venuscat

So is Mr Mags calling you lass. s

Treerat66

Good morning Overs.

I've just heard, a 73yo woman in India has given birth after IVF What are we doing?

Have a good day everyone.

tootsl1

I've always said, just because we can do something, doesn't mean we should!

Mags1

Morning Overs

Saturday morning and we’re visiting the in-laws later. Fil has sent for an indoor aerial and we’re interested to see if it works well. Do you remember indoor aerials years ago? You had to move all over the place with the antenna to get a signal. Then it was usually stood on a chair with the thing on your head! :rolmao:

Hope everyone is well. xx

Saskia

Good morning, Overs and have a good day!

PhoenixJ

a good week

First half of semester finished successfully
Exhib up at the hospital
My sons are at a distance, but return replies to messages (last one me putting up said exhib)

Mags1

PJ, I’m pleased it was a good week. Must seem so surreal seeing your art displayed for many to see.

PhoenixJ

Mags- my whole burns experience has been surreal. My fried bod - images shown at International conferences (before and after) where the specialist who saved my life gets standing ovations, when at the same time I was living in a place run by a gun wielding drug dealer who was a very nasty piece of work. I must add the Unit was extraordinarily support of me at that tine- giving me gift cards to buy food, taxi vouchers, high protein drinks by the dozen....

Going to the Burns Unit was like being in a different reality. Surreal became my normal. Now I am verging on just being on the fringes of normal....well????perhaps....my experiences and life probably dictates I will never fit into the schematic definition of 'normal' (whatever it may be).

As to exhib- it is there. I am not. It is there for closure, to share my story and how the Unit, how art helped me heal. Not to sell, or invoke any responses..I do not expect any, BUT I am glad it is up.

Mags1

PJ, I see the burns unit as a welcoming island in what was a turbulent sea for you. I think you’ve moved to the calm, peaceful waters now.

I think our past experiences (and you’ve had your fair share) can help us move forward, with the knowledge that that’s the way for us, never to return. (the bigger gap I can put between me and that drunk that I was, is good for me)

And as for being normal. normal is what is right for you.
Personally, I see you fit in excellently on SR with all you speak with.
You future looks good John.
One day at a time in our precious present.
You’re a shining star my friend.

tootsl1

Couldn't have said it better Mags. Peej you are awesome mate.

Treerat66

Good morning Overs.

Couldn't agree more, way to go PJ

We have sunshine this morning.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

stargazer016

Indoor aerials inevitably had one family member standing next to or behind the tv holding it at an odd angle so the rest of the family could watch a show. Those were the days!

Saskia

PJ, I agree with the others! I am happy to hear your sons are at least communicating a bit. It’s a good start.

My special mantra is “I am who I am because of what I have been through, not in spite of it”. It helps me accept all that has happened in my life.

Have a lovely day, Overs

FBL

PJ, most of the time we really have no idea how much we are helping others, just by our example. You are an inspiration to me for sure!

Been super busy lately. With work, online meetings and my various hobbies, I often wonder how I ever found so much time for drinking!

Have a Super Sunday, overs!

venuscat

^^^ Yes. I so agree, and this is beautiful dear Mags. xx

Treerat66

Good morning Overs.

A wet one this morning.

Have a good day everyone.

PhoenixJ

Thankyou humans. I think we all hold us all up. I canna do this alone Cap'tn!
My soreness faded to bearable (for whatever the hell reason- I think it is like my nervous system is not connected up right since frying) so I went out into my little back yard to winnow out all the crappy stuff, broken or brittle plant, pots and my outside art humpy (a lean-to made of recycled bamboo from the art school and shade cloth). I was transporting an old plant pot, a big one used as a bin and it fell apart in my hands- smashing the jar of old green acrylic paint onto the concrete- and in the process onto my lower-than-me little Greek neighbour's plants. So I spent the first hour of my spring clean (as it is here) washing green out. I took back 21 months worth of fizzy drink bottles to a recycle(10 cents a bottle refund) and got a whole $22. Every penny counts (no pennies, but).

Saskia

PJ, I don’t think any of us can make it through our lives we’ll if we are alone. I have come to treasure whatever people connections come my way!

Mags1

Afternoon Overs

Not much going on today. The weather’s a bit miserable but it’s ok indoors.

Hope all is well my friends. xx

PhoenixJ

Yep, Sassy-gratitude and mindful of being alive- today.