It's been a week full of many emotions. I have had times of frustration and anger which I am not proud of. I have felt a little sad about the behaviour of someone I know that I did not expect and moments of anxiousness. A horrible feeling of helplessness in witnessing something that any driver dreads, an innocent person hurt whilst crossing the road. I believe that they are stable the only information given to me by the hospital. These feelings I have allowed to get on top of me, it has been a little hard to step away and think with a logical perspective. Writing it down now though has allowed me to stop and really see that it was not all bad. There have been some positive moments as well to balance out those negative feelings. I have had moments happiness at receiving the good news that the treatment that my father has been receiving has been working, the cancer is disappearing. It's not a cure for his condition as it cannot be cured but to know his body is fighting is so so wonderful. Then I've had the joy of visiting school and seeing my little one have fun at her Science Expo and seeing the happiest of faces when she came home with her Student of the Week badge pinned to her collar.
Finishing a pair of slippers for the little one and seeing how much she enjoys wearing them.
The simple joy of seeing my garden grow, flowers on the tomato plants and on the zucchini plants and then the excitement of seeing my very first broccoli growing.
I'm sorry for the rambling, I like to keep this space happy for you to visit, I also like to express my emotions it's much healthier to do this then to keep things inside. So tomorrow is a new day, it's the weekend and a new outlook is called for, leaving what has happened behind. Thank you for listening, may you all have a happy weekend and I look forward to seeing you Monday full of smiles.
Take care. xx
Express away, Catherine! It seems you've had quite a week. I hope next week is calmer for you. x
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a turbulent week. Hope the weekend allows you time to process it further and make peace with all that you've seen and experienced. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteHang in there, sounds like a tough week, thank goodness for cosy toes and vegies.
ReplyDeleteI think it's good to share the difficult bits. the good bits wouldn't be as good without them! your focus on the things growing in your garden gave me a sense of peace- knowing that things continue to grow on regardless of difficulties we are facing is kind of reassuring to me. have a lovely week ahead. :) sarah
ReplyDeleteWitnessing a road accident is shocking, that's for sure. I hope the weekend brings lots of wonderful things your way. That's great news about your dad too. x
ReplyDeleteNo need to apologise. Looks like us readers seem to enjoy reading your expressions whatever they may be. I've had a crazy time of it lately too which means the blog has suffered. I'll be back there soon..
ReplyDeleteCatherine there is no need to apologise for expressing yourself so openly and honestly, it's great to be able to share both the good and and bad.
ReplyDeleteReally glad to hear your dad is responding to treatment and hope you and your beautiful family have a lovely weekend.
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Sorry to hear about the difficult time you are experiencing. Good news about your Dad. It's good to have a place to share not only the good, but the bad times as well. Helps us all feel less alone. And it's good that you acknowledge the little things in the life that make you happy. Big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteoh dear Catherine, a good and bad week. I appreciate that you have shared it, we are all human and the range of emotions we experience day to day, week to week can very enormously. It's all for good reason. Like my doctor said to me recently, it's ok to have a bad day and admit it. high 5 to your Dad... go Catherine's Dad!!! the garden is looking lovely, very talented of you to grow broccoli that isn't moth infested. sending you a hug. Jane x
ReplyDeleteSpending time in the fresh air, taking a walk or enjoying your growing garden is a great way to get rid of the negatives and reflect on the positives.
ReplyDeleteSuch great news on your dads health...............
Happy daughters............
Yey fresh brocolli on the way.......and a weekend with the family....X
Oh Sweetheart, what a week you've had. I'm sorry about the distressing parts but am so pleased to hear your Dad's news. I get where you're at. Every moment more is precious. J x
ReplyDeleteWhat a full on week you have had- a little rant is entirely ok given the circumstances. Enjoy your beautiful garden and those wonderful slippers while you get yourself centred again. melx
ReplyDeletehiya,, like others comments, no need to apologise, its best to share troubles than keep them to yourself, as the saying goes, a trouble shared is a trouble halved, or something like that lol, have been enjoying the photos in your earlier posts, beautifully taken and what a beautifull place you live in,
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Lovely photos, the slippers are gorgeous and I love the photos of your vege plants. Like the others, I am sorry to hear you have had a difficult week, I hope you are refreshed after the weekend, Wendy xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a week Catherine. I'm glad to hear your father is doing well with his treatment. You should feel free to share whatever you are feeling here in your little space - while we like to have a 'positive' space and share happy things, it's really important to share other feelings too because as you said, just writing down what you're going through often helps. I hope you've had a good weekend and that the week ahead is much better for you x
ReplyDeleteOh, it sounds like a really intense week. I am so glad that your father is doing well!!Those veggies are looking great, I am already planning what I am going to plant in my new home. I hope that you have a wonderful week. xxx
ReplyDeleteThat is WONDERFUL news about your father.
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Life can certainly deal up so many variants on the spectrum of emotions in any given day ...we process all those goings ons so differently....I think as long as we can still find the joys amongst or even after the trials we will be much more ready for the next set of trials that will surely come our way.
ReplyDeleteFantastic news about your dad. xx
There are times when all that's happening seems to overwhelm, but when we are able to step back and breathe, it all falls into place. This too shall pass. Writing and releasing also help to gain perspective. Good news about your dad. I've just had a lovely browse through your blog and have written down many recipe to try -- unfortunately, they are all for sweets, which I'm trying my best to curb. :) Hope your weekend is a good one. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI've read in reverse and I so have the knowledge that things got better...so glad they did
ReplyDeleteYour vegies look fab - tomatoes at this time of year? So jealous.
Such good news about your dad too
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Hope this week is much better. That's great news about your dad. Keep smiling. Ps the slippers look amazing. Hugs x
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