My mother died a year ago this month and ever since we have had a possible IHT nightmare hanging over us but have just heard from the lawyer that the worst case scenario will not apply.
So relieved and thankful!
That from declaring herself 'miserable' and 'broken' in hospital yesterday, The Dowager was well enough to be returned to the bosom of her care home, where she will be welcomed and made much of. She was apparently 'so happy' to be able to go to what is now the only home she remembers.
A day of miracles - I would not have given any odds at all on her being able to go anywhere! Hallelujah!
Thankful that my drains are once again in order, despite serious damages to VISA card. It is very nice to know that when plugs are pulled, levers are engaged, that things will go 'whoosh', not 'gurgle'. Somewhere else IWCTH the original contracted plumber.
I am hoping my leaky hot water cylinder can be fixed as promptly, but at no expense to me as is it still under warrantee. The leak is not likely to be the fault of the plumbers as there has been a rash of faults in cylinders due either to a change in the water or ongoing small shakes.
I wandered out in my dressing gown this morning to do my "Pre-Start of the Day Proper Things" and there was a beautiful red, shimmery, flickery light on the fridge door ... a reflection from the fire at the other end of the room. It was still quite dim (6-30am) and suddenly this beautiful RED ...
Yesterday's funeral went really well, and the meal afterwards was enjoyable. All D's son's fears vanished, no family difficulties, everyone was as happy as could be in the circumstances. D's son did not have time to contemplate difficulties before speaking as we had a nightmare journey from the meal venue to the crematorium. The main road has roadworks, and appeared blocked. Every route we tried was a problem - one even had the threat of CCTV watching to make sure no-one ignored the closure. Eventually, as we sat in the jam waiting for traffic lights, D's son leapt from the car, clutching his script, and sprinted for the gate of the cemetery, and up the hill within it to the crematorium. He was picked up for the last part by one of his friends, who had managed to get there before us. The funeral director held the start of the service even after we had got there, for anyone else caught up in the mess outside.
As he said at the start of the eulogy, unplanned, it was fitting for his mother, who was always late to any function. The eulogy was effective - he was nearly in tears at the portion about his lost sister, who his mother had wanted to share in her own funeral, as as a perinatal death, she had never had her own recognition. And he emphasised his mother's public service and activism over social issues, as something to be an example to others.
The person behind me in the chapel knew the words of the hymn I was worried about, and sang it loudly.
There was a good collection for the hospice.
We have a lot of leftover sandwiches, even though many others took a goodly number!
Penny S, I am so glad for you that things went well -well, apart from getting there! Such a long time of hardship leading up to a good sending out. So pleased that the eulogy went so well. I hope that you both can find some peace.
Thanksgiving for the rain which has fallen on various parts of the East Coast of Australia. The weather gods could do with a better grasp of the idea of the happy medium! 😯 12 inches of rain in 72 hours in Sydney!!!
Went to a meeting in a different milieu, where my friend was greeted as a valuable member of society, even by someone with whom there had been differences of opinion in the past, which has been tremendously healing, and for which I thank God, and anyone who's been praying.
Went to our church's morning prayer meeting today at 9 am. Had useful contact with the rector, but also the collect
"Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever."
Which the rector spotted as apposite.
And Psalm 57, including
"They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves"
Which made me smile.
It's my youngest niece's birthday. She was due on 1 June, but the intention was that she would arrive via planned section on 25 May. And then she put in a speedy appearance on 16 March!
She's a voracious reader and a pleasure to know.
Much praise and thanksgiving for the amazing neo-natal care she received, for the way that she thrived after a shaky first few months and for the delightful young woman she is becoming.
Happy birthday from another preemie! And HB in heaven to my f-i-l, who would have been 93 today. I hope he's having a half-pint of bitter shandy with D.
Feeling much better, hardly any aches at all. Thanks that cb came round with a bag of groceries for us. Thanks to all the businesses and organisations rapidly changing the way they operate and communicating what they’ve done to customers.
Due to all the information on COVID 19 I missed a news report that the gunman who killed 51 people and wounded 40 in two mosques here has unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges, including a charge of terrorism. He had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges and was due to stand trial on June 2.
The defendant will not be sentenced until the court returns to normal operations.
Imans from both Mosques and survivors have expressed their relief and gratitude as it takes the pressure of a trial off families of those killed and survivors.
I am surprised and very grateful that this has happened
I just watched online the live wedding of my cousin Matt and his now wife Julie. Praise that such methods are available so they could have friends and family witness their marriage even in these times. And prayers for their happiness and life together.
I just watched online the live wedding of my cousin Matt and his now wife Julie. Praise that such methods are available so they could have friends and family witness their marriage even in these times. And prayers for their happiness and life together.
If they have children one day, what a story they'll have to tell them!
My friend Rosemary in Napa, California has miraculously recovered from the virus. After almost a week on oxygen all day and all night she suddenly recovered and says "I feel fine"
Indebted for prayers
Imans from both Mosques and survivors have expressed their relief and gratitude as it takes the pressure of a trial off families of those killed and survivors.
I am surprised and very grateful that this has happened
Normally a plea of guilty will result in a reduced sentence, whether the plea is an expression of remorse, a simple acknowledgement of guilt, or of the strength of the prosecution case. Remorse includes acknowledgment of the sorts of pressures you refer to. Depending on the timing of the plea, or indication it will be given, the allowance can be as high as 25%. I can't imagine much, if any, reduction in this case though.
Yesterday I CTH our oil boiler for refusing to light. Then I thought Mr S had caused it to rise again, like Lazarus - but that turned out to be only a temporary reprieve.
With 20 minutes to go before closing time, he rang the insurance company's helpline and less than an hour later an engineer, masked and gloved, arrived. He dis-assembled the boiler, likewise C it TH, but fixed a broken solenoid and rode off into the distance. I was very grateful that the boiler is outdoors and it was a beautiful evening.
Mr S pointed out that the boiler was less than three years old, to which he responded 'That gives you about another six weeks, at a guess'. I hope he was joking
Mrs. S, amazed and pleased (not about the last comment)
Thanksgiving for my kids! Daughter-Unit has threatened me within an inch of my life to not go out (except for taking care of my APs.) She and her dear hubby went out early, early this morning to bring supplies of paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer for me and my parents!!
I did cry to see their smiling faces, and we did not have contact at all, but gave air hugs to each other. (And yes, I wiped everything down with disinfecting wipes!)
Thankful for my son's news--he just accepted a full-tuition scholarship to a Minnesota university. Please God, that's going to make the next four years a bit less crazy financially.
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So relieved and thankful!
Good news, Mrs Beaky!
<votive> For all in need
A day of miracles - I would not have given any odds at all on her being able to go anywhere! Hallelujah!
It's not huge, just annoying.
and for all the good news on the prayer thread!
As he said at the start of the eulogy, unplanned, it was fitting for his mother, who was always late to any function. The eulogy was effective - he was nearly in tears at the portion about his lost sister, who his mother had wanted to share in her own funeral, as as a perinatal death, she had never had her own recognition. And he emphasised his mother's public service and activism over social issues, as something to be an example to others.
The person behind me in the chapel knew the words of the hymn I was worried about, and sang it loudly.
There was a good collection for the hospice.
We have a lot of leftover sandwiches, even though many others took a goodly number!
Quotes file!
"Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever."
Which the rector spotted as apposite.
And Psalm 57, including
"They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves"
Which made me smile.
She's a voracious reader and a pleasure to know.
Much praise and thanksgiving for the amazing neo-natal care she received, for the way that she thrived after a shaky first few months and for the delightful young woman she is becoming.
The defendant will not be sentenced until the court returns to normal operations.
Imans from both Mosques and survivors have expressed their relief and gratitude as it takes the pressure of a trial off families of those killed and survivors.
I am surprised and very grateful that this has happened
Best wishes for much happiness to them.
Indebted for prayers
Amidst all the chaos and the bad news reports, good news shines like a beacon.
Normally a plea of guilty will result in a reduced sentence, whether the plea is an expression of remorse, a simple acknowledgement of guilt, or of the strength of the prosecution case. Remorse includes acknowledgment of the sorts of pressures you refer to. Depending on the timing of the plea, or indication it will be given, the allowance can be as high as 25%. I can't imagine much, if any, reduction in this case though.
Yesterday I CTH our oil boiler for refusing to light. Then I thought Mr S had caused it to rise again, like Lazarus - but that turned out to be only a temporary reprieve.
With 20 minutes to go before closing time, he rang the insurance company's helpline and less than an hour later an engineer, masked and gloved, arrived. He dis-assembled the boiler, likewise C it TH, but fixed a broken solenoid and rode off into the distance. I was very grateful that the boiler is outdoors and it was a beautiful evening.
Mr S pointed out that the boiler was less than three years old, to which he responded 'That gives you about another six weeks, at a guess'. I hope he was joking
Mrs. S, amazed and pleased (not about the last comment)
Hope not though!
I did cry to see their smiling faces, and we did not have contact at all, but gave air hugs to each other. (And yes, I wiped everything down with disinfecting wipes!)