tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post3514083595812669227..comments2023-05-02T12:33:58.182+01:00Comments on Perpetually In Transit: History repeating itself Perpetuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10398104436873344602014-08-24T18:36:35.842+01:002014-08-24T18:36:35.842+01:00Thanks, Spindrift. Yes, we were fortunate to be fr...Thanks, Spindrift. Yes, we were fortunate to be friends for so long and I have so many happy memories of our times together. A lot of laughter was usually involved.<br /><br />In fact the funeral is not until this Thursday to allow one of her sons, who lives on the other side of the world, to be there. This has made it possible for us to do everything we had to here and still leave in time to be there. We've been packing the van today, before the bad weather arrives, and will catch the early ferry on Tuesday. Hope to catch up with you soon after our return.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-59459147790054674602014-08-24T18:30:57.108+01:002014-08-24T18:30:57.108+01:00Thanks, Annie. It was a very sad shock and we will...Thanks, Annie. It was a very sad shock and we will both miss her.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-28936059157871689162014-08-24T12:52:44.074+01:002014-08-24T12:52:44.074+01:00Dear Perpetua
So sorry to hear of your sad news. E...Dear Perpetua<br />So sorry to hear of your sad news. Every friend has a special place in our hearts and lives and I know that your and T's long friendship will continue to nourish your own life. <br /><br />I am so glad you were able to say goodbye to her at her funeral, and understand that there was no question that your plans should not change. I deeply regret that I recently missed the funeral of a dear friend lost in similar circumstances when J and I were on holiday in France.<br /><br />Spindrift51Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-56342870002320686372014-08-23T22:18:06.536+01:002014-08-23T22:18:06.536+01:00So sorry to read that you have lost a good friend....So sorry to read that you have lost a good friend. Safe journey home.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-25350493337402588962014-08-21T15:31:13.809+01:002014-08-21T15:31:13.809+01:00Thanks, Vic. You're right. I've be blessed...Thanks, Vic. You're right. I've be blessed with good friends at different times in my life, but each is irreplaceable.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-598487308588949142014-08-21T14:48:57.878+01:002014-08-21T14:48:57.878+01:00Oh, what a sad time for you. It's impossible ...Oh, what a sad time for you. It's impossible to replace friends of such long standing.vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428581552807859803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-61524718123535822742014-08-20T10:45:09.784+01:002014-08-20T10:45:09.784+01:00Thanks, BtoB. I shall miss her a lot, but have a l...Thanks, BtoB. I shall miss her a lot, but have a lot of happy memories of our long friendship.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-26789340522277669582014-08-20T09:56:44.463+01:002014-08-20T09:56:44.463+01:00Sorry to hear you have lost such an old and close ...Sorry to hear you have lost such an old and close friend. Safe travels home. BacktoBodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627125508442009313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10886957295513543742014-08-19T17:21:42.313+01:002014-08-19T17:21:42.313+01:00Thank you, Linda. It's made me very sad, but a...Thank you, Linda. It's made me very sad, but also grateful for all the fun we had over the years whenever we got together. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-72689462053447713592014-08-19T17:20:03.636+01:002014-08-19T17:20:03.636+01:00Thank you, Rosemary. Yes, becoming friends at that...Thank you, Rosemary. Yes, becoming friends at that formative period of our lives was important to us both and laid the foundation for a life-long friendship. It didn't matter that we didn't see each other very often in later years. When we did meet, we simply picked up the threads where we had left off and always enjoyed our time together.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-3280146606856213292014-08-19T17:15:34.250+01:002014-08-19T17:15:34.250+01:00Thanks, Debra. It's a loss I shall feel for a ...Thanks, Debra. It's a loss I shall feel for a long time but I'm so glad we were good friends for so long. There are indeed seasons for everything and in this early autumn that appears to have arrived outside, packing up seems absolutely the right thing to be doing. We're doing it gradually and taking time to just be as well. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-36630837286450395052014-08-19T17:11:17.650+01:002014-08-19T17:11:17.650+01:00Thank you, Dee. You are so right. However sad and ...Thank you, Dee. You are so right. However sad and painful it is to say goodbye to a dear friend, the friendship itself was a great gift and I really am grateful for it. The laughter and sharing were very important and the memories of that are truly precious. I'm quite sure that more and more memories will come to the top of my mind as time goes on and when I get home there will also be the photos to remind me. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-26396637165306256272014-08-19T17:07:29.566+01:002014-08-19T17:07:29.566+01:00Thanks, Janice. I was very sad to have to write it...Thanks, Janice. I was very sad to have to write it, but people have been so kind and the happy memories really are a comfort. Some of the student days ones make me smile at the mere thought.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-41385514435580321102014-08-19T17:05:33.365+01:002014-08-19T17:05:33.365+01:00Thank you, Penny, your words and hugs are much app...Thank you, Penny, your words and hugs are much appreciated. As the reality sinks in, I'm finding so many memories coming back to mind, many of which had been almost forgotten over the years. We're now concentrating on finishing off things here, ready for our journey home and the sharing and mutual comfort of the funeral next week.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-40151676800951963552014-08-19T10:56:25.151+01:002014-08-19T10:56:25.151+01:00I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your de...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend. Thinking of you. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-72134483688361371502014-08-19T08:02:21.050+01:002014-08-19T08:02:21.050+01:00Dear Perpetua - what sad news to read, I am so sor...Dear Perpetua - what sad news to read, I am so sorry that you have lost such a dear friend. She became a friend to you at a very important time in your younger life, and your shared memories will always be with you. Safe travels Perpetua and take care.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-50217812118462664782014-08-19T07:12:32.243+01:002014-08-19T07:12:32.243+01:00I'm so very sorry for the loss you've expe...I'm so very sorry for the loss you've experienced, Perpetua. I am deeply saddened at the loss of a good friend. I understand those tears. I will be thinking of you as you close up summer and take the time you need to accomplish all that is necessary. We'll look forward to hearing from you again when you have the freedom to relax back into posting and visiting. There are seasons for everything. oxDebrahttp://www.breathelighter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-19786473177920100372014-08-18T18:24:53.467+01:002014-08-18T18:24:53.467+01:00Dear Perpetua, I think that your final words about...Dear Perpetua, I think that your final words about never taking anything for granted are so wise. I'm sorry that you've lost a friend of so many years but I know that you are remembering that friendship with gratitude. When my dearest friend died, I grieved her death while still having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude that she'd chosen me to be her friend in the convent and afterward. So much laughter and sharing and simply being is part of a good friendship and for that, always, we can be grateful. Be gracious to yourself as you move through these days of packing and returning to England. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-22947569415844015612014-08-18T18:09:32.178+01:002014-08-18T18:09:32.178+01:00I was so sad to see this Perpetua. I hope the shar...I was so sad to see this Perpetua. I hope the sharing memories continues to make you smile through this sad time. ...and have a safe trip. Fondest thoughts. JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-57222028861966153582014-08-18T13:15:57.840+01:002014-08-18T13:15:57.840+01:00I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Perpetua. All ...I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Perpetua. All losses are painful, but, the loss of such a long-time friend and all the love and life she means to you is difficult. Safe travel as you head back home, sharing memories along the way with DH, praying, laughing, crying as well. I will be thinking of you and sending virtual hugs of comfort your way. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-39245268981976105212014-08-18T11:19:42.652+01:002014-08-18T11:19:42.652+01:00Thanks, Ayak. A big shock and a deep sadness, but ...Thanks, Ayak. A big shock and a deep sadness, but the happy memories are a great comfort. You're right - the thought of life without memories to enjoy is an awful one.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-42373804857892726832014-08-18T11:18:05.130+01:002014-08-18T11:18:05.130+01:00Thanks, Antoinette. Though we knew it would come b...Thanks, Antoinette. Though we knew it would come before too long, the suddenness and prematurity was a great shock. You're right about the memories. She was a vibrant person and our memories of her are therefore lively and often very funny. Laughter featured a lot in our friendship. The decamp as you put it is now routine, thank goodness, and is proceeding normally.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-10503930416660143492014-08-18T11:12:46.220+01:002014-08-18T11:12:46.220+01:00Thanks, Kristie. She was a lovely, vibrant person ...Thanks, Kristie. She was a lovely, vibrant person and it's hard to know I won't see her again. But the memories are certainly there, lots of them, and they bring a smile to my lips at the very thought. I think we're all prone to take things for granted. I know I am and this shock is a wake-up call to me not to fall into that trap in the future.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-68549409673042458582014-08-18T11:09:59.363+01:002014-08-18T11:09:59.363+01:00Thank you, Pondside. We had all thought she would ...Thank you, Pondside. We had all thought she would have more time, but sadly we were wrong. Thankfully we have so many good memories and that is a great comfort. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-68203419149001943842014-08-18T10:55:42.429+01:002014-08-18T10:55:42.429+01:00Thank you, Kathy. I'm very sad that I couldn&#...Thank you, Kathy. I'm very sad that I couldn't see her again. You've written often about the importance of long friendship and you're so right. Having known someone so long and had such fun together is a great gift and we have a lot of good memories to enjoy and revisit.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.com