tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post97491049490260945..comments2024-03-28T17:35:45.948+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: The Alpha and the Omega – 300 posts, stroke, bowel cancer, alzheimers ..Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27324362669932043632011-04-30T21:08:54.359+01:002011-04-30T21:08:54.359+01:00Hiya Stacey with the Cornish name (Curnow) .. when...Hiya Stacey with the Cornish name (Curnow) .. when I eventually got my act into gear the post came together .. <br /><br />It's telling a story .. reminding people re 'disease' as well as the good times ..<br /><br />.. let alone the 1200- 1300 participants in the A - Z challenge during April - finished today .. cheers and big hugs Hilary ..Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20436625794492465362011-04-30T20:14:50.432+01:002011-04-30T20:14:50.432+01:00Hello dear Hilary!
Thank you for sharing your cha...Hello dear Hilary!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your challenges and triumphs with us! You offered a lovely tribute to Elizabeth and an absolutely mouth-watering menu! And congratulations on 300 blog posts!! Big love to you! StaceyStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441106582035107314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58169416110506879452011-04-03T22:38:48.062+01:002011-04-03T22:38:48.062+01:00Hi Rachel .. many thanks .. it's good to remem...Hi Rachel .. many thanks .. it's good to remember. I am sorry to hear your grandmother died that young .. each decade we seem to learn more about some diseases, or work of ways to help people live with the problem.<br /><br />The more we learn, we can help the next generation .. I hope - with thoughts .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20047851508810656822011-04-03T21:09:16.961+01:002011-04-03T21:09:16.961+01:00Hi Hilary,
Thank you a wonderful and informative ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Thank you a wonderful and informative post.<br /><br />My grandmother died from bowel cancer aged just 61, over 20 years ago. Unfortunately then there wasn't the internet or the media focus on illnesses like there is now.<br /><br />Thank you for highlighting these conditions.<br /><br />RachThe Myasthenia Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584534247370646805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76688534003619993952011-04-01T07:35:58.589+01:002011-04-01T07:35:58.589+01:00Hi Chase .. many thanks .. Script Frenzy .. anythi...Hi Chase .. many thanks .. Script Frenzy .. anything with frenzy in .. is a little hairy scary .. hope it all goes well .. <br /><br />I look forward to being around and good to have your support .. cheers for now .. better get my first post up?! ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-927403343953170712011-04-01T03:05:16.506+01:002011-04-01T03:05:16.506+01:00Congratulations on reaching 300 posts!
The A to ...Congratulations on reaching 300 posts! <br /><br />The A to Z challenge sounds great. I'd love to participate it in but I'm doing Script Frenzy next month and that will surely sap my time. <br /><br />I wish you and your family all the best and will be here to support you with the next 300 posts!Chase Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936179353954941946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39030972185218553962011-03-31T22:34:09.748+01:002011-03-31T22:34:09.748+01:00Hi Marinela .. good to see you - the hotel is amaz...Hi Marinela .. good to see you - the hotel is amazing - with wonderful views - glad you enjoyed the tour with the daffodils .. you too have a great weekend .. mine I suspect is very busy?! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87754042805546330292011-03-31T22:17:22.045+01:002011-03-31T22:17:22.045+01:00A lovely post, Hilary
Beautiful photos of the hot...A lovely post, Hilary <br />Beautiful photos of the hotel and thank you for the lovely daffodils :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend ahead!<br />Hugs<br />MarinelaShort Poemshttp://marinelareka.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69847337945611238822011-03-31T21:35:24.357+01:002011-03-31T21:35:24.357+01:00@ Glynis .. you're right .. F.A.S.T. certainly...@ Glynis .. you're right .. F.A.S.T. certainly has helped a number of people .. and obviously those who are younger. I needed you a few years ago?! I know I was surprised at the age range in the ward .. <br /><br />Alzheimer's .. is a very difficult situation to deal with - for the patient, but especially for the family .. my mother thought she might get Alzheimer's - but no ... <br /><br />Don't worry .. as long as your hubby and children know what the signs are .. and keep an eye out - at least they'll be there to look after you .. it's that knowledge of the warning signs, as well as the ongoing or after care .. <br /><br />Oh - I can bet you miss M & S food .. our meal was delicious! Much appreciated by my aunt .. Glad the photos brought a smile .. <br /><br />Thanks - Glynis .. always good to see you ... cheers Hilary<br /><br />@ Monica - hi there! .. thanks so much - delighted to read your comment. It'll be fun to connect a bit more after the crazy A - Z challenge of April is over!! It'll be fun though ..<br /><br />Interesting you worked in an Alzheimers' unit .. and your days were happy - that's so good to know.<br /><br />Cheers - talk more anon I hope .. enjoy the month ahead .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61876021513990053822011-03-31T20:28:30.789+01:002011-03-31T20:28:30.789+01:00Love your blog...brought back a lot of memories fo...Love your blog...brought back a lot of memories for me. I'm an RN and worked for over 10 years on an Alzheimers Unit...some of the happiest days of my career! Found you from the A-Z Challenge, it sounds like it’s going to be so much fun and I can’t wait to get started!! I’m now following your blog on GFC and I hope you have a chance to check out my blog and maybe follow me back!!<br />Monica<br />http://oldermommystillyummy.blogspot.com/Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15075862463694009635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22529670095595122082011-03-31T18:43:47.185+01:002011-03-31T18:43:47.185+01:00Hi Vered .. really very many thanks - that's a...Hi Vered .. really very many thanks - that's a lovely comment and much appreciated .. it's wonderful having blogging friends who understand.<br /><br />Always lovely seeing you here .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49430390432557804032011-03-31T18:09:53.691+01:002011-03-31T18:09:53.691+01:00It's wonderful that you are so gentle with you...It's wonderful that you are so gentle with your mom.veredhttp://momgrind.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68124994879733079512011-03-31T18:02:28.953+01:002011-03-31T18:02:28.953+01:00FAST is such a good idea. I was a Staff nurse on a...FAST is such a good idea. I was a Staff nurse on a stroke unit, and saw young folk suffer. Shame for anyone. You managed your mother's friend situation well. It is better than a shock.<br /><br />Alzheimer's has taken my father's mind. He is in a care home by the sea.My maternal grandmother died from it, so I have genes on both sides. Often worry if it will be my downfall. :(<br /><br />Thank you for brightening the day with your pics. Oh, how I miss M&S food.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90612288224784626962011-03-31T17:37:50.207+01:002011-03-31T17:37:50.207+01:00Hi Madeleine .. great to see you .. lovely phrase ...Hi Madeleine .. great to see you .. lovely phrase .. peppering the photos around!<br /><br />Alzheimer's just sometimes isn't recognised .. as in the 41 year old's case .. we just never know what is going to strike us .. and we can't second guess. My mother I know never expected to be bedridden for 4+ years .. the most important thing is to be aware of the possibilities and then be ready to care when necessary.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74602498036272535692011-03-31T10:44:16.351+01:002011-03-31T10:44:16.351+01:00Lots of lovely information peppered with lovely pi...Lots of lovely information peppered with lovely pics. <br />Thank you Hilary.<br /><br />I wish there was more done for Alzheimer's.:O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6038772416207760192011-03-31T08:32:34.505+01:002011-03-31T08:32:34.505+01:00@ Holly .. many thanks Elizabeth was a wonderful p...@ Holly .. many thanks Elizabeth was a wonderful person. I know - 300 .. it seems such an amazing figure!<br /><br />@ Susanne - it doesn't feel like a milestone ..it's just the numbers tick over and click 300 appears.<br /><br />I think these reminders once in a while are so useful read once in a while .. watch for the warning signs within one's own family.<br /><br />@ Doris ... thank you - smart cookie = I like that term!!<br /><br />You write amazing posts - that's why I'm so pleased you're doing the A - Z Challenge,<br /><br />Poor child .. we don't seem to talk or learn about death or the process until it 'hits' us personally .. somehow some form of education is required ... be it reading your blog in class, or reading Dr Stokes' book, (both short stories)<br /><br />or books on different aspects .. such as the 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' - which took off as an excellent read despite being about autism .. and there are various others .. such as the 'Diving Bell and the Butterfly' - the French editor of Elle magazine, who had a massive stroke .. and left him with locked-in-syndrome.<br /><br />It's such a brilliant way to learn and learn more ..<br /><br />thanks Doris .. yours I will definitely be reading and learning from .. thank you for the hugs to my Mama .. she'll be so grateful.<br /><br />Many thanks Holly, Susanne and Doris .. have a lovely day .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6870135548356645222011-03-31T02:00:18.154+01:002011-03-31T02:00:18.154+01:00Dear Hilary,
Congrats on your 300th post!!!! wow,...Dear Hilary,<br />Congrats on your 300th post!!!! wow, that's amazing, you are a smart cookie!!!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your friend's passing. Although I am so familiar with death, and I learned to see it as part of a natural process, it still hits me sometimes. I had a resident's grandson in my office today, sobbing, telling me how sad he was at learning that his grandpa is at the end of life. I tried to give him some support, but I truly felt so helpless when observing tears rolling down his face. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment about my stories. I didn't know about Dr Stoke's book. I will check it out. <br /><br />Looking forward to reading your A to Z posts!!<br /><br />(((( hugs to you and your mom ))))<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85295058453286445892011-03-30T23:53:22.745+01:002011-03-30T23:53:22.745+01:00Hi, Hilary. 300 posts? Congrats on reaching this...Hi, Hilary. 300 posts? Congrats on reaching this milestone! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing the signs to watch for when someone is having a stroke. Time is very important in getting the help needed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16600506085085214282011-03-30T23:34:26.036+01:002011-03-30T23:34:26.036+01:00I’m sorry for your loss.
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Congratulation on 300 p...I’m sorry for your loss.<br />-<br />Congratulation on 300 posts!Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58150486501937224902011-03-30T22:07:52.695+01:002011-03-30T22:07:52.695+01:00Hi Joylene .. many thanks! Gosh that's really...Hi Joylene .. many thanks! Gosh that's really an honour to read and 'hear' .. I'd probably happily chatter away too .. interspersed with some great inputs from yourself .. it certainly isn't just me .. <br /><br />Your mother-in-law sounds amazing .. but the funny thing is my mother may think that .. but she never says it and is constantly saying she's amazed at life .. the brain is a staggering organ ..<br /><br />So good to get your comment .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10848666216840913142011-03-30T20:10:44.775+01:002011-03-30T20:10:44.775+01:00Bravo on 300 posts, Hilary. I love your stories an...Bravo on 300 posts, Hilary. I love your stories and could easily listen to you all day long. My MIL turns 95 in 2 weeks. I'm still stuck by her words when it comes to aging. "Life is grand, but being old isn't much fun."Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57650134029518272562011-03-30T19:36:56.929+01:002011-03-30T19:36:56.929+01:00@ Sara .. I have to say I never thought I'd ge...@ Sara .. I have to say I never thought I'd get this far .. but am loving it!<br /><br />Many thanks .. just occasionally I like to remind everyone of other aspects of life & sadly Elizabeth's death brought these thoughts together - as you say life is like that.<br /><br />Thanks for the 'break a leg' thought! It'll be fine .. and will have fun - that's there's no doubt ..<br /><br />@ Patricia .. great to hear that. No, no, no .. of course not - just a huge dose of fun .. what work - never?! It has rapidly become impressive - that's for sure ..<br /><br />Brilliant thought .. perhaps when the time comes .. I'll do that for both Elizabeth and my mother .. because funerals always come too soon .. - excellent thought ..<br /><br />Memorial service .. as above - lots of thoughts there .. such a great idea .. so good to hear about .. <br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed the photos ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both - lovely having you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92010356872066849102011-03-30T19:14:26.610+01:002011-03-30T19:14:26.610+01:00I so enjoyed reading this post today Hilary - Than...I so enjoyed reading this post today Hilary - Thank you for sharing. The challenge sounds impressive or maybe the best of foolishness?<br /><br />We had a 90th birthday party for my mum and folks came from all over and wrote poems and sang songs and told stories. When she was thinking about planning her service she said do everything from the birthday party because it was just what I wanted - a celebration! <br /><br />Memorial Services can be very uplifting and a grand experience. I have just been to two which were full of elegance and whimsy - catching all the joys of lives well lived.<br /><br />Lovely pictures too Thank youPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45047837010343074902011-03-30T18:21:01.275+01:002011-03-30T18:21:01.275+01:00Hilary -- I am so impressed -- 300 posts!! Wow. Th...Hilary -- I am so impressed -- 300 posts!! Wow. That's something to celebrate.<br /><br />This post was well written,as usual, but also a bumpy ride with the ups and downs you mentioned. Life is like that.<br /><br />Good luck with the A to Z challenge. I know you will succeed:~)Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77246777564074498232011-03-30T14:43:33.690+01:002011-03-30T14:43:33.690+01:00Hi Jamara .. many thanks - they start adding up!
...Hi Jamara .. many thanks - they start adding up!<br /><br />Yes - it was a huge shock .. but thank goodness for the superb day - if it was today .. all gloom and damp -it'd have been miserable as well as very sad.<br /><br />Your coincidences of meetings and tying various family events together seemed extraordinary .. <br /><br />Lovely having your thoughts re my Ma .. thank you - cheersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com