Tuesday, November 24, 2009

pOSTCARD pERFECT?


This could be my Christmas Card this year! I took the picture a couple of years ago. This makes me smile and think of my Dad. As some of you know my Dad died the end of May, 2009. To make a long story short he was going in for hip surgery and suddenly passed away. Nobody knew what had gone wrong. We finally found out today, so now we all have some peace on his passing. He had had Bypass Surgery 7 years ago and finally his heart gave out. So we are blessed knowing that we had an extra seven years with him. After I found that out today I had the best sleep that I have had in the last six months.
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My husband had the day off and I had a doctors appointment at the University and then we went for lunch. It was a nice outing. Also good to get out and see the buzz that is already going on for the holiday season.
I just wanted to wish everyone A Happy Thanksgiving! In Canada we celebrate in October!
I am grateful this year that I happened upon blogland as I have met so many wonderful people!

18 comments:

  1. Grateful for you also! Glad you were able to sleep and have peace knowing about your dad. Love the picture!

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  2. cindy...I'm so glad you and your family finally know the reason your dad passed away and what a blessing you were all given with those 7 extra loved filled years....

    the little shovel you sent me in the mail, will be hanging on my sweet little tree this year....the tree where only special things get to hang... away from the big tree.....
    I can't thank you enough for thinking of me and my hubby !! your thoughtfulness is filled with loved just like you!

    what a blessing you are in this world !!
    xoxo

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  3. Lois, hi, yes I definately have my peace now knowing for sure what happened to him. It has been a long wait to get the report back. Hope you are well. I have been meaning to get by for a visit, will oneday soon. have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    Hi Beth, oh I am so glad you got it, It will make a nice little tree ornament. I was starting to think maybe it had gotten lost in the mail. I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your kindness to me! Big Hug from Up North!

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  4. I hope finding the answers to your questions brings you and your family peace and some closure.....it's always better to know I'm sure.....Have a great day my friend and your picture is postcard card perfect.....:-) Hugs

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  5. I have learned so much since I started blogging to my Canadian friends...that you celebrate Thanksgiving in October....and a friend told me today that you have a day (after Christmas) that you celebrate...I'm going to have to find out more about that. She said something about "boxing"..?? Is that right.
    Your photo is beautiful....
    I'm thankful that you rested well....so very sorry to hear about your Dad's death...but knowing what caused it does give you a sense of knowing....and not always wondering.
    Much love and peace to you, Cindy.
    Smiles from Jackie

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  6. I am very pleased for you that you finally have some closure on your father's passing - The picture you took is very appropriate, it is beautiful and actually looks to me like a painting.

    Happy Thanksgiving, keep smiling :0)

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  7. That is a beautiful image. I am glad you can rest easier now you have some closure regarding your dad's passing.

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  8. so sorry for your sudden loss Cinner, I know it must have been ...and still is ..hard to deal with. But now you know and that brings a little more comfort I hope...blessings from Texas...on the blogs it is "thanksgiving" every day!

    Beautiful photo too!

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  9. That is a relief to have the answer that has been troubling you. Rest now and be happy. Yes, if I were you I would use this photo for a Christmas card. It is lovely. As are you.

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  10. TechnoBabe,I had the best sleep last night, Before we were wondering if there was something else we could have done, etc. But now we know it was his heart and his time. You are the lovely one my friend.

    Elk, Thank you, definately some closure for sure. Yes on here it is Thanksgiving everyday. Thank you for your kind words. Take care.

    Liss, I woke up this morning thinking about your ham swirls, so I have to make them.lol liss I had the best sleep last night in six months, and woke this morning feeling so relieved. Take care, happy holidays.

    Eternally Distracted, You really make me smile. I love your blog. you have a great sense of humor my friend. I love your stories.Thanks for your kind words.Hugs from across the way.

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  11. Jackie, thanks for the kind words, I really slept good last night and feel the weight of the world gone....About Boxing Day, it is a day family does things together...going skating, we spend it at my mother in laws and all the extended family usually show up. The big thing with boxing day are the Sales in the store, especially if you are there early. I don't venture out that day as there are too many to contend with and I would rather just relax. I used to work in the West Edmonton Mall and it is like a zoo in there....if you have the patience you get some really good deals. Back home we used to have wiener roasts and go skidooing, our family and our first cousins. It was always an adventure for sure.The boxing Day Sale usually lasts into the New Year....I am not a shopper and don't need or want a thing! I guess it is like your
    Black Friday Sale? Have a very Happy Holiday!
    Your very special to me. Take care.

    Bernie, hi Thanks for the kind words. You know Bernie, I really had the best sleep, now we know and are not worrying that maybe we could have done something or watched for signs. We were blessed with the seven years and God knows when it is our time, so I for sure feel comfort and closure for knowing this. I dreamt about him last night. He was happy. Big hug Bernie, I hope you are well my friend.

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  12. gorgeous shot - and i'm so glad that you have the closure of knowing what happened.

    i hope you have a beautiful day and i'm sending warm hugs!

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  13. Cindy I am so glad that there is peace within you now!
    Winter blessings to you and yours!
    Beautiful photo too...BTW!

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  14. I'm glad you have the answer now as to what happened to your father. Sudden deaths like his are so hard (I had that with my mother and my sister) but once we have an answer it seems that we can rest our hearts and get on with allowing our grief to settle.

    I think this photograph could very well be your Christmas card -- it's gorgeous!!!

    You and I will be enjoying the parade on tv and having vicarious post Thanksgiving enjoyment since we did ours in October!!! :)

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  15. I am so grateful to have met you and enjoy coming to your blog so much! I am glad that you finally got some closure about your Father. Be blessed :)

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  16. Caroline, thank you so much, your kind words mean a lot. take care


    Sherry lee, I am so sorry about your mom and sister. you are right, I feel much more at peace
    now, Yes I will watch the parade and know another kind heart is watching as well. take care. be well.

    Thanks Cora, winter blessings to you too.

    Char thanks, have a great lunch with your family. Thanks for your kind words. It is amazing how calm I feel about this. Take care my friend! big hug back.

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  17. I'm so glad that you finally have some closure to your father's death. Not knowing always seems so much worse than getting to the bottom of things. My mom passed away in 2000, and it's been a slow process getting used to living without her presence in my life. Lucky that we have memories to keep us company and to keep their presence alive for us.

    Many blessings to you....

    (and, yes, when I really, really need to get things done, I can be a whirlwind of activity. It just takes a little prodding, I guess!)

    Roban

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  18. Roban, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. The slow process you talk about I can understand, Our family has been in a whirlwind of emotions, but I really have slept better since I have known. Some people say time makes it easier. I just wish I knew when. My husband brought home a chocolate pie, and I started to cry, and I said, oh that was dads favorite....so I have found out we can cry and laugh at the strangest of times. Many blessings to you to.

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