Monday and many things . . .

[earthmother45]

I often think that when you get out of the habit of doing something it is hard to get back into a regular routine of doing it again. I suppose that is what has happened here with me on LJ. I do look forward to writing and reading and hearing from friends each day. No excuses, except I’m just out of the habit

Comments

[kabuldur]

Dear Kathy, What a lot you are going through at the moment. That photo is kind of fitting because it exudes tranquility. I hope you can feel that when you look at it.

I am glad that your work is selling well; you deserve it because you are such a good artist and so creative. Even with your poetry. I do hope that reading it out helped both of you. My toughts are with Irene as she makes this difficult journey and with you who travel with her.

I'm sorry about your spot. You didn't know what it was at the time, so you cannot be angry at yourself for not going in earlier. Who knows? Maybe it will be easier to deal with now.

[earthmother45]

Thank you, my friend, for your response

[kabuldur]

I am so glad my familiar flower icon made you smile. I have missed you all so much. You are a very dear freind to me.

I am sorry you are going through this tough time.

Skin cancer seems to get us all as we grow older. I guess we just have to cope with it. I'm sorry your dad had to go through so much of it. I notice a coupple of men here are having more trouble than most and these guys are fair. One spent a lot of time on boats.

I think I am the impulsive type but Gyro taught me to plan, and now I have trouble moving foreard without planning everythig in advance and sticking to it!

I agree with Puddleshark that you should noit feel guilty. Life gets very hectic at times!

And now I have a picture of you in my mind of standing under that tree looking into the beautiful light.

Thank you so very much for being in my life, Kathy.

[puddleshark]

That is such a wonderful picture. Never feel guilty though for not posting - the things going on in your life are far, far more important than LJ.

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend - all my best wishes.

[earthmother45]

Thank you for the positive words about not posting. I don't know why I always feel guilty when I am absent from posting, etc.

And also for the best wishes for Irene.

[earthmother45]

Gaia is really settled in, and she has held up remarkably well for being out in the weather and with all sorts of critters walking over her. I am going to be changing out the plants around her this winter since all the nettles died and it doesn't look like they are going to be coming back.

My goodness, a year of waiting to die....bless your stepmother. My friend, Priscilla and I were just talking about this exact thing after seeing Irene. I tend to agree with you about how we don't let our pets suffer but humans are not given that choice. She is not in pain though, and I know that is foremost for Hospice to make you pain free and comfortable. But yes, it IS tragic, especially hearing my friend voice it over and over. She told me when she does sleep it is blessed, but then wakes up and is still here.

[thoughtsbykat]

You have a lot going on no wonder you don't come to LJ. Don't feel guilty.

Your friend is fortunate to have you as a friend. You comforted her with the dream and by you reading it. May she find peace soon.

Sorry about your spot. The sooner they remove it the better. It's hard to know these days what should be looked at & what doesn't.

I look forward to your yard photos when you have time to post them.

(Hugs)

[earthmother45]

I do try to be good to my friends. I always am thinking of the "golden rule,"
do unto others....

Yes, I'm SO glad I finally got this process going now of the skin cancer spot.

Yard photos of the birdbath are coming today.

[shutterbug]

I am sorry to hear of your friend Irene. Mary mentioned something of it in her post. *hug* That is such a difficult thing, to watch someone fading away. I'm glad she has more help now with hospice, but it is so very sad and difficult. The dream seems so important somehow for both of you, and I am glad you chronicled it for yourself and Irene. You are wonderful friend, and it is obvious that she cherishes you as you do her.

As for you medical situation, it is okay to be nervous and a little annoyed at yourself for waiting. Luke's mom had a similar surgery this year as well; hers was near her left eye. She ended up with an eyelift to go with the extraction, so now you can't even tell. I am glad they will cut it out and you will heal up just fine, I'm sure. I've never taken you to be a smoker (but I could be wrong), but that's the #1 reason people don't heal well. Be gentle with yourself, eat well, and sleep well. It will do wonders.

*hug*

[earthmother45]

Thanks, Mel. You are wise and have a good insight into things. The dream and poems and things like that help put a relationship on a more personal, meaningful level, I think. I never have been one for "chit-chat" talk and love getting to the heart of things, and Irene is the same.

Yes, I am annoyed at myself for waiting, it was a stupid call on my part, but it is what it is and now I know what I have to do is just MOVE FORWARD! And hope that I learned a good lesson from this. :))

I was a smoker for many years, starting at age 16 (in the early 60s). Back then all the dangers weren't known or at least they weren't publicized yet. But I quit almost 25 years ago. I can only hope all the effects of it are out of me now and that it didn't do any hidden harm. I will eat and rest and do all I am supposed to do. Thanks for caring so much.