Definitely throw them a party. When I was 37 and faced with the news that I had to lose my uterus, both ovaries and fallopian tubes because they were trying to kill me (and the concurrent news that I would never fulfill the dream of carrying a child within my body), I threw a "menopause party" with about 10 of my closest girlfriends. I created a little ceremony, and then asked that each of these women would bring a prayer, or a blessing or a scripture verse to read over me as I entered this transition to a new phase of life. I also asked one to read over us all a beautiful reading from the Protestant prayer book "Every Moment Holy" entitled "A Liturgy for the Death of a Dream". I wore a crown made of flowers and my girlfriends dressed up, and together we ritualized a transition that has been so hard and and in some ways good. I will never forget that night, being blessed into a new season, and I have clung to some of the blessings they brought ever since.
One of the verses that I hold onto is: “ I know the plans I have for you, ”declares the Lord, “ plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I commit to saying this daily for you and your healing. Jill Garvey
You write the best footnotes!! 😆 And totally throw a party! Rituals are important, as Lisa mentioned above. My dear friend who just rode this same rollercoaster had a "Ta-ta to the tatas" celebration. It was marvelous and healing, filled with tears, laughter, and all the support you need before such a monumental event. Thanks for continuing to share your journey, we continue to pray! 💞
Footnote 5! Dying laughing big time. Pun intended. And now I must go searching for my own copy of “Frog and Toad are Friends” because that illustration is making me nostalgic. Thrilled you are down to 1.2%! And that you have a date!! Trusting with you that you will be okay.
I’m gonna concentrate my prayers on that stubborn little 1.2%!!!! As for the party…. We in South Louisiana NEVER pass an opportunity for a party!!!! 😁🙏🙏
Reminds of the time my teenage daughter, looking at a bottle of olive oil, said “What exactly does extra-virgin mean? Like it never even thought about not being a virgin?” Lol.
Laura, you make me laugh out loud more than any other writer I subscribe to. What a gift humor is (esp. dark, sarcastic Irish humor) on these sh*tty rollercoasters.
Definitely throw them a party. When I was 37 and faced with the news that I had to lose my uterus, both ovaries and fallopian tubes because they were trying to kill me (and the concurrent news that I would never fulfill the dream of carrying a child within my body), I threw a "menopause party" with about 10 of my closest girlfriends. I created a little ceremony, and then asked that each of these women would bring a prayer, or a blessing or a scripture verse to read over me as I entered this transition to a new phase of life. I also asked one to read over us all a beautiful reading from the Protestant prayer book "Every Moment Holy" entitled "A Liturgy for the Death of a Dream". I wore a crown made of flowers and my girlfriends dressed up, and together we ritualized a transition that has been so hard and and in some ways good. I will never forget that night, being blessed into a new season, and I have clung to some of the blessings they brought ever since.
One of the verses that I hold onto is: “ I know the plans I have for you, ”declares the Lord, “ plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I commit to saying this daily for you and your healing. Jill Garvey
You write the best footnotes!! 😆 And totally throw a party! Rituals are important, as Lisa mentioned above. My dear friend who just rode this same rollercoaster had a "Ta-ta to the tatas" celebration. It was marvelous and healing, filled with tears, laughter, and all the support you need before such a monumental event. Thanks for continuing to share your journey, we continue to pray! 💞
Footnote 5! Dying laughing big time. Pun intended. And now I must go searching for my own copy of “Frog and Toad are Friends” because that illustration is making me nostalgic. Thrilled you are down to 1.2%! And that you have a date!! Trusting with you that you will be okay.
So glad to hear that almost all your cancer is gone! 🙌🏻 also your footnotes always make me smile 🤪
I’m gonna concentrate my prayers on that stubborn little 1.2%!!!! As for the party…. We in South Louisiana NEVER pass an opportunity for a party!!!! 😁🙏🙏
Die big time lol.
Reminds of the time my teenage daughter, looking at a bottle of olive oil, said “What exactly does extra-virgin mean? Like it never even thought about not being a virgin?” Lol.
It feels good to laugh with you, Laura. Xxoo
Laura, you make me laugh out loud more than any other writer I subscribe to. What a gift humor is (esp. dark, sarcastic Irish humor) on these sh*tty rollercoasters.