At This Time

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 02 Aug 2017
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Dear Mother Earth, at this time I

ask for your support and guidance

throughout the next ninety six hours,

be with me at this crucial period of my life,

 

let my heart keep beating in the same manner

as the drumming rhythm of our beautiful planet,

may the mother's wise ways wash over me and

keep me comfortable and safe from too much fear.

 

I hugged my special garden tree today,

stood beneath its shady leaves...whispered:

“would you mind passing me some energy please.”

Its bark was cool to the touch as I closed my eyes,

 

I concentrated on our contact, hoped that like a clear

mountain stream coursing fast over rocky crags, my

pain would flow away fast, be cast into a gushing river

continuing on its journey, liquefying in turbulent oceans.

 

Let breezes come together to cool my soul, that I may feel

comfort in times of need. Take my message to those guardian

angels, thank them for their guidance, I trust they'll be by my

side while in hospital and through this difficult time ahead.

 

Fire in my soul give me strength to overcome all obstacles,

keep my patients strong to keep calm when things don't go

the way I planned. Keep those helping me fit and healthy,

let them know they're truly loved and I can't thank them enough.

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I was just triying to work out if your fortnight was up. I would certainly pray many of these things for you, though I can't see the earth itself controlling those helpful angels, but the One greater than they and the earth he made. I suppose he can't be felt with your arms, but he is as real, and has tasted pain as a man.

keep my patience strong to keep calm when things don't go the way I planned – I thought that such a well-voiced sentiment/prayer.

much love over these next few days. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Best of luck Jenny - I'll be thinking of you. I'm sure you're in the safest of hands. Come back soon and let us know how it went xxxx

 

Submitted by hedgehog1 on

Jennifer, my prayers are with you as you enter hospital and put your trust in those who are to operate on you.

I look forward to reading the next instalment as you recover from your operation.

Edward XXx

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

You are part of the goodness of life and so should draw on that goodness to help. I hope all is well

 

Submitted by Parson Thru on

I'll add what I can Jenny. X

Parson Thru

Submitted by fatboy74 on

Looking forward to your return and many more lovely words. All the very best. x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts everyone.

I'm feeling a bit devistated at the moment. I've just returned from the hospital with bad news. The anaesthetist collapsed about an hour before I was due to go in to theatre, so they had to cancel operation.

It's so disappointing for me as I'd spent weeks getting myself all ready and prepared and everything seemed to be going so well.

Those cherries are such a lovely sight to see, they bought much happiness to me as I'm feeling very tearful.

Thank you so much again everyone.

Will be back when I'm feeling a little more cheerful.

Much love to you all.

Jenny. xxxx

 

Submitted by hedgehog1 on

Jenny I have just caught up with your news, having had major surgery three years ago I can relate to your state of mind as I was not in a good place before my surgery. I sincerely hope a new date is found for you soon and you are operated on successfully. Stay strong Jenny and as I took time out as you know, then it is important that you do what is right for you. 

Edward XXx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

oh god what a nightmare - poor you! after you'd got yourself all psyched up! I hope the anaesthetist is ok, and I suppose at least they hadn't started the op and THEN he'd collapsed...I hope you get another date soon, and that we see you on here sooner xxxx

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

It's a practice, next time you'll be a pro and not stressed at all

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks Edward,

your kind words really mean a lot.

Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm all up in the air at the moment insert, but they've said that I'm a priority, so hopefully it won't be too long. Like you say, thank goodness they hadn't started the operation. All I know about the anaesthetist, is that they were rushed to A + E.

Many thanks for your concern, it's very much appreciated.

Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You have a point there Di_Hard, it's just so annoying though, because my partner took two weeks off work to look after me. But today I feel a little bit more positive than I did yesterday.

Appreciate your kind words.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So sorry about all this, poor Jenny. As you said in the piece, need patience to keep calm when things don't go the way you planned. I hope the wait wont be too long, and recuperation will go well. love, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I really appreciate your words Rhiannon. It's so heart warming to know that you sympathise and understand my situation. Thank you so much for letting me know.

Love Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

Well, I guess you just have to put up with how things have worked out. I really liked your poem, and your calling on mother earth to give you strength. It sounded like the sort of thing the American Indians would have done. So as with the others, I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by celticman on

my partner asked me what stoic meant today. There's that old line in Greek myth is there anything I can do? [Alexander the Great

yeh, move out of the way you're blocking the sun. Your fears will no longer block the light. And you'll be alright. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Jean,

well it's Saturday today, I'm feeling a lot brighter and the gloom has passed. It was down to the shock of being all gowned up with an hour before I was due to enter theatre that gave me tears.

Glad you like the poem. I take it as a great compliment that you would think it was the kind of thing the American Indians would do, as I really have a great respect for those people.

I am so blessed by your words and appreciate you reading and telling me.

Thank you so much.

Much love,

Jenny. xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I know I always keep saying it, but it's true that you always manage to put a smile smiley on my face.

The truth is, that like I said to Jean, my tears have gone and I'm feeling a lot more positive once more. I believe there might have been a reason why the operation was cancelled and whatever happens things can only get better.

I'm very grateful to you for the encouragement.

Thank you Jack.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Shannan on

... as I have been away for a long while and don't know what the op is for... not that it is any of my business ;)

Sending all the cyber hugs you may need and more for wherever you may be at this point and for whatever you encounter in the future - stay blessed :) and know 

xx

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

I've been off the site for awhile and I've just today read your lovely poem but then I read these comments and I am devastated - I pray all will be well with you. I understand your poem's words better now. Your prayers to the Earth Angels and Guardians and the Creator to protect you. You are light and happiness and all good things Jenny - that's what I always hear in your stories and all that goodness that I feel in your words will come back to you and I think you will be okay.

I am sending you kind and healing thoughts filled with sunshine my friend...be well.

 

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Shannan,

I'm so sorry I've taken so long to reply to your lovely comment. I've just been recovering from a hip replacement operation and it's certainly taken its toll on me.

Your cyber hugs are much appreciated and I'm now hopefully on the mend.

Thank you again.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Penny,

you are so kind with your thoughts. I've had the hip replacement and it all went off well. All my worries have now disappeared, as I was mostly worried about the anesthetic, but didn't have any problems.

Your words touched me and bought a tear to my eyes. Nobody has ever given me that kind of encouragement before. From the bottom of my heart they meant a lot.

Many thanks.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

So glad to see this post- and glad you are doing well....You deserve those accolades and more -

It's womderful you're back online...so ready for your next storysmiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

So pleased to hear it all went well (and that you finally had the op!). Well done Jenny. I hope you continue to improve that you're back posting on here soon! xx

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The silence from your end had made me think and hope that the op had come off fairly quickly in the end, Jenny. Glad it's over and you are recovering. love, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear insert,

it's so good to be back here on abc tales, I've really missed reading peoples poems and stories.

Thank you for your thoughts. I take strength which drives me on,  from all the kindness people have shown.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Rhiannon,

many thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes I'm taking it day by day. Hopefully this time next year it will be all a distant memory, but I will have my diary to remind me of how lucky I am.

These first few months up until December are crucial, so I have to take a lot of care. Sleep at night is hard as I have to sleep on my back constantly. I find myself going up and downstairs throughout the night, but at least it's not forever.

I look forward to reading your work Rhiannon and hope you are keeping well.

Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me, much appreciated.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Penny,

I'm working on a story at the moment, but it's hard to concentrate with having to look after my hip. Will take my time and hopefully story will come together.

Thank you so much again for your thoughtful comment.

Jenny. xx