Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Precariousness...


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     Many apologies for another long absence, friends. Things have been very precarious around here and unfortunately blogging has been the last thing on my mind. My brother was in a major car accident and he fractured one of the vertebrae in his spine. We are so lucky that he lived through the accident and is not paralyzed; it was very close. (He went off of a hundred foot embankment on a logging road). Blessed is the word, beyond doubt.

     I just came back from Kelowna where I was helping him out with everything. I had no computer access while I was up there, but I'll be keeping him company down here at home, when he's transferred down to the Lower Mainland soon...

     So long story short, our family has so much more to be grateful this year at Thanksgiving. I hope to get back to light blogging soon. I'm so very very grateful for your patience and kind words while I've been away.

Much love,
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59 comments:

  1. linda from arizonaOctober 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Many prayers for your brother! Family always comes first. I'm just glad that you aren't sick.

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  2. AvitalOctober 3, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope he'll come to a full recover very soon.

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  3. Beth NormanOctober 3, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Oh my, I am so sorry to hear such tragic (yet blessed) news. You are all in my prayers.

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  4. COctober 3, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    So sorry Mel but thankful your brother survived. Life is a fragile gift. Praying for your family.

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  5. LaloOctober 3, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    What an awesome sister!!! Take care and sending positive energy your families way!!!

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  6. ScrapthatOctober 3, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Oh I am so glad that your brother is going to be okay! Continued healing to him!

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  7. EniOctober 3, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    What a horrible story.
    I'm so glad for you and your family!
    take care & all the best wishes or you and your family.

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  8. NoreenOctober 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I hope your brother recovers quickly and completely!

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  9. SuzyMcQOctober 3, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Prayers to you and yours. Sending good thoughts for a speedy and complete recovery for your brother. He surely had an angel or two on his shoulder.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Mel, so very sorry to hear of your brother's situation. I'm sure he probably has a long road to recovery in front of him, but I know you are grateful for his survival from what sounds like a horrible accident. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Take care of yourself.

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  11. MerryOctober 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    So sorry to hear the news about your brothers accident. Sounds like he is in good hands with family and medical. I wish a speedy recovery for him. Huge hugs to you and your family.

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  12. BonnieOctober 3, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Sending hugs Mel!

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  13. Marta GuardiaOctober 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Sending good thoughts for your brother and your family. Take care and don't worry for your blog, we all will be here waiting for you as long as it takes! ;)

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  14. CatrickOctober 3, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Gosh Mel, my family is in Kelowna and I remember reading about it. I am glad he survived and is on the road to mending. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

    Cathy

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  15. SuziOctober 3, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    It's so scary when we think what might have been! What a blessing that isn't the case!

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  16. pcmOctober 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    OH my goodness!!! Sending you and your family continued well wishes...

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  17. JayneOctober 3, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    wow! I've missed you and I'm glad your brother is okay and you're such a sweetie to take care of him. You're all in my prayers.

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  18. TonnieceOctober 3, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Hi Mel
    I am so glad to hear your brother survived and is healing ok.
    Well wishes and prayers.
    Hugz
    Tonniece

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  19. cardchick's worldOctober 3, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    many many prayers will be said for you and your family..and many thank yous for your brother spared life..bloging of course is the last on the list...take care of yourself too as you help your brother back to health...

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  20. Jilliene DesignsOctober 3, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your brother, Prayers coming your way

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  21. SandyOctober 3, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Best wishes Mel and I am thankful too that your brother was not injured more -- you will have a lot to be thankful for this year!
    sandy

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  22. DawnOctober 3, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    OMGoodness... so thankful he's ok, a long road to recovery, no doubt.
    Hugs, my friend... you take care of you and yours!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Oh so thankful that he will be okay in the long run. Glad you could help him out! Savour your time together.
    Beth Greco

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  24. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Oh so thankful that he will be okay in the long run. Glad you could help him out! Savour your time together.
    Beth Greco

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  25. Shelly SchmidtOctober 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Oh my word- how dang scarey and yes you are Blessed (ICU nurse for 25 yrs...WOW!). So glad your brother had minimal injuries for such an accident- I hope it is OK if I keep him and your family in prayers!!! Counting your blessings is a wonderful thing!

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  26. Miriam PrantnerOctober 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Wow! So sorry about the accident, but so thankful that he'll recover fully!

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  27. UnknownOctober 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    WOW, What a wonderful blog.

    I do hope your brother continues to improve and will be up and around soon. My prayers are with your brother and your Family.

    This is my first update from your blog and I am enjoying things so much. PC49

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  28. Misty MorganOctober 3, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Sending hugs and prayers your way!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your brother. I hope you're taking care of yourself too. You're a good sister. =)

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  30. SungheeOctober 3, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Playing for you and your family!

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  31. la bulleOctober 4, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    la famille est ce qu'il y a de plus important, prenez soin de vous, le reste attendra ;)
    bises

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  32. Sue VanDeVusseOctober 4, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Oh, how terrible! So glad to hear that your brother is going to be ok in the long run. He is so lucky to have a sister like you to take care of him, just remember to take care of yourself also. Hugs and prayers to you!

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  33. DeeAnnOctober 4, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Mel, hugs & prayers to you and your brother.

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  34. JoAnn BeachlerOctober 4, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Praying for healing for your brother and strength for both of you. hugs, JoAnn

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  35. reeree62October 4, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Wow, Mel... how awful! But how wonderful that he's gonna be OK. Thank God!!!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Mel, I was wondering where you had gone. I am so sorry to hear you've not been off on a beach in the sun, but I am so happy your brother survived. My prayers that he will be back to normal very soon. Take care and best wishes to all your family.

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  37. annemarksOctober 4, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Sorry to hear of your brother's terrible accident, i hope he continues to get better soon :)

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  38. Susan (rainy)October 4, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    So very very sorry, Mel, to read about your brother's accident and ordeal. Will keep him and family in prayers for a complete recovery.

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  39. PattiOctober 4, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    My prayers are going out to you and your family.

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  40. SusieOctober 5, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Mel,

    Sorry to hear this! Your family is in my prayers.

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  41. Leslie HannaOctober 5, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    He is indeed blessed. Take care of yourself and your family first. We'll be here for you when you get back to blogging. Heck, we're here for you anyway, blog or not. xoxo

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  42. TraceyOctober 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Glad you're brother is on the mend & that it wasn't worse Mel.
    Take care
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  43. MargieOctober 5, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Oh Mel, I was so sorry to hear your news but thankful that your brother is safe. It just shows how the life we take for granted can be changed in a split second and we need to be grateful for every day. Take care of him and yourself. Margie x

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  44. KmoRakefetOctober 6, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Hello mel, I hope he will feel better soon. Xxxxxxxxx

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  45. paperpapierOctober 6, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    sorry to hear about your brother, hope he'll a speedy recovery.
    Heaney xx

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  46. primary practiceOctober 7, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Mel, I'm so sorry that your brother was in a terrible accident. Prayers to you and your family.

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  47. WoodysSisOctober 9, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Dear Mel,
    So sorry about your brother. We thank the Lord for sparing his life and pray for his recovery. He is blessed to have such a swell sister. We look forward to you future blog posts and are appreciative of your sharing spirit.

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  48. TerribletrudieOctober 11, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    so sorry to hear that.. we all share beautiful things and thoughts on the web and forget that life is so precious and fragile. thank God and destiny for your brother, you and your family... we can wait! <3

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  49. debOctober 12, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Mel...so sorry to hear about your brother. But happy that he is recovering!
    When unfortunate things like this happen to us ...it sure reminds us how much we love one another and what is important in life. Take of him and yourself!

    Debi

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  50. Crafting QueenOctober 16, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    What a terrible thing to have happened. My prayers are with you and your brother.

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  51. LynnBOctober 18, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Mel--I thought maybe the migraine monster was keeping you from posting. Sorry about your brother's accident &how blessed he is to have a sister to help take care of him. Prayers for you all.
    PS--Love the picture of the darling kitten.

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  52. JacqOctober 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Sorry to hear of your brother's accident - wishing him a speedy recovery.

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  53. HellmaOctober 25, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Not heard from you in a while, just checking in to wish and hope that you and yours are fine.

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  54. DebbieOctober 28, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about your brother.I will keep all of you in my prayers.

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  55. DarleneOctober 30, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Sending prayers to your brother and your family.

    Take care, Darlene

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  56. Erum TasneemNovember 3, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Queenie! I wish your brother a speedy recovery. Lots of prayers from this part of the world. Dont forget to take care of yourself too.
    love you!

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  57. Debbi TehraniNovember 5, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Just found your awesome blog.

    Sending prayers for your brother...

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  58. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21November 18, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    You're right - life is precarious. My brother has also just survived a fall of 60m. A miracle that he was stopped by a tree and that there was even a ledge to fall on. He has made an amazing recovery (fractured hip - but he is up and walking - just his neck that is still painful). I will hold your brother and family in my prayers.

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  59. Crafting AberriginesNovember 19, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    God bless you and sincere wishes for speedy recovery of your brother.

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♥ Thank You so much sharing your thoughts. It means the world! ♥ Mel