Saturday 16 February 2013

Goodbye

Hi, it is Henry here...hopefully the voice of wisdom.



Mum is having a break from blogging and reading blogs for a while.  She did want to close this blog down but I told her she would regret it.  Not sure she believes me at the moment, but at least she listened.  

She has had quite a tough time over the last few years since the operation for TOS and has had to give up a lot, the showing of her beloved cavies and having to rehome most of them, her passion, music, work - teaching, and various groups she was involved in musically, but found a great solace in us, me and the other Gregors and Sashas in our family.  Not to mention the lovely people she has met who love us so much.  

She doesn't want sympathy, just a little understanding.

Mum is coming off her neuropathic pain medication and feels particularly vulnerable and emotional and sometimes reads into things which perhaps aren't really meant the way she sees them.  She worries a lot about whether she has upset others unintentionally, something she would never want to do. As many of you may have realised Mum is quite an open book and wears her heart on her sleeve and as such is hurt quite easily.    At the moment she is feeling very much alone and with the often daily headpain/headaches/migraines alongside the usual nerve pain that she has is finding things difficult.  This has also meant that she is unable to visit her parents in NZ, and is quite upset about this as well as she knows that her family over there are finding things difficult with alzheimers and cancer, and feels quite helpless that there is nothing she can really do to help.

So until she can resurface from all this (hopefully) we will say goodbye.

For those she has made knitting and sewing commitments too, don't worry they will be fulfilled. :-)


20 comments:

  1. Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that you are closing down your blog for a while whilst you rest and try to recover your health.

    Both I and my 'far too many Sasha Dolls' will greatly miss viewing your blog and will certainly miss seeing what 'Dear' Henry is up to.

    So sad that you're unable to visit your parents this year, especially as their healths are deteriorating. Maybe when you are feeling a lot better you can hopefully make the arrangements again.

    I'll certainly keep in touch via email and the telephone. I shall miss your supportive and encouraging comments on my blog posts (which have had to slow down of late due to the mounting up of 'necessary jobs' that desperately need to be done here!)

    Sasha love and take care of yourself. From Kendal and her Sasha Brood.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Kendal, Dear Henry has been great, and of course your support as well :-)

      Delete
  2. Well I have to say that this makes me incredibly sad to read. I for one enjoy reading your blog and every day I take a look for your entries. Blogging will be a sadder place without you Lorraine. I can understand where you're coming from though. Thankfully I do not have any serious health issues so I don't mean on that count, but I do understand about reading more into things than may have been meant. My family also tell me that I'm an open book and I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve too. I think it is just who we are and because of it, we can be easily hurt. I would love to grow a thicker skin but if I've not done so now by 50, then I guess it "ain't gonna happen"! Some people can also be very hurtful without a second glance whilst others might say things just without thinking and they come across wrong. It is very hard to know how something was meant to sound when it is not said face to face but written and that can lead to heartache and disappointment....I hope this is not happening to you.
    I wish you all the very best and hope that you'll feel more positive with your life and health, so that you will come back and blog again soon.
    In the meantime, I do still hope to see you on Flickr, because it would be a shame not to share your sweet Sashas on there.
    Take care of yourself, big hugs, Sharon in Spain xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. This makes me very sad. I love reading your blog daily and will miss it so much. I am sorry your pain is making you quit so much of what you like in life, and most especially your yearly trip to NZ. My advice to you is not to worry so much about what others think about you. I have never found anything offensive in what you have mentioned on the blog. I find it delightful. Best wishes to you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you for your lovely comment. I am going to now try to get back into my blogging, as Henry & Co miss it, and who is to make them unhappy? The dolls have made a huge difference to how I have coped with the daily pain, so that is what I need to continue to concentrate on, enjoying them for what they give me.

      Delete
  4. I'll be praying for you. Remember He says, "I will never leave you or forsake you." God Bless. Linda S. from Canada

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Linda. Sometimes it is hard to remember this, and is always good to have the reminder.

      Delete
  5. Dear Lorraine, you could never hurt a soul! I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Take the time you need for yourself and we will be here when you feel like returning.

    I wish you much relief from the pain and stress of what you are experiencing.

    With much love,
    Bama

    ReplyDelete
  6. I wish you the happiest and most restful of breaks. I will miss your beautiful posts! hugs to you!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much for your hugs, much appreciated.

      Delete
  7. Hi Henry,
    Take care of your mum and give her a big hug from us, we hope things improve for her very soon. With love from Dollmum and family

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you to all your family as well, with love from Henry and I :-)

      Delete
  8. Bye for now, Henry. I think we all understand how your Mum feels - I've been there and am just getting back to reading blogs and Sasha Mart, but haven't quite got back into contributing. Will miss you all.
    J x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Jenann, it is the exhaustion and constant pain that causes it that is so wearing at times, but the dolls really do help and that is what I must remember.

      Delete
  9. Hi, sorry to hear life is so hard right now. I sympathize, feeling that way myself lately. But I understand taking a break, and I am glad you did not close the blog. We will miss Henry and friends, and wonder what they are up to!Hope things will take a turn for the better soon, or at least your ability to bear life's sorrows and hardships, and still feel some joy and well-being...Kirsten from USA

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dear Kirsten, thank you for being so understanding and generous with your comment. Feeling a bit better now, so hopefully on the up.

      Delete
  10. Henry
    Let you Mum know that I am thinking of her ;o)and hope she feels better real soon xxxxx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Shelly, I know you understand what the headaches/migraines and exhaustion are like!

      Delete

Hi, thank you for leaving a comment, we love to hear from you.