tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post3779280249839603255..comments2024-03-29T18:36:44.216+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: The (water) closet readerJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-18803064728300936772011-02-14T01:29:42.466+11:002011-02-14T01:29:42.466+11:00I agree with you, Jeanne, "there's someth...I agree with you, Jeanne, "there's something special about your own space"...praying you are back in your own soon and that God graciously guides you are you re-create order and beauty in it...much love to you...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875569315407723156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-76928262731110929492011-02-07T09:41:34.091+11:002011-02-07T09:41:34.091+11:00I just cannot imagine what you are all going throu...I just cannot imagine what you are all going through. I hope you look back on it someday and have good memories of getting to know each other. I love the secret bathroom reader story. So funny. We had an ice storm the other night and I thought about you. I was thinking...here we are, sitting here, just waiting... for the weather that you can do absoutely nothing about. I'm sure it will be nice to have your place back again.Take care and stay in touch with all of us.<br /><br />CindyBee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818958787610823509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-17192416316596807442011-02-05T20:53:30.230+11:002011-02-05T20:53:30.230+11:00Hang in there.
You will make it.
When the rest o...Hang in there.<br /><br />You <i>will</i> make it.<br /><br />When the rest of the (media) world forgets about the flooding; and the adrenaline that got you through the first stages wears off; and you are left with clean up, financial burdens, and relationship strains, remember that slow and steady wins the race. Pace your expectations on yourself. Consciously choose to actively love those people around you. And, ah, watch that posture! ;) :P<br /><br />Hugs for you, brave girl!<br /><br />Mrs BB xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-7824251564225557442011-02-05T17:25:55.828+11:002011-02-05T17:25:55.828+11:00I am going to let you into a little secret, I some...I am going to let you into a little secret, I sometimes take my iPad to the "little room" if I think I might be there for more than a few moments. Please don't tell anyone as they might laugh:)<br /><br />I can just imagine how much you want your own space back, there is nothing like home. The rain that is currently passing through Vic, will it affect you at all?Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-64703687239982345782011-02-05T06:38:53.540+11:002011-02-05T06:38:53.540+11:00An awesome post~!!An awesome post~!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-19592381354753918432011-02-04T21:36:57.225+11:002011-02-04T21:36:57.225+11:00I enjoyed the way you built your post - made a rea...I enjoyed the way you built your post - made a really great read. You convey the harsh times you're suffering with admirable eloquence and I admire yours and well, everybody's! fortitude in these harsh, trying times. But yet on top of the difficulties you have humour which is just beautiful :D!Thanks for saying Hi :) today. I'm a frequent quiet visitor to your blog, usually searching for more CM Aus style wisdom. Thanks you so much for creating Peaceful Day, you've helped guide the Australian-ising process for me and I'm so appreciative. My heart goes out to you being separated from your precious daughter and I hope and pray that the situation won't be for very much longer. JM:)Queen of the Nativeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798913341731560872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-3490488808321998322011-02-04T18:41:14.294+11:002011-02-04T18:41:14.294+11:00We're not water closet readers either but it a...We're not water closet readers either but it always fascinates me to see what's on offer in other homes. lol Like you I've got onto some good reads that way. Glad to hear you are nearly back into your own place. Soon it will be better than ever! ♥Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-39179038613353971542011-02-04T18:20:49.622+11:002011-02-04T18:20:49.622+11:00Sadly, Laura, my own bed was destroyed in the floo...Sadly, Laura, my own bed was destroyed in the flood. We do have our own pillows though :)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-40437271613259369722011-02-04T16:50:28.566+11:002011-02-04T16:50:28.566+11:00Jeanne, oh you really brought it home again with t...Jeanne, oh you really brought it home again with this post! but good on you for keeping a sense of humour about it all! I really feel for you that Jemimah is not with you:( I agree it will be very nice for you all when you get back to your own home:) You have been in my thoughts a lot! Looking forward to meeting up with you again next month if it works out with you - I will be in touch via email before hand for sure to check:)Joyfulmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888086629467112175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-57740029670843190862011-02-04T16:36:36.164+11:002011-02-04T16:36:36.164+11:00Thinking of you, dear friend! I can hear the long...Thinking of you, dear friend! I can hear the longing for your own bed and pillow, perhaps cuddled next to your favorite two people for a bit of a read aloud. Light ... tunnel. <br /><br />I was once in a similar situation: life in chaos, living with strangers, not sure of what picking up the pieces will look like. My heart aches with you, but it's there, that light, and He's there, semper fidelis.<br /><br />A very well written post, by the way. The ManLit has blessed. :)Laura Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647042898235118427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-11125871687991996102011-02-04T16:00:37.713+11:002011-02-04T16:00:37.713+11:00Sooooooo nice to hear from you, even when you are ...Sooooooo nice to hear from you, even when you are in difficult circumstances. Great post and very interesting. xxxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-88151532088348119132011-02-04T13:38:17.697+11:002011-02-04T13:38:17.697+11:00Yours is the only toilet humour I appreciate!
Lik...Yours is the only toilet humour I appreciate!<br /><br />Like Ruby, I'm in and out but our six-year-old is already a closet reader. Tin-Tin is his most current choice.Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-43887285218978690852011-02-04T13:14:15.425+11:002011-02-04T13:14:15.425+11:00It's nice to hear from you.
Keep strong throu...It's nice to hear from you.<br /><br />Keep strong through this time of hardship. You all remain in my prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408784310945186059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-19146577935265098332011-02-04T13:11:35.177+11:002011-02-04T13:11:35.177+11:00I can "hear" the strength returning to y...I can "hear" the strength returning to your voice and "see" the glint of humour in your eyes again. Merveilleux!BookChookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-89088049561149178412011-02-04T12:03:40.566+11:002011-02-04T12:03:40.566+11:00I loved this post as well!
I never could understan...I loved this post as well!<br />I never could understand the reading in the WC thing. Where we live that little room is sooooo hot and humid, it's in and out asap for me!!!<br />Always great to share but there's no place like home. Hope you get back soon.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705309602853231946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-32283700706918243642011-02-04T11:20:16.514+11:002011-02-04T11:20:16.514+11:00Jeanne- you are amazing! I just loved reading this...Jeanne- you are amazing! I just loved reading this post, with it's air of mystery! It's hard for those of us unaffected by the floods to fully grasp just what you're going through. Your posts help. I take my hat off to you for trying hard to maintain a sense of humour through it all. Goes to show just what we can survive when we have to I guess. I am in awe of you. So hoping you will be back in your own home (and loo!) soon. Love Mel xMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103643232928794226noreply@blogger.com