This last week seems to have whizzed by and yet, it also felt like it was dragging for some reason. But here we are, starting a brand new week and, for the first time here, on this new blog (same name) I thought to do a #Weeknotes post and recap.
Goings On
We all know it’s winter, or at least it will be on the 21st. Technically still autumn (which is mind boggling in and of itself) it’s been bitterly cold here. December is usually a kinder month than most. Not so for us. While we’ve had our fair share of snow, the temperature has been as low as MINUS 25 first thing, all the way through to an almost balmy 4 degrees one afternoon.
Also, we put the finishing touches to our Christmas tree, adding a skirt and, when we wrap them, a few presents will find their way under the tree.
Monday I had yet another blood test to check my magnesium levels, it’s getting so I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. All I know is the process of booking a doctor’s appointment took on heroic efforts on our part to remain calm and not pull our hair out. However, success was an appointment for next week, yay! I’ll let you know how that one goes.
We had a bit of a panic attack mid week when I went to turn on the cold water tap in the bathroom and, nothing came out but a weird noise. It turns out there had been a burst pipe somewhere and, they had to switch our cold water off in the building for a couple of hours while a temporary fix was made. As you can see, me and mine survived such trivial first world problem.
Finally, Sunday saw the anniversary of my Father in law’s passing from cancer. He died in 2023 just before Christmas and, as such, not only is Christmas a more subdued affair for all, at the moment, my Mother in law wanted us to all attended a mass. She’s catholic and, while I’m not religious, I went to pay my respects, as you do, in support of a woman who’s been through a lot these last couple of years.
Inside the basilica, Ste-Anne de Beaupre
Despite the occasion, and thanks to the company who came to support the MiL, we all had a fun and laughter-filled afternoon at my mother in law’s.
And you, how was your week last week?
It is so hard to lose someone you love and I do think it is much harder when it happens around the holidays + I think once you’ve lost someone dear, Christmas and other holidays are never, ever the same. It’s hard – when joy is forever after tangled up with the pain of goodbye.
I’m so sorry you’ve been through so much medically this year. It’s exhausting 🙁
Your tree looks very festive!
The OH took it hard as they were close with their dad. And, of course, my mother in law is still struggling, so yeah, it’s hard to separate the two events. The lingering memory will always be there.
It seems to have been a tough year for a lot of people, not just me. I’m one of the lucky ones. I had a doctor who was thoughtful enough to want to investigate further, and the end result, probably saved my life.
Let’s hope 2026 brings more laughter, love and joy to everyone’s lives.