Tales from the Bush in Quebec

- Little Miko is still in the hospital, although she has been moved to one closer to my son’s residence making it easier on the parents. My son realized that he has spent each day outside his working hours since December 5 th (and counting) in one hospital or another, and declares it is worth every... Sign in to see full entry.

It’s midnight, and I should be sleeping, because that darned alarm clock will ring at 4:30 AM tomorrow…or should I say ‘later’. But I’m awake, and it has been so long since I’ve posted, and I’m feeling quite guilty for not having come back in and thanked you all for your prayers and good vibes sent... Sign in to see full entry.

Our little Miko was born at 22:04 hours on December 29th. Mummy ‘s water broke over 3 weeks ago, and she was kept flat on her back in the hospital as a high risk pregnancy case since then. This past Sunday evening tests showed infection in the placenta and the baby, so the birth was provoked as of... Sign in to see full entry.

He’s gone. After 3 days constantly together, massaging, petting, neck scratching, talking to him, taking him outside and letting him walk as far as he was able in spite of the rain, helping him get up onto the seat for short car ‘scoots’ he so enjoyed, giving him every little treat that I knew he... Sign in to see full entry.

I’ve always loved my Christmas. I would look forward to it from months before, even if I would get most things done at the last minute. It meant the scent of those special foods simmering on the stove; a tall, evergreen tree with sparkling lights in the corner; listening to old, favourite carols... Sign in to see full entry.

My 3 new babies are growing: Left to right My grandson Fred's lady, Marie (great grandbaby for end of April); Yoshiko, my son's wife (granddaughter, Miko, for beginning of March); And my granddaughter, Erika (great granddaighter, Alice, for beginning of February). SMILING!!! Sign in to see full entry.

Ah! I picked up my new computer last Tuesday night, so things are so much easier now! My tech was unable to immediately extract some of the programs and my photos from my old machine because of the virus, but he will keep working on it when he can, so hopefully not all is lost. It was good timing. I... Sign in to see full entry.

This tabette thingie is a nuisance. Suddenly my blog is in my favorites but I've lost Jimmy. I miss my keyboard and mouse. By the way - to Taps - ummm.- that will probably eventually happen now that you mention it. To Jimmy - I don't know. I hope so if the occasion arises. and to all of you - huge... Sign in to see full entry.

This is kinda kool sitting in my Jacuzzi and reading your posts from my tablette. Slow, mind you, but only when writing or commenting. Reading is fine. Now I need to get outta here and lather on some cream to smooth out the water-wrinkled skin. One thing for sure, I'm clean! Habs playing tomorrow... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm still using the tablette because my computer is really really infected. I read your posts but can only comment on a couple and am already fed up with how slow this is.if it makes your smiles any better I can tell you I was reading them while in my Jacuzzi and got caught up and now i look much... Sign in to see full entry.