Full up
Like a swimmer bursting to the surface, the sun has come out in my life. I have got back in control and back on top of my emotions, my family and my job. I am just, frankly, so goddamn content at the moment.
I am settling slowly back into work and my normal working pattern. My beloved daughters are, as ever, gorgeous and I have started exercising regularly and even eating well. I have even started a writing course which is stretching my writing and making me consider seriously whether I am, in fact, a fiction writer, or, as I think I am, a poet..
So, you see, my life is full and brimming. Thank you all so much for all your notes and comments. I have read every one and they have helped me come through the tunnel.
Minerva
94 comments:
Dear Minerva
I am glad that you are through the tunnel.
I hope you have a good summer, you and your precious daughters....Love Terry
Yay for you - yay, yay, yay!
Good to see life is on the improve.
Take care Miss - I'll catch you when I'm back in Darwin from my holidays.
Good to know you're brighter again.
I'm glad you are so content. I was wondering about you. I walked 5K today in the local Komen Race for the Cure, I was smiling as I remember you and others.
How absolutely wonderful!!!!
So you have come out of the doldrums and joined us. We have missed your rhetoric but we are loving the full and brimming contented life that you have found at last.
With my whole heart, I wish you the Happiest Mother's Day you have evere had.
That is wonderful news, Minerva. May it always be so!
Hooray, cheerleaders unite! You made it out of the tunnel.
I'm all for ceremonies ... what about a re-birthing one for the new you?
Fabulous news. xxx
Sunday Morning May 11 here in Southern Ontario and the dawning of Mothers Day..
Hapy Mothers Day to you dear Minerva!!
Your girls are very blessed having such a good mom...Love Terry
Glad you are on the up! Baldie. xs
Woo hoo, woOt and right on, far out groovy and solid!
Oh yeah it's grand when things cycle back on around.
You go girl! xx
What a relief to hear that all is going well for you. I have checked your site regularly with great concern as we haven't heard from you in a while. I think it is wonderful that you are taking a writer's course. You are definitely a gifted artist who should pursue writing. Hope you are enjoying this Mother's Day with your lovely daughters and may the sun continue to shine on you. Cheers, Lisa
Glad to hear you are doing better! Hopefully this will be the best summer yet! Keep us posted!
Happy to find new words from you here! Even happier to find that the sun has reappeared in your life!
I see no reason you can't use both gifts according to mood or need! There have been many through the years who did well by both!
alan
hurray!
you don't know how glad this post made me feel. I want to give you a big KISS!
Glad you made it out of the tunnel!!
Can you save a small space for me when I get there please? Ta xx
awesome thoughts...
found you thru snags...
Dear Minerva:
I had every confidence you would! Sending you my Very Best along with smiles! :)
I know I am chiming in late, but I'm so glad I checked in. And so glad for you!
Spring has come to New England in all it's glory...the trees are velvet green again, the flowers are in bloom everywhere I look, and the sun is warm on my face. You must be seeing the same glorious picture that only a mere thousand words can paint. Enjoy this beautiful life you have found that brought contentment and be
happy in every moment.
Enjoy this wondrous life of contentment you have found and be happy in evert moment
Hi Minerva. I'm sorry I haven't visited in a while. I have gotten woefully, inexcusably behind on all my blog reading. My best friend has a blog, and I only even get to that about once every two or three weeks!
Anyway, I'm so glad to see you're doing well and feeling better. I went through some definite post partum depression at the end of last year when I was breastfeeding/raising four kids/dealing with a serious illness my husband went through and until then, I really couldn't understand how debilitating depression could be. So all that to say, STAY STRONG. You've beaten cancer; you can beat this too. Just hang in there and be kind to yourself. Sounds like you're handling it well. :)
AHA! I just KNEW you were approaching that light signaling the end of te tunnel. David M. Bailey is coming to the UK and I've told him to look you up. He's amazing singer/songwriter who has also beat cancer. Your daughters sound lovely and what JOY they must be for you, Minerva! :D
You have been tagged.
Hi Minerva...Like a breath of fresh air, your commenters came streaming into my email this morning. I always tick the follow up comments before I send my comment and it is so good that you are able to check your comments and publish them. Then I know that you are OK!
Yes just as England is feeling the nice weather, so are we here in Canada!
I hope that you and your girls and your boyfriend and your brother and your mom are all soaking up lots of good sunshine. Take care my friend...Love Terry
Popping by to see how you're doing and I'm very happy that life seems to be much brighter for you now. Stay in the light and enjoy all that makes you happy.
Terri
http://www.islandwriter.net
WoohoO!!!
I'll be Racing for Life next month with a big old smile on my face :-D
I've been away here and there for the last month or so, but I'm back now to hear your good news!
Every thing is perfect just in time for Summer with your beautiful daughters!
Love, honey, lots of love
cq
It's been a while since I've visited and I'm so very happy to see that you are shining. YAY MINERVA!!!!!
hooray!
How wonderful to read this great news! You are in my prayers!
Dear Minerva, glad to hear you are feeling better...just checking in to see how your are. I still pray for you~heather
I've called in from Jo's. Thank you for making sure she was okay and letting us know.
I see that you have your own battles to fight. I will try to find the time to read back through your blog. I'm pleased that life is getting better for you.
Hello there! June is busting out all over in my part of the world and it's perfectly wonderful to breathe in the air that's alive with it's fragrance. I'm hoping your part of the world is as lovely and makes you want to run barefoot through fields of soft green grass with your girls till you all fall down breathless and watch the rest of the world go by.
hi.
All the best to you in the bright summer season coming. I am happy. I am happy for you. May God bless you.
Sounds like things are working out for you. :) That's great. I'm a wanna be writer but I kinda suck. xD I need more practice. Good luck with your writing.
Minerva, I'm so glad things are looking brighter for you. Hugs...
Michelle
hello
It is so good to hear u are doing so much better. I have been away so I am now catching up to my blog reading...Keep up the good work and forward thinking...have a terrific summer!
Fellow cancer warrior who happened to find you through The Dog's Breakfast.
I often remind myself... good times don't last, but bad times don't either. It seems to help.
wishing you many more sunny days.
Nancy
Hi Minerva....Still thinking about you lots!
Hope you are enjoying your holidays.....Love Terry
driving through the tunnel is always exciting, because you know there is light out there.
I am glad you are doing well
Minerva: I've always seen you as a bright spot and you still are. lol!!!!!!
You have a wonderful summer, sweetie - you so deserve it....
I am happier than you can imagine that someone I have never met is brimming with life once more.
You were in my thoughts as I did the Race for Life last weekend.
cq
Hope all remains well in the home of Minerva
xxxxxxx
Hey Minerva, where r u? How are you. I visit your blog everyday, but no update??? As the girls birthday comes up I am thinking of you all as it's the same day as mine!
I miss you and hope all is well. Hugs. Mrs T xx
Hi Minerva....I guess you really must be enjoying these nice hot summer days.
The kids in Ontario just got out of school for the summer, yesterday, June 26th.
Two months of freedom they will have!
Take care Minerva ...Love Terry
i like following Terry, she is such a sweetie.
hoping you will drop a line or a note soon
hello from Los Angeles, ca
Actually Santa monica, at the beach, having a vacation. Whew!
just a tiny bit of nagging for an update, please please?
you are important to me.
Dear Minerva..Summer is half over here in southern Ontario and the days are nice and hot still. I will not complain because we had so much cold weather this winter. I just wish there was some way of canning some of the hot sun rays so that we could open them up on a cold winter's day!
Praying that all is going well with you and your three wonderful girls!!..Love Terry
It has been a long time since you posted, but I saw a comment you left for David, I think. It's nice to know that things are going well.
Hello from an old friend, but a new place.
The pain and anguish was clearly seen in her face, eyes and everywhere…that was when the doctor decided to do “scope and laser treatment on her”. I could understand what you have been through during the treatments over those times. I hope you would remain strong, hanging on to hopes and wishes.
She is suffering from a cancer of esophagus…my adopted mom…do read if you have time on Special Dedication to The VIP Lady in my blog post. She fights on, does not succumb to it one bit…after almost two years now, she is still walking tall. Only when the attacks come, she lay low and bed ridden. Once out of it, she still travels far and wide. Only her weight loss is prominent due to swallow problems, otherwise, she looks radiant, healthy and blissful.
You would get over and live comfortably with it for as long as time withstand…but not stood still and frozen, not ever for your spirit is very high. Keep it up dear.
I just wonder what keeps you away from continuing with your stories…we are patiently waiting…but take your time.
Remember, you have so many friends round the blog sphere sharing your wonderful writes. Cheer up dear.
Dear Minerva,
I also experienced a deep depression after my battle with breast cancer. It is real, it is a tramua. I am glad to read you are coming through the tunnel. I find my self saying often..."this too shall pass". And it always does!
Hang in there!
Dana
Dear Minerva....It has been way too long since I said hi to you even though I come here quite often to see how you have been.
I know that school will be starting soon, eh? and then you will be even more busy!
Hoping that all is well though and that you and your family are all good..and your cats and your dog too!...Love Terry
i feel like a bit of a pest, or perhaps am asking too much; is this part of your writing over? a last post would confirm that and not leave me wondering. miss you
Popping by to see how you're doing. I see it's been 4 months since you last blogged and I take that as a good sign. You're out enjoying life and all the moments. Bravo for you, Minerva. You certainly earned it. So keep enjoying, but do post now and again and let us know what you're up to. Best to you.
Terri
http://www.islandwriter.net
Hi Minerva,
I was so glad to read that you're no longer on Death's Door. I hope life continues to improve for you!
Lynn
x
this space is very important, please don't ever take it down.
Shalom
Minerva, you have been on my mind for several days, so I came to see if you had posted. I hope that you are still feeling content and happy, and I wish you would let us know how you're doing. It's been too long!
Happy Birthday gorgeous Miss Minerva. Take good care of yourself.
x^23
Happy Birthday to you dear Minerva!! All of my love....Love Terry
Later on today I will have the time to put a card for you on my blog!
And THEN what happened.....?
HAPPY OCTOBER 12TH, MINERVA! JUST STOPPED BY TO SAY "HELLO" & THAT YOU ARE THOUGHT OF OFTEN! lol! :)
toward the end of October now, I am preparing to move into my tree house, next to my mom's.
life is good
i survive
God reigns
just wishing out loud for word form you.
my new news, I freed my self from an unhealthy relationship, and am working hard in therapy, and building my tree house apartment.
God bless you
Hope you will give us an update, Minerva.
Here on November 11th to say "Hello, Minerva"! :D)
So glad you are well now, Minerva, and your friends still commenting on your blog even if it is no longer live.
I miss exchanges like this .
And I never did tell you the rhyme about Little Miss Muffet.
Just checking on you!
nothing since May? i wonder and hope it is not what all must be on our minds. please be ok.
Merry Christmas Minerva!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a even happier New Years sweet Minivera...Love from Terry and Bernie
I know I speak for many when I say I would love to see a Christmas update, hearing you are well and enjoying the season with your family. Best wishes, during the holidays and always.
Just checking in again...to see if you have updated :)
You are thought about with Care and Concern Minerva! lol!
feb 8th
my dear mum just turned 90
I am having the best winter I can recall
Life is alive!
some days. i feel like shouting out my car window, " I love my life"
every day I whisper it, and give thanks. Have you ever visited tapping dot com?
(((( hugs )))) feb 14th <3
:-)
hello
it is tuesday
i hear you are taking lent and giving up computer
i think that could be good
(hard on us, but good )
I am so looking for ward to spring and Easter
God bless you
come and read, I guarantee a laugh
your blog is feel good......
New to your blog Minerva..
have fun reading all your articles.
thanks.
That is wonderful news to read, you are working normally now.
Don't get depressed hereafter.
Just enjoy your life.
Peter
http://www.veggievixen.com
Hi Minerva,
Checking in again... *Sigh*
I hate it when this happens. Let me know when you're back. Hope you're well. :)
just visiting an old friend.
Hope you're still doing ok, yo.
i too started a cancer blog with a difference . I hope you will have a look . Glad to hearing you so positive x
Minerva,
Glad to read that your cup of life is once again filled.
I work for icyou.com--a user-generated website that features health care videos. We'd love for you to share you story through video and by doing so reach others who have gone through or are going through a similar "tunnel."
Best Wishes. Kevin.
People like you will always be in my prayers.. Im glad you made it through.. May the Lord continue to bless you with strength...
It nice to know that you are doing good!! Hope you enjoy with your kids and entire family!
Sharon
i'm happy that youre in good condition... God bless.
it says your account is inactive
you may want to post or at least move these writings to a safe place
I'll join the party nagging for your return.
Your words are missed.
what a beautifully insiring blog. thankyou .
i have set up my own, to hopefully brighten up every battlers day , insipred by my mam and dedicated to her.
i hope it make you smile as it does her
http://pmp-oneinamillion.blogspot.com/
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