Friday 2 August 2013

Good news and thank you

I have good news - I still have my job!   Yay!  I am so thrilled.  I am not yet quite ready to retire and I oh so didn't want to leave my second successful career in publishing (after a 28 year career as a teacher) in this way.

So, all good news.

I want to thank you all so much for your friendship and support - it has been so wonderful for me to know that so many people around the world have been praying for me.


I would like to beg your indulgence a little more and ask that you still pray for my Dear Mum (91) who is slowly fading away.  As I was away for work in Sydney last weekend I haven't been able to visit for a couple of weeks.  My DSister 1 rang me yesterday and said that since seeing her on Sat to Thursday Mum had deteriorated greatly.  She has lost 11 kilos in a week (fluid) and now only weighs 35 kg.  Apparently she is quite skeletal.  TraderVic and I will visit her on Saturday but I must admit I am quite dreading seeing her like this.

So, your continual prayers would be most welcome.

No pics today, sorry!

Talk to you all soon,

hugs,

40 comments:

Deb said...

Kaye, so glad to hear that your job is safe but so sorry to hear of your Mum's decline. Wishing her peace and comfort and sending hugs to you and your family at this difficult time, Deb

the grey tail said...

how wonderful to read your job is safe, I'm so happy for you Kaye!
at the same time, I'm so sorry for the sad time you and your family are having. your Mamma is in my thoughts and I'll think of all of you while I cross every stitch for her to feel safe and loved.
big hugs to you all,
chiara

the grey tail said...
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the grey tail said...

how wonderful to read your job is safe, I'm so happy for you Kaye!
at the same time, I'm so sorry for the sad time you and your family are having. your Mamma is in my thoughts and I'll think of all of you while I cross every stitch for her to feel safe and loved.
big hugs to you all,
chiara

Linda said...

Oh yippee yeah on keeping your job Kaye.
Sending hugs, prayers and happy thoughts your way.

Linda

KimM said...

Kaye - I'm SO HAPPY for you!!!!
Best,
Kim

Simply Victoria said...

Great news about your job, one less stress is always good. Prayer for your mom.

gracie said...

Sorry about mum...hope she is comfortable. Great news about the job. Keeping you in my thoughts.

retdairyqueen said...

Great news about the job
So worrying for you with your dear Mum Prayers still coming your way xx

Barb said...

Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear about your job but sorry to hear about your Mom. I will send prayers your way!

sharine said...

Good to hear your job is safe. Best thoughts and hugs for you and your familyxxx

Noela said...

So pleased you still have a job. I'm sure your Mum will love your visit. Sending prayers your way. Hugs.....

marly said...

Good for you! So sorry to hear about your mum. This must be very difficult for your dad.

Annette-California said...

Prayers for your mom dearest Kate and for you for strength. Thank goodness and congrats on still keeping your job! love Annette

Brigitte said...

Great news about your job. You must be so happy about it.

BUt I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. I just hope that she is comfortable and not in pain. I'll be thinking of her.

Cath said...

Congratulations on your job news . Thinking of you and your Mum .X

cucki said...

Yayyyy great news about your job :)
You mom is in my prayers..sending you big hugs x

Pinnylea Creations said...

Wonderful news about your job. Your mum is in my prayers as are you XX

Chris said...

Good news! Sending thoughts and prayers for your Mom.

Annie said...

So happy to hear your good news, and so sorry about your mom. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Vickie said...

So very happy for you with your job. I am praying for you and your mother. I am sorry.

Melissa said...

Glad to hear that your job is secure but so sad to hear about your mom! Sending lots of prayers your way!

Valma said...

this news about your job is the best of the day
a big huge relief ! that so wonderful you didn't lost your job
I'm thinking a lot of Mum and you
I know if must be very difficult
I'm sending you all my love
xxxxxx

Shirlee said...

I am happy dancing that you still have your job, but very sad to hear about your mum's decline : ( I will continue to pray for her, your dad, & you.

Anne said...

I knew that all would work out for you like it did me...just knew it!

Keeping your mom in my prayers.

Hugs

Julie said...

That's great news Kaye.So sorry to hear about your mum.

Emma/Itzy said...

Wonderful news about the job, I will keep the positive thoughts flowing for your mum x

Bernadett said...

Dear Kaye,if you love your job ,I am happy for you that you still have it...I am tired of mine a little bit...a change would be good.:)
I will pray for your mother...

Hugs.:)
Bernadett

Bernadett said...

Dear Kaye,if you love your job ,I am happy for you that you still have it...I am tired of mine a little bit...a change would be good.:)
I will pray for your mother...

Hugs.:)
Bernadett

Pam in IL said...

Glad to hear that your job is safe and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

such good news about your job Kaye,praying for your mum xx

Carol said...

Happy and sad news in this post, Kaye. I'm so relieved that your job is safe, but how sad that your mom is failing so quickly. Hugs to you--I know this must be such a difficult time...

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Sending (((hugs))) for you and your family. Poor Mum, she was only my size to start with, I hope the visit yesterday went well.

Congrats on keeping your job, looks like thtat stash WILL have to wait for your retirement.

Christine M said...

Glad to hear your job is still there. Sending hugs to your mum.

Deb said...

Very happy you have your job.
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.

Linda said...

So happy for you about the job...so sad for your dear Mom...it is hard when they start showing their age...prayers to you and your dear family.

ricketyjo said...

Hi Kaye... glad to hear that there is good news on the job front and so sad to hear about your mom. Thinking of you. x

♥ Nia said...

Great news on your job! Happy for you :)
Sorry to hear about your mum, still not well =( sending my thoughts on her way! Hugs!!!!

Catherine said...

So glad about your job. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your mom...

AnaCristina said...

sorry about mum!

_/\_ prayer

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