tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post3559674892885676698..comments2024-02-14T12:40:57.415+00:00Comments on A New Life in Wales: Sadness and good intentions.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-52492755117089613232018-05-14T11:37:04.482+01:002018-05-14T11:37:04.482+01:00Death touches most of us but we have watched Col&#...Death touches most of us but we have watched Col's fight and seen Sue hang on to normality as far as possible. A lesser person would have folded months ago. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-32723618549289914562018-05-14T11:35:22.493+01:002018-05-14T11:35:22.493+01:00Cancer is still an insidious killer, with every st...Cancer is still an insidious killer, with every step forward in treatment there seems to be a step back.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-54750007681448409792018-05-14T11:34:04.004+01:002018-05-14T11:34:04.004+01:00My siblings grandchildren all know who my parents ...My siblings grandchildren all know who my parents were and how they lived and often speak as if they met them.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-1360341678869860522018-05-14T11:32:20.299+01:002018-05-14T11:32:20.299+01:00It is the way of the world, "stuff" and ...It is the way of the world, "stuff" and "life" happens and gets in the way and then suddenly the time has gone. Iam fortunate in that my parents lived with me for several months and then just a few doors away for the rest of their lives.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-15416430877474845752018-05-14T11:30:29.403+01:002018-05-14T11:30:29.403+01:00I can be spot on for commenting and replying and t...I can be spot on for commenting and replying and then I get a project started and everything goes pear shaped. I put on virtual blinkers and ear muffs and the rest of the world is in soft focus. I then have to make myself take part in everything. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-87117075367367783032018-05-14T11:27:57.328+01:002018-05-14T11:27:57.328+01:00Thank you.Thank you.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-63633473489097130412018-05-14T11:27:39.180+01:002018-05-14T11:27:39.180+01:00Even when you are playing the waiting game it stil...Even when you are playing the waiting game it still comes as a shock. Sue has her family around her and I also hope that the tsunami of care and love is helping.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-21422876840964682812018-05-14T11:26:11.441+01:002018-05-14T11:26:11.441+01:00My little Herbie is loving the fine weather as the...My little Herbie is loving the fine weather as the door is open all day. The garden is escape proof (fingers crossed) so he comes and goes as he wishes. I hope that you are enjoying my ramblings, I do not aim to write a novella but just open a little window into my life and doings.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-14257486434472030162018-05-14T11:23:26.234+01:002018-05-14T11:23:26.234+01:00I do try to keep in touch at least every few weeks...I do try to keep in touch at least every few weeks, sometimes it is a one way street but I can look at myself in the mirror without shame.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-84463454705089388472018-05-14T03:29:00.620+01:002018-05-14T03:29:00.620+01:00I was so sorry to read about Sue's beloved Col...I was so sorry to read about Sue's beloved Col's passing. It really does make one stop and think. I need to be better at replying to people as well.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-15388004486782656622018-05-13T22:37:25.490+01:002018-05-13T22:37:25.490+01:00Every thing you wrote is so true. Always putting ...Every thing you wrote is so true. Always putting off to the next post to comment. It's so sad about Col. I had an uncle that had the same cancer as Col so knew the outcome wouldn't be good. My heart aches for Sue.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465050441931715127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-72313578799679291232018-05-13T17:45:46.694+01:002018-05-13T17:45:46.694+01:00Sue and Col have fought this terrible disease with...Sue and Col have fought this terrible disease with strength, courage and dignity and it's so sad to read of Col's passing. My sister died when my children were young, one was four and the other a week away from her first birthday, yet it's as though they knew her well as we've kept her memory alive and I'm sure it will be the same for Sue and Col's grandchildren.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-57585454454416770542018-05-13T17:21:33.982+01:002018-05-13T17:21:33.982+01:00I'm not familiar with the couple you're sp...I'm not familiar with the couple you're speaking of...but still, it's very sad and I feel for them. Pam, you are so right. If only I could have my mother back, I would not put off calling her or going to see her every chance I got. I have many regrets for being too busy many times. Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-46756954268420877502018-05-13T15:58:57.146+01:002018-05-13T15:58:57.146+01:00Thank you for this post, Pam. It's a timely r...Thank you for this post, Pam. It's a timely reminder that I'm not very good at consistently making comments, and not even at answering comments on my own blog - although I do try to remember to do a blanket thank you on the blog, and answer any questions there might be. I think we're all used to living such busy lives, even when retired - sometimes it's so easy to think 'I'll do such and such later', including making contact with friends/family. And then later never comes. And then it might be too late.Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-24406806723016993872018-05-13T15:17:44.664+01:002018-05-13T15:17:44.664+01:00Well written post and right on target. Well written post and right on target. Ksunshine52https://www.blogger.com/profile/14157111429570804613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-73496675408927518182018-05-13T15:00:36.576+01:002018-05-13T15:00:36.576+01:00Hi Pam, yes it was with great sadness and tears(ev...Hi Pam, yes it was with great sadness and tears(even though I never met them) that I read on mean queen blog that Sue lost her beloved Col; still chocked up; I hope she takes small comfort in the love we are sending to her xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992712947111944352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-38015469239972927132018-05-13T14:47:48.116+01:002018-05-13T14:47:48.116+01:00Afternoon Pam
I read your blog, but didn't re...Afternoon Pam<br /><br />I read your blog, but didn't realise I could leave a message (I don't have a blog - don't know how to set it up). Yes, your words rang so true (said she with tears running down her face) and I totally agree with you about always being in a rush or wanting something done 'perfectly' to not leave a message.<br /><br />Have a lovely (sunny?) Sunday. How is your new doggy getting on? More doggy tails please! Best wishes<br /><br />Carol xCarolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-87624050468203318962018-05-13T11:09:02.716+01:002018-05-13T11:09:02.716+01:00I would like to get back into spending an hour eac...I would like to get back into spending an hour each day reading through my blog list and dropping comments. I have found that over the months I am spending less time sitting and more on the move. That is so wrong,I must learn to relax again.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-62085201286773696552018-05-13T11:07:04.018+01:002018-05-13T11:07:04.018+01:00In my family it was my maternal grandmother who he...In my family it was my maternal grandmother who held the strings and pulled us all together as often as she thought proper. Now we are scattered, not just across Britain but there is a sprinkling over the world.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-63542774293164933432018-05-13T11:04:59.059+01:002018-05-13T11:04:59.059+01:00I am as guilty as the next person, sometimes when ...I am as guilty as the next person, sometimes when there are many comments I can not think of anything fresh to say. I will be ignoring that more from now on.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-50214734349266146042018-05-13T11:03:55.770+01:002018-05-13T11:03:55.770+01:00It is good that she is not still on the holding, w...It is good that she is not still on the holding, where she now lives it is easy to get to shops. It is the mundane, everyday chores that seem to become insurmountable at these times.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-48611069489475574432018-05-13T11:03:16.250+01:002018-05-13T11:03:16.250+01:00I feel very much like you Pam. I shed a few tears ...I feel very much like you Pam. I shed a few tears for Sue and Col yesterday, but you are right about the grandchildren. I was 15 weeks pregnant with my younger daughter when my Dad died, and we made sure that she knew all about him. <br />It is all too easy to let things go with communication, particularly when you feel that it is you making all the effort. I'm in that situation, but plodding on, keeping on trying.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-28936397908198018122018-05-13T09:47:20.931+01:002018-05-13T09:47:20.931+01:00That is so true Pam. I do my best to add a little...That is so true Pam. I do my best to add a little comment here and there but I don't always have the time.... I shall make more effort to make time. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-36543754012325379182018-05-13T09:21:19.063+01:002018-05-13T09:21:19.063+01:00I think there will have been many tears shed in bl...I think there will have been many tears shed in blogland for a good and brave man who died too soon, and also for the wonderfully loving and strong Sue. Very thought provoking post today Pam, and like you, I must do better to keep in touch. Catrionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285645419229840373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-58762150791561038142018-05-13T08:51:06.799+01:002018-05-13T08:51:06.799+01:00Great post Pam, and you've made me think. I r...Great post Pam, and you've made me think. I read a lot of blogs every day and I really ought to leave more comments - yours is a blog which I read with interest but rarely comment. Thank you.Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.com