tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post5354288053818924949..comments2024-03-29T01:03:43.270-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Bigass Weekend Wrap-Up: Pirate Ruffles and Dries Flashback; Solstice Picnic and Darth FlashbackSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-23898152807405069942020-07-02T17:35:26.422-07:002020-07-02T17:35:26.422-07:00I'm very happy for Karen that she was able to ...I'm very happy for Karen that she was able to have control over her end of life. I have always hoped that avenue would be available to me if I need it.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-88580081594551063452020-06-28T12:48:54.193-07:002020-06-28T12:48:54.193-07:00We are all so grateful that this avenue is availab...We are all so grateful that this avenue is available to us. It would have been so much worse to have her die in a hospital or wasting away. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4967190235011013642020-06-28T12:48:21.620-07:002020-06-28T12:48:21.620-07:00Thank you, Kezzie. I appreciate your kind words.Thank you, Kezzie. I appreciate your kind words.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-35813333455875995812020-06-27T18:35:16.216-07:002020-06-27T18:35:16.216-07:00I am so very sorry She, what a brave woman Karen i...I am so very sorry She, what a brave woman Karen is.<br />Did not know that MAiD existed in Canada - sending you hugs.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66071961033571645162020-06-24T15:55:32.411-07:002020-06-24T15:55:32.411-07:00I'm sorry to hear about Karen but I am glad sh...I'm sorry to hear about Karen but I am glad she could do it on her terms. It will be difficult for you and her family and friends but she will be in your hearts.<br />Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4960620053896595112020-06-24T12:47:53.505-07:002020-06-24T12:47:53.505-07:00Aw, thank you so much, Lina. It means a lot that s...Aw, thank you so much, Lina. It means a lot that she touched you as well. Thank you for your kind words - I'll be back soon!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33480320829764533422020-06-24T12:47:10.437-07:002020-06-24T12:47:10.437-07:00Oh, I'm sorry, Robyn! I've been a sob-mons...Oh, I'm sorry, Robyn! I've been a sob-monster for the past few days myself. Thank you so much for your empathy, and for your kind words. Blogging is a salve for me, so you'll see me again soon. Hugs to you and thank you again. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-55442916055194335312020-06-24T07:39:06.913-07:002020-06-24T07:39:06.913-07:00I just had a chance to catch up on reading blogs a...I just had a chance to catch up on reading blogs and now I too am in tears, realizing that it has already been a few days since your dear Karen crossed the threshold out of this life. . . Sending loving thoughts to you and your whole sweet circle of dear friends. Take as much time as you need to heal before heading back into blogging. We will make do without you. Just be gentle with yourself, Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918800664756853993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-47009977658229031392020-06-23T21:57:10.792-07:002020-06-23T21:57:10.792-07:00I should not be a weeping mess reading a fashion b...I should not be a weeping mess reading a fashion blog.... but that's what you do. Bringing perspective and life into your posts and now death. I have been so inspired by your insight, galavanting and friends, that I felt pain knowing that one of your friends was ill, and not doing well. Thank you for allowing us to be acquainted your friend Karen and her choice to leave through your Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987774913324775953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-3998933562311561032020-06-23T09:55:31.372-07:002020-06-23T09:55:31.372-07:00Thank you, Nana. Hugs to you.Thank you, Nana. Hugs to you.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-79055202205173012712020-06-23T09:55:20.257-07:002020-06-23T09:55:20.257-07:00Thank you so much, Cheryene. I appreciate your ver...Thank you so much, Cheryene. I appreciate your very kind words.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-36101579561834349802020-06-23T09:54:56.036-07:002020-06-23T09:54:56.036-07:00Thanks, Ashley - I'm so grateful that we have ...Thanks, Ashley - I'm so grateful that we have that option in Canada. My dear friends have been a huge solace to each other. I'm glad you liked the poem. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-27571091728663616962020-06-22T20:50:18.120-07:002020-06-22T20:50:18.120-07:00I hope you find peace and comfort in the coming da...I hope you find peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks. My sincere condolences to you and all who loved her.Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06326769607731892563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-12345734502268875462020-06-22T17:57:13.595-07:002020-06-22T17:57:13.595-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. So glad she ...I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. So glad she had so many awesome, caring friends who loved her. Wishing you, L, Nick and Rob much love, light and peace. Cheryenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953777939287033263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41363710278086764992020-06-22T17:16:51.891-07:002020-06-22T17:16:51.891-07:00How brave of your friend to go out on her own term...How brave of your friend to go out on her own terms, it's great that that's an option for her. The best of vibes to you and your friends- it's wonderful to see your group come together to work through the grieving process and support each other like that, what a great crew you have. Thanks for sharing the poem, it was lovely- I was touched just reading it. Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105753197963072021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-84101682436971886252020-06-22T13:39:42.652-07:002020-06-22T13:39:42.652-07:00That's totally cool, Nancy. It's a weird m...That's totally cool, Nancy. It's a weird mix, sorrow and fashion. <br /><br />Thank you, my dear. Good vibes count, thanks. *hug*Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-73527358079502680642020-06-22T12:49:47.469-07:002020-06-22T12:49:47.469-07:00I'm sorry I don't feel like saying a thing...I'm sorry I don't feel like saying a thing about your outfits. I akways find it so difficult when people decide it has been enough. That takes such courage. And I feel so sorry for you and your friends and of course her and her partners family. I will say a pray for her tonight. I'm not religious at all but maybe it helps. Nancy 's Fashion Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928048262606052828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-86806310680770234532020-06-22T12:47:44.208-07:002020-06-22T12:47:44.208-07:00I know, the worst thing is to watch someone you lo...I know, the worst thing is to watch someone you love suffer and not be able to do anything about it (besides providing emotional support). Life just isn't fair and that's it. Clothes are a part of life too and if they can help us feel better, it makes sense to go on about them.Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-52890112011130002522020-06-22T12:04:56.549-07:002020-06-22T12:04:56.549-07:00So sorry to hear about Karen but am glad she was a...So sorry to hear about Karen but am glad she was able to choose how to go.<br /><br /><br />It seem's to trivial to talk about clothes after such a momentous event but you look fabulous in every outfit!<br />xxxxVronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-7134320141178768982020-06-22T11:51:11.318-07:002020-06-22T11:51:11.318-07:00Thank you, dear Ann. I agree, I am so grateful tha...Thank you, dear Ann. I agree, I am so grateful that she has that option to go on her own terms, in control of her death as she was with her life. <br /><br />She loved poetry, and we connected over it. It seems to often say what we cannot. Hugs to you.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-35978213163629357292020-06-22T11:10:27.308-07:002020-06-22T11:10:27.308-07:00Oh Sheila! Sending you, L. and your wonderful grou...Oh Sheila! Sending you, L. and your wonderful group of friends my deepest condolences. Amid all the sadness, it must have brought some solace that at least Karen was able to go on her own terms. We must thank our lucky stars that we live in countries that allow MAiD. Do take your time to grieve and remember your wonderful and courageous friend. The poem you shared is very moving, as is Vix's.Polyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-42059144482988620802020-06-22T10:45:14.197-07:002020-06-22T10:45:14.197-07:00Oh, dear Vix, that is a beautiful poem. I will sha...Oh, dear Vix, that is a beautiful poem. I will share it with our dear friends, thank you. I'm so grateful that she can be in control of her death, as she controlled her life. <br /><br />Thanks! I have to keep dressing and keeping a brave face - it is keeping me sane. <br /><br />Hugs to you. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-33258806526022935572020-06-22T10:40:48.578-07:002020-06-22T10:40:48.578-07:00Thank you, Juliana. I often find solace in poetry,...Thank you, Juliana. I often find solace in poetry, and I'm glad that this one resonated for Karen. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-5543939014642157142020-06-22T10:37:46.252-07:002020-06-22T10:37:46.252-07:00Thank you, Ivana, yes, it's been just wrenchin...Thank you, Ivana, yes, it's been just wrenching. We are making sure we connect every day and meet when we can to support each other in our grief and loss. I'm so sorry about your family member; I don't know if there will be any kind of memorial for Karen, or whether we'll even be able to attend if there is. <br /><br />Thanks so much! It seems a little frivolous to be still going Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-27837449775515403562020-06-22T10:36:48.113-07:002020-06-22T10:36:48.113-07:00Thinking of you, L, Nick and all your friends and ...Thinking of you, L, Nick and all your friends and sending you love and kind thoughts. Karen's been in my mind all day. I'm glad she was able to relieve her suffering on her own terms.<br />You know we're here for you when you're ready. <br />Thank you for that wonderful poem.<br />despite the sadness you've look gorgeous throughout, the Inwear blouse and Dries skirt are Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com