I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
Beautiful place to catch your breath. Hope he’s feeling better!
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Thanks Susi. He is.
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Sorry to hear about Ric’s fall! That’s a worry and a half. Sending love and hope both that he recovers soon and that the docs get to the bottom of all his falling.
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Thanks Lynne. It is a worry and a half
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Oh, no! I’m so sorry that Ric has hurt himself. I hope his ribs heal quickly. Sending healing thoughts your way.
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Thank you. We need it.
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You’re welcome.
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I’m sorry to read this. No doubt there’s a root cause, and it can be resolved so he doesn’t keep hurting himself. Sending healing thoughts for you both. Love your photo.
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Thanks Susan. I think there is more than one thing happening. Not sure there is any turning back for him.
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I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope that you have support to help you cope, VJ.
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Thanks Susan. I did sneak away for a massage yesterday, which helped.
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Sorry about Ric’s fall. I hope he can get pain relief as they heal.
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Thanks Sarah. He says this is the worse pain ever, and he’s suffered a few. I’ve got my nurse’s cap on, lol
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My husband would concur. He fell off his bike and cracked a rib. It was the worse pain and it lasted for awhile putting an end to pickle ball for six weeks. He needed the ‘good meds’. Warm wishes to you both.
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Ah, yes. The good meds. Guess we’ll be having a quiet start to summer, lol
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So sorry for the falls. Glad the river brings some breathing space! ❤
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Thanks Wynne. Thank goodness for breathing spaces
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I’m very sorry to hear about Rick’s fall. I hope his ribs heal quickly. Did you intend to have a picture attached to this post?
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Thanks. And yes, I intended to attach a photo, lol.
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You’re welcome. I look forward to seeing the river sky!
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It’s up!
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It’s beautiful. I can see why it is a favourite place to catch your breath!
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Thanks
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I’m so sorry. I hope the recovery is speedy
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Thanks Sadje.
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Take care
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Oh my!
I’m sorry to know about Ric’s injury. May he recover soon and regain his strength.
As for your catch a breath photo, it is very amazing.
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Thank you, Hammad
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