Goodbye - English
elalleqa - Arabic
khodaa haafez _ persian
(aabar dekha hobey) - Bengali
Donadagohvi - Cherokee
Hagoonea' - Navajo
Ja ne / じゃね (informal) - Japanese
Ja mata ne / じゃまたね (formal) - Japanese
Sayonara / さよなら (if you will not see them for a long time) - Japanese
Auf Wiedersehen - German
Bis dann - German
Arrivederci - Italian
Addio - Italian
Ciao - Italian
Buona sera - Italian
Au Revoir - French (aw reh-VWAH)
À bientôt - French (see you later)(ah bee-EN-toe)
Hejdå - Swedish
Aloha - Hawaiian
Le'hitraot - Hebrew
Shalom - Hebrew
Aavajo - Gujarati
Sampai Jumpa - Indonesian
Adios - Spanish
Paalam - Filipino
Zai Jian - Chinese, Mandarin
Zoi Geen (the "g" is pronounced like geek) - Chinese, Cantonese
Farvel - Danish
Fir Milenge (see you) - Hindi
Ayo - Papiamentu
Rub Rakha - Punjabi
Feri bhetaula (lit. we'll meet again) - Nepali
Do zobaczenia (see you) - Polish
Żegnaj - Polish
Adeus - Portuguese
Do svidan’ya/До Свидания (until we meet again, formal)- Russian
Do vstrechi/До Встречи (until we meet again) - Russian
Tot ziens - Dutch
再见 - Chinese
Yasou (YAH-soo) - Greek
Hwyl fawr - Welsh
Näkemiin (See you) - Finnish
Hyvästi (Farewell) - Finnish
Hasta La Vista (see you later) - Spanish
Vale- Latin (to one person)
La revedere - Romanian
zai jian - Chinese
Ha det bra - Norwegian
Ha det - Norwegian
Sees - Norwegian
Snakkes - Norwegian
Slan - Irish
As you can see, there are several ways to say good bye.....but none see very appropriate when you are saying it to your own child...however, I have decided, as this is not a break up, a death, a moving 5 states away...this is spreading wings and flying ( and P.S., how totally exciting is that???) that when it is time tomorrow, I will give him a big hug (and YES, a big ole' kiss,) and say...I'll be seeing ya....because how true...before I know it, he will NEED me. Ok, he will need clean clothes and a fresh food supply...and gas...and money.....and just basic stuff. So, what the fool am I to think of this as good bye?!?! It is like a long sleep over at a friends how where you just happen to pack all of your things in case you need them. Right???
Despite feeling overwhelmed by the whole thing, I am so very excited for him, and more than anything, I am PROUD of him for the man he has grown into...and a fine man he is.
So, in other news, ....oh wait, there doesn't' seem to be any. =-) So, thank you all for your support, and for getting my "deep dark sadness"...=-) over my firstborn leaving home...but if I can kick cancer in the butt, I certainly can do this with grace and style. And a LARGE box of Kleenex.
Take a good look at God's wonders-they take your breath away.
I pray Zach gets out there and sees all the wonders of the world...knowing that God is ALWAYS with him (as are we!) and that no matter what challenges or struggles may come his way, no matter what triumphs and victories he achieves, his Heavenly Father is there...with a basket to carry his burdens and a wall to display his accomplishments.
I pray all of you today, whatever your burden or joy is, know that God is with you, now and always....no matter what. If you need him, just call on him....his line is never busy, and he will never put you on hold...no matter how long it has been.
Joyfully yours,
Julie
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Just wanted to check in and let you know I am still here. I have been overly busy helping Zach prepare for his big move, and spent a few days not feeling great. Headaches have really returned for me, so I am trying to take it easy. I have also spent a few days cursing Lyphedema, but I am trying to focus on being entirely positive.
I was excited to see that 30something came out of DVD today. I used to love that show. I can't believe it has been 20 years since that show was on the air!
So, I am not going to bore you today with (as the kids call them) tweetable facts of our day. I just wanted to say hello, I am still here, and will be more focused soon. Once I find my sanity...=-)
Joyfully yours,
Julie
Monday, August 17, 2009
The picture to go with the story below
This picture goes with the blog below....here is Jenna with Grandma watching a movie at Avera. 
Back to school!
Monday August 17th. Just an ordinary average Monday? Nooooo....for it is alas, what so many children dread...the first day of school in Sioux Falls. Now for so many, they are very excited to see each other, rekindle old friendships and make new ones, and some kids just love breaking in new school supplies, shoes and new clothes. Then, there are the others...the ones who are NOT excited to get out of bed, who are NOT impressed by your early morning singing and glee, and after 4.2 minutes back in school, have already said hello to everyone they care to and are ready to be done with the day. The biggest questions seem to be, when is our first recess and what time is lunch...followed by what are we having...then, the moans and groans can be heard. Yes folks...back to school.
I walked Chris into his new school today, after fighting for parking, having to trip over the multitude of camera crews (which takes away the normalcy for the kids by the way), and got him all settled. In the first few minutes he informed me that he didn't want to wear the name tag the teacher wanted them to wear, because he already knows his own name. (logical to him!) From there, it just got better. "Mom, seriously...it is way to early to be working on an assignment". I told him it was a simple crossword puzzle. He was not impressed, enthused, or eager. Ah yes...another fun filled school year is in front of us.
Jenna was bummed she didn't get to start yet, but then when she got home, she become excited when she realized she got to have art and recess all day long! Good times, good times.
We are just glad the kids seemed to sleep fairly well. Better than some nights anyhow.
My in-laws were here for the weekend to celebrate my husbands birthday that is this week. In the middle of the night Friday, my father in law came upstairs to get us. He said something was wrong with mom, and he couldn't wake her. Scott and I came running down and were not able to wake her either. She was breathing, but with difficulty. We ended up having to call 911. Just before 4 am, the firetruck came first, sirens blazing down our block...the the police, TWO of them, and then the ambulance. Long story short, they took her, gave her some meds, and two days later she is out of the hospital and doing well after a very severe reaction to a new medicine her doctor put her on. So, from this we are once again reminded to educate ourselves, and be aware, VERY aware of all meds you are taking, what they do, what the side effects are, and when you need to worry. Had we not called the paramedics, she might not be here today.
Though the first day of school may not feel so joyful, find ways to be joyful today...because you woke up, you are alive, and that is the first (and most important) step of the day.
Joyfully yours,
Julie
I walked Chris into his new school today, after fighting for parking, having to trip over the multitude of camera crews (which takes away the normalcy for the kids by the way), and got him all settled. In the first few minutes he informed me that he didn't want to wear the name tag the teacher wanted them to wear, because he already knows his own name. (logical to him!) From there, it just got better. "Mom, seriously...it is way to early to be working on an assignment". I told him it was a simple crossword puzzle. He was not impressed, enthused, or eager. Ah yes...another fun filled school year is in front of us.
Jenna was bummed she didn't get to start yet, but then when she got home, she become excited when she realized she got to have art and recess all day long! Good times, good times.
We are just glad the kids seemed to sleep fairly well. Better than some nights anyhow.
My in-laws were here for the weekend to celebrate my husbands birthday that is this week. In the middle of the night Friday, my father in law came upstairs to get us. He said something was wrong with mom, and he couldn't wake her. Scott and I came running down and were not able to wake her either. She was breathing, but with difficulty. We ended up having to call 911. Just before 4 am, the firetruck came first, sirens blazing down our block...the the police, TWO of them, and then the ambulance. Long story short, they took her, gave her some meds, and two days later she is out of the hospital and doing well after a very severe reaction to a new medicine her doctor put her on. So, from this we are once again reminded to educate ourselves, and be aware, VERY aware of all meds you are taking, what they do, what the side effects are, and when you need to worry. Had we not called the paramedics, she might not be here today.
Though the first day of school may not feel so joyful, find ways to be joyful today...because you woke up, you are alive, and that is the first (and most important) step of the day.
Joyfully yours,
Julie
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Good Afternoon! Finally back on my blogger site. There was an issue with my password for over a week now, and trying to get assistance, well....not an easy thing.
This morning, after not nearly enough coffee, I was cleaning out a drawer looking for a few things. I found something that Jenna had been searching for days before, so I went to her all excited....she looked at me, with a total "ATTITUDE" face and said..."I am so over that...that was so yesterday". I seriously didn't know what to say! My initial reaction was disgust at her little "tude" towards me, but then hysterical laughter wanted to erupt out of me. I pondered, gently reminded her that throwing attitude to mom will never get you anywhere, then had a good belly laugh over it. Man that felt good...have you belly laughed lately??? Give it a good whirl. It is so very therapeutic.
I have finally recovered from my class reunion gatherings....from the looks of the pictures, I look half drunk (ok, all the way)...HOWEVER, I didn't have one drink the whole weekend. It is just sheer exhaustion. That is one of the "things" that still haunts me after treatment. I just don't have my stamina back yet!
I hope to see my friend Jackie K later today. She is in radiation right now. Shoot a few prayers out her way for me if you would.
Well, keeping this a bit shorter....from the sounds of the shrieks I just heard, someone must have their hand caught in a blender. =-)
Joyfully yours,
Julie
This morning, after not nearly enough coffee, I was cleaning out a drawer looking for a few things. I found something that Jenna had been searching for days before, so I went to her all excited....she looked at me, with a total "ATTITUDE" face and said..."I am so over that...that was so yesterday". I seriously didn't know what to say! My initial reaction was disgust at her little "tude" towards me, but then hysterical laughter wanted to erupt out of me. I pondered, gently reminded her that throwing attitude to mom will never get you anywhere, then had a good belly laugh over it. Man that felt good...have you belly laughed lately??? Give it a good whirl. It is so very therapeutic.
I have finally recovered from my class reunion gatherings....from the looks of the pictures, I look half drunk (ok, all the way)...HOWEVER, I didn't have one drink the whole weekend. It is just sheer exhaustion. That is one of the "things" that still haunts me after treatment. I just don't have my stamina back yet!
I hope to see my friend Jackie K later today. She is in radiation right now. Shoot a few prayers out her way for me if you would.
Well, keeping this a bit shorter....from the sounds of the shrieks I just heard, someone must have their hand caught in a blender. =-)
Joyfully yours,
Julie
Sunday, August 2, 2009
There's no place like home
We hit the road last week for another one of our journey's to see Chris' doctors in MNPLS. I haven't done that drive since last year, and I didn't realize how difficult it would be on me! We got about half way when I realized I didn't have my pump with, and that it would be days without it...I thought, well, maybe this won't be so bad....WRONG. When we got home, I was on for 3 cycles, which is about 6 hours, or most of the overnight. This morning I am STILL puffy and swollen. Car rides +lymphedema=DISASTER!
Anyway...we returned safely, which is what we prayed for. His doctor visit wasn't all I hoped it would be, but we are sorting through it all trying to make the best decisions for Chris. He has another appointment in two weeks at the CASTLE, which he is actually looking forward to.
On another note, I can't tell you how very nice it was having everyplace SMOKE FREE in Minnesota. I really hope our state can work out all of the details, and see that it really is in the greater good of ALL. I may come off as very opinionated on this, but I don't feel like a smoker should EVER have the "RIGHT" to subject ME or my family to cancer, asthma, or just the plain sick smell smoking gives. Again, it is how I feel.
I still can't believe we are now in the month that school starts, my eldest moves out, and summer is over. UGH! I love summer...especially this year when we have been having such great temps. It sounds like August may get pretty hot though!
So, I have talked about it before, but what have you done for YOU lately? What have you done in the day that made you smile? I listened to a story on longevity, and the people they interviewed all lived over 100. A few of the key common factors were:
They ALL ate less than we "normal" Americans do. In fact, they found that they ate only about eighty percent of what we take in during a normal day. FOOD for thought! =-)
They ALL exercised on a regular basis.
They ALL practiced lives with NO stress. Simply put, they learned that nothing matters enough to get THAT worked up about it. They also ensured that they put time to meditate each day. NO matter what.
I think there is something to be said for their lifestyle. We should all give it a try....but again, it goes back to what I said before....time to make sure you are doing something for YOU each and every day!
With that, off to make ME happy!
JOYFULLY YOURS,
Julie
Anyway...we returned safely, which is what we prayed for. His doctor visit wasn't all I hoped it would be, but we are sorting through it all trying to make the best decisions for Chris. He has another appointment in two weeks at the CASTLE, which he is actually looking forward to.
On another note, I can't tell you how very nice it was having everyplace SMOKE FREE in Minnesota. I really hope our state can work out all of the details, and see that it really is in the greater good of ALL. I may come off as very opinionated on this, but I don't feel like a smoker should EVER have the "RIGHT" to subject ME or my family to cancer, asthma, or just the plain sick smell smoking gives. Again, it is how I feel.
I still can't believe we are now in the month that school starts, my eldest moves out, and summer is over. UGH! I love summer...especially this year when we have been having such great temps. It sounds like August may get pretty hot though!
So, I have talked about it before, but what have you done for YOU lately? What have you done in the day that made you smile? I listened to a story on longevity, and the people they interviewed all lived over 100. A few of the key common factors were:
They ALL ate less than we "normal" Americans do. In fact, they found that they ate only about eighty percent of what we take in during a normal day. FOOD for thought! =-)
They ALL exercised on a regular basis.
They ALL practiced lives with NO stress. Simply put, they learned that nothing matters enough to get THAT worked up about it. They also ensured that they put time to meditate each day. NO matter what.
I think there is something to be said for their lifestyle. We should all give it a try....but again, it goes back to what I said before....time to make sure you are doing something for YOU each and every day!
With that, off to make ME happy!
JOYFULLY YOURS,
Julie
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