Coming Back from Her Stroke
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "Christmas De-decorating"Kathy had a stroke before Christmas
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Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Bill,
My wife doesn't trust me either. We have a lot of breakable ornaments, super delicate. They must be wrapped just so, and placed just so. But I'm not a "just-so" man. She knows it. The kids know it. You and I are cut from the same cloth. We're all thumbs. We don't take time for the process. We're bulls in a chicken coop, and there are eggs in our path!
I enjoyed your dismay, Bill. Good Luck!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
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Hi Bill,
My wife doesn't trust me either. We have a lot of breakable ornaments, super delicate. They must be wrapped just so, and placed just so. But I'm not a "just-so" man. She knows it. The kids know it. You and I are cut from the same cloth. We're all thumbs. We don't take time for the process. We're bulls in a chicken coop, and there are eggs in our path!
I enjoyed your dismay, Bill. Good Luck!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 25-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2024
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I did the tree and the kitchen. My kids will pack the rest.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Are you saying that your dear sweet family thinks you cannot dismantle a Christmas tree? Are you terribly clumsy? Incredibly impatient with garland yanking?
I've never broken anything myself. But I do not buy any breakables. Good wishes to you and your family. Karen
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Are you saying that your dear sweet family thinks you cannot dismantle a Christmas tree? Are you terribly clumsy? Incredibly impatient with garland yanking?
I've never broken anything myself. But I do not buy any breakables. Good wishes to you and your family. Karen
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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I may exaggerate their fear.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Are you saying that your dear sweet family thinks you cannot dismantle a Christmas tree? Are you terribly clumsy? Incredibly impatient with garland yanking?
I've never broken anything myself. But I do not buy any breakables. Good wishes to you and your family. Karen
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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Are you saying that your dear sweet family thinks you cannot dismantle a Christmas tree? Are you terribly clumsy? Incredibly impatient with garland yanking?
I've never broken anything myself. But I do not buy any breakables. Good wishes to you and your family. Karen
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2024
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I may exaggerate their fear.
Comment from Wendy G
So hopefully your son and daughter will come around very soon to help with taking the decorations down. If not, leave them there, and you'll be super early for next Christmas! Lol.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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So hopefully your son and daughter will come around very soon to help with taking the decorations down. If not, leave them there, and you'll be super early for next Christmas! Lol.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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There's an idea.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh dear Bill, not being trusted to take down the Christmas decorations sounds like an opinion based on some experience. When you put the decorations away you have to bear in mind the fact that they will be used again next year and use a methodical method with care and consideration, labelling boxes and storing them properly. Or maybe your wife does not want two casualties in hospital? A fun post, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Oh dear Bill, not being trusted to take down the Christmas decorations sounds like an opinion based on some experience. When you put the decorations away you have to bear in mind the fact that they will be used again next year and use a methodical method with care and consideration, labelling boxes and storing them properly. Or maybe your wife does not want two casualties in hospital? A fun post, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Dolly
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. I loved "whose destructive record dwarfs Alexander the Great." Go, Bill, Go! You can do it. Nah, I better not go against the wishes of your entire family. Please take it easy and just wait for Adam and Katie to help.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Lol. I loved "whose destructive record dwarfs Alexander the Great." Go, Bill, Go! You can do it. Nah, I better not go against the wishes of your entire family. Please take it easy and just wait for Adam and Katie to help.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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I will only put away durable and unbreakable yule stuff.
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Good!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Ha, ha, ha man they do trust you with breakable: )"Katie agreed, but also added that I would really only succeed in making a difficult operation seem like a "bridge-too-far" for a thumb-handed man whose destructive record dwarfs Alexander the Great. Thank you for making me laugh today.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Ha, ha, ha man they do trust you with breakable: )"Katie agreed, but also added that I would really only succeed in making a difficult operation seem like a "bridge-too-far" for a thumb-handed man whose destructive record dwarfs Alexander the Great. Thank you for making me laugh today.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Thanks, Iza
Comment from damommy
I'm the kind that you don't tell me I can't do anything, because I will bust a gut doing it. Children should offer help without the reasons why. We feel old enough without that.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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I'm the kind that you don't tell me I can't do anything, because I will bust a gut doing it. Children should offer help without the reasons why. We feel old enough without that.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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kids are sure they are right despite our righterness.
Comment from nomi338
Isn't it amazing that someone who survived the harsh demands of military service. someone who managed to find employment when many could not, someone who managed to sire and help raise a generation of discipline resistant children, how this person is suddenly incapable of the simplest task. I know you hear me, Bill.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Isn't it amazing that someone who survived the harsh demands of military service. someone who managed to find employment when many could not, someone who managed to sire and help raise a generation of discipline resistant children, how this person is suddenly incapable of the simplest task. I know you hear me, Bill.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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I never realized how old I was until I had children.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That's all it takes, someone telling you 'NO' and then carrying on to tell you why. I can just imagine you mumbling and moaning as you got the boxes out. LOL. I wonder how many of the "could-have-lasted-a-lifetime" super-breakable ornaments came to the end of their long lives. At least you can hide the boxes away and no-one need know until next Christmas. And thats when you suggest a Christmas away?? LOL Can't wait for the 'further disposition'. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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That's all it takes, someone telling you 'NO' and then carrying on to tell you why. I can just imagine you mumbling and moaning as you got the boxes out. LOL. I wonder how many of the "could-have-lasted-a-lifetime" super-breakable ornaments came to the end of their long lives. At least you can hide the boxes away and no-one need know until next Christmas. And thats when you suggest a Christmas away?? LOL Can't wait for the 'further disposition'. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024
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Thank you, Sandra. I approach the job with trepidation.