tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post3980026280048193319..comments2024-03-29T09:54:57.650+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Your Last KindnessJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-72864846918948193192018-09-22T10:53:21.531+00:002018-09-22T10:53:21.531+00:00Fake news John. Some vicious old bitchy queen has ...Fake news John. Some vicious old bitchy queen has spread rumours about me........ah, that would be me. Self deprecation I suppose. I'll leave it for it for psych type medical person to work out why I do it. Ah, that would be you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47926667391491619772018-09-22T00:17:34.488+00:002018-09-22T00:17:34.488+00:00I always put a (cold) cloth over my eyes to help m...I always put a (cold) cloth over my eyes to help me sleep or calm down. <br />Good wishes for your recovery, angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-79527285102908186942018-09-21T18:30:23.288+00:002018-09-21T18:30:23.288+00:00I don't know if you can get Vidalia onions in ...I don't know if you can get Vidalia onions in your country but if you can do try them as they are the best!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42531444212088738782018-09-21T18:24:20.664+00:002018-09-21T18:24:20.664+00:00It was very caring and helpful what you did Rachel...It was very caring and helpful what you did Rachel. I do not mind if you mention it in your blog at all but I do thank you for your kind consideration of me and my family. You went out of your way to get information and photos for me that I would never be able to get myself. I would love to visit your country and go to the places you went to but that would be financially not possible for me. So what you did was very special to me and I will always thank you and remember you for it!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-14532559886467416942018-09-21T15:28:43.622+00:002018-09-21T15:28:43.622+00:00I wouldn't think that looked stupid, wise rath...I wouldn't think that looked stupid, wise rather. A towel or light pillow over the eyes is very calming and restful; spas know to do that and you look cosseted and well taken care of--elegant. <br />I hope your recovery continues apace.Sally Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732355543080603989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61386422423787226872018-09-21T13:11:32.249+00:002018-09-21T13:11:32.249+00:00It was very moving for me and the staff at the Lib...It was very moving for me and the staff at the Library as the story unfolded. We were both subdued and uplifted at the same time, if that makes any sense. I never mentioned what I was doing on the blog because it was so personal to Bonnie and her family and I felt it not right for me to share. Thank you for thinking of me here today, Bonnie, in John's post and your kind words, and thank you John for your response. I do not think many people in blogging really know or understand me, just a few like the two of you. xxxRachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71603803700228276282018-09-21T11:59:24.802+00:002018-09-21T11:59:24.802+00:00As I am just five weeks out from my second brain s...As I am just five weeks out from my second brain surgery in two years, I have recently been the recipient of many kindnesses, most often from people I didn't expect to get involved. One that stands out to me, however, was offered by my recovery room nurse. My surgery occurred in a 2,264-bed hospital, so you can imagine the noise, lights and busyness of the big recovery rooms. Because I was doing so well and neuro ICU rooms were in such short supply, I was kept in recovery for about eight hours before I made it to the neuro ICU that evening. My head, of course, felt as if every sound and bit of light was bouncing back and forth inside my skull. I wasn't allowed to have the curtains closed so nurses could keep an eye on me. I don't usually have sensory processing problems, but I certainly was that day, sending my blood pressure higher, and one nurse just wanted to keep giving me pain medications that I didn't feel I needed. My second nurse that day brought over a warm towel and draped it over my head and just over my eyes. She said she had learned that just a light covering over the eyes helped patients feel calmer. She was right. I looked stupid, I'm sure, but I and one other woman kept in recovery for hours, too, were the only patients awake enough to notice. At 68, I'm kind of over worrying about such things.Linda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03514116616513211458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81814195938395635572018-09-21T11:52:02.244+00:002018-09-21T11:52:02.244+00:00If you live in Canada it was Metro which is a larg...If you live in Canada it was Metro which is a large chain. The staff were amazing.Jane Karwathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873112386908974146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20666403824872286142018-09-21T10:33:04.382+00:002018-09-21T10:33:04.382+00:00Of that I have no doubt, I think he makes himself ...Of that I have no doubt, I think he makes himself out to be a little " harder" than he is John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24600810153577216452018-09-21T09:14:56.791+00:002018-09-21T09:14:56.791+00:00Dear John, I assure you Andrew is a sweetie, he ju...Dear John, I assure you Andrew is a sweetie, he just sounds mean horrible miserable and bitchy. You'll have made him cry and that's my job.JahTehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007730071564639411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65062355018965607782018-09-21T08:13:18.191+00:002018-09-21T08:13:18.191+00:00And they say you can't judge a book by its cov...And they say you can't judge a book by its cover don't they!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16017528216278280092018-09-21T03:02:01.112+00:002018-09-21T03:02:01.112+00:00I have been a member of a group of quilters for ov...I have been a member of a group of quilters for over 30 years. We have helped marry, bury, and move some of our members or their family members. When I retired after 30 years of teaching, this marvelous group of friends gifted me with a handmade quilt! I just cried because it was overwhelming.Mary Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338257247926089751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-36501830585658741172018-09-21T01:42:33.984+00:002018-09-21T01:42:33.984+00:00Tears here. Kindness so often moves me to such le...Tears here. Kindness so often moves me to such leakage. And there are some wonderful examples featured today.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65738153474319945152018-09-21T01:16:55.685+00:002018-09-21T01:16:55.685+00:00Love or hate, Most sensible people choose love. as...Love or hate, Most sensible people choose love. as you should! This blog reminds me love wins every time! Jan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792206979656707142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3196722491958613642018-09-21T01:12:17.004+00:002018-09-21T01:12:17.004+00:00One of your regular followers here, sent me a swee...One of your regular followers here, sent me a sweet note on day .. a while back. I didn't keep up with a correspondence but it was a sweet gesture from a stranger ..Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47129344584274362102018-09-21T00:46:07.759+00:002018-09-21T00:46:07.759+00:00Your posts and comments aften make me cry...but th...Your posts and comments aften make me cry...but this one had me laughing.Petahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447096905856157071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-85735343137742936812018-09-20T23:51:53.748+00:002018-09-20T23:51:53.748+00:00The two young (middle-aged, probably) gal’s across...The two young (middle-aged, probably) gal’s across the street have gone out of the way to offer me assistance if I need anything. I’ve always been the one to offer to assist others, so feels strange to be viewed as one who might need help as I continue committed to aging/living, actually thriving in place. I am most appreciative and is comforting to know I could call on them with my having no family or close friends nearby. We exchange little holiday goodies. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17158781289679066252018-09-20T23:20:50.035+00:002018-09-20T23:20:50.035+00:00Reading the comments reminded me that when my son ...Reading the comments reminded me that when my son was a baby we travelled to England to see his grandmother who had metastasised breast cancer. We spent almost two months, then finally had to catch the train from Wigan to Banbury. I had quite a lot of baggage with me. When I got on the train it was full. An older man with a dog collar looked at me with disgust, because my son was crying. Then a young man who had dyed black hair, multiple face piercings and tattoos on his arms jumped up and helped me move my bags and to settle me in what had been his seat.<br /><br />I was so very grateful because it is a long journey.<br /><br />HelenChurn Dashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060909536864106475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17218599232414267632018-09-20T22:53:08.906+00:002018-09-20T22:53:08.906+00:00And do make sure you take care of yourself. Caregi...And do make sure you take care of yourself. Caregivers always burn out. <br />Have a cup of tea and read a favorite old book or watch a funny show. Anything to give you some you time. <br />That doctor was very kind. MissFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09948141818594611257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-72993579233079474062018-09-20T22:02:13.165+00:002018-09-20T22:02:13.165+00:00My latest is very mundane, but meant a great deal ...My latest is very mundane, but meant a great deal to me. My husband is away for three days and friends thoughtfully invited me to dinner last evening. I'm not used to being alone, and I'd not bothered to cook properly the evening before, so a good meal, in excellent company was most appreciated.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71607112983386604742018-09-20T21:47:39.295+00:002018-09-20T21:47:39.295+00:00These sweet onions are grown in Vidaila, Georgia, ...These sweet onions are grown in Vidaila, Georgia, USA and are called VIDALIA onions. Am not sure what Google had to say about Visalia! :)Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50600854895734774262018-09-20T21:32:07.992+00:002018-09-20T21:32:07.992+00:00Give us the link so we all can read it Give us the link so we all can read it John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37248361883300624252018-09-20T21:26:05.854+00:002018-09-20T21:26:05.854+00:00Thanks John xxThanks John xxSusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60043280687465534752018-09-20T21:22:05.963+00:002018-09-20T21:22:05.963+00:00Our thoughts are with you susan xxOur thoughts are with you susan xxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21689692451914852802018-09-20T21:21:25.858+00:002018-09-20T21:21:25.858+00:00Tomorrow I am taking the cutbpiece of envelope to ...Tomorrow I am taking the cutbpiece of envelope to the pictur framers and am getting it framed John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com