And just like that, it is December.
I have been sad this week: one friend died after a long battle with cancer. Another died unexpectedly while on vacation overseas.. Although neither are bosom buddies, I have shared time & space with both and their departures have wrenched at my being.
As I close this month with a Thanksgiving celebration with friends & family, I give thanks through tears and a heavy heart that I have the gift of health and time with loved ones. For each minute and each hand I hold, I am grateful.
As always in these times, music and the written word provide some comfort: Time Problem by Brenda Hillman speaks some peace to me, as does this classic by Simon & Garfunkel, given a new sound by Pentatonix.
This post is my contribution to The Changing Seasons hosted by Su at zimmerbitch.
All things bright and beautiful 
Indeed each day and moment is precious and will not be seen again. There is a lot to be said for living in the moment
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Thank you Amanda for your precious understanding. May we continue to treasure each moment that we are entrusted with.
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Indeed. It is so easy to forget that in the course of the day or in looking forward to what will come next.
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May you find peace & comfort through this sad time.
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Thank you so much. Time has passed now. Didn’t think it would have taken this long to get back into things. But it is what is is.
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Hello Ju-Lyn. So sorry for your recent losses. Such happenings can knock us badly off balance. But as you say, counting blessings is the way to go. All best wishes to you. I love your frangipani blossoms.
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Apologies for this belated response Tish – it has taken a while for me to get my head around all the goings on. Appreciate so much the encouraging and kind words of encouragement.
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No need for apologies, my dear.
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I am so sorry to hear of your friends’ deaths, and am glad you are surrounded by friends and family to provide comfort and joy.
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Thank you Su. Appreciate your words of comfort. Apologies for the belated response – it has taken a while to get my head around everything that’s happened.
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No need to apologise. I think we’ve all had times like this that totally knock us off balance.
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We’re so sorry for the loss of your friends Ju-Lyn, our prayers are with their families and friends at this difficult time đź’žđź’śđź’ž
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Thank you so much for the kind words Xenia! and for praying along with us.
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Very sorry to hear about your losses. I hope your family can be of comfort♡
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Thank you so much for your kind words – sorry this response is belated!
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I understand. Thinking of you. xo
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Apologies for the belated response Lani – appreciate so much your understanding and warm thoughts!
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Ju-Lynn, no wonder you are sad with two losses this week. I feel for you In your grief and the shock of losing someone touches one deeply. You so right to seek comfort in your close family and friends … life so precious and moments like this reinforces this to us.
Thank you for posting this sublime rendition of one of my all time favourite songs … it’s exquisite and has me tear-eyed. Hugs xx
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Thank you for your words of comfort & warmth, Annika, and for sharing in the sad times (as well as the previously happier moments).
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I’m sorry to hear about your friends. My dear college friend and former housemate lost her husband quite unexpectedly the Saturday after Thanksgiving. So heart-breaking. She has three young sons who now have to grow up without their dad. I just can’t imagine what they must be going through.
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Thank you for your warm thoughts, Betsy. It must have been heartbreaking to hear about your close friend’s husband – it must have been such a shock to them! I think of young families like them as they continue to deal with their loss and grief.
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Thanks, PP.
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I’m so sorry for your losses, Ju-Lyn! Sending huge hugs!! Take care! ❤
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Thank you Sarah! Appreciate the positive thoughts and hugs! Sorry it’s taken so long to respond and wish you a hug right back!
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