Thursday, May 20, 2010

SkyWatch ~ Lazarus Rises Again

Life so unexpectedly, occasionally whips up unavoidable storm
clouds.



I seem to have developed a habit of knocking on the pearly gates.
Had I been a Victorian heroine of old, I would simply have fainted
at the sight of blood and that would have been that.

Your's truly though, when faced with a spurting vein, grabbed
anything for a pad, strapped it with an elastic bandage and, since
there was no-one else around, drove myself into the nearest hospital.

Exactly a month later, with nasty germs colonizing my man-made
as well as other heat valves, I have just today been given home
detention with daily anti-biotic infusions by a visiting nurse for at
least three more weeks.

To all of my staunch friends and followers who have sent me love and
support, you cannot imagine how much your caring has meant to me
and how much your healing thoughts have helped to bring me back
again. I carry you all in my heart and only wish I could give you all
individual hugs.

Below is proof that every cloud has a silver lining!



Life is so fragile, live it as though there were no tomorrow!
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36 comments:

  1. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.May 20, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Hi Arija,
    che belle queste foto... e che bella la frase :
    " Life is so fragile, live it as though there were no tomorrow !"
    Hai perfettamente ragione.
    Un abbraccio d'amore :-)

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  2. JoMay 20, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Oh Arija;) I pray too for your complete healing. Bless you my friend. Jo

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  3. Anne Huskey-LockardMay 20, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Arija,

    I am so glad you are home, even with limitations. (boy do I know those!)
    You have been on my prayer list since Ces let me know you were not well.
    TAke care and heal.

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  4. Kathie BrownMay 20, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Dearest Arija, so glad you are still with us! So glad that you are home. I pray for you by my pomegrante tree, which makes me think of you for some reason. Love and hugs from across the sea, Kathie

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  5. Ces AdorioMay 20, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    Yes! A silver lining behind every cloud, in fact not just a lining but the big Sun itself!

    Arija, seeing your name as my notifier soothingly chimed a bell to tell me that a message came , is the most beautiful gift I have today.

    I am so happy to see you again. Bella and I have been mentioning your name almost everyday in prayers and conversation. She dedicated a post to you, the one before the current one I think, in case you have enough energy to see. I knew something was up, I just felt it. So today I am energized by the joy I feel for your return. I love you. Tsup!

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  6. Ruth's Photo BlogMay 20, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    It is so good to hear from you again.Please get lots of rest and regain your strength.
    HUgs,Ruth

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  7. Tess KincaidMay 20, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Oh, my, what a close call, Arija. So glad you are the tough cookie you are and didn't take after those Victorian forebears. Glad to hear you're home and on the mend. Extra big hugs. xx

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  8. MerisiMay 20, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    Oh Arija,
    I am thrilled that you are back,
    with silver linings as poetically captured as ever!
    A thousand good wishes and a big hug,
    Merisi
    xxx

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  9. sweetbayMay 20, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    I am so glad to hear you are doing better. Life is indeed so fragile. Your beautiful posts and images have been missed and it's good to see you back!

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  10. Sylvia KMay 20, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    So wonderful to see you back, Arija! Do take care of yourself and heal quickly! Love your perfect photo of a silver lining and beautiful words to match. You're in my thoughts and prayers!

    Sylvia

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  11. EbieMay 20, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Glad to see back at Garden Delights!

    Me, too, I pray for your fast and complete healing.

    Take care.

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  12. GaelynMay 20, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Arija, so glad you're back home and following a path to health. You are one strong woman. Yes there is a silver lining. Please take care.

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  13. Pamela Terry and EdwardMay 20, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    So very happy to see your return. I kept coming by, and you weren't home!! Wishing you well, and enjoying a lovely day! Welcome back. You have been missed.

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  14. Martha ZMay 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I'm so pleased that you are on the mend. You've been in my thoughts. You are one tough lady.

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  15. Bella SinclairMay 20, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    OH, hallelujah, hallelujah! I was so excited to see you again and am relieved beyond words. Thank goodness. I can exhale again. Welcome home, dearheart. You have been greatly missed, and I can hear the world smiling once again.

    XOXOXO

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  16. ElaineMay 20, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I am so happy to hear that you are doing better and are well enough to be at home. Your photos today are perfect illustration for the unpredictability of life, with all its storms and yet always a silver lining if we take the time to look. Take care and let your body heal.

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  17. Gwendolyn LMay 20, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Hope all is well with you. Beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing. Take good care of yourself.

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  18. kriMay 20, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Dear Arija, may God give you good healing and health and joy for life ... Love kri

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  19. Pearl MapleMay 20, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Good to see you up and on the mend, with a delightful photo of the sky no less. Hope you are making a speedy recovery.

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  20. Mary Howell CromerMay 20, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Dear Arija, as long as you are knocking and not entering those pearly gates yet, we shall be happy. Glad to see you on here and your images certainly are heavenly. Blessings Arija~

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  21. AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Dramatic! Beautiful!

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  22. AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Oh boy, I am so sorry to read of your recent illness, but so very pleased to know you are on the mend. My sincerest wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

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  23. Susie of ArabiaMay 20, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    If my first comment came through - just ignore this one. My computer was acting funny so I'm not sure if it went thru.
    I wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and my hopes for your good health - I'm so sorry to hear of your health issues - do take care!

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  24. MerisiMay 21, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Morgengruß aus Wien! :-)

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  25. JoyfulMay 21, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    wow! I love your photos. Very interesting cloud shots.

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  26. twisted sisterMay 21, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    India's heart must be full of joy
    err impressed with the driving
    to hospital
    Glad to hear you are recovering

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  27. eileeninmdMay 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I am sorry you are not well, I wish you a quick recovery. Wonderful photos, the colors is just gorgeous!

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  28. MaryMay 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Oh, my gosh! I'm sorry that I didn't know about your very serious problem before now! Please know that you are now in my prayers and I hope that your healing will go well. I'm thankful that you are home now. Hugs from here.

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  29. BeckyMay 21, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    My dear Arija, I was so worried about you, and am so glad to hear you are on the mend. It's so good to having you posting again, and I love that saying about living as though there was no tomorrow! Something we all should think about!
    Take care and speedy healing.
    B

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  30. CarverMay 21, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about what you've been going through. I'm glad you are doing better and will be sending out good thoughts for a full recovery.

    The skies you shot are absolutely stunning.

    Take good care of yourself, Carver

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  31. PennyMay 21, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    So glad you are more or less alright. I had been watching India's blog to get an incling of what might have happened.I wish we had rain but perhaps that is coming too to help your garden.

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  32. Torsdag 1952May 22, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    Hallo Aria,

    nun es ist gut dich wieder hier zu sehen.Jetzt habe ich ein frohes Pfingsten.
    Alles Gute für dich und liebe Grüsse

    Hartmut

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  33. ramblingwoodsMay 22, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I have been looking and looking for info about you. I have been reading India's blog..I was so worried. I am happy that you are recovering and I wish you a full one dear Arija..Love.. Michelle

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  34. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensMay 22, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Guten Tag Arija, thank you for your visit. I wish you a speedy recovery. The pearly gates are still far far away!
    There is still so much to do and enjoy! You are so right with your quote, when we were young we were invincible. The pictures of the clouds are very beautiful and the good thing is, behind is always a blue sky...and a silver lining. I wish you all the best from my heart
    und herzliche Gruesse. T.

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  35. Silke PowersMay 23, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Dear Arija, I am so glad you are back home and healing! And thank you for reminding me to live life to the fullest!! Sending you all my love! Silke

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  36. kjMay 23, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    arija, i add my drelief and elight that you are back home.

    i'll bet your garden has breathed an earthbound sigh of relief.

    love
    kj

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