September 1, 2013

September - A Look Ahead




This will be a memorable and busy month for us. Mr. Jim is going to have his cancer surgery on the 10th, and he is expected to be in the hospital for 7-10 days. Recovery will take 2-3 months. He will concentrate on getting well, and I will concentrate on taking care of his needs and running the household. Please continue to keep Mr. Jim in your prayers. We are much obliged!

Before we begin this marathon session, we’re taking a short trip to the northern mountains of Georgia this week. We’ve never visited before and it’s not that far away from us. We’ll be staying at a beautiful little country inn that takes full advantage of countryside views. Rest is high on the agenda. Activities, including photography, are low on the agenda.

As you might expect, my blogging activities will be curtailed until further notice. I will publish intermittent posts when time allows and to provide meaningful updates. You’ll be glad to know that Wordless Wednesday posts to continue! Visits to my blogging friends will erratic. I appreciate your understanding.

The next A Personal Photo Challenge will be September 14, as scheduled. I have prepared some challenge photos and plan to schedule a post. However, I will not be making the usual rounds to visit other participants and provide detailed comments. I hope that participants will offer extra encouragement to each other since I will be absent.

Weather-wise, September is usually a month to savor. I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures! It will be hard to say farewell to the flowers and the hummingbirds, but I’m ready for our local trees to display colorful foliage and for the indoor air conditioners to take a break. May you enjoy the seasonal changes ahead too!

28 comments:

  1. Thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and recovery. As you take care of Jim, we'll also be thinking of you. God bless you both.

    xoxo

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  2. thanks for stopping by, no Quebec City is many hours away for me, I've been on two all too short visits. It's quite expensive. Have a good restful trip, my prayers are with you both as you begin this very important journey together.

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  3. Thank you for letting us know. If, however, neither of you fires off a hip shot in Georgia, I'll be floored. Love to you both...happy trails...good idea to get away...good idea to stay away...good ideas all.

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  4. And oh my...it does look beautiful in here!

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  5. Glad you two are taking a short trip before the surgery...
    Sending prayer as always for you both!
    I can always tell when Fall is in the air...you put up the fence background!Hahaa
    LOVE YOU!!
    (((HUG)))

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  6. Beautiful header.
    Nice to get away into the country together.
    In my prayers.
    Willow.

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  7. Enjoy your get-a-way!! Sending prayers for a successful surgery.

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  8. enjoy your trip, soak in some energy, and good luck with the surgery!

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  9. Enjoy your trip. We love the North GA mountains!!!! If you are near Dillard, eat at the Dillard House. And if you want to see something really pretty, visit the Tallulah Gorge. You can see alot from the top --without much hiking.

    Prayers for Jim --and you. Keep in touch when you can.

    Much Love and Big HUGS,
    Betsy

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  10. Donna, I think it's wonderful that you and Jim are having a getaway trip before his surgery. I pray you will be blessed and refreshed for the weeks that lie ahead of you both. I'll be watching for updates (and perhaps a photo or two). God bless you both. Praying for a full recovery for Jim!! Hugs, Pamela

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  11. It's nice that you'll be able to take a little trip before Mr. Jim's surgery. Sending prayers and well wishes your way for a full recovery.

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  12. Only too well do I know what's going on in your lives right now. May God hold you and Jim in the palm of His hand.

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  13. Lots of thoughts and prayers winging their way to you both Donna.
    So pleased you can get away for a short break.
    Wonderful.

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  14. You and Jim will continue to be in my prayers! I'll miss you while you're away but will be so glad for updates.
    ~Adrienne~

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  15. Thoughts and prayers continue to come your way. Enjoy your trip to Georgia

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  16. Good thoughts and prayers are being sent to you. Take care of yourself during this busy and stressful time.

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  17. This getaway trip will be wonderful for you both. Rest, soak in the beauty and enjoy each other. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you both.

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  18. Donna
    I most certainly will keep you and Jim in my prayers!
    Don't worry about blogging, we all understand your attention needs to be on your husband now.
    Please drop by just long enough to keep us posted about how Jim is doing.
    I'm so glad you're away for a few days of R&R!
    Blessing-Kimberly

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  19. Donna, let keeping up with blogging be the least of your worries this month! We are all rooting for you and Mr. Jim...and I have been praying for you both!

    Enjoy this little getaway. I pray that it is restorative.

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  20. Hello Donna
    A trip of R & R will do you both good before Jim's surgery. Enjoy yourselves and do the bonding you anticipate. Don't worry about blogging, we understand and like the other gals, you're both still in my prayers.
    Hugs,
    Judith

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  21. Have fun in Georgia!! I am thinking of you both every day, and will continue to keep you in my prayers. God bless you both. (((Donna)))

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  22. The Georgia Mountains and a sweet B&B sound like the formula for a relaxing trip. Opps!! Did I hear the sound of a shutter clicking.

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  23. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We spent some time at Helen, GA a few years ago in the Spring and it was lovely. That's a beautiful part of the state! I'm keeping you both in my prayers, my friend! Sweet hugs!

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  24. I have not been online much the last three weeks because of the Minnesota State Fair but thought of you and Mr Jim often. Happy that you are having this little get a way to just enjoy a peaceful time with each other. I pray for nothing but great success with the surgery and healing. Happy Trails....Kathleen

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  25. Do you know Mildred of Blackberry Lane? She's in N. GA and her blog is
    http://maplelanehouse.blogspot.com/
    Praying for you and Jim; I know all to well.

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  26. Not sure my first comment went through...do you know Mildred? She's found at
    http://maplelanehouse.blogspot.com/ and is in North GA.
    You and Jim are in my prayers...

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  27. Much love to the both of you. I am so sorry you have to go through this at this time. My prayers are with you.

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  28. May the Lord guide the hands of the doctors and give them wisdom. Remember to take care of yourself while you're taking care of Jim, Donna! I will be praying for you both on the 10th and the days of recovery to follow.

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