tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post1915629586604678629..comments2024-03-27T20:58:07.461-05:00Comments on SoulComfort's Corner: December 28, 2020 Monday-2:30pm New Year's Goals for 2021Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-43411192306117376322021-02-12T14:47:28.328-06:002021-02-12T14:47:28.328-06:00Sounds like you were doing a lot of reflecting abo...Sounds like you were doing a lot of reflecting about accepting what your body can and cannot do. It is hard to think back about what one was able to do in younger years and how that changes when the body doesn't want to cooperate thanks to diseases or pain. <br /><br />The lentil soup looks delicious! <br /><br />I love the photo of you, Ian, and Liam. Such joy and love in that picture!<br /><br />Happy to see Annie. Hadn't seen her photo for a while. Glad she's up to her antics still!Harvest Moon by Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026575111937500816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-67024784734030231522021-01-05T08:54:51.343-06:002021-01-05T08:54:51.343-06:00It's not unexpected that you compare what you ...It's not unexpected that you compare what you used to be like to now. I've always been a plodder, everything gets done but the jobs I like get done more quickly! <br />2020 taught us both a lot. We had tried to cram too much into a week sometimes, when we had to stop going out my IBS symptoms quietened, we stopped eating out and I lost weight, hubby's BP went down, we started to use our balcony for what is was intended and sat in the sun and read (although our plans to revamp it went on hold it has become less of a dumping ground). We also started doing more things together - the latest is jigsaw puzzles and hubby started his own style of journaling some of the wildlife pics he had collected.<br />I have used a lot of cards I had already put into a box - far more relaxing and now if I enter a challenge with a card it is usually with someone in mind!<br />We had a few snowflakes on Christmas Day but they didn't stick, we then had two days when it snowed but most of it is gone now - just a few patches in the shade!<br />That photo of young the boys is fabulous, I can see why you need a better copy!<br />Take it easy, and try to enjoy taking it easy!! Feeling optimistic about 2021 too - it can't be worse, surely?????!!!!!<br />Hugs, Chris<br />pearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-48632714345053410882020-12-31T21:57:00.206-06:002020-12-31T21:57:00.206-06:00Love that photo of you and the kids! Not a fan of ...Love that photo of you and the kids! Not a fan of the snow, we did have quite the storm right before Christmas, which made mail delivery horrible. Christmas day it was 60 degrees and rained all day so yeah, not so much now. Fibro can be brutal, I am so sorry you have to deal with the spoons. I too am that type of personality. When I was 40, for my birthday, I gave myself a 6 day hospital stay. I think it was then that I realized I had to slow down, A LOT. Can't say that it happened overnight, and I still get a lot accomplished in a week, but the light fixture I posted about tonight? Took 3 days to get it done. And the fish tank? Still needs to be cleaned. Tomorrow's another day.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-75163066786625209882020-12-31T12:15:02.215-06:002020-12-31T12:15:02.215-06:00Lovely shots! And very wise to listen to your body...Lovely shots! And very wise to listen to your body and cherish it.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-78666554792613692992020-12-29T16:04:20.454-06:002020-12-29T16:04:20.454-06:00I take life one day at a time and just go with the...I take life one day at a time and just go with the flow no resoultions here or goals even can't see the point.<br /><br />You have shared so many awesome photos during the year.Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-67762717927730173982020-12-29T13:53:46.337-06:002020-12-29T13:53:46.337-06:00Yes yes YES!! I totally understand this! Part of t...Yes yes YES!! I totally understand this! Part of this could be my story! I've also had to learn my limits over the past several years because of all my issues (including my own fibro, arthritis, and several other medical things). I've adapted, but I sure miss going going going lol. I still have my mountain bike and was still riding it (I'm 63, almost 64) until last year when the spokes went bad (cheapest Walmart bike back in 2002 that always had problems I fought with!). But yes, it sure is hard to let go of some things we used to do... there is always something else we can replace it with that is just as enjoyable! You WILL find your way, Rita!! Hugs and blessings!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073882040193144070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-53541005115817623592020-12-29T12:54:45.057-06:002020-12-29T12:54:45.057-06:00I'm glad you are beginning to learn how to tak...I'm glad you are beginning to learn how to take it easier and not wear yourself out so often. I also teared up a little realizing how much you are loved by McFamily and knowing that they are taking such good care of you. I also love that picture of the three of you, Rita. And thanks for mentioning Annie. I miss her sometimes when you don't mention her. And I am also hoping for a better year ahead for all of us. Sending you lots of love and wish I could send you some spoons! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-46143556837764031012020-12-29T10:54:25.863-06:002020-12-29T10:54:25.863-06:00That feeling of, "I use to be able to do it&q...That feeling of, "I use to be able to do it" Never goes away. 21 years of my body fighting me and that thought of, "Oh I can do this," is still with me. LOL Nice photo of you and the boys. Have a great day today.DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-48722006824791570652020-12-29T09:56:50.603-06:002020-12-29T09:56:50.603-06:00I will encourage you not to think of yourself as a...I will encourage you not to think of yourself as a burden or as not pulling your weight. I remember fondly "doing for" my mother, and I think I got more out of it than she did. Your lentil soup looks tempting. I should make some and put some in the freezer. I'm enjoying your snow photos! It may be the only snow I get lol I trust your New Year will be better than the old one :) Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-6574094676622046402020-12-29T08:46:26.680-06:002020-12-29T08:46:26.680-06:00BIG big HUGE hugs Rita!! Have a happy New Year! de...BIG big HUGE hugs Rita!! Have a happy New Year! debjinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-90194325982771478282020-12-29T08:43:45.173-06:002020-12-29T08:43:45.173-06:00Even the energizer bunny wears down over time. I&...Even the energizer bunny wears down over time. I'm glad you are learning to slow down and do only what you are capable of doing that day and NO MORE than that. Over time, you will find the pace that fits you best, even if it's slower than you originally imagined. I'm just thrilled you are finally understanding that.<br /><br />Loved the photo of you and the boys. Nice that you had a somewhat white Christmas. Have a safe, healthy, slower, happy new year, too, dear friend.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-895397778592363422020-12-29T01:41:45.322-06:002020-12-29T01:41:45.322-06:00I love that picture of you reading to the boys! It...I love that picture of you reading to the boys! It sounds like you are getting plans worked out for the new year to better handle your health and not overdo things. That is very smart of you. I have so much trouble managing my time as I will go too hard at things and then overdo it and not do anything for awhile. I was happy with the ending to Supernatural too. Are you going to watch Jared Padalecki's new show? (Walker, Texas Ranger) I'm going to try it and see but it will be strange seeing him in a different role. <br /><br />Take care and stay warm!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-12073957223353991592020-12-28T19:55:35.584-06:002020-12-28T19:55:35.584-06:00I hope you feel good enough to do all your crafts!...I hope you feel good enough to do all your crafts! We got more snow again today...so I shoveled again. It was cold out today a damp cold. Storm supposed to be coming through again late tomorrow. Got your letter today! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-73839513290766899792020-12-28T19:11:48.565-06:002020-12-28T19:11:48.565-06:00Hi Rita! I am glad you are going to slow and work...Hi Rita! I am glad you are going to slow and work on keeping stress under control. So important. One thing this pandemic has taught me is that we do need to pay attention and take precautions for our health! So glad that Leah is such a help and friend to you. That is such a cute picture of you with your grandsons. Not sure I have ever scene a picture of you on your blog before. It's good you could get in touch with you mom finally. Hope you have a good week. Rest and try to regain your health!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-88459304728016712212020-12-28T18:33:09.302-06:002020-12-28T18:33:09.302-06:00Sending you all good wishes for a Happier New Year...Sending you all good wishes for a Happier New Year for all of us, Rita. Your list of goals sounds doable particularly if some of them mean you will slow down and take it easy. I will be making some of my own, actually already have made them in my mind, just not writing any down. I also want to concentrate on started, but unfinished projects, and need to stop wasting efforts on contacting people, including family members, who don't reciprocate. It's a hard thing for me to do, but the realization that other people don't feel the need to communicate is one I need to accept.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-9656809872242164162020-12-28T18:20:26.394-06:002020-12-28T18:20:26.394-06:00You have such a good attitude, and with crafting a...You have such a good attitude, and with crafting and cooking you get a lot done, or so it seems to me.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-89960110840334267112020-12-28T17:13:21.480-06:002020-12-28T17:13:21.480-06:00I try every once in a while to post my comment to ...I try every once in a while to post my comment to get your comments...just to see if it might work. Optimist. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com