tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post6946245685872913155..comments2024-03-27T20:58:07.461-05:00Comments on SoulComfort's Corner: Wednesday-9:45amRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-11537666933397797432015-03-23T21:46:55.149-05:002015-03-23T21:46:55.149-05:00We've had bitter cold weather lately. We got a...We've had bitter cold weather lately. We got a couple inches of snow on Friday, and it snowed again Saturday morning. It was 20 degrees this morning and it's supposed to be in the teens tonight. I'm waiting for spring to arrive. They say by mid-week we will be close to 60, but with it comes rain. The warmer weather will be short-lived. Supposed to be back down in the 30s on Saturday.<br /><br />Yes, it is disheartening facing the fact that your body is no longer able to accomplish the things it once did. It's disheartening realizing you are no able to be the grandma you'd like to be. I find myself in that predicament, too. It gets to me sometimes, when I would like to do the things for my second grandson that I did for my first, but I can't. My body won't let me. Five and a half years have taken a toll. <br /><br />I'm glad you're able to work with the papers sent you by Ruby's husband. I'm sure she is smiling. :-)<br /><br />Ian is adorable and growing up so quickly. AliceKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027650364526343030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-13453026944026508532015-03-19T15:38:32.931-05:002015-03-19T15:38:32.931-05:00Beautiful paper, lovely story about your friend Ru...Beautiful paper, lovely story about your friend Ruby and Karma is too cute. I lost my job in November but when I was working we had a little girl, named Karma as a patient. One day she came in with her mom and they sat down next to a couple of ladies who were in full Buddhist robes. I took a quick break and text my friend Dr. T. who is an audiologist and worked with me at one time. She is native to Japan and I told her a girl named Karma was sitting next to a couple traditional Buddhists.! What are the odds?! We still chuckle about that day. The lil fellow Ian is sweet as could be. Always a pleasure to visit bloggy friends. Be kind to yourself and do not overdo it! Wise words my hubby tells me all the time and some days I listen!Annesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-32342555330227001672015-03-16T20:34:43.120-05:002015-03-16T20:34:43.120-05:00Cute Ian photo!
You just keep on keeping on and d...Cute Ian photo! <br />You just keep on keeping on and doing the best your body will allow. That beautiful weather was a great pick me up for us I hope it was for you too and Karma too on the porch:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-33813034560851867922015-03-16T20:07:07.007-05:002015-03-16T20:07:07.007-05:00So good to have you back.
Thanks for the comment o...So good to have you back.<br />Thanks for the comment on my card.<br />That Ian is growing way too fast!!! LOLKrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573573810959229149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-46523967350702315672015-03-16T15:53:44.974-05:002015-03-16T15:53:44.974-05:00Dear Rita, I know so well what you are talking abo...Dear Rita, I know so well what you are talking about. For a long stretch you may be well, at least better than normal, BECAUSE you have been taking care but then you forget and do things which you can’t really do, so off it goes again. When I’m well I think i can rip up trees by the root, do a bit too much and WHAM, my heart tells me how silly I’ve been.<br /><br />But you do so much even in your disabled state, it must give you such satisfaction.<br /><br />As for Ian, he is a darling and I understand that you have to push yourself for him. I am glad your MacFamily is so kind and helps you out whenever you need it.<br /><br />Have a good week and take care.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-48522893485770731012015-03-16T14:36:27.754-05:002015-03-16T14:36:27.754-05:00You are such an accomplished book maker, you do so...You are such an accomplished book maker, you do so many things so well. I'm sure you are just the kind of Grandma Ian wants even it it isn't the kind you had in your head - as you said. I really admire you!<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-30250105191759619742015-03-14T07:03:02.723-05:002015-03-14T07:03:02.723-05:00rita!!! you DO so much!! your covers are awesome....rita!!! you DO so much!! your covers are awesome...the embossed fronts are gorgeous! don't forget to take a rest!! between your art and Ian and Karma...wow!!<br />laurak/ForestWalkArt :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00285156023840252154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-47873100419171213882015-03-14T00:57:42.084-05:002015-03-14T00:57:42.084-05:00I remember one time I was making paper and, after ...I remember one time I was making paper and, after removing it from the mold, I laid the pages on the ground. A bird walked in the wet papers and Bleubeard chased the bird. I had cat AND bird prints on about six of the sheets of still wet paper. At that time, I was making paper for a charity, and I didn't want to have to remake more, but I did. When I explained that some had prints on it, the charity people wanted THOSE papers more than anything else. Just goes to show.<br /><br />I'm with everyone else. You have learned to accept your limits. I can't seem to do that. BUT, it takes me forever to finish a project, too, so I can totally relate. Like you, I try not to talk about it.<br /><br />Hope Karma and Ian are fine. I'll say hi back (grin).Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-63649363505339551312015-03-12T13:56:29.102-05:002015-03-12T13:56:29.102-05:00Ian will just have to be a VERY early walker!
You...Ian will just have to be a VERY early walker! <br />You are very positive about things, and don't complain.<br />Karma's footprint would be my fave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-30408179525235568602015-03-12T12:01:30.929-05:002015-03-12T12:01:30.929-05:00Glad to see you back. You amaze me by how much yo...Glad to see you back. You amaze me by how much you do get done.<br />You always have!<br />It is hard to have to evaluate the amount you can do....again.<br />To want to do more than you can...again.<br />But you are so gracious about it. <br />You are able to find your limits and live with them and still have joy and do so much. It is so wonderful. You don't give up. You are an inspiration.<br />Take care of you.<br />and you can do more with that little man.<br />I do so enjoy hearing about your days and seeing your art.<br />I love your paper work!<br />Ruby was right, it is beautiful.<br />xo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-33958543955067823912015-03-12T11:18:40.993-05:002015-03-12T11:18:40.993-05:00I wish there was some way to heal and make you fee...I wish there was some way to heal and make you feel all better again - perhaps they will discover a "cure" that helps you - it is a shame you can't do your projects as fast as you might wish - because the rest of us get the joy of seeing what you produce - some of it is wonderful art - <br /><br />It is good to see you "messing around" with paper(s) again! It's been a while.<br /><br />Hugs.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-90982390979305528452015-03-12T10:19:31.780-05:002015-03-12T10:19:31.780-05:00So glad to see you back with us again. My fibro is...So glad to see you back with us again. My fibro is always in a flare in March and most of April. It's all the ups and downs with the barometric pressures and the onset of tree allergies. Trees start emitting gases in Feb and ramp up in March and then of course the tree pollen kicks in. But like you I just keep pushing myself to do because either way I hurt . I look at March as my "Rites of Passage" to be endured before my favorite seasons start ♥♥♥♥Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-36414457168840830352015-03-12T09:56:57.148-05:002015-03-12T09:56:57.148-05:00Welcome back! :)
It's difficult to accept our...Welcome back! :)<br /><br />It's difficult to accept our limitations; especially when doing so also means admitting we can do less than we could even a few years ago. But Ian will love you regardless of the type of Grandma you are, and in a few years time he'll understand why his Grandma can't do everything she'd like to. Just enjoy what time you can with him, do what you can, and rest when you need to.<br /><br />*Still not getting e-mail replies to comments, so please send replies via regular e-mail. Thanks!Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-86404639786620537832015-03-12T08:59:31.744-05:002015-03-12T08:59:31.744-05:00wow, you have been busy
i love the embossed paper ...wow, you have been busy<br />i love the embossed paper fronts....so delicate<br />big hug for IAN...he gets more handsome every posting<br />sue xxZuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719392076328462619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-82067456732422689652015-03-12T07:45:03.053-05:002015-03-12T07:45:03.053-05:00That was a long one, but very worth it, Rita. I...That was a long one, but very worth it, Rita. I'm glad everything with the laptop are fixed, and that you can now put pictures up with your posts. And yes, Ian is worth it, but you still need to take care of yourself as best you can. You accomplish quite a lot even with all the disabilities you must deal with. And you are always positive and loving, which amazes me. I think I would be much more grumpy! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-32749377680232646802015-03-11T21:10:20.129-05:002015-03-11T21:10:20.129-05:00Hi, Ian! I think my favorite cover would be the on...Hi, Ian! I think my favorite cover would be the one with Karma's paw print. I know the time with your favorite McBaby brings you more pain, but it's worth it, isn't it?<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-25962641093210794942015-03-11T18:36:31.870-05:002015-03-11T18:36:31.870-05:00Hi Rita, it's great to see you back in the mix...Hi Rita, it's great to see you back in the mix. You have been SOO busy doing all those 'bookcards'? What are they dear, and what do you do with them? They have keot you going for a while anyway. Much like that adorable wee Ian chappy, lol<br />I hope your current fibro flare goes away/reduces very soon. Hugs for now, :o))TwinkleToes2dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848604298196551253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-61341177625030578122015-03-11T17:21:38.029-05:002015-03-11T17:21:38.029-05:00It is good to see you back Rita! And Ian is coming...It is good to see you back Rita! And Ian is coming on so well. You always write such interesting posts and do such great art work. I specially like the paper with the threads in it. What a great idea. <br />The fibro sounds dreadful, although I am with you in hoping that it willl just go away sometime. And the baby steps idea is the good way to deal with it, perhaps, as you suggest the only way. I don't think Ian will mind if you are not the kind of grandma you have had in mind. To him you will just be his lovely grandma, and he will take you as he finds you and love you just the same! You are lucky to have such a great son and daughter in law as well as this adorable grandson!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-69099820115627531782015-03-11T16:00:12.650-05:002015-03-11T16:00:12.650-05:00So good to see a new post. I check several times a...So good to see a new post. I check several times a day! You have so much to deal with yet always seem to stay positive. You're a wonder and a blessing! And, yes, video chatting is fantastic! The boys are headed to Disney World on Friday and we'll be doing a lot of FaceTime next week. Gotta love technology!<br />GrandmaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155312241647998530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-83752912515073255992015-03-11T15:02:52.027-05:002015-03-11T15:02:52.027-05:00Hi, dear Rita! I'm happy to see you back up a...Hi, dear Rita! I'm happy to see you back up and running and glad the weather is warming nicely in your part of the country. Karma seems to have the same blank expression regardless of the temperature or conditions outside. :) I am amazed how talented you are and all the lovely crafty things you create with paper and card stock. Ian continues to develop into an adorable, active, happy toddler and he warms my heart.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend Rita!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-24200585243538616992015-03-11T14:41:39.459-05:002015-03-11T14:41:39.459-05:00i can imagine it is easy to stretch yourself and o...i can imagine it is easy to stretch yourself and overdo too much because you want to soak in that grandboy time. as you said, your body rebels. but i'm glad you do have videochats and shared stuff via the web. and happy for sunny days for you and karma with warmer temps, too. <br /><br />your memories of ruby are sweet - karma footprint and fur included. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-81133896685602153712015-03-11T14:05:07.150-05:002015-03-11T14:05:07.150-05:00The book & card covers are beautiful, but ther...The book & card covers are beautiful, but there's so many!! What do you do with all of them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com