"I must away..."

[olde_fashioned]

Kudos to anyone who catches the very slight reference made in my subject line. ;-)

This is just a small FYI to let everyone know that I'm going to be without computer access for about a week (hopefully no longer!!) and so will be unable to receive or reply to any messages, obviously. ;-) In the meantime, thank you to everyone who has commented recently (I have been reading and appreciating them, more than you know!) despite my being unable to spend all the time required to answer them.

Prayers are of course still much-needed and much-appreciated, and give yourselves all a hug from me until I return! ;-D

Comments

[visionsbeyond.livejournal.com]

take care olde and come back soon!!!

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you V! ;-D (And I see you caught my reference, per your icon, tee hee!)

[dragonclouds.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry I've not been commenting on your posts of late, although I have been reading them! I shall be praying for you and your family ♥ Take care of yourself!

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Don't even mention it. Reading and not commenting is something I'm very guilty of myself! And thank you very much for your prayers...while of course I enjoy your comments, methinks they are a tad bit more...shall we say, "helpful"? Not to disparage either, mind....*halo*

I hope you're doing well! :-D

[ancientwhispers.livejournal.com]

THANK YOU for letting us know your whereabouts, Love! I value your consideration. ♥ Know that I'm with you in spirit. ♥

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Oh, m'dear, I do so hate it when people up and vanish online, that I would never ever do that to my online friends if I could avoid it! ;-)

And thank you for YOUR kind consideration! *hugs back*

[rolypoly-laurie.livejournal.com]

i am praying..<3

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :-)

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

My good thoughts and prayers are still following you.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[fineeyes.livejournal.com]

I wish I could place the quotation/reference!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Pssst...the quote is what Colonel Brandon says to Marianne before he leaves to buy her a pianoforte in S&S '95! ;-)

[princessjune.livejournal.com]

I will miss you very much!

Take care!

♥,
June

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[ceallaighgirl.livejournal.com]

We'll miss you!

I leave you with this picture of our new puppy:

http://ceallaighgirl.smugmug.com/Family/Islay/10914191_gxyCV#762750973_HFCt5

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you!

Oh! So cute! What is that, a Westie?

[ceallaighgirl.livejournal.com]

Yup. :-)

[http://users.livejournal.com/lady_jane_grey_/]

I hope everything is going well! I'm praying for you!

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear! I hope you know that goes double for me!

[meri-weather.livejournal.com]

I just read this post and your last. I am sorry that your grandmother is being so ungracious to you and your family. It is sad when one does not have their close family to fall back upon during difficult times as it can make life even that much harder. I am hoping that your lack of computer connection is due to the fact that you and your family got a place of your own and are in the process of moving out of your grandmother’s. Hopefully your new place will allow you the security and peace that you need to fall into a rhythm of calm –since it sounds like things have been a bit turbulent for you lately.

My mother’s mother, though a “Christian” was a very unpleasant, dishonest and difficult person. Her dysfunction plagued my family’s life for years, thus affecting my life both directly and indirectly. As an adult I made a conscious decision to “remove” her from my life though I hoped and prayed that God would resolve the rift before her death (I didn’t want regret and resentment hanging over me my whole life). Though it took many years, God has removed my grandmother’s sting and has brought peace and resolution to my family. My grandmother now lives with my mom and dad, and though she is a much diminished person she is finally a (relatively) pleasant person to be around and is unable to cause friction, upset, havoc, etc. We all finally have what we want: my grandmother has the affection of her family and we have the ability to love her and to see that her last days on this planet are lived well and with love. Though you may not desire it now, or may feel that it is impossible, put this situation (as I’m sure you do) and your grandmother in God’s hands. Don’t forget, He’s the guy who makes what is crooked straight and heals what is broken. Praise be to God! You and your family are in my thoughts and, more importantly, in my prayers.

*hugs you very tight and makes you a nice cup of tea (in a very pretty cup, of course)*

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

First off, forgive me for not replying to this beforehand. I've had a whole slew of issues commanding my time ranging from moving, covering extra shifts for a coworker with pneumonia, and then my computer was out for three weeks due to a virus. It's been crazy!

However, I want to be sure and convey to you that not only do I appreciate your incredibly generous and kind gift (I'm sure you know how much enjoyment I get out of it and can imagine my face upon opening the email!), but this comment was likewise kindhearted. It helped to read it, as it helps to know that there are those who not only understand and can relate, but care.

So, thank you. ♥