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Lyn's avatar

Sandra what a beautiful letter to your man Doug. Its those small things in life that in the end mean the most to us all. Xx

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

It is indeed the small things that weave the fabric of deep meaning. Thank you for your lovely reply. :-) Xx

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Chocchic28@hotmail's avatar

What a wonderful letter to Doug, he would be so proud of you and I feel he is looking down at you giving high fives. I love how you feel his presence, and I did have a laugh about the ibis with its massive poops!! OMG that's what is happening here and like you I never imagined a bird producing such large poops. Six weeks on, the three owls are still in the tree at our front door watching over me with big eyes but not showing any fear of us. Are they my guiding light while fighting cancer? I think when we lose something precious I believe there are "things" that hover over us guiding us to another road in our life and taking us on a new direction. I lost a very special person in my life 15 years ago and I truly believe this loss guided me to change direction and even though I am fighting this disease, life couldn't be better. I believe in love, true love and though you have lost the love of your life, how fortunate are you to have experienced true love. Keep strong, keep happy, keep busy and know how much you are loved 💜💜

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Oh my goodness Chocchic 😭 I’m crying 😭 Thank you for sharing your personal story of loss and your beautiful insights around it. I believe we are both being guided and watched over and being sent ‘splashes of joy’ to warm our hearts and souls. Your darling owls are proof of that. Thank you for being here, with us, with me, in our newsletter family. I appreciate you. :-) Xx

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Chocchic28@hotmail's avatar

Oh no, I don't want you to cry, I am sure you have done more than your fair share of that over the last few months. I want you to be happy and move on with life, never forgetting the wonderful times and wonderful people in your life. You are now on a new path, hopefully one of happiness, love, adventure and maybe some new beginnings. Give it all you've got, as we know life can be short but not for us hopefully 💜👍👌

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Julie Hocken's avatar

So beautiful Sandra... I’ve come to realise I really don’t know you but your writing is so beautiful. You certainly are one clever girl. Xx

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Oh Julie, this means the absolute world to me. Thank you. You have the kindest heart and I always love chatting to you whenever our paths cross. Much love. Xx 💜

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Sue morrison's avatar

Big hugs Sandra

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

So lovely to bump into you a few weeks back. I miss the banter between you and Doug a great deal. Gawd he could be a cheeky bugger, hey! 😘💜

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Narelle loves Purple's avatar

beautifully written S, straight from the heart.

xx sending more virtual hugs your way xx

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

I feel those hugs and send them right back at you 🤗 Thank you. 😘

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Denyse Whelan Writes Here's avatar

Great to read & thank you for the privilege of sharing your words to Doug. I am glad you changed your mind about proposed paid sub. When something doesn't feel right, we can change ... I learned that this week too. Dad wrote letters to Mum after her death for 10 years & probably continued less regularly over time ... you are so right to use this medium.. out of the mind & into the computer! Love D

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Lovely Denyse! Thank you so much for leaving your kind words here for me. What a beautiful healing act of love from your Dad! I don't imagine it would be something men of that era would fall into. I hope writing letters to your Mum brought him some peace. I'm looking forward to the return of your Women of Courage series. I'm understanding the power of sharing and storytelling more and more over time. Lots of love. Sandra Xx

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Denyse Whelan Writes Here's avatar

Thank you! Dad has always been a letter writer & he went to one session with a grief counsellor after Mum died. I am pretty sure she suggested it. He found it great & I ended up buying him lots of plastic sleeves & folders over the years. He gave me them to read one time & I read a few. He used it as a way of updating Mum! Last 4 years as his sight has deteriorated he now sits in the garden area where he lives & has a silent/prayer to her. Take care Dear S & so good to have you as keen fan of my blog too!

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Forever a fan Denyse. :-) Xx

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