tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post4650407515959830011..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: "Life is too short for..."Duchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-73005941259986807292015-10-08T07:49:23.303-04:002015-10-08T07:49:23.303-04:00Sue: I enjoy that kind of humour; when asked "...Sue: I enjoy that kind of humour; when asked "How are you?", one of my parent's friends would reply, "Upright."Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-22560461830043742322015-10-08T04:12:07.319-04:002015-10-08T04:12:07.319-04:00I used to love my mother in law's comment, &qu...I used to love my mother in law's comment, "I'm too old to buy green bananas...". She lived in Queensland and would buy bananas every week.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959624249031770681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-21888487778640797902015-10-06T08:57:12.502-04:002015-10-06T08:57:12.502-04:00I've been thinking about this post since last ... I've been thinking about this post since last week and am holding a good thought for your friend. This hits close to home, as "what do you WANT to do?" is a question that's been on my mind a lot lately. Having experienced the loss of parents in recent years who were active and in good health until they suddenly weren't, I know that time should never be taken for granted. I'm glad you had the opportunity to spend some time with her.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-27799134303744525012015-10-04T18:47:53.101-04:002015-10-04T18:47:53.101-04:00Whenever I debate what I should or shouldn't d...Whenever I debate what I should or shouldn't do, applying the "what will I regret on my death bed" test always seems to make things clear. <br /><br />I am so sorry for your friend - it sounds like she is fortunate to have you and other loving people in her inner circle. I also have a dear friend who just received a terminal diagnosis, in her case it's a slow process. I can try to imagine how I would feel in her shoes but I don't think it's possible unless you are the one experiencing it. The gift that she gives those around her is a reminder of how precious and fleeting life can be.Carolyn from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989957616635211698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35182825934851715142015-10-03T06:52:05.014-04:002015-10-03T06:52:05.014-04:00Rachel is fortunate to have a friend like you. Som...Rachel is fortunate to have a friend like you. Sometimes it's not even what we say, or do, for loved ones in difficult times, it's just the fact that we show up and are present (whether physically or just emotionally, if the geographic distance is too great). Fingers crossed that everything turns out as well as it possibly can for her.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260644975736198228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82794113347067518902015-10-03T02:21:21.742-04:002015-10-03T02:21:21.742-04:00Dear Duchesse, I'm sending my very best wishes...Dear Duchesse, I'm sending my very best wishes to you and your friend; there is nothing like that kind of life-shock, but she is handling it straightforwardly with such verve and elan. I am glad you are spending time together, that is so precious, so I hope it's filled with desserts, joy, and deep connection. Your post was beautiful and has touched me and your other readers. XOXODr. V.O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09687027493710918493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50606008678211817012015-10-02T15:36:13.926-04:002015-10-02T15:36:13.926-04:00I am so sorry to hear of your friend's diagnos...I am so sorry to hear of your friend's diagnosis. Your post today answered, through questioning, many things for me, things that had been slowly growing in my mind. How would/will I face such a serious illness? And am I doing what I want to be doing? My answer to the second question is a very affirmative yes. As to the first question, I don't know, of course, but your words help me to consider the possibilities.Swissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401962870620859831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-29036037148106082512015-10-01T16:43:49.223-04:002015-10-01T16:43:49.223-04:00It is so important to show our feelings and concer...It is so important to show our feelings and concern for our friends. Wishing your friend whatever she needs to deal with this difficult time.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-8589992177487378302015-10-01T13:16:45.089-04:002015-10-01T13:16:45.089-04:00Best wishes for your friend!
My husband and I h...Best wishes for your friend! <br /><br />My husband and I have both suffered serious illnesses, with really good fortune, but it does change you. My tolerance for pay-offs in the long-run is a little shorter than it used to be. Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present. <br /><br />Since it sounds like your friend has some kind of cancer, I'd urge you to urge her to connect with other people who suffer this same condition on-line. It's great to have your friends around,but sometimes your best ear is that of someone who has been exactly where you are. RoseAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360864547510178832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19654913622875568482015-10-01T10:57:56.949-04:002015-10-01T10:57:56.949-04:00So sorry to hear about your friend. Wishing you bo...So sorry to hear about your friend. Wishing you both strength and joy and hope. My year began this way and I've really been paying attention to lessons learned. Thank you for the so very articulate reminder.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79829209187933000782015-10-01T10:31:30.420-04:002015-10-01T10:31:30.420-04:00Blessings be upon you both.Blessings be upon you both.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865603529429780111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51570302559651655112015-10-01T10:11:34.136-04:002015-10-01T10:11:34.136-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It is ...I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It is a good thing that you were able to travel there to spend some time with her. I hope she is currently well enough to get out for a stroll with you in the autumn sunshine.lagatta à montréalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610410709900333230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-34285491844977374102015-10-01T09:40:36.334-04:002015-10-01T09:40:36.334-04:00I so enjoy your writing style, even when the subje...I so enjoy your writing style, even when the subject is painfully difficult. Such well-turned phrasing both takes the edge off, and brings into sharp focus, the horrifically terrifying subject. <br />Life *is* too short.<br />Wishing you and your friend peace and focus.<br />Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394981363342736577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-77860668638530636872015-10-01T09:09:52.473-04:002015-10-01T09:09:52.473-04:00Such an important message today. Thank you. Such an important message today. Thank you. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91976362888736745512015-10-01T08:52:11.544-04:002015-10-01T08:52:11.544-04:00I'm glad you're with your friend, your pre...I'm glad you're with your friend, your presence will mean so much to her.LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402103522466794364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-6787652366603024512015-10-01T07:21:52.523-04:002015-10-01T07:21:52.523-04:00Live is too short for keeping your feelings to you...Live is too short for keeping your feelings to yourself; tell people you love them. Even if it startles them. You may not get another chance!<br />love,<br />JaniceThe Vivenne Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740975051742023907noreply@blogger.com