Hello to a mid-month Simply A Moment, the first of this new year! If you'd like to join in, you'll be most welcome and the Linky is just below. Indeed, some of you have been in touch to let me know your own is done and dusted, up and ready, so here we go :).
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Hope Saturday goes well Alexa.
Sometimes you just have to concentrate on the face it was good news for someone else.
Wow - what a powerful story all captured in the conversation. . . the chilling temperatures no doubt matching the fear inside. But, as you say, things will look better in a few moments. Sending healing thoughts and strength to you.
Thanks again for sponsoring this meme.
Rinda
Gorgeous photo, Alexa! You are such an amazing writer. I could feel everything you were experiencing and could imagine the gentle reassuring look you were given. Prayers lifted that things go smoothly in the travel and the surgery on Saturday.
Goodness, it is very hard to find the words to describe how I feel after reading your moment Alexa. I can feel the scratchiness in your throat and the lurch of your stomach. I wish I could send a little warmth your way, I would gladly share.
I hope Saturday is successful and that all care arrangements are sorted, He will be taken well care of in hospital.
How very frustrating to prepare and appear only to be turned away. Not only the physical preparations but the mental and emotional toil that takes. I am sorry that happened, glad you have a positive outlook upon it however! Hope all goes well when the time does come!
My goodness, heartrending. You are very good at finding the words and sentences that evoke the exact feelings and thoughts of the moment. Seeing the pretty photo of the snow, i wasn't expecting your moment's tale to be about something completely different. Wishing all goes smoothly for Saturday. When I had an operation a few years ago, I didn't need Nick in the hospital but I so welcomed having him around when I was sent home. The care he gave me in the few days after was the most essential part. Pxxxx
Oh Alexa, I do so wish I could jump in the car and sit with your Dad... Not the outcome I thought I would be reading about after your previous mention of a hospital visit. Do hope all goes well and you can spoil the patient when he arrives back home. A beautifully written moment, as always. Thinking of you.
A masterpiece of setting the stage/mood for the unfolding moment. I was truly in that car with you both. I too wish success on Saturday, hoping that "it" happens.
Bummer Alexa - though obviously better news for someone else. I do hope that this weekend's snow won't get in the way of any rescheduling. Thinking of you all ♥
Oh Alexa, your writing is always so elegant & positive even in the middle of difficult situations. Thanks for sharing these moments - they make me want to strive for more understanding when things don't go exactly how I've planned.
Thinking of you Alexa, and enjoying your writing as always. I hope it all went to plan on Saturday and that you were able to find someone to be with your Dad.
Hello Alexa. My first attempt to leave a message met with technical difficulties. But it turned out to be a blessing because I got to come back and reread your post. You seem to handle situations as gracefully as you write about them. Thanks for linking me up. Take care.
Hi Alexa, Happy New Year to you. What a thought provoking piece! Your writing is so moving and the intricate detail makes you feel like you are there in that moment with you. Our thoughts are with you, Andy.
So touching... I know I have already told you, but I really love your way of writing, you have style!!
I know this is two months ago, but i really hope everything was ok on Saturday...
cris
Capturing the magic of the everyday to enjoy it again tomorrow. Exploring the art of wayfaring simply and gracefully through life: adjusting to changing conditions, maintaining balance and momentum, and logging the journey.
Hope Saturday goes well Alexa.
Sometimes you just have to concentrate on the face it was good news for someone else.
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 07:17 PM
Your moment has such depth and meaning alexa. wishing your dh lots of luck for saturday x
Posted by: Louise | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 07:30 PM
Wow - what a powerful story all captured in the conversation. . . the chilling temperatures no doubt matching the fear inside. But, as you say, things will look better in a few moments. Sending healing thoughts and strength to you.
Thanks again for sponsoring this meme.
Rinda
Posted by: rinda | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 08:20 PM
Gorgeous photo, Alexa! You are such an amazing writer. I could feel everything you were experiencing and could imagine the gentle reassuring look you were given. Prayers lifted that things go smoothly in the travel and the surgery on Saturday.
Posted by: Beverly | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 08:55 PM
All things crossed and calming thoughts from me to you. Your writing is so lovely.
Posted by: Miriam | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 09:25 PM
I do hope it goes well.Alexa.
Posted by: Jacky S | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 at 11:21 PM
Goodness, it is very hard to find the words to describe how I feel after reading your moment Alexa. I can feel the scratchiness in your throat and the lurch of your stomach. I wish I could send a little warmth your way, I would gladly share.
I hope Saturday is successful and that all care arrangements are sorted, He will be taken well care of in hospital.
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 01:08 AM
How very frustrating to prepare and appear only to be turned away. Not only the physical preparations but the mental and emotional toil that takes. I am sorry that happened, glad you have a positive outlook upon it however! Hope all goes well when the time does come!
Posted by: SuzannaL | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 01:38 AM
Gosh, it's so frustrating when they cancel. Fingers crossed for Saturday. And yet again, Alexa, you've captured your moment beautifully.
Posted by: Ruth | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 06:58 AM
Beautifully expressed Alexa, I hope it all goes well on Saturday. I am looking forward to scrapping my moment :)
Posted by: Jen Hart | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 07:56 AM
Alexis, I hope all goes well on Saturday and the surgery does happen this time. Your "moment" says so much.
Posted by: Gail | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 07:57 AM
My goodness, heartrending. You are very good at finding the words and sentences that evoke the exact feelings and thoughts of the moment. Seeing the pretty photo of the snow, i wasn't expecting your moment's tale to be about something completely different. Wishing all goes smoothly for Saturday. When I had an operation a few years ago, I didn't need Nick in the hospital but I so welcomed having him around when I was sent home. The care he gave me in the few days after was the most essential part. Pxxxx
Posted by: Paul B | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 08:44 AM
Oh Alexa, I do so wish I could jump in the car and sit with your Dad... Not the outcome I thought I would be reading about after your previous mention of a hospital visit. Do hope all goes well and you can spoil the patient when he arrives back home. A beautifully written moment, as always. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Irene | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 09:34 AM
A masterpiece of setting the stage/mood for the unfolding moment. I was truly in that car with you both. I too wish success on Saturday, hoping that "it" happens.
Great moment and memory!
Cheers~
P.S. And thanks for linking me up.
Posted by: Honoré | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 12:56 PM
I hope it all works out for you all. I'll be thinking about you on Saturday.
"Joshing" is a very Fair family word - my in laws use it a lot :)
Posted by: Sian | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 01:08 PM
Hope all goes well tomorrow Alexa....a perfectly described, poignant moment!
Alison xx
Posted by: Alison | Friday, 18 January 2013 at 04:28 PM
So much goodness to explore. What a great idea! Thank you.
Posted by: Relyn | Friday, 18 January 2013 at 05:48 PM
Bummer Alexa - though obviously better news for someone else. I do hope that this weekend's snow won't get in the way of any rescheduling. Thinking of you all ♥
Posted by: Jemma @ Just-Jimjams | Friday, 18 January 2013 at 10:55 PM
Another beautifully told moment Alexa :) hoping it's good day tomorrow and all works well.
Posted by: Ginger | Saturday, 19 January 2013 at 02:43 AM
I love reading your writing - you write so descriptively. Hope everything goes well with the second attempt at the hospital.
Posted by: Becky | Saturday, 19 January 2013 at 10:50 AM
What a lovely account of a quiet moment. I could almost hear the words unspoken as you just enjoy the "togetherness."
Posted by: Barbara Eads | Saturday, 19 January 2013 at 01:44 PM
Beautifully written as always. I hope the next appointment comes about on time, and that all goes well.
Posted by: Karen Walker | Sunday, 20 January 2013 at 12:52 PM
A gorgeous page - and conversation - with which to remember winter. Wishing you well...and the strength to get thru.
Posted by: Marcie | Sunday, 20 January 2013 at 07:55 PM
Oh Alexa, your writing is always so elegant & positive even in the middle of difficult situations. Thanks for sharing these moments - they make me want to strive for more understanding when things don't go exactly how I've planned.
Posted by: Melissa | Sunday, 20 January 2013 at 11:30 PM
Thinking of you Alexa, and enjoying your writing as always. I hope it all went to plan on Saturday and that you were able to find someone to be with your Dad.
Posted by: sandie | Monday, 21 January 2013 at 11:13 PM
Hello Alexa. My first attempt to leave a message met with technical difficulties. But it turned out to be a blessing because I got to come back and reread your post. You seem to handle situations as gracefully as you write about them. Thanks for linking me up. Take care.
Posted by: Susanne | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 at 12:16 PM
Oh Alexa you write so evocatively. I hope all went well on Saturday and you were able to find a way to make it work xx
Posted by: Fiona@staring at the sea | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 at 04:33 PM
Hi Alexa, Happy New Year to you. What a thought provoking piece! Your writing is so moving and the intricate detail makes you feel like you are there in that moment with you. Our thoughts are with you, Andy.
Posted by: Andy Lean | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 05:13 PM
Oh, Alexa - I hope it was, indeed, fine xx
Posted by: Mel | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 07:19 PM
I hope the Saturday will work out. I am off to find if you have posted an update.
Posted by: ifa | Monday, 28 January 2013 at 05:19 PM
Really beautifully written. I stumbled across you via Kirsty Smiths Telling Tales and have enjoyed jumping from moment to moment. Thank you.
Posted by: Julie Ratcliffe | Tuesday, 29 January 2013 at 05:57 PM
So touching... I know I have already told you, but I really love your way of writing, you have style!!
I know this is two months ago, but i really hope everything was ok on Saturday...
cris
Posted by: cristina | Sunday, 17 March 2013 at 04:03 PM