tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post3264099795428046581..comments2024-03-28T17:00:31.402+01:00Comments on Interim arrangements: the wheelSabinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-39750601616745833762021-02-18T06:13:22.455+01:002021-02-18T06:13:22.455+01:00I like the idea of transitioning from one celebrat...I like the idea of transitioning from one celebration to another with the Imbolc. I pretty much counted on the four seasons to carry me through though I recall winter seemed interminable. The challenge always was to be warm enough. <br /><br />You cope well considering your med issues. My family member recently has learned her immune issues may not be what they once thought, or as serious, when they suddenly disrupted her undergraduate studies and life several years ago. Time will tell if symptoms continue to be in the past and meds aren't needed for this young person now pursuing graduate pharmacological training with intent to specialize in area of genetics. I do wish you relief from your symptoms and sunshine soon. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-65066845669678115762021-02-10T04:37:47.730+01:002021-02-10T04:37:47.730+01:00"Godlovethem' made me laugh! Heard it so ..."Godlovethem' made me laugh! Heard it so often growing up, usually preceded by "Ah shure..." The American equivalent is "Blesstheirhearts!" Nothing humorous about your illness though. You have guts to handle it with so much grace. When we lived in Germany I loved how the year's passing was marked by so many holidays and celebrations. Covid has brought along a side serving of monotony, but also a chance to value simpler pleasures. I hope this year will be marked for you by happier occasions than your doctor visits.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-3750103295645764922021-02-08T18:36:29.618+01:002021-02-08T18:36:29.618+01:00This is so interesting. I have a pagan friend and ...This is so interesting. I have a pagan friend and she often reminds me what celebration season we are in. The christians stole (appropriated) so much from the people, not to mention the witch trials. You mark the year with insurance... and medical appointments. Instead of time for planting crops, harvesting, welcoming the moon and the passage of the sun.<br /><br />When my mother died, all she left behind was a small folder box with her will and records of her savings. And that was all. Felt compassionate. beth coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671290135595711572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-74924157101988977292021-02-08T13:51:14.531+01:002021-02-08T13:51:14.531+01:00A beautifully written and fully realized post. I s...A beautifully written and fully realized post. I salute you.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-29254803507559378102021-02-07T18:01:39.224+01:002021-02-07T18:01:39.224+01:00I think celebrating something every six weeks or s...I think celebrating something every six weeks or so sounds like a terrific idea. Especially now when so many of us just feel suspended. Dave also marks time with his medical treatments -- I suppose it makes sense!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-25121984132434154322021-02-07T17:44:32.095+01:002021-02-07T17:44:32.095+01:00You keep on keeping on, with so much grace. I lear...You keep on keeping on, with so much grace. I learn from you. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-84606417840253929512021-02-07T16:55:31.068+01:002021-02-07T16:55:31.068+01:00I want to say "I don't know how you do it...I want to say "I don't know how you do it" but of course it's not like you have a choice. You just do. <br /><br />It seems there is so much suffering in life and I don't think my parents explained that to me, nor did I explain that to my children. We want happy and sunny every single day. Life is not just not fair.<br /><br />I can't do anything about your vasculitis but I can send you virtual hugs. Take care Sabine.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-33960532082591385012021-02-07T16:40:57.662+01:002021-02-07T16:40:57.662+01:00and this is how christianity spread across Europe....and this is how christianity spread across Europe. and how Judaism spread across the Middle East. the ancient pagan /goddess celebrations co-opted and rededicated by the Jews, the ancient pagan/goddess and Jewish celebrations co-opted and rededicated by the Christians. they knew the people would not give up their pagan celebrations. I celebrate nothing. just plod along day by day watching the seasons change. our modern culture is nothing but celebration day after day. when everything special is available every day, how meaningful are celebrations. anyway. I wish I could make you better. I have no chronic illness but the body seems determined to disintegrate anyway. fingers on my right hand want to go numb and a pain behind my left knee if I sit too long.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-18121828410801414702021-02-07T12:48:44.660+01:002021-02-07T12:48:44.660+01:00A friend of mine recently posted about Imbolc. I l...A friend of mine recently posted about Imbolc. I like the idea of more frequent acknowledgments/celebrations of the passing of time. I think I have some reading to do about that wheel.<br /><br />I have finally gotten to just twice a year with my oncologist, and would sure love it to be less than that.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-73858120162534118042021-02-07T02:23:39.120+01:002021-02-07T02:23:39.120+01:00So sorry to hear of your ongoing chronic problems,...So sorry to hear of your ongoing chronic problems, and the way they're treated. I've sometime counted the chronic illnesses I have, for which I'll have to take meds the rest of my life, or have treatments or tests on a regular basis. It's the pits. But when I saw my pulmonologist yesterday, I wasn't having symptoms, and asked would I continue to have some spells that knocked me out? Yes, he said, and I'm not to return for 6 months. Unless I need to have antibiotics for one of the spells. I will definitely be pagan who celebrates a ritual every 6 weeks! Life is the focus, and following how the sun affects our lives. I like that!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-65732742145721320552021-02-07T00:12:02.062+01:002021-02-07T00:12:02.062+01:00I love celebrating Imbolc. It is the time when the...I love celebrating Imbolc. It is the time when the sun is high enough here where we can actually get Vitamin D just by letting it shine on our bodies. This is good until Samhain. <br />I wish I had words of wisdom to share with you about a chronic illness. I only have my small hands that would like to reach across 10,000 miles to hold yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7192718134910479930.post-64195521745955882352021-02-06T21:44:35.156+01:002021-02-06T21:44:35.156+01:00So many ways we mark the passing of time. So many ...So many ways we mark the passing of time. So many different ways for all of us. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com