Happy Thanksgiving 2019
Thursday, 28 November 2019
There is a lot in my life to be thankful for this year. First of all, I didn't think I would still be here for what is my third Thanksgiving since they told me I have cancer.
Who could have guessed? Not me. There are not enough words in the English language for me to properly thank the many medical people who have helped keep me going - from the surgeon to that wonderful man Keith who brought me a perfect cup of coffee each day I was in the hospital, and these too – so many:
Nurses, medical assistants, certified nursing assistants, doctors of various specialties, schedulers, phlebotomists, physicians assistants, medical technicians and all the other professionals I have forgotten to list.
To my friends and neighbors and even a former husband who all, living far away and near, keep in regular touch and are always caring and understanding as I navigate through this end-of-life journey.
And last though never least, as they say, you dear readers of Time Goes By. You help give shape and order to my days, you let me bang on about anything that's on my mind and are always politely receptive to (and sometimes even enthusiastic about) my meandering thoughts. Every day I am thankful for your stories, your experience, your advice and your humor.
You fill in useful information I've left out, and you teach me things I doubt I could learn in any other way. For all of you I am thankful and my greatest wish today is that you have as much to be thankful for as I do.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
[I am away for the holiday but will be back here with a new Interesting Stuff on Saturday.]
I’m thankful for YOU, Ronni!
Posted by: Claudia | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 06:47 AM
👏👏👏
Gratefully your fan
Posted by: Linda Carmi | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 07:53 AM
Thank YOU, Ronni! I feel like I have an older sister who has held my hand through the trials of aging. I hope we never have to be without your wisdom. You help me continue to make memories and enjoy life.
Posted by: Carol Roupenian | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:06 AM
Every day I thank God for everything I have to be thankful for and one of them is you. God bless you.
Posted by: Henry Knock | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:16 AM
Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful you are you and send you lots of hugs.
Posted by: Celia | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:24 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Ronni! Lets exchange these greetings again, this time next year.
Posted by: Misadventures of Widowhood | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:38 AM
Have a beautiful day! So so happy I found you.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Odette
Posted by: Odette | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:44 AM
your comments today are, as always, beautifully written.
I am proud, and most glad, to be part of your 'fan' club! I hope your day will be smooth and lovely, and everything you might wish it to be! It is such a pleasure to 'know' you!
Posted by: Margo Ford | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:46 AM
Enjoy your holiday!
Thank you for being. 🙏
Posted by: Lola G | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 08:55 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, you and the other commenters really give me a different perspective that is very helpful in this season of my life.
Posted by: Nancy Johnson | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 09:21 AM
Happy thanksgiving, Ronni, from the snow-infested upper midwest..
You are a great blessing in the lives of all your readers, including me.
To echo Misadventures of Widowhood: let's you and all the rest of us plan on exchanging Happy Thanksgiving messages a year from now!
Enjoy your holiday - and I will look for Time Goes By first thing on Saturday
morning.
Cheers, Ruth-Ellen
Posted by: Ruth-Ellen Boetcher Joeres | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 09:25 AM
- - And Our thanks to you, Ronni, for your surprisingly-frequent flashes of Absolute Wisdom. You have, it seems, - - this gift.
Have fun today, Kiddo!
Posted by: Tim Hay | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 09:27 AM
Thankful for you, Ronni, and all of your readers, too.
Posted by: Norma | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 09:34 AM
SO glad you're celebrating your 3rd post-diagnosis Thanksgiving. May there be a 4th, 5th, 6th, etc. . .
Posted by: Elizabeth Rogers | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 10:20 AM
Happy happy and joyous Thanksgiving!
M
Posted by: Marilyn J Bunte | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 10:40 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of your readers & especially you, Ronni, for sharing, making us laugh & think & opening my eyes to so many aspects of life at 79, both ups & downs. Cheers! Ann Stock
Posted by: Ann | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 11:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Sharon Q Ostrow | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 11:13 AM
Grateful to be a witness to your journey. Even on days when you don’t feel like it, you are a great role model.
Posted by: Antonia | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 11:44 AM
Ronni,
Like you I have many many things for which to e thankful. And a LARGE one is YOU. I look forward to your carefully crafted words . I admire and respect your tenacity. I love your generosity of spirit which prompts you to do this blog. Happy Thanksgiving , dear Ronni.
Posted by: Fritzy Dean | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 01:19 PM
Hi Ronni,
This Canadian gives thanks for you and all the innovative, interesting, generous Americans. Sometimes I suppose I even wish I was born with such self confidence!
take care,
Betty
Posted by: Betty Bishop | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 04:24 PM
Thankful that I discovered you when you attended the first Blogher. I grew up in Lake Oswego, and as a NYC resident for 35years I have been a loyal follower, yet rarely comment. I have reached out to you before... but will again let you know that I appreciate you, your blog and all of the wisdom and information you share. I have a lovely home in the theater district Manhattan Plaza and if you ever desire, I would be so honored to facilitate a trip to your beloved city.
Posted by: Annie Hall | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 04:32 PM
What Carol R. Said!
I am grateful for you and very glad you’ve been with us the last 3 years!!
I hope I can still say that in 2023!
Posted by: Kenju | Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 05:30 PM
Grateful for you & your blog, Ronni! Blessings!
Posted by: NatashaM | Friday, 29 November 2019 at 01:44 PM
Ronni, I'm so grateful for you and your followers. I learn so much and even share your collective wisdom with others. Thank you for everything you do and say all year long! ❤
Posted by: Lizziee | Saturday, 30 November 2019 at 11:58 AM