Sunday, March 16, 2014

J is for JOYOUS JUMBLE of JITTERS

First of all, I must remind everyone that if it were not for the jazzy Denise Nesbitt, we would not have ABC Wednesday to keep us on our toes each week.  Also, we must thank our very own jolly Roger for taking on the duties of administrator of a blog that has exceeded all expectations! 

That said, I should be going into a very joyful time of my life.  The wedding preparations are moving along nicely and we're now talking weeks instead of months before the big day.  However, mixed with the joy of the upcoming event is a jumble of emotions that include not only excitement, but also jitters and fear. 

We have waited so long for this - one of the most important days of our lives.  And as I am going through my own jumble of emotions, I'm finding that Lorne is exhausted and all stressed out, too.  He's worried about money because he has been jobless for about 18 months due to cancer and the savings have gradually been disappearing.  He's worried about having to have surgery to repair the damage done from his liver surgery.  He's worried the cancer will come back at any time, even though his latest PET scan showed him to be free of it.  And he seems to be looking for reasons to start a fight.
Maybe it's all just normal jitters, but I guess I feel that at our age we should be able to cope better than 20-somethings.  If we can get away to a nice warm sandy beach with palm trees, hopefully we will get all juiced up and be raring to get on with life. 

So let's forget about the big C, broken ankles, and root canals!  Let's just get on with joy of living without the jumble of jitters!  Watch this space...
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23 comments:

  1. Roger Owen GreenMon Mar 17, 02:41:00 am

    A new-bride jitters! How sweet! Well, Lorne has gotten a JEM, er, gem.

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  2. Photo CacheTue Mar 18, 11:02:00 am

    I can relate to the all the what ifs jitters.

    frankly my dear

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  3. LisaTue Mar 18, 11:24:00 am

    I like Rogers play on words....you are a Jem (Gem!). Congrats on your upcoming nuptials. I know it will be JUST PERFECT!

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  4. TrubesTue Mar 18, 12:40:00 pm

    Hello Mrs 'Jumbley Jitters'
    ,The day will pass as a most 'Joyous' occasion, Lorne is a lucky man to have found you again...it was mean't to be, wish we lived nearby then we could throw confetti over you both..
    much love Di..xx

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  5. CarverTue Mar 18, 02:04:00 pm

    Jitters are normal and I hope you can have a joyful wedding and get away somewhere pleasant for a break. Wishing you both all the best. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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  6. photowannabeTue Mar 18, 02:50:00 pm

    Oh Leslie, Hugs coming your way. I think Jitters are normal, especially with all both of you have been through. May your lives be filled with Joy and happiness.
    Finances can make everyone nervous but you do have each other and two are better than one to go through the adventures of life.

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  7. ellen b.Tue Mar 18, 04:04:00 pm

    Hope you and Lorne will be able to breathe in and breathe out and continue forward without stress...

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  8. AnnTue Mar 18, 06:54:00 pm

    Jubilant wishes coming your way for a wonderful wedding. So happy for you two.
    Ann

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  9. HildredTue Mar 18, 08:44:00 pm

    Happy for you both, Leslie, - Hope you will be able to embrace all this with much joyousness and be able to banish all your worries.

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  10. Reader WilWed Mar 19, 04:56:00 am

    I wish you a lot of strength and at the same time happiness for the big day! I hope that you can stop worrying for a while and enjoy doing the preparations.
    Hugs, Wil

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  11. ObsessivemomWed Mar 19, 06:27:00 am

    Wow this is exciting. Hope both of you get rid of the nerves and get set to enjoy your special day.

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  12. NabanitaWed Mar 19, 07:36:00 am

    So exciting no? I wish you have so much fun in-spite of the jitters

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  13. HazelWed Mar 19, 07:56:00 am

    Really really exciting! I was smiling while reading your post. So glad too about Lorne's PET Scan. Looking forward to letter W! ;)

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  14. JoyWed Mar 19, 02:57:00 pm

    Gosh the time has gone fast for the wedding to be now weeks away, no wonder there are jitters. The worlds wishing you health, wealth and happiness have never been truer.

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  15. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAWed Mar 19, 05:52:00 pm

    May you and Lorne be blessed with peace, love and joy as you get ready for the big day.

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  16. AmitAagWed Mar 19, 11:08:00 pm

    Hearty congrats! Wish you a gala time ahead:)

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  17. RajeshThu Mar 20, 11:00:00 am

    Congratulations. Wish you great time.

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  18. Shailaja VThu Mar 20, 11:39:00 am

    Good luck for the wedding. I am sure it's just jitters which will disappear in a jiffy! Many congratulations to you both :)

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  19. lotusleafFri Mar 21, 03:04:00 am

    Jitters will go away in a jiffy. I endorse Roger's words - Lorne is getting a jewel!

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  20. Liz HindsSat Mar 22, 10:30:00 am

    He has been through a lot and maybe he worries about what he puts you through but i'm sure you will get through these jitters as you have through much worse.

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  21. Liz HindsSat Mar 22, 12:22:00 pm

    Leslie, will you tell mrs Nesbitt I can't get on her blog, please. I lost the link and now I can't access it again.
    Oh I wonder if I can do it through your blog; I'll try that.

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  22. Anita SabatSat Mar 22, 09:46:00 pm

    Loved reading this, Leslie!
    Great message- "Let's just get on with joy of living without the jumble of jitters!"
    Amen! :)

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  23. Minoru SaitoSun Mar 23, 05:22:00 am

    Hi! Nice collection of J starting words. Thanks for sharing.

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