Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Jan 14 - 01:24 AM

me, too

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: rumanci
Date: 08 Jan 14 - 11:52 PM

still here - still pulling - hope, love and ups to all - big hugs too and constant thanks for the good people here....rum

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Jan 14 - 09:57 PM

What Wendy and gnu said.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 08 Jan 14 - 07:22 PM

Still sending thoughts & prayers for Tommy every time I see this thread.

And good to all.

Bless and be safe.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 08 Jan 14 - 05:41 PM

And sending " Blessings" to you and Tommy Pete,

Wendy xxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Peter from tommys bedside
Date: 08 Jan 14 - 01:11 PM

Been having connection problems, so only just caught up, and wishing well to the too hot, too cold, and the loving souls wanting health and brightness to their loved ones.       Tommy was taken off ventilator yesterday and the procedure went well, and his condition progressed and he has got brighter. However he had a hard time of it last physio session which deteriorated him somewhat so things still not certain. thankyou crew for pulling along with us.   Blessings.   Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: olddude
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 08:50 PM

janie
my prayers on the way for you and mom

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 08:31 PM

Janie... good to hear.

I have thoughts and prayers for all. I may be away for some time but I will check in every day if not more often.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 08:03 PM

Not unwarranted, Janie, All surgery has its risks. I hope your Mom recovers as quickly and effectively as my Dad did. For him, the knee surgery was life changing.. Up and about in a matter of weeks and never looked back.

No more gout - some effective diet changes have worked. But I do miss Jack Daniels on a winter night.

And how is Tommy?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 07:12 PM

Mom's surgery went just fine, they had her up and already starting to walk and rehab within just a couple of hours after she "woke up." I know my worry was unwarranted.

Wendy, I know you are engaged in a long labor of love. Any labor, even of love, gets exhausting. I hope the sun-downing you mother is doing eases up soon - sounds like delirium on top of the dementia. Wish we could literally sail up and whisk you away for a bit of a break for a few days.

Will be thinking especially of you, Sins, on Saturday. Wish I knew a remedy for the periods of strange dreams and disturbed sleep. Maybe tucking in here aboard ship, around a cozy stove in the galley, gouty foot propped up, and the circle occasionally changing some come into to warm and have a cuppa and others head up on deck for their watch?

I am reminded by several of this loving crew here that sorrow unshared or unspoken feels so much harder to bear.

How is Tommy?

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 04:02 PM

No cats for me, SINS, but I hope you find loving homes for them.

Janie, prayers for your mum? I'm on it, though by now her surgery is probably done, so I'll also hope for a quick recovery.

Wendy, thank you for filling us in on what's happening with your mom. This has to be tough on all of you.

Nigel, longer pauses than usual in conversations during the holidays? I'll bet there were lumps in some throats and blinking back some tears, too. That reflects love.

And Sandra, if I could send some of this chilly air to you, believe me, I would!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 08:48 AM

I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris' memorial is Saturday. The kitties are still spitting and arguing and I am having strange dreams that wake me about 3 AM. Then I toss and turn until it's time to get up.
Temporary but really annoying.
One day at a time. Anybody want a cat or two or three?
LOL
SINS

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 07:34 AM

I'm here too, sending love and good thoughts for your lovely mother Janie.

My mum has gone downhill since Christmas, another chest infection . They noted enlarged lymph nodes on her lungs when she had the fall in November but decided,at 90, investigations would be too distressing?
She was doing so well, plaster cast off before Christmas and walking really well on her zimmer frame, but this week she is mostly sleeping and very unresponsive in the day and very anxious and confused at night! Billy has ,as usual, been wonderful but we are both very tired and finding having a carer in the house 18 hours a day rather difficult.... no private life at all.

BUT... I know I am blessed to have mother with us still and she is usually very content.

Rant over,

Much love Janie and to Tommy, Pete, hope things are looking better this morning.
Going below to make large pot of coffee,

With love

Wendy xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 06:55 AM

How be ye and your mum, Janie?

Maeve

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 06:54 AM

Sandra, not sure what advice would provide you with some coolth (Love that word). A temporary relocation to Maine might bring some much-needed relief, but could prove expensive...visualising icebergs...below deck on The Rainbow is usually a nice, comfortable temperature. I always say: "If it's too hot to sleep, then it's too hot!"
         
         Janie, all surgery comes with a measure of anxiety & this particular op. concerns your "Belovéd Mother". All very close to Home. Echoing Pete's words: "No forgiveness required". Your Mother certainly does seem to have a great team in attendance, which augurs well. "She is in as good hands as anyone could want....". Keep hold of that thought; take a deep breath, let it out long & slow & know that many here are holding you, your Family & particularly your Mother, close to their hearts.
                                           With Love,
                                                          Nigel
                                                          xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 06:15 AM

Janie... feel silly? Tut tut! Mums are Mums, period! Of course we'll be wishing her well.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 06:12 AM

No forgiveness required, Janie, this is the Rainbow. Hope it all goes (went?) well.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 Jan 14 - 01:15 AM

good thoughts for a comfortable recovery after the excellent surgery

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 06 Jan 14 - 10:24 PM

Wishing a measure of coolth, to all y'all experiencing high summer right now!

Well remember that those first holidays are particularly poignant, Nigel. It is when all the family is gathered round that the empty chairs are most evident, especially those just recently vacant.

May you dwell in your hearts.

Hope Tommy can sense he is surrounded by people pulling for him, our hearts raised in full chorus together for comfort and hope.

Not a big deal, but if you have a few random good intentions to spare, will ask they be directed to my mother, who is having knee replacement surgery tomorrow. No problems anticipated, and hopeful her quality of life will soon be significantly improved. She has no health problems unusual for some one of her age, but she is in her mid 80's with some kidney, hypertension and mild cardiac issues that are not uncommon at her age. The risks of anesthesia is always a bit higher for elderly patients than for younger patients. My nephew happens to be an anesthesiologist, and while he is not the attending, he has arranged to be there, and the nurse anesthetist attending will be the second wife of my brother-in-law (my deceased sister's husband and father to my nephews, and himself an anesthesiologist.) She is in as good hands as anyone could want, and I even feel silly asking for any energy from you at all - but this is my beloved mother, eh? I figure y'all will forgive me and also indulge me my brief anxiety.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Jan 14 - 08:16 AM

we don't need to seek warmth here - we seek coolth as JennieG calls it.

love

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 06 Jan 14 - 07:25 AM

In my thoughts today: Wendy & her Mum; Pete & Tommy; Linn; Virginia Tam; Ralphie, Sheena, their friends & Family. Hoping all is well with Stateside Crew members affected by the snow & frighteningly low temperatures & any UK Crew affected by the floods & wind. Mother Nature most definitely NOT in a good mood at the moment.
       Thank you for the welcome home. Our time spent in NC this year, was, naturally enough, 'different', but, by & large, Christmas resembled most of the Christmases from past years, the only noticeable difference being our conversations were punctuated by longer than usual silences; silences that were, nevertheless, pregnant with thoughts & memories.
                           Keep warm...stay safe,
                                                             With Love,
                                                                            Nigel
                                                                            xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:28 PM

lucky you Wendy, I was talking to a friend last night whose 70th birthday presents included several CDs of his radio performances from back in the distant past. His retired radio presenter friend kept copies of everything he ever broadcast & my friend was also tickled to hear his young self.

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:27 PM

Linn, you are "Feeling a bit down this morning for no real reason . . . ." I think you have lots of real reasons! Sending hugs.

Wendy, "things not so good with mum here at the moment." I'm sorry. Hugs to you, too.

I imagine everyone else here is waiting for an update on Tommy, too.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 08:06 PM

Linn, lots of love from BB and me, we think of you often, though we have never met.

Early hours of the morning here, don't ask..... things not so good with mum here at the moment, but compared with others I am blessed.

Pete, sending blessing to you and Tommy and your family.

Nigel, welcome home.

I had a fun surprise today, Essex girl sent a CD of me singing on BBC Radio Medway 35 years ago that I had never heard before!! Whoot! was that really me, Oh how young, how carefree!!

Lights out, should go to sleep!

much love
Wendy xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 10:49 AM

I see the Cookie Monster got me several posts back.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 10:05 AM

sending a hug to Linn

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:36 AM

Feeling a bit down this morning for no real reason...probably just the past couple months catching up with me. I'll try to shake the mood by getting some more things checked off the To-Do list...

Linn

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 07:10 AM

So sorry Pete. Lifting young Tommy and those providing his care in my thoughts.

Condolences to Ralph's friends here on the Cat.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 05:10 AM

Still here. Still sending thoughts and prayers to all.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 10:53 PM

I am sorry that Tommy is back on the ventilator, but at least he is safe. I continue to pray.

Gnu, stay warm!

Nigel, catch up on those ZZZs!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 07:30 PM

Have to put the record straight, jet lag or not. Maeve alerted me to another post entirely; apologies & an explanation have been sent! The sad news about Ralphie (see his obit thread) came from one of my oldest & dearest Catter Friends,
            Greatly saddened but grateful, nonetheless,
                                                                              Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: frogprince
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 07:29 PM

My heart goes out to Tommy, and all of you of the family, and I know that's true for all the circle here.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 06:19 PM

we came home tonight to see, and make arrangements for 8 yr old harry who has not seen much of us, though enjoying staying with our daughters and their children. with 14 grankids he has a few playmates!
tommy unfortunately was put back on ventilator today, which means he is safe at present but there is always risk of becoming dependant on it and not being able to breath for himself. it has been traumatic and frightening for him, not being able to understand why he is subjected to treatment like deep suction.

warm thoughts for friends in freezing zones at this time.
blessings all      pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 03:14 PM

Hope it was a good trip, Nigel. Very sorry we couldn't arrange to meet - next time, for sure!

Pete, imagining Tommy (and you and his mom and all who love him) surrounded by healing light and love. It must be hard, sometimes, to make your own heart start beating again, as you watch, love, wait and hope.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 06:03 AM

Hope it was a great trip, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 05:48 AM

Welcome home, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 05:17 AM

Safe home from NC yesterday morning. Jet lag, West to East always messes me up. Much to read here. Will write again when I can keep my eyes open long enough to do so! Special thanks to Maeve for alerting me to Ralph's plight.
    Wishing all of you Dear People a belated Happy Christmas & a Music-filled New Year,
                                                    Nigel.
                                                    xxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 09:44 PM

thinking of those who need support & comfort - including those in extremely wintery parts without electricity

sandra (in hot humid Sydney)

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 09:21 PM

Our weather is just cold! -29C, -39WC this morn. Small snow tomorrow. Blizzard warnings in NS, tho. I dread Monday. +6C and rain forecast but that's days away so that could change. Last of power outages (thousand without power) near Saint John, NB repaired early today. Some were without power since before Xmas.

Still thinking of Tommy.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:23 PM

Oh, Pete! Prayers for Tommy are continuing--and continuous!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:01 PM

Excellent idea, Wendy, joining in. Pete, especial hugs and meditations for Tommy and for you and your family.

All the New Englander's, Mainiacs, (and are you going to get the same weather, gnu?) and midwesterner's sailing along, hope the hatches are battened down, propane or wood piled high,and that you are able to stay snug and warm over the next few days whether the power goes out or not.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 04:59 PM

Thoughts and prayers, Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from tommys bedside
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 01:08 PM

Tommy was doing really well but another mucus plug today put him in danger and left him weakened. We are hoping that he revives so he don't have to go back on ventilator. Just when we thought his recovery was underway, we find him to be still at risk. Thank you friends for your concern and prayers.         Blessings. Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:12 AM

Good thoughts needed for Ralphie ,see thread above the line!

Hope all is well with Tommy Pete ?

Happy New Year crew! Lets all have a group hug and wish those who are ill or saddened, a sunny, healthy day!

With love

Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 06:04 AM

Now then, no falling off the page!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 06:48 AM

Count me in. Glad to here it, Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 06:32 AM

Me too.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 09:05 PM

I'll keep praying for each day to be better than the one before.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from tommys bedside.
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 04:29 PM

Yes, Wendy, positive thoughts of you all, too!       Tommy is still off the ventilator and began weaning slowly off continuous bi pap too. Still lots of thick secretions that physios are working on but all in all today has been a good day, thank God,   .....and you all too.   Blessings.   Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 08:00 AM

Come on Tommy!!!!