This was the most hectical, demanding year in my life.
Work-wise!
SO much good, SO much help.
I found the energy, I needed to write it down and I got so many nice comments, too!
The most posts I made. Despite of all the work, 10+ work-hours etc.
When my Dad was dying I had no blog yet, did when Ingo was so severly sick and almost died, when my Bro and I helped our Mum on her last months.
All that beside work, too.
Not as comphy as now. I live(d) in Braunschweig but worked in Wolfsburg and had to drive to Hanover after 8 hours.
Blogger friends - some long not in Blogger-world no more - where by my side and I have no idea, especially concerning Ingo, if I would´ve made it without you!
I am not kidding.
I told no one here, not even my Mum or Bro how bad the situation with Ingo was.
I needed to be strong!
I needed to work, I needed to drive to the hospital, I needed to find the doctors and talk to them, I needed to talk to our "home"-doc, when Ingo was home I needed to take care of him, when at work I wondered what I am doing there???
One real hug and I´d broken down, crying, I could not afford that.
Ingo asked, "what do you want to do, stay home and watch me die? Go work".
I often asked myself if he will be cold when I come home.
I did not blog much.
But IF - I got help!
Ingo got better, we went on a mini-holiday to Wilhelmshaven (Germany).
On the way back we learned Ingo´s Grandma was in hospital, we went - last time we saw her and she was not aware we (her children, as she called us always - we lived with her and took care) were there.
Went to Bro to say hi and he got all pale.
Next day Mum called me, said Bro did not show up at work cause he was too drunk.
He saw Ingo and... Ingo still looked like a near-dead man.
But do you think Bro called or came to visit once?
Blogger-friends were by my side (Mum was not so well anymore).
You might think, boy, sitting alone in the evening, no one to talk to... blog!
I could not.
But now with all the happiness I can!!!
Ingo is on the safe side, I have a great job, Ingo is happy in his.
I re-learned to sketch, learned to cook and especially bake (my horror of 49 years) - LIFE IS GOOD and I want to share!
The bad things I only shared when I thought otherwise I break down... which I could not afford.
Now look at us!!!!
We moved away from the stupid landlord´s place, have our own condo, great jobs!!
We still sleep in my Brother´s youth-bed and love it - it´s big enough! (My Brother is not a tall man but Ingo can bend his knees).
I want to share the GOOD with you :-)
Henry 🦁
In case you want to celebrate News Year´s here, following warning:
When the fireworks are done and hopefully everyone went home...
Henry jumps off his place and roams the city to check if everything and -body is OK!
Next morning 01/01/YYYY he´s back and acts as if he´d stood there all the time.
When you pass by him any or every day throughout January you are supposed to shout up: "Henry, this was a wonderful year!".
And when you look close you will see he secretly smiles a bit.
So... slide well and safely into 2023!! Cheers and to a wonderful New Year!
And thank you...
18 comments:
It is now about 6 more hours to go before we step into the new year 2023 and bid 2022 farewell. You are strong and you have made it through the tough times and glad that everything and everyone is well. Wishing you and Ingo all the best for the new year.
13 hours to go here till 2023! But we won´t stay awake that long - old peeps, huh ;-)
Thank you, I wish you all the same! Health, yum, fun, happiness, love. To a great new year!
...Iris, I hope that each new year becomes your best ever!
Thank you, Tom - and dito! Though... would one be still grateful then?
I love the idea that Henry romans the city being sure everyone is OK one everyone has gone home on New Years Eve.That is a really special story. Wouldn't it be nice if there was really someone who did that to take care of us all on a day to day basis? I hope you have a wonderful start to 2023 Iris, and another very happy happy New Year. All the little things become a big thing. And thank you for being such a good blog friend also. It's fun to see you grow with your cooking, baking and art. And reading too, but I know, you have too many books...hugs-Erika
Thanks for sharing-blogging is my lifeline too along with slow mail-otherwise I would have no interaction with people at all besides Larry-he has had a rough year too but so far things are looking up with his recovery.
big hugs my dear friend
Kathy
Wishing you and Ingo a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2023. May be grow from our experiences. Onward we march in to 2023.
Friends (in real life or online) are the family you choose for yourself. Have another amazing, roller coaster of a New Year.
You have had an amazing year and I'm so happy it has been a good one. Thank you for sharing your life and your stories. Onward to what I hope will be a happy, healthy new year!
I hope that you & Ingo have a happy ans healthy year ahead, Iris. It is good to know that Henry is watching over everyone.
Great to hear you consider 2022 a marvellous year. That means 2023 will be even more awesome! Happy New Year, Iris and Ingo :) xx
Happy New Year! May this one be even better than the last :)
I wish you a good year in 2023, and lots more help from your blogging community.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
2023 is already almost eleven hours old here in South Australia. I heard fireworks at midnight but didn't get out of bed to try and see and pretty stars etc, because I know from last year I see nothing from my home. I tried to sleep but neighours were partying so I read my book while still in bed until I fell asleep.
I'm happy to read that the good of 2022 is far more than the bad for you and you can march into 2023 knowing you did a great job at work.
I wish health and happiness for you and Ingo for 2023.
Blogger friends are the best.
Coffee is on and stay safe
By now it is 2023 in your world. Thanks for sharing your past memories and this last year, too. What a great way to end 2022. Happy New Year wishes to you and Ingo.
Erika, Henry is a good, caring boy :-)
We stay home these days..
I wish you a double happy New Year, too, dear Erika!! Hugs
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magiceye, thank you!
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Kathy, yes, if not blogging or work or our baker-lady it´s but Ingo here, too (well and my "little" Brother calling occanionally).
I hope I come backk to snail mail, too! I´m getting better, health-wise, finally!
Hope your Larry will be on the up soon, too... Bug hugs to you dear friend!
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Bill, yes to all that for all of us! Whew. 2023 is there!
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CJ, true words and thank you - glad the roller coaster is virtual, otherwise I´d need a barf-bag! ;-)
To a great year for you, too"
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Jeanie, thank you and dito! To a healthy, happy, fun New Year and to sharing!
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RedPat, I wish you the very same and cannot wait to shout at Henry :-)
I will do that, no matter what people think!
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Margaret, oh, I doubt 2023 can top last year! That would nearly be scary! BUT let us hope for a great year for all of us! xx
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Divery and Sundry, let´s say: To a great 2023 :-) Better than 2022.... would be too good ;-)
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Mae, I wish you a good new year, too, and oh, you helped a lot through all the years!
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Oh, River!!! Now I will have to listen to The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Wasn´t it "I am just..." oh, I think "... 7 hours old...yet already beautiful..."?
We went to bed "early", too and I sleep with ear protection. Yet around 4 a.m some idiots started fireworks right in front again...
As Bill says, idiots are everywhere ;-)
To a wonderful, happy and healthy year and a great summer to you!
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Dora, yes! :-)
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Elizabeth, we ended it with Indiana Jones on DVD (as in we watched it in the original).
Part #1 - I thought it will never end! At least it was with the beautiful lady.
A Happy New Year to you and the boys!
As long as you're happy with your life that's all that matters. It sounds like you have all been through some rough patches, it's good to hear where you are today.
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