hope your moth...Isabelle, what a trying patch! I do hope your mother continues to improve. How wonderful of your son to come when needed.<br />You are a very close & loving family.<br />Good luck with the students.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074676856646898900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-492351544291071462009-09-03T20:23:54.423+01:002009-09-03T20:23:54.423+01:00I was jsut feeling a mite sorry for myself about a...I was jsut feeling a mite sorry for myself about a touch of stomach cramps and now feel much better. Sorry you've had a testing time and I hope your mum feels herself very soon.<br /><br />Had to laugh at the one-armed student (well, not at him as such - I'm quite PC really). You must have felt a proper plonker!<br /><br />Lesley xLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197039686417212109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-42659304821056988632009-09-03T19:22:38.076+01:002009-09-03T19:22:38.076+01:00Loth, I am a total wet!! The father would win. I g...Loth, I am a total wet!! The father would win. I go for soft soap and mollification whenever possible. Anyway, I trust he's not going to have anything to complain about.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-61353080406410374382009-09-03T17:42:59.755+01:002009-09-03T17:42:59.755+01:00Oh dear. Thinking of you and your Mum.Oh dear. Thinking of you and your Mum.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757292471573368397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-129498285513944952009-09-03T15:59:26.865+01:002009-09-03T15:59:26.865+01:00When I read about your mum asking you the same que...When I read about your mum asking you the same question several times I knew that she and I would get along swimmingly! Hope she makes a full recovery...And after such a week, surely things can only get better?mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-47688966680941642992009-09-03T14:35:27.824+01:002009-09-03T14:35:27.824+01:00Oh Isabelle, sorry to hear about your mum. My fat...Oh Isabelle, sorry to hear about your mum. My father-in-law has vascular dementia which just seems to be a long, series of small strokes, each one of which robs us of a little piece of the man we know and love. So hard.<br /><br />On the other hand, I would like to tell your other readers that I am thinking of opening a book on Isabelle versus the pushy and unpleasant father. The odds on the father are very very long!Lothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949068764211292370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-31744053569090273562009-09-03T12:34:02.284+01:002009-09-03T12:34:02.284+01:00Oh Isabelle... what a rotter of a week. I hope you...Oh Isabelle... what a rotter of a week. I hope your mum is doing better soon. I felt mortified on your behalf about that student! Last year we were house hunting and went to our very first viewing. I was trying to be polite so said hello and held out my hand to shake the owners and HE DIDN'T HAVE A HAND but we just did it anyway I shook a stump of sorts and I felt like such an idiot. Awkward!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972771695771196585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-48404400262893618272009-09-03T12:01:56.358+01:002009-09-03T12:01:56.358+01:00In the words of the prophet - Shxx. You have had a...In the words of the prophet - Shxx. You have had a terrible week. Hope your mum continues to improve (but still very worrying for you) and the students get back in their box quickly and remember where they fit in the big picture!!! (but there's always one who can hit the tender spot!!) ZxxZannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374441911002511628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-26787553484012899832009-09-03T11:44:03.007+01:002009-09-03T11:44:03.007+01:00What a week indeed. I'll be thinking of you an...What a week indeed. I'll be thinking of you and sending nurturing and healing vibes to you all.Susehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14837796439737091649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-20400862622960786392009-09-03T09:18:40.886+01:002009-09-03T09:18:40.886+01:00Dear Isabelle I hope all goes well with your mothe...Dear Isabelle I hope all goes well with your mother. It is indeed worrying when memory starts to fail and you have to wonder whether it is just memory and not the reasoning faculty. How wonderful to have the children rallying around.<br />Good luck with the dentist. And with the difficult students.persiflagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161607100227748374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-20629124271320640252009-09-03T08:22:56.814+01:002009-09-03T08:22:56.814+01:00What a combination of worries - but that's you...What a combination of worries - but that's your 'things go in threes' done with, I hope.Frankofilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735463685466184020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-4861598789197788412009-09-03T02:43:36.099+01:002009-09-03T02:43:36.099+01:00Oh my Isabelle! I'm so very sorry to hear abo...Oh my Isabelle! I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mum. I hope she's feeling better already. I wasn't aware that a migraine could cause a loss of speech, but hopefully that's all that has happened -- it's such a worry! And eeek, with your student, but how could you know? Hopefully, your year will get easier!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-9973411295852116632009-09-03T02:17:29.053+01:002009-09-03T02:17:29.053+01:00I'm so glad your mom's friend called a doc...I'm so glad your mom's friend called a doctor quickly. Time is of the essence in certain health matters. I hope she'll make a speedy recovery.<br /><br />I echo Fifi's comment about the young man who was missing a limb. It happens.<br /><br />I don't know if it'll make you feel any better, but I pulled a good one two or three years ago. A lady responded to a notice I'd posted on the Freecycle network, and dropped by my house to pick up several boxes of excess fabric. She brought along her children, who were quite wonderful. Before long we were chattering away like crazy, instant friends to the point that she gave me a warm goodbye hug. <br /><br />Now, her abdomen was protruding quite a distance. She looked to be seven or eight months along, so I congratulated her and asked her when she was due.<br /><br />She wasn't due. No baby. She had a hernia due to complications with her last pregnancy. She was very kind and matter-of-fact about it, but I could have died. Because I didn't keep my mouth shut and mind my own business, I put this lovely woman on the spot and very probably made her feel unattractive. So much for the prospect of starting a new friendship!<br /><br />It will be a cold day in hell before I make another comment about someone's appearance beyond "don't you look wonderful!".Warty Mammalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942793134631438689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-8207212359341668982009-09-03T01:52:34.925+01:002009-09-03T01:52:34.925+01:00No, not an easy week - I do hope you and your one ...No, not an easy week - I do hope you and your one handed student were able to have at least a chuckle about it afterwards. It sounds like you needed one by then!<br />All the very best for your Mum - you do seem to have a lovely supportive family. Take care.meghshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796664057074826485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-38349524463372542322009-09-03T01:06:54.427+01:002009-09-03T01:06:54.427+01:00"Get Well Wishes," for your Mum.
I thin..."Get Well Wishes," for your Mum.<br /><br />I think I would have added some thing Like - "Maybe I need to brush up on my observational skills," to the one armed lad.<br /><br />I hope your week improves.Ali Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671890094425941272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-77121025422923560362009-09-03T00:06:19.475+01:002009-09-03T00:06:19.475+01:00I hope your mum's head clears soon. How wonder...I hope your mum's head clears soon. How wonderful that your kids were there to offer their support to both her and you - they must be very well raised!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23379328.post-70743184752299035872009-09-02T22:29:48.462+01:002009-09-02T22:29:48.462+01:00Not an easy week. As for your mum, if I had a min...Not an easy week. As for your mum, if I had a mini-stroke, I can see myself getting a migraine after. <br /><br />Good luck with the tooth, you have my utter empathy. <br /><br />As for the right handed student, that is funny. I too, hope you laughed. Still, your initial statement IS factually accurate, it would be easier, if he had another hand.Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.com