Christmas Countdown - 2019

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Good Morning,

Going to pick out the urn today; looking for something with a hint of blue - my favourite colour and the colour of his eyes.

Gary believed in a Buddhistic way of life; he reached nirvana and shared his experience with me although it was difficult to describe.

They can't do anything to prepare his body until 9:47 tonight; giving his spirit 48 hours to soar.

I know people believe you should have one final resting spot, but Gary mentioned 4 places he wanted his ashes scattered so on our Anniversary in October, I will take him where he wanted to go.

I slept well last night with an odd feeling now and then that I was being watched.

One of the things I thanked him for was the time when I was just learning to drive and he took me and travelling Elf Edwin Noel around to some tourist spots so I could take photos, including Santa's Village in Bracebridge.

I remember when I was setting Edwin up on the swings at a nearby park that was a popular spot for both of us in our youth. I was putting Edwin in the baby swing and he said, "He's not a baby, put him on the big swing." He entertained my imagination many times over. He always wanted me to let the child within emerge and couldn't get over how much effort I put into gift and card giving over the years.

I feel fully blessed for having so many wonderful years of memories as well as all the stories he shared about his life before we met.

Keep a merry thought in your head

 

[Rich]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

Auntie, my heart truly breaks for you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you during this time of loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Bradmac]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

Bless his heart, from your posts it sounds like he fought bravely. He was obviously a great man. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

Sending prayers Auntie, I am so sorry for your loss of Gary.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Monday and back to the grind for me. I am enjoying some coffee and going through emails. My daughter is supposed to have her first softball game tonight. They are saying we may get some rain so not sure if it will happen or not. Hope you all have a great day!

 

[Minta]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

So sorry for the loss of your husband. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

 

[Rich]

We saw one starting up over the farmlands from an open view across the water when we were camping; what a creepy feeling. It subsided before it reached us.

I bet that got your heart racing. I dread tornado season every year.

 

[Minta]

Good morning, sitting here enjoying my coffee before the day really gets going. Off from work today so the plan is to get some chores and some spring cleaning done. Hope everyone has a great day.

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Post-Easter Pals.

Well, we may be post-Easter but we are still pre-Season, albeit by a margin that declines each and every day.

Here's the latest news in that regard:
Days to the Season: 205
Days to Christmas Day: 247

And speaking of news, consider this release:
The 200-Day Season Window is now a mere FIVE days into the future and the 1/3 marker to Christmas Day stands just FOUR days off. Barely over HALF A WEEK.
(Time to slow down and take stock of the disappearing year!)

We had a right nice Easter yesterday. It was just a bit nippy, but there was plenty of sun, gentle breezes, no pollen to speak of and, above all, no threat of severe weather - not even a sprinkle!
Today will see the temperature begin to climb again. Seventies today and the 80's tomorrow through Thursday.
Our start-of-the-new-week temperature here this morning is 50 degrees.

Have a Marvelous Monday, Folks!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Bless his heart, from your posts it sounds like he fought bravely. He was obviously a great man. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

Yes indeed; in fact his heart stopped four or five times from noon onward and he kept holding on. I said, "You may look frail, honey, but your heart is incredibly strong; you are my Mufasa". That made number 2 son well up which made me misty too. Letting ourselves be vulnerable isn't always easy; I really unleashed mine so he could feel his full worth and value.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

I bet that got your heart racing. I dread tornado season every year.

Sure did; it was like "should I stay or should I go now"; similar to when we heard the coyotes; sadly they were hunting down a deer that had been hit by a car - we heard the screeching tires and an odd scream minutes before we heard the coyotes and until that moment thought we were pretty much alone. Eerie and captivating at the same time.

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Post-Easter Pals.

Well, we may be post-Easter but we are still pre-Season, albeit by a margin that declines each and every day.

Here's the latest news in that regard:
Days to the Season: 205
Days to Christmas Day: 247

And speaking of news, consider this release:
The 200-Day Season Window is now a mere FIVE days into the future and the 1/3 marker to Christmas Day stands just FOUR days off. Barely over HALF A WEEK.
(Time to slow down and take stock of the disappearing year!)

We had a right nice Easter yesterday. It was just a bit nippy, but there was plenty of sun, gentle breezes, no pollen to speak of and, above all, no threat of severe weather - not even a sprinkle!
Today will see the temperature begin to climb again. Seventies today and the 80's tomorrow through Thursday.
Our start-of-the-new-week temperature here this morning is 50 degrees.

Have a Marvelous Monday, Folks!

Thanks Crown! Happy Easter Monday!

 

[Rich]

 

[shrcpark]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

Sorry for your loss lovie.

 

[shrcpark]

We are experience lots of flooding around these parts due to the huge amount of snow we had over the winter finally leaking out of the forest into the roads and HWY; the boys had to be re-routed a few times on their trip back to Ottawa and it's bad south of us as well. The creek is flowing not too high yet to be a concern.

Thankfully, the rain we have received has been light.

A squirrel crossing lines caused power outages in a few places, but I wasn't affected by it.

About 10 years ago, we moved in our old house and heard a boom few times a winter for 5 years. The power would go out for a few seconds and then come back on after each boom. And a couple of times, the power would remain out for hours on end. We found out at the end of out street is an electric transformer, high on the power line. The boom we heard is a squirrel chewing on the power line and....well....their life ended. It was sad and nothing could be done.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!

I spent my Saturday shopping with Nancy and Elizabeth, then we went to St. Simons Island to meet Nancy's sister and their cousin for dinner. The blackened grouper was awesome! We got home about 11:30 pm, then I had to get the turkey breast brining for the smoker Sunday morning.

We had a great Easter with my family and Nancy's family!

Today, Nancy has scheduled both of us for a health screening of some sort, carotid artery scan and some other things, and it's scheduled for 3:30...and I have to fast until then! Grrr. Not even coffee! Just water! GRRR! I'm afraid I'll be literally growling before 3:30 gets here.

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[NovaMan]

To all the folks here on MMC:

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

I’m so sorry Auntie, please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs your way.
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC ~
It’s going to be cloudy today with rain developing this afternoon, highs near 65 degrees. It will just be a typical day of errands chores plus a visit to my parents house. I’m also going to make a pot of chicken soup for dinner. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

I went silent. On Friday at 7:40 a.m. I began my love-fest; with support from our grandsons on Good Friday and then our boys and their partners throughout Saturday; we supported my husband with our love and honoured his palliative wishes that were more than his last wish (as he wanted to see my face before he took his last breath); he also saw his two sons.

With tender, compassionate care, my Gary passed away at 9:47 last night.

I am humbled by the pouring of love and support and prayers and amazing positive energy flowing my way as news circulates.

About two hours before he died, I noticed the coke can was the one with Santa on it and I felt my merry kin circled around me just in time; 'cause I was exhausted and didn't think I could stay awake any longer.



Thanks for the sign; it helped me through the hours that followed.

Prayers for healing as you celebrate your lives together. Peace be with you and yours during this bittersweet time.