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Absence of mind

Blog Posted:10/4/2010 5:13:00 AM
I would just like to say a big thank you for the comments on the two pieces of work I have posted over the last week. I have been away from the soup for a while - as many of you know I lost my husband in february and it has been a rough six months, and your comments have been so encouraging. 

I have found it hard to write - I used to bounce so many ideas off Billy so lost my muse for a while - where before words and thoughts seemed to come easily, at present writing seems to be a bit of a slog - but at least I'm still writing.

We scattered Billy's ashes at his favourite fishing place two weeks ago, where I used to write as he fished, and I think this has been the catalyst for me to now move forward with my life.  I have started to compile my anthology of poetry to see if a publisher will take it on and have had two pieces of work accepted for a national magazine that is notoriously hard to get into so all in all - things seem to be on the up.

I hope that everyone is fit and healthy and that life is going well for you all. It is nice to know that in a world that is constantly changing - the soup family is still there to come back to and is always so welcoming no matter how long you have been away and that is something I cherish very much.




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Phyllis
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Date: 10/5/2010 7:37:00 AM
Nice to see you posting again on the soup Janette. I know it has been a hard year. Good luck on getting your poems published. Thanks for thinking of us here on the soup. Love Phyl
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Janette
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Date: 10/5/2010 3:41:00 AM
Thank you all for your heartwarming comments - they are most appreciated luv Janette
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Andrea
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Date: 10/4/2010 8:24:00 PM
HI, Jeanette. I am sorry for your loss. And how wonderful you had the catalyst to begin writing again by going back to the lake with the scattering of his ashes in that favorite spot for you. Take care. I'll have to check out one of your poems. Luv, Andrea
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Carrie
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Date: 10/4/2010 3:36:00 PM
It's so nice to see you here again Janette. Very best wishes, and hope that each day gets a bit easier. Love, Carrie
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James
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Date: 10/4/2010 7:27:00 AM
Hello Janette ! Welcome back to the soup; although I find no need to sense a loss from your lack of attendance ! The very fact that you are inspired to enlighten us here on the soup with your gift of words is a fantastic bequest all of us truly admire indeed ! much love, james
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Linda-Marie
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Date: 10/4/2010 6:44:00 AM
Congrats Janette on your success and on the memories of your dear husband u now have new goals to achieve in his honor luv... life must go on when a loved ones passes away ..we must find new strength to continue to share your precious gift ... u can do it and keep us posted on the forward motion which Billy is guiding u to..luv.. blessings with luv my friend..always with luv..
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Carol Sunshine
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Date: 10/4/2010 5:44:00 AM
Janette, it is wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for stopping by and letting us know how you are doing. I hope a publisher picks you up quickly as you are an amazing poet. Have a wonderful day and the best to you and yours always my friend. Love and blessings, Carol
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