January 23, 2011

I did think I was back last week but it appears things turned out a little different and it was a false alarm!  
I had great plans for last week as Mr A was still on holidays and going to be house dad while I got on top of things, made more plans for my business and got back to blogging.  One small problem with that plan – while ever mum can be heard in the next room house, dad believes that this means he can come and go and do as he pleases and mum will just stop whatever it is she is doing and fix it (or feed it as the case may be with my children).
Our week then ended on a very sad note with the passing and farewell of a very courageous friend James – James is the son of Mr A’s good mate from school.  He was just 10 and lost his battle with cancer having struggled with it for more than 8 years of his life.  I do like to think that my life experiences have helped me to never take my loved ones for granted but watching how James and his family have fought this disease has given me a new perspective – none of us really know what we will be dealt in life or how we will cope – one thing is for sure, things in our house have become much calmer this week and the spilt drink on the floor is no longer the end of the world.
So we will see how this week turns out – I do plan to get back to blogging – my new calmer perspective means that I will not get stressed if I don’t quite make it to the blog and seeing as we still have a week left of school holidays this plan will be a wise one. This final quote is perfect though – just what I need right now.

Leanne

15 thoughts on “Sort of Here – Staying Calm

  1. Very sad news Leanne. My deepest sympathy to James’ family and loved ones. My nephew was diagnosed with CA @ 5 but he was fortunate to beat it, at least for now. He is a healthy age of 22. My youngest daughter lost a friend to CA last yr. who was on her golf team. Just broke my heart. You are right, when you experience a loss of someone special it reminds you of the fragility of life. Big hug to you and a good attitude to begin this new year. xx

  2. So sorry to hear the loss of James Leanne. I have see way too much cancer taking loved ones over the years. Sending hugs to James family and to yours.
    And on a blogging note, I have missed your lovely posts and photographs. Hope your plans go to plan (!) next week. x

  3. Couldn’t agree more Leanne, with you and all the comments above. Life is too short; too fragile. My Big Man had another severe allergic reaction 10 days ago and it reminded us just how fragile their little lives are. All of our lives, in fact. Our home too has been calmer, more loving and more forgiving since then. See you back to blogging soon. xxx

  4. I love the quotes you included in this post 🙂
    So sorry to hear about your friend’s little boy’s passing! What a sad sad time 🙁 I can’t even imagine what his family are going through right now!!!
    It does put things in perspective though….doesn’t it!
    I need to sweat the small stuff a little less often too!
    Have a great week Leanne!
    xo

  5. Beautiful words in this post Leanne. The last quote especially, something I need to do more often. So sorry to hear of James’ passing.

    Enjoy the last week of the school holidays.

    Katena xx

  6. Ohh Leanne, I’m so sorry to hear about this tragic lose in your family friends life, I cant begin to imagine what they are going through…Thank you also for sharing these beautiful quotes, they really do make you stop for a minute and remember what is really important in ours lives…
    Warm Hugs, Ana

  7. oh news like this is just devastating…
    it absolutely puts your *everyday* into sharp perspective….
    as you say…the spilt drink again becomes nothing more than *just* a spilt drink….

    i’m so sorry for their loss…& yours…
    take your time to enjoy the last week of holidays…the sunshine…& your blessed girls…

    melissa xx

  8. oh news like this is just devastating…
    it absolutely puts your *everyday* into sharp perspective….
    as you say…the spilt drink again becomes nothing more than *just* a spilt drink….

    i’m so sorry for their loss…& yours…
    take your time to enjoy the last week of holidays…the sunshine…& your blessed girls…

    melissa xx

  9. oh news like this is just devastating…
    it absolutely puts your *everyday* into sharp perspective….
    as you say…the spilt drink again becomes nothing more than *just* a spilt drink….

    i’m so sorry for their loss…& yours…
    take your time to enjoy the last week of holidays…the sunshine…& your blessed girls…

    melissa xx

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