tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post9081793602270798185..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Kindness and holding steadyMereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-22839992558805268822014-04-05T17:02:21.016-04:002014-04-05T17:02:21.016-04:00What a seriously lucky little boy Little Buddy is ...What a seriously lucky little boy Little Buddy is and what a wonderful Mum you are. RedSetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273883309628093072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-84960295740636064092014-03-14T13:58:48.491-04:002014-03-14T13:58:48.491-04:00Such a gorgeous photo of your two boys together an...Such a gorgeous photo of your two boys together and how very special for you to see and experience this. I think sometimes life can become a little overwhelming and yes we worry, but that's not necessarily bad. I hope you find some calm and I can't believe you have a little snapdragon out already, I am waiting patiently for mine to come, they are one of my childhood faves! Enjoy your weekend xoxoHannapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05973402312667870414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-89905024197452918442014-03-14T02:10:03.336-04:002014-03-14T02:10:03.336-04:00Seeing your boys like that can lift your heart at ...Seeing your boys like that can lift your heart at a difficult time - what a blessing our children can be! Prayers for your family for strength and peace!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-81147051547830472762014-03-14T01:10:29.852-04:002014-03-14T01:10:29.852-04:00Hello my friend.. I'm proud of you for dealing...Hello my friend.. I'm proud of you for dealing with all you have on your plate with grace and class. I'm so glad you are getting help for your garden and home that you need.. you simply cannot do it all. What a heartening photo of the two boys playing. I'm here for you if you need me. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-60265375368436800402014-03-13T23:06:14.263-04:002014-03-13T23:06:14.263-04:00Oh Meredith, I often think about your family and w...Oh Meredith, I often think about your family and what is happening and I send prayers your way. It's good you're getting some help around the house, it will relieve some of the stress. Take careLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467650220067047943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-13612520452402537652014-03-13T17:24:20.074-04:002014-03-13T17:24:20.074-04:00Worry is like being in a rocking chair.....you can...Worry is like being in a rocking chair.....you can rock all day and in the end you haven't gotten anywhere. We are human we all worry. Letting go of that and trusting God is the best advice I can give you and yet at times I struggle with that myself. I am so glad your son is home to liven things up for a a bit, even if it gives you a few moments to forget troubles and just have a good laugh. I am like you, I need some help with all the outside work and have been fretting over it. Should I hire someone to lend a hand or just muddle through? I keep pondering about all this. Maybe I will come to some sort of conclusion and the right decision. <br />(((HUGS))) Susanne :)Susanne Tyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271812578614840958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-12613832825919249412014-03-13T13:58:59.890-04:002014-03-13T13:58:59.890-04:00So glad to hear that there has been some progress,...So glad to hear that there has been some progress, Meredith. We will still be praying for all of you... when you see a rainbow, remeber there is light after the storm<br />♥ Ana BCAna BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071951276802478749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-70332215153482977912014-03-13T13:47:34.685-04:002014-03-13T13:47:34.685-04:00Yes, the lingering is difficult. But you are stro...Yes, the lingering is difficult. But you are strong and taking it in stride as best you can. This is a time of coming to terms and acceptance. Much easier than having someone taken suddenly and without warning. My mother-in-law died of cancer; a slow progression but one that we had time to process. My father-in-law died suddenly due to congestive heart failure. It was so strange. It happened so fast that it took a while to sink in. I felt for the longest time that he had gone on a trip and just hadn't returned yet. Mr. 20 year old is very handsome. I am glad he is home and is able to spend quality time with little buddy. Hugs and blessings, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-87930916789582394102014-03-13T09:59:06.673-04:002014-03-13T09:59:06.673-04:00You are so wise to get some help with the cleaning...You are so wise to get some help with the cleaning and the yard work. Watching our parents age is so very difficult. On the one hand you have this new little guy in your lives, bringing you so much joy, and on the other the pain of watching the elderly people in your family decline. Try to hang onto the joy that is oozing out of that picture of your older son with Little Buddy. Hugs to you!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-60481490141103090492014-03-12T19:33:30.916-04:002014-03-12T19:33:30.916-04:00What a lovely couple...you can tell they were havi...What a lovely couple...you can tell they were having so much fun.Nice pictures....thanks for visiting...and me...just keeping up the knitting lessons with youtube free tutorials...thanks to all of those dedicated to help everyone else with these helpful lessons.<br />Happy week!<br /><br />LunaAnabel Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062389240101705736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-3335017953692594332014-03-12T19:24:06.099-04:002014-03-12T19:24:06.099-04:00My heart really goes out to you and yours. I am ju...My heart really goes out to you and yours. I am just so inspired by your ability to look at things as they are and focus on the positive. I'm glad you have your boys laughter and the colors of your garden. All the best.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-18018983502196720002014-03-12T18:36:38.541-04:002014-03-12T18:36:38.541-04:00Meredith, I'm so sorry, it all seems to hit at...Meredith, I'm so sorry, it all seems to hit at once, the good the bad...<br /><br />Good for you for reaching out for help, if it gives you more time to spend with those you love, then it's so worth it. You simply can't do it all, and no one expects you to.<br /><br />Sending you a huge virtual hug, know that I am thinking of you.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-5473079215154171392014-03-12T17:27:04.183-04:002014-03-12T17:27:04.183-04:00Sorry that things are still hard for you but happy...Sorry that things are still hard for you but happy that both Mum's appear to be more comfortable. My Mum too has been locked in a world of dependancy for over 10 years. Fortunately she too is mentally in another place.<br />Absolutely loving the interaction your boys have with little buddy. My younger lad, 28, has learning difficulties and I see the opposite with the way my grand-daughter interacts with him. He is the one she goes to for 'fun', rough and tumbles etc.<br />Stay strong, xcockney blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688651922139493266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-41634565176432083212014-03-12T16:42:43.744-04:002014-03-12T16:42:43.744-04:00Sorry things are so tough for you all, such a love...Sorry things are so tough for you all, such a lovely pic of you're boys<br />keeping you in my thoughts<br />Clare xxClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982560561057556641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-41428321461286135482014-03-12T13:59:35.878-04:002014-03-12T13:59:35.878-04:00Such a glorious picture of your two bys together, ...Such a glorious picture of your two bys together, a picture to cherish. Hang on in there with everything else, you're all doing well :-)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280308724444847135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-54115086415271720472014-03-12T13:55:15.580-04:002014-03-12T13:55:15.580-04:00Words cannot express how much I love you and your ...Words cannot express how much I love you and your sweet family. Hugs dear friend…you are so blessed and loved.<br /><br />CariCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-31228939232022737282014-03-12T13:16:08.642-04:002014-03-12T13:16:08.642-04:00The sad times will pass Meredith, I know they seem...The sad times will pass Meredith, I know they seem to drag on forever but they will and their passing will bring peace of mind and a certain comfort in the knowledge that you did the best that you could in a very difficult situation, you are doing so well coping the way that you are and yes get all the help you can you have more than enough to cope with. Your two boys look great together what a sweet happy picture. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-23289057793294021482014-03-12T12:32:06.896-04:002014-03-12T12:32:06.896-04:00The picture says it all. Enjoy what you can, whil...The picture says it all. Enjoy what you can, while you can.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-82225527509453905802014-03-12T11:13:30.081-04:002014-03-12T11:13:30.081-04:00What a beautiful picture of your boys to remind us...What a beautiful picture of your boys to remind us all that JOY is not dependent upon circumstances! Praying for you all still.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200088593233052818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-78368092494317876022014-03-12T10:29:24.425-04:002014-03-12T10:29:24.425-04:00So good you hve hired someone to help you! :-) It&...So good you hve hired someone to help you! :-) It's nice to see the happy part of your family and read about the sad. This is life. Hugs to you. RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-23798208903125721952014-03-12T10:21:37.113-04:002014-03-12T10:21:37.113-04:00Oh sweet Mere, I feel like I have failed you as a ...Oh sweet Mere, I feel like I have failed you as a friend! I have not been on the computer much. I missed your post about both your Mom and your MIL. What an awful time. As you said, first the sudden loss of your BIL, and now this. I am so sorry. I understand all too well, how you feel. Not wanting to see your Mom suffer, and live in a body that is failing her. And your very vibrant MIL, so suddenly, losing her will to live. It is shocking, and hard to imagine, but unfortunately, a hard part of life. I hope that with your sons both home, this will help to ease the burden of your heart. Your little guy is adorable, and I am sure adjusting just beautifully! <br />I wish I could be there to give you a hug.<br />Love,<br />KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-23624335420793827022014-03-12T10:10:48.627-04:002014-03-12T10:10:48.627-04:00Meredith. My gentlest thoughts are with you every ...Meredith. My gentlest thoughts are with you every step of your journey. May you continue along its path as well as you can. Thank goodness there are such contrasts just now. Life for living,loving and laughter as well as memories with tears. Love to you and your sxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-28564766887051758962014-03-12T08:59:13.414-04:002014-03-12T08:59:13.414-04:00I am so sorry for your Mums, they are both going t...I am so sorry for your Mums, they are both going through it but it sounds like they are completely and utterly surrounded by love and support, it is beautiful to see such wonderful family feelings that leap out from the glimpse of a few blog posts. I don't blame you for getting some help in, you definitely need it and deserve it, you work so hard and concentrating on the most important things beats cleaning any day as you said.<br />What a gorgeous photo of your boys. I love it.<br />Thank you for your comment on my post, it means so much to me, especially when I am moaning away. I know you are going through so much yourself so it means so mucn more xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357885873510998827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-34593947442319500262014-03-12T08:14:17.303-04:002014-03-12T08:14:17.303-04:00Such a great photo of your boys! So good to be abl...Such a great photo of your boys! So good to be able to keep smiling despite the sadness. <br />I do hope your mum and MIL have a dignified and painless departure, when it comes. I understand what ou mean, about the worry, I had that too, with my dad. It's not an easy time, I am glad you are getting some help around the house, those things are so unimportant in the face of family needs. Do take care of yourself too.Rose Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-10224109744807466752014-03-12T08:09:52.509-04:002014-03-12T08:09:52.509-04:00Mere, you have such a loving family, I know you wi...Mere, you have such a loving family, I know you will help each other through these difficult times...and you know I am always here for you as well. <br /><br />So much love in that last photo! :)<br /><br />((hugs))Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.com