Friday, 12 October 2012

My own annus horribilis

This year just goes from bad to worse for us. It started with a family tragedy, then the death - timely, but sad - of my uncle, moved seamlessly through several horse accidents and then Titch's death, and now John has fallen and broken his hip.

Why am I sitting here blogging? Because John is in theatre, and I can't settle to anything else. Waiting is horrible, isn't it. My kids have been marvellous, insisting on coming down in relays, and I'm just sitting in a useless heap. Moaning into the blogosphere...

But the sun is shining. That's got to be good, hasn't it?
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  1. Yvonne Osborne12 October 2012 at 13:36

    Oh! Titch died? I'm so sorry and about John...in theatre I guess means hospital? Not rehearsing for a play. He probably wishes he was doing that. The sun shining is definitely good. Maybe you'll have a better October. Hope so.

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  2. Teresa Ashby12 October 2012 at 14:13

    Frances, I don't know what to say except I'm thinking of you and wishing John a speedy recovery xx

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  3. Maggie May12 October 2012 at 14:23

    I'm really sorry that you have had so many mishaps this year and hope that John is better soon. Sometimes life's a bum.

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  4. joanne fox12 October 2012 at 17:14

    I do hope all will be well once you come through this worrying time of waiting. x

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    1. Frances Garrood12 October 2012 at 19:56

      He's sitting up eating his supper and bright as a button. I'm washed out!

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  5. English Rider12 October 2012 at 18:42

    So sorry to hear that the Universe keeps piling it on. Husbands as patients can be trying. ("English art of understatement", in action here!). At least you'll know where he is for a few weeks, and you can threaten to take away his crutches if he's bad.
    Ethical question: Is it O.K. to people-watch, and write about it, in a hospital situation?

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    1. Frances Garrood12 October 2012 at 19:57

      Thanks, ER. And of course it's ok to people watch, anywhere anytime! And write about it, too.

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  6. Kay L. Davies12 October 2012 at 18:43

    "Moaning into the blogosphere"...perfectly put, and I know what you mean, Frances, but I prefer to think of you reaching out to your friends in the blogosphere. We are thinking of you and John and your kids, and sending warmest well-wishes your way.
    K

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  7. Patsy12 October 2012 at 18:59

    You are having a tough time of it. Wishing John a speedy recovery and you some good news.

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  8. Anonymous12 October 2012 at 20:07

    Hi Frances, sounds like you have a lovely family, and moan to the blogsphere as much as you like, we are listening. Hope things pick up for you and that John is feeling better soon.

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:18

      Thank you. The family have been great. I'm very lucky!

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  9. Paula RC12 October 2012 at 22:21

    Our thoughts are with you, Frances. That what we are here for:-)
    Best wishes to you and your family.

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  10. Graham Edwards13 October 2012 at 00:26

    Heavens above Frances I miss a day and you manage to have had yet another disaster. If it were me blogging about a disaster I'm sure you'd manage to come up with some suitable sentences but all I can do is sit here in a perplexed daze. I hope all goes well for you and John over the next while (silly phrase but I have no idea how long so a while it will have to be).

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:19

      Thanks, GB. We hope he'll be out in a week or so, but this house has an awful lot of stairs!

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  11. libby13 October 2012 at 08:24

    I do believe that when we 'meet' people through
    blogging/reading their words, there is power in sending good thoughts and wishes through the ether......so I am sending some your way in order that your horrible year will improve....and yes sunshine is good!

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:20

      What a lovely thought, Libby. I shall hang on to that!

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  12. Joanna13 October 2012 at 08:35

    I'm so sorry. I hope for a fast and full recovery. I can't believe how these awful things follow on, one after the other, just as life seems to be settling down after the last bad turn.
    Thinking of you and wishing you better fortune for next year. x

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  13. SmitoniusAndSonata13 October 2012 at 08:43

    I do hope he feels better soon , isn't in any more pain and is mobile fairly soon .
    Meanwhile try to have a peaceful weekend ... in the sun , if possible .

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:22

      Thank you. Sadly, the sun has been replaced by rain. Oh well....

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  14. Librarian13 October 2012 at 08:52

    All my best wishes for John's OP and quick recovery. It truly was an awful year for you so far. Next year can only get better...

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:24

      The,op went well, thank you Meike. The patient looks.very pale and tired, but at least now he can start to recover.

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  15. hausfrau13 October 2012 at 09:26

    When Eldest was 2 she fractured her lower leg and we were told mending took a week for every year - so, with a bit of luck, he'll be up and about in no time! I'm sure moaning into the blogosphere will help keep you sane - along with your marvelous children.

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  16. Frances13 October 2012 at 09:29

    I agree with libby......I find I come to really care for the people whose blogs I read on a regular basis. Commenting and then getting a reply from the blogger makes my day! ( sort of pen friend? ) So sorry to hear about John after all your other sad times this year. I see from your reply earlier that he was OK after the op.I haven't read your blog for long, so was not aware of some of the earlier occurrences . I hope he is soon up and about and nothing else occurs to distress you .( Nearly finished " Dead Ernest" What a great read, I don't want it to end! )

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:27

      Thank you, Frances. So glad you're enjoying D Ernest. It's lovely to have such nice feedback!

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  17. Rosemary Gemmell13 October 2012 at 09:35

    I'm so sorry you're going through this, Frances, and I hope John makes a quick and full recovery. At least you know all your cyber friends are sending positive vibes. By the way, I'm half way through 'Birds and Bees...' and loving it!

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    1. Frances Garrood13 October 2012 at 19:29

      Thank you, Rsemary, and for your kind comment about Birds and Bees!

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  18. Pat Posner13 October 2012 at 09:35

    Sending all good wishes for you and John.
    And look after yourself, too, Frances, taking care of an 'invalid' can be hard work.

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  19. hyperCRYPTICal13 October 2012 at 11:24

    Best wishes to John and you Frances. Hope all went well.

    Anna :o]

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  20. Lynne Hackles13 October 2012 at 11:35

    I'm with Libby. I believe in the power of sending good thoughts and wishes through the ether. And they're winging their way to you and John right now.
    Catch!

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  21. Colette McCormick14 October 2012 at 06:39

    My own annus horribilis was 5 years ago (July 2007 - July 2008) so you have my complete sympathy. Take care of yourself and thank God for your wonderful kids. This is when you realise just what a good job you did on raising decent human beings. Here's wishing John a quick recovery.

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    1. Frances Garrood14 October 2012 at 11:41

      Thank you, Colette. I'm hoping for an annus mirabilis in 2013!

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