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Such Thoughtful Gifts - For Chris

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We met up for a coffee to enjoy a ‘little chat’ and catch up on the gossip I guess most gals do that! Chris gave me a bag of goodies it sure gave my heart a lift A puzzle book to keep me busy was a very thoughtful gift A box of hand made ginger fudge and a bar of Cadbury’s choc I’ll be ripping off their wrappers - good job they don’t have a padlock! The final gift really made me smile a pocket sized pack of little tissues for mopping up tears of laughter and not for hubbies cancer issues! I met up with my wonderful friend Chris a couple of days before we flew off for my hubby to start his cancer treatment, her gifts were absolutely perfect especially the puzzle book as there is a lot of waiting around time and who doesn’t need candy to give them a lift! 5/12/19

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Heidi Sands

Date: 5/16/2019 4:10:00 PM

A special friend and a nice poem about her! I hope everything will be ok. Take care :)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2019 8:06:00 AM

thanks Heidi:-) hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/14/2019 3:09:00 PM

What a beautiful piece Jan, in honour of a real true gem of a friend, in times like you are experiencing at present they are a real true blessing. Be assured of my prayers for your hubby and you especially as you're separated at this difficult time. Be assured God is with you as he was with me in similar circumstances. Blessings always,Gordon

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2019 8:03:00 AM

I am so blessed to have her in my life Gordon:-) hugs jan xx

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/14/2019 11:50:00 AM

In difficult moments like these, It is always easier when you have friends like Chris to support you. I offer my prayers to you and your hubby for a quick recovery.Stay Strong, Friend!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2019 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Ralph he is home just for 2 days then back for his treatment to continue:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/13/2019 7:41:00 PM

What a thoughtful loving friend Jan. I am so happy she brought you some cheer. Your hubby is in my prayers as are you. A sweet poem! Keep the faith! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 5/18/2019 8:02:00 AM

thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/13/2019 10:05:00 AM

Friends are precious... let us hope hubby is OK...and he will be Jan...happy friending...lots of love...^WW^

Jan Allison
Date: 5/13/2019 11:50:00 AM

Chris is a gem, she's been there for me every step of the way when my family haven't:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/12/2019 7:12:00 PM

Surprisingly great write when one considers exams, husband, mum, et al, so relax, your muse is still musing! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 5/13/2019 11:47:00 AM

I've got quite a few poems written but not for posting on soup, my muse seems to focus on serious poems at the moment I guess spending a week in a cancer hospital is the reason but it makes you appreciate what is really important in life:-( hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/12/2019 5:46:00 PM

we all need friends like that, jan, and we are so lucky if we actually have one or two. your poem is a lovely tribute to her. ~ i'm so sorry to hear about your husband's medical issues - i wish him the best of good health and an easy recovery...

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 6:30:00 PM

Thanks Ilene he's just completed week one of 6 1/2 weeks going to be tough this week as he is over in the uk and I'm home its major exam time and I need to work but also can't leave mum that long without visiting. He will be fine, being in the cancer hospital is a humbling experience:-( hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/12/2019 4:25:00 PM

Lovely write...Happy mother's day to you...All the best to you and yours...

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 4:31:00 PM

Thanks Arturo, we celebrated Mother's day in March in the Uk but I'm always happy to celebrate again:-) hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 5/12/2019 11:43:00 AM

a lovely tribute to a lovely person - so glad you have such a good friend x (hope Holly isn't after your chocolate too, LOL)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 4:30:00 PM

hhhmmm my 'star bar' has gone missing I blame that steeley faced Holly lol thought hubby had it in his case but its gone!:-) of course 'easy jet' may have confiscated it - long story lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/12/2019 11:21:00 AM

What a lovely tribute Jan, she sounds like a friend in a million. A real true friend. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 4:29:00 PM

she is that and more Tom. I'd never have to through the toughest period of my life without her support - when hubby was diagnosed with cancer she was there for me when my family weren't and she's continued to be there for me:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/12/2019 8:31:00 AM

Made me tear up :) tender, sweet write Jan. hugs and love your way xomo

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 8:49:00 AM

aww thanks Mo I feel emotional now! Been tough last week especially with very limited internet as we had no free wifi in the accommodation, I had to give priority to replying to e mails from friends and spent very little time on soup just popping in to post hardly had time to comment or respond, am hoping it will be better this week but I have to work on exams so will hardly be around but at least I'll be busy:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/12/2019 8:30:00 AM

- A wonderful friend, Jan ... I wish there was something I could do for you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 8:47:00 AM

aww Anne-Lise I am tearing up now, we are fine its going to be tough the next 6 weeks as hubby will be in the Uk and I will now be at home - we sailed through the first week of treatment and he will be home most weekends:-) I am hoping to be able to spend a little more time on soup - last week was difficult as I had very limited internet access and my muse wasn't playing anyway lol:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/12/2019 7:57:00 AM

We all have a Chris or two or three in our lives, and I am smiling with pure happy that your Chris is as wise and caring as I want her to be for you, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2019 8:04:00 AM

I wish I could clone her Caren she is an absolute diamond as a wonderful friend:-) hugs jan xx