tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2875997314037883844..comments2024-03-29T15:58:41.446+10:00Comments on down to earth: I'm back and feeling betterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68270401714959688352021-11-18T17:47:57.148+10:002021-11-18T17:47:57.148+10:00I started getting up at 4am when I started my blog...I started getting up at 4am when I started my blog. I had no time left in my day so I had to get up early to write it. It worked out well for me though, I love the early hours and even when I don't have to get up at 4, I still do. I sometimes have a nap after lunch now but back in the day, I quite happily worked throughout the day.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64518310888512556082021-11-18T13:01:06.073+10:002021-11-18T13:01:06.073+10:00I am enjoying your blog Rhonda, thankyou. I have b...I am enjoying your blog Rhonda, thankyou. I have been wondering why you get up at 4am, and how you get through the rest of the day. Do you have a nanny nap in the afternoon? I find that when I get up early it really limits my energy after lunch and by evening I can only blob in front of the TV. 7am seems a better time for me to have a productive day and then be available for whatever comes my way in the evening. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964168172151253614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69623681885304612152021-11-18T10:43:50.709+10:002021-11-18T10:43:50.709+10:00Take care and speedy recovery, Rhonda
Nice to read...Take care and speedy recovery, Rhonda<br />Nice to read your writing againzura ainihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125304896810007882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84076097784084272012021-11-18T10:17:22.023+10:002021-11-18T10:17:22.023+10:00So good to hear you are feeling better Rhonda. May...So good to hear you are feeling better Rhonda. May you continue to recover back to full health. <br /><br />I have been watching Choki's videos, and now I am hooked. They are so lovely, something that is needed in our lives right now. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52365456125076521802021-11-18T07:14:19.040+10:002021-11-18T07:14:19.040+10:00Welcome back Rhonda! It's good to hear you sou...Welcome back Rhonda! It's good to hear you sounding so much better. Cellulitis sounds awful! I have checked out Choki's instagram page and her youtube channel and will enjoy watching her videos - her images are delightful! Those choc chip biccies look perfect for the kids lunchboxes. Take care Rhonda and treat yourself kindly while you return to full health. Paulahttp://www.aboutasimplelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6502070428529272232021-11-17T18:04:21.784+10:002021-11-17T18:04:21.784+10:00Happy to hear you feel better Rhonda. Love from th...Happy to hear you feel better Rhonda. Love from the Netherlands, PatriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52435469085526526022021-11-17T08:39:04.377+10:002021-11-17T08:39:04.377+10:00Huzzah! I am so glad to hear you're on the ro...Huzzah! I am so glad to hear you're on the road back to better health. May the trend continue. Thanks for introducing me to Choki.BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449967376288331137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48004573660016112492021-11-17T07:45:01.335+10:002021-11-17T07:45:01.335+10:00So good to hear that you are ding better. I have ...So good to hear that you are ding better. I have been concerned about you and your arm. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54303268120399356302021-11-17T02:40:19.968+10:002021-11-17T02:40:19.968+10:00Such happy news that you're on the mend. Take ...Such happy news that you're on the mend. Take care. Elaine S.Elaine S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08254656708702845287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43584022549440415862021-11-17T02:40:11.443+10:002021-11-17T02:40:11.443+10:00So glad you are doing better Rhonda...my dear mom ...So glad you are doing better Rhonda...my dear mom was plagued with having that many many times in her legs, requiring her to be hospitalized in isolation a number of times...so do be careful!! Our skin gets so thin as we age. I wish we could have a dog again, but I am afraid to do so being I have that thin skin too now. Ah the genes from England and Holland do carry a price I fear!! Take good care and rest well...sending hugs...ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529409389057290042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62757385431072851162021-11-16T16:43:14.574+10:002021-11-16T16:43:14.574+10:00I never waste my time on guilt, Madeleine. My prob...I never waste my time on guilt, Madeleine. My problem with the pizza wasn't with guilt, it was the taste.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86044844037719570862021-11-16T15:05:13.148+10:002021-11-16T15:05:13.148+10:00Rhonda, I'm so glad to hear you are getting be...Rhonda, I'm so glad to hear you are getting better. I think two days of take away pizza are perfectly in order - one should be able to take a break from cooking without guilt when sick!<br /><br />I'm going to be a mother and say, please continue to rest up as much as you need to, guilt-free. Rest is one of the most basic and important things we can do to allow the body to heal. <br /><br />Big hugs,<br /><br />Madeleine.xx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81938371469254476472021-11-16T13:52:51.049+10:002021-11-16T13:52:51.049+10:00Hi Lauren. Congratulations on your new baby.
I su...Hi Lauren. Congratulations on your new baby.<br /><br />I subscribed to Nekoniwa about six months ago but I prefer Choki's much simpler style. Does Nekoniwa live in the US or Canada?rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59153235953409874592021-11-16T08:22:21.256+10:002021-11-16T08:22:21.256+10:00Bless you Rhonda, and know that you're in my p...Bless you Rhonda, and know that you're in my prayers. xxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17551202385633267342021-11-16T08:08:09.670+10:002021-11-16T08:08:09.670+10:00Hi Rhonda, so glad to hear you’re feeling better. ...Hi Rhonda, so glad to hear you’re feeling better. I look forward to your blog every week. I’m a stay at home mum with a new baby who does not sleep so sit down with a nice cup of tea and your reading list is the highlight of my weekend.<br /><br />I just wanted to share a recommendation- if you like Choki you will love Nekoniwa on YouTube. She’s a Japanese lady who creates beautiful videos about slow living in the countryside. Hope you get the chance to check her out. <br /><br />Take care and have a lovely week xLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60437070805281209612021-11-16T08:03:39.978+10:002021-11-16T08:03:39.978+10:00I'm so pleased you commented, Jennifer. Appare...I'm so pleased you commented, Jennifer. Apparently dogs and cats have some evil bacteria on their teeth and claws so if you have a cut or if they scratch or bite you, there may be a problem. The older you get, the weaker your immune system becomes so I'm being extra careful from now on.<br /><br />And you like Choki too! There is something about her, I think it may be that she is genuine in her lifestyle choices and I love that she cooks most things from scratch. <br /><br />Thank you for your kind thoughts. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80412906048210590272021-11-16T07:59:23.998+10:002021-11-16T07:59:23.998+10:00Hello Alice, I remember going through the same exp...Hello Alice, I remember going through the same experience with my parents, and now it's my turn. It's not easy growing older. I'm sure your parents and MIL appreciate your support and love. In Australia, we have community organisations that will drive you to appointments and shopping. Many of them also help with housework and yard work too for a small fee. Do you have anything like that you could call on to help with the work ahead? Thank you for your prayers. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16174349579743237262021-11-16T07:55:46.776+10:002021-11-16T07:55:46.776+10:00Thank you for your loving words, Aisling. I'll...Thank you for your loving words, Aisling. I'll go slow, I promise.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49270691178150945402021-11-16T06:06:09.763+10:002021-11-16T06:06:09.763+10:00I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better Rho...I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better Rhonda. - Mari xthe homehuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192160800021643940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72068363514172028992021-11-16T02:52:20.819+10:002021-11-16T02:52:20.819+10:00SO glad to hear you're on the mend. Don't ...SO glad to hear you're on the mend. Don't push yourself too hard getting back to full speed; take it slowly and listen to your body. You've been through a lot! Best wishes at the doctor; I hope you get a clean bill of health! Stephaniehttps://stephaniegetsitdone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77504790636018160062021-11-16T00:54:06.513+10:002021-11-16T00:54:06.513+10:00Dear Rhonda, I am so glad you are feeling better. ...Dear Rhonda, I am so glad you are feeling better. I am usually too timid to comment, but I wanted you to know that I am truly grateful that you are okay. Cellulitis can be very dangerous. You said it came about because of Gracie. You are the third such story that I have heard in the last few weeks about someone getting a bacterial infection after their dog licked a cut or scrape on their body. So strange. I have dogs, but it never has happened to me. I will be more careful though. Anyway, I appreciate you and your writing so much! I hope you continue to take it easy so you can completely recover and be "as good as new" very soon. I chuckled when you talked about Choki's YouTube channel. I have been following her for quite some time and I absolutely love her and her videos. But I have never talked to anyone else who watches her, so it is fun to hear that you do! :-) Her videos are beautiful and calming, and they motivate me to live a quiet purposeful life. Take care, Rhonda! <3Jennifer Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552811423957687020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40450722765411795722021-11-16T00:52:47.349+10:002021-11-16T00:52:47.349+10:00It really stinks that the people you love the most...It really stinks that the people you love the most are in difficult times today. My parents, who could do anything, now ask for me to drive them to dr. appointments because they don't like to navigate through the city. My MIL repeats herself so often now that it's alarming to hear the same story over and over during a 2 hour visit. All parents still drive and I'm worried for all of them since they all live in their own homes still. We need to keep them there per their wishes until they die. <br /><br />Being their kid, I am saddened by all this because each one has their own problems and then they fall and we have new problems or other little accidents that need our help. We moved from a big country home to a small "city" home 8 years ago to be closer and though we gave up our country living I wouldn't change it for the world to be closer to the 3 parents that need us the most right now.<br /><br />I hate seeing you and your husband have all your issues as well but I'll add you to my prayers.<br />Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660543650879805736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65998280937610473102021-11-15T23:24:21.276+10:002021-11-15T23:24:21.276+10:00I'm just delighted to hear how much better you...I'm just delighted to hear how much better you are feeling. And also how much you messages of love and support meant to you. I hope you now realise just how much you mean to so many of us. Despite having never actually met you in person, I ( and many others) feel a real connection with you and were worried about you. Be gentle with yourself, cellulitis is a horrible dose, allow yourself time to rebuild your strength after 2 goes of antibiotics. Sending you lots of love and a great big squeezey hug. XxxAisling Kiernanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034797167435186191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54838595629870485472021-11-15T21:45:33.177+10:002021-11-15T21:45:33.177+10:00I am so glad to hear that you are on the mend. Alt...I am so glad to hear that you are on the mend. Although I don't comment often, I always look forward to your posts. Just hearing about your and Hanno's daily lives has been therapeutic for me. I am a cancer patient, and I truly understand about feeling so tired and ill that even small tasks become too much. I am enjoying a good, strong period of life at present, and I wish the same for you, Rhonda. May you and your family be blessed!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495841077527091378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84673183284401148312021-11-15T20:59:11.046+10:002021-11-15T20:59:11.046+10:00So happy to read you are on the mend Rhonda. It´s ...So happy to read you are on the mend Rhonda. It´s a very good sign if you´re up to tackling your garden "jungle". Soon you´ll be sparking on all cylinders. If your skin is red and tender, I wonder if you´ve ever heard of the beneficial effects of the gel in Aloe Vera? It´s been used through the centuries and even during the World Wars as an emergency treatment for burned and damaged skin, cuts etc. I can´t count the number of times it´s helped me with minor damage. I even use it on my actinis keratosis spots and it´s actually doing a good job of keeping them in check. I´ve had them looked at by a specialist but I don´t fancy treatments available. I have a few plants so that I always have the gel available. <br /><br />Keep up the good progress with your healing.<br />Ramona Scotty1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01599508603453899478noreply@blogger.com