tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post553208317126612385..comments2023-05-27T14:03:02.968+01:00Comments on mitenska... a simple blog from the blustery North: Midweek drop-inSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-38336197496353155532014-12-20T17:03:55.166+00:002014-12-20T17:03:55.166+00:00Grab that peace with both hands and hang on to it ...Grab that peace with both hands and hang on to it ... we all need some oases of calm, and not just at Christmas.<br /><br />I am drowning under obligations - relatives agreeing to things on my behalf without reference to me first have left me with little room for manoeuvre - so I totally understand the need to cry in a cupboard, even one smelling of mouse pee! Actually any kind of cupboard sounds like a refuge to me just now! Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-24756718929093569252014-12-20T15:10:33.401+00:002014-12-20T15:10:33.401+00:00Thank you Amy, I really appreciate that. Hope you ...Thank you Amy, I really appreciate that. Hope you have a lovely Christmas too. xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-75214087470188197972014-12-20T09:33:52.384+00:002014-12-20T09:33:52.384+00:00Wishing you oases of peace and calm in what is und...Wishing you oases of peace and calm in what is understandably one rollercoaster of a Christmas. Your cards are lovely. There's a mountain of craft stamps here and I haven't used one of them this year.love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-76039610665025403692014-12-20T03:18:18.106+00:002014-12-20T03:18:18.106+00:00Lovely post. I, too, am caught in the up and down;...Lovely post. I, too, am caught in the up and down; trying to relax and just ride the waves. Your Christmas wishes - "meaningful, relaxing, full of small pleasures" - echo with me. I sincerely wish for your hopes to be realized, and that it will be a time of peace for you and your family.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850946918840346599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-31612109572532412882014-12-19T08:40:06.299+00:002014-12-19T08:40:06.299+00:00sending, through the power of concentration and sq...sending, through the power of concentration and squeezed shut eyes, festive....and general...heartfelt hugs your waycloudgathererholdmedownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09367513733859157300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-44110917089226775582014-12-18T17:37:34.604+00:002014-12-18T17:37:34.604+00:00Very wise words, step back and let it happen. Ther...Very wise words, step back and let it happen. There is no pressure to visit your mum's headstone - or do anything else - until you feel good and ready. But it's lovely to hear about the positive things happening in your family too. Life just rolls on regardless, doesn't it? Your cards are really beautiful. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-25436022210940835902014-12-18T14:15:44.204+00:002014-12-18T14:15:44.204+00:00Your cards are really lovely. Very creative. It...Your cards are really lovely. Very creative. It's also such a difficult time of year to be grieving. Try not to 'do' too much. XHeather https://www.blogger.com/profile/16391490107612393396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-91619426474042283992014-12-18T08:04:51.769+00:002014-12-18T08:04:51.769+00:00Christmas is an emotional time and especially so f...Christmas is an emotional time and especially so for you this year. You are right not to force yourself to do things when you don't feel ready. I rarely visit my mother's grave as I just don't think of her as being there and I certainly don't get any comfort from it. She always said when she was alive that she would prefer us to buy her flowers when she was able to enjoy them rather than putting flowers on her grave.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-24145679530138258832014-12-18T06:36:42.548+00:002014-12-18T06:36:42.548+00:00Very lovely.Very lovely.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-69952042696971200512014-12-17T22:11:14.879+00:002014-12-17T22:11:14.879+00:00I hope you're able to have plenty of calm and ...I hope you're able to have plenty of calm and peaceful moments with those you love, it sounds as if life has been a whirlwind lately. Your handmade cards are gorgeous, clever you. Shamefully I haven't made a single card or present this year. I hope you have a good lunch with your friend, it's the best kind of thing to do. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-46377846074099278142014-12-17T21:01:31.365+00:002014-12-17T21:01:31.365+00:00All good things in time and I am sure that you wil...All good things in time and I am sure that you will work everything out in exactly the right time it needs, Christmas, your Mum's things, your Stepdad, Joe, everything will all be right when it is meant to be. I wish that I had some wonderful words for you, but I do have a massive hug in my heart for you and know that I am thinking of you - as I do from time to time! I am sure that you have lots of friends and family to talk to, but if you ever need a listening e-mail ear, feel free to let me know. Take care and as I said, massive hugs and thinking of you and wishing you as happy a Christmas as possible. xxxxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-88267161336535892212014-12-17T21:00:25.629+00:002014-12-17T21:00:25.629+00:00Your cards are beautiful. I'm glad you're ...Your cards are beautiful. I'm glad you're able to relax before the holiday. I can imagine how difficult this year must be for you. Be gentle with yourself and take your time. I am sure your mother would understand and be proud of how you've been doing.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-43606336652229730972014-12-17T20:16:22.989+00:002014-12-17T20:16:22.989+00:00Your cards are lovely, have a bit of chill time ov...Your cards are lovely, have a bit of chill time over Christmas. Although, I always take a wreath up to the graveyard for my Grandparents this time of year. I can't face going to the crematorium to see my darling Dad, I prefer to pop in at an insignificant time, so it doesn't seem to be quite as daunting<br />TwiggyTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-89903007062342830332014-12-17T17:25:54.463+00:002014-12-17T17:25:54.463+00:00There is a lot going on in your life just now Sara...There is a lot going on in your life just now Sarah! I am not surprised you are feeling a bit overwhelmed. I hope you'll get some rest this coming weekend. I am in denial (we don't even have a tree yet!) Your cards are beautiful and I agree, the alphabet stamps are a great thing to have. I didn't know they come in different fonts. I am glad your stepfather has a companion to spend time with. I hope your shopping list is more organised than mine! xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.com