tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post3752343145471570350..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: A Ray of Sunshine.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66095822826219399572020-09-13T13:07:01.299-07:002020-09-13T13:07:01.299-07:00Thank you for your beautiful words of encouragemen...Thank you for your beautiful words of encouragement! I just started reading your blog and I love it! Thank you so much for writing. Love and prayers to you and for you from California. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643327989891934939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34842122924618558142020-08-05T04:25:24.464-07:002020-08-05T04:25:24.464-07:00A beautiful, inspired, thought provoking post... x...A beautiful, inspired, thought provoking post... xxxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35257896600722947232020-08-05T00:22:40.216-07:002020-08-05T00:22:40.216-07:00Dearest Annabel, made six batches of soup, two las...Dearest Annabel, made six batches of soup, two lasagnes , one for neighbours that broke their legs and no family. One for me to freeze. Wanted to make your laundry liquid but hard because no LUX flakes in Coles. Can you use something else ? I resorted to buying some laundry liquid on sale "supposed to be the best they say". It was ghastly !! And the smell is so strong despite two rinses !! Won't be doing that again ! Feeling blessed with two days part time work. Anything in this climate is better than nothing. Trying to be much wiser with things. Am prepared but not panicked. God is in control. Thinking of you all the time. Prayers. Love Sonia Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53594499314573350572020-08-05T00:22:18.874-07:002020-08-05T00:22:18.874-07:00Joy I love your idea! This would be super cute to...Joy I love your idea! This would be super cute too on a birthday. I will remember this one! Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37920130945280895782020-08-05T00:17:33.432-07:002020-08-05T00:17:33.432-07:00Dear Jen,
Thanks, yes I did see Lucy, the girls an...Dear Jen,<br />Thanks, yes I did see Lucy, the girls and Sidney yesterday, Tuesday. We found somewhere we could meet. She can come a few miles over the border but we cannot. We worked with what we could. I took some cooking and it was lovely. These tips the garden is good and another thing... not being in the city. We managed to be in the country and near family although Lucy is about 2 hours away. But Mum and Dad and Chloe are really close. It is a lot to consider and weigh up. I think also, apart from family we need a support and help group. A network. These things all help enormously. Then our online friends too! I hope you have a good week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20110827759552946252020-08-04T23:12:36.423-07:002020-08-04T23:12:36.423-07:00Dear Terri,
I think you are going through somethin...Dear Terri,<br />I think you are going through something a lot of women do. Now I can understand why someone retiring might want a big rest. Totally get that. But if watching tv for hours a day becomes the new normal then well I give anyone older doing that 5 years. Seriously. It is a formula for a massive decline in health, mental and physical. So he is going to need new projects. You are always very active and productive. I can see how this would be difficult and many are nodding I bet!<br />There are many things it seems we are all having to adapt to so changes in personal relationships etc seem to just add to it, just as changes in finances do. But it sounds like your good planning has helped and I hope you get into a new normal that is good for you. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82378386547110344172020-08-04T23:07:54.502-07:002020-08-04T23:07:54.502-07:00Dear Bev, I think this is great advice. We have mu...Dear Bev, I think this is great advice. We have much to be grateful for and the more we look the more we find. Even in these times most of us are in positions many would only dream of. Wonderful words and I so agree. Thank you! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73288014258100023002020-08-04T23:05:18.337-07:002020-08-04T23:05:18.337-07:00Thank you! I just thought of crisis fatigue as th...Thank you! I just thought of crisis fatigue as that is what I feel like I have! It makes it hard to concentrate and decide whee to send your energies.<br />I am sorry about your Mum. This is no help is it... but you are right to focus on more important things and save your energy!<br />I bet the children love to talk to you through the fence as well. How sweet this is!<br />Your meal sounds delicious. See of these more simple things are heavenly!<br />The things you do with your Grandson will be so helpful to him and encouraging. He will probably learn things from you that will be additional to what he would have learned in school. Also he is a good age to do all kinds of things. He might like to learn to cook. This is a wonderful opportunity for you. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22155065991511272742020-08-04T20:29:44.282-07:002020-08-04T20:29:44.282-07:00Your visits with the neighbor boys are probably a ...Your visits with the neighbor boys are probably a pleasure to them as well. Kids are social and need interaction even if it's just a few minutes through a fence. It probably gives their mother a little break too. Your dinner sounds lovely. A simple meal some of which you grew yourself, on a nice table setting and taking the time to enjoy it and not rush makes for a really nice day or evening. The simple things really are wonderful. The small things you do to break up your grandson's days will go a long way it can be hard to be an only child especially when there is no school. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19302687591494021722020-08-04T20:18:43.924-07:002020-08-04T20:18:43.924-07:00Bevbee,
Such great advice!
XOXO
VickyBevbee,<br />Such great advice! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-471501388757911902020-08-04T20:18:06.955-07:002020-08-04T20:18:06.955-07:00Terri,
My hubby is a news watcher too and has quit...Terri,<br />My hubby is a news watcher too and has quite heated arguments with the TV. It can be nerve wracking to say the least! I agree if hurrying to do the next thing is contributing to you not having a good night's sleep and you are feeling exhausted then it is time for a change. A revisit of things often helps and maybe you will feel more relaxed at night if you allow yourself to relax on what you feel needs done during the day. Go to bed satisfied that the day was good not just busy. Take time for yourself to have a cup of tea or coffee and read or doodle. And if that doesn't work then I can recommend ZZZQuill. It has helped me a time or two. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13227516681234478822020-08-04T15:40:43.287-07:002020-08-04T15:40:43.287-07:00Joy,
Thank you for singing to us, what a lovely th...Joy,<br />Thank you for singing to us, what a lovely thing. Our blessings are abundant! What a fun and comforting thing you did for your children I bet they most certainly have fond memories of that. You can come get my clothes toasty this winter ahh that would feel nice Lol! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87360286335950843152020-08-04T15:33:57.950-07:002020-08-04T15:33:57.950-07:00Pat,
Hahaha! The funny thing is not long ago I did...Pat,<br />Hahaha! The funny thing is not long ago I did talk about stocking panties just in case! I find ridiculous things funny too. Life is good when we can find something to laugh at!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41374610815565502172020-08-04T15:31:20.453-07:002020-08-04T15:31:20.453-07:00Lily,
When I get anxious about the future I look t...Lily,<br />When I get anxious about the future I look to the past and it helps. What did ladies do in previous times and how can I incorporate it into my planning or preparing? It helps me to know that they were able to still achieve great things during hard times. Giving positive feedback was an awesome thing to do! It is nice when a worker is lovely when some can be downright rude! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53064949467247460432020-08-04T15:27:40.350-07:002020-08-04T15:27:40.350-07:00Tracy,
Thank you from me and Annabel both! I am gl...Tracy,<br />Thank you from me and Annabel both! I am glad it calmed you. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79871991569748287812020-08-04T15:26:32.649-07:002020-08-04T15:26:32.649-07:00Nancy,
I am sorry you have fatigue and arthritis. ...Nancy,<br />I am sorry you have fatigue and arthritis. One thing a day is progress and adds up each week and month there is no job too small. I hope you start feeling better. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14153975675114438662020-08-04T15:24:32.254-07:002020-08-04T15:24:32.254-07:00Lana,
I am so glad you only had a light case! I am...Lana,<br />I am so glad you only had a light case! I am sure your natural health training is going to help many others too, we mostly only hear about the bad cases not the light ones so anything you are comfortable with sharing I would love to know. How did you feel and how long did it last etc. <br />Thinking of others and the small or random acts of kindness go such a long way these days your so kind to others! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5501647981763629532020-08-04T15:19:53.019-07:002020-08-04T15:19:53.019-07:00Pam,
I love that you sew for deprived children! Th...Pam,<br />I love that you sew for deprived children! Think of the joy you are bringing to these children who go without so much. A little love and kindness go a long way bless you for that! This is a situation that none of us has experienced before on this level so it is naturally unsettling in many ways, but we can do this! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56268532412856760702020-08-04T15:05:27.949-07:002020-08-04T15:05:27.949-07:00God bless you and your family too! Gardening and c...God bless you and your family too! Gardening and crafting are wonderful ways to take our minds off of things. Each time I'm in the garden I marvel at how things have grown and get excited whenever I can harvest something or plant something new. We cannot control everything, but having things to do and enjoying those things really helps!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21959437177243670732020-08-04T15:00:52.371-07:002020-08-04T15:00:52.371-07:00LeighSabey,
I am sorry your have new diet restrict...LeighSabey,<br />I am sorry your have new diet restrictions I know that can't be easy. I love to give gifts of food they are so appreciated and it's fun to package them prettily. I think that's more fun for me than the cooking. Please try not to let this pandemic get to you there are so many things that we can still enjoy. For example it is rare I get to have any alone time so on the occasions that I do I grab a cup of coffee and just sit and bask in the quiet. It's a simple thing, but really lifts me up. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4231255820889749082020-08-04T14:48:27.614-07:002020-08-04T14:48:27.614-07:00CraftyCristy,
Thursday games sounds great! We used...CraftyCristy,<br />Thursday games sounds great! We used to have a game night or movie night with the kids and they always looked forward to it. We would have camping night in the livingroom and nights where the boys took turns choosing the meal, but they had to help cook it and they always enjoyed that too. Kids like to have busy hands too. I have never done a gratitude journal, but I do have notebooks that I keep track of our savings and one for my lists and things. They really help me stay on track. I relate to Do the next thing in overly busy times. It keeps me going as well.<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29298662461119425862020-08-04T14:31:50.266-07:002020-08-04T14:31:50.266-07:00Mary S.
Depression is a sneaky little devil to be ...Mary S.<br />Depression is a sneaky little devil to be sure! If it sneaks up on you again remember you are not alone. So many changes going on these days and too much information to absorb. We just need to change our focus a bit for now. I hope you are feeling much better and know you are in good company! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31790646267513008472020-08-04T14:25:45.788-07:002020-08-04T14:25:45.788-07:00Cookie,
Such good advice your mother had. we can d...Cookie,<br />Such good advice your mother had. we can do nothing but sit and worry or we can be as proactive as is possible Your harvest may be smaller, but it's still fantastic! I think anything at all we grow ourselves is always such a good thing and just a joy to behold. And homegrown always has the best flavor! And what is more calming than sunshine, fresh air and nature? My hat is off to you my lady, having had polio and you are such a productive woman. <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38315689501752285322020-08-03T11:55:21.739-07:002020-08-03T11:55:21.739-07:00Thank you so very much for this most wonderful and...Thank you so very much for this most wonderful and timely post. I found it most helpful. Crisis fatigue is not a phrase I was familiar with but boy does it explain what we have been experiencing. Thank you for giving it a name.<br />I have found that during these times I have to let negative comments just flow away from me. I cannot hang on to them. My mom dropped by yesterday afternoon to pick up some fish she had stored in my freezer. Later that evening my husband commented about how rude my mother had treated us and I said "yes, I know but whatever." I decided it was not worth it to dwell on the matter.<br />What has brought me great joy and pleasure the last months has been visiting with my neighbor kids through the fence. They are 7, 5 and 3 years old. They haven't gotten to go anywhere or do anything for months now and still they are happy playing outside with each other. When I am feeling down, I think of them. I treasure our talks at the fence. I should write down some of the things they have said so I can share it with their parents at some point in time.<br />Yesterday, I fixed up our dining table nicely and we had bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches and chips for dinner with a nice, cold glass of Cola. The tomatoes were from our garden and the bacon was extra good. It was a real pleasure to enjoy a nice simple meal at a nice table and take our time enjoying it.<br />The other thing I find helpful to ease my stress is helping my 7 year old grandson. He is an only child and has struggled with not having any kids to play with. He is also very upset that he will not be allowed back at school but has to stay home and learn on-line by himself due to the virus. I try to play with him and do small things to break up his days. I have many things planned to help him through the winter months here.<br />Let's keep supporting each other. It really helps!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2197425008298710852020-08-02T22:48:49.830-07:002020-08-02T22:48:49.830-07:00Rhonda,
Hugs! We can do this!
XOXO
VickyRhonda,<br />Hugs! We can do this!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com