This post could get me into trouble but hey I am feeling mischievous tonight. I was chatting with my good lady wife earlier about how it was good that Mr and Mrs andthroughthestorm both post on their blog. My wife didn’t seem too keen on the idea – she thinks she isn’t so good with words. But she might be open to persuasion to make a guest appearance here.
And this is where you come in. Please leave a comment on this post giving:
1) a reason why you would like to hear from Mrs Livingintherainbow
2) a single question you want her to answer; and
3) an idea for a night out I should take her on.
Once we have enough comments I will promise to treat her to her choice of your date suggestions, if she answers all of your questions in a limited edition post! And yes Mr AND Mrs Andthroughthestorm can count as two! So give it your best shot!
DANG! Where was I on this one. Well futile as it may be, Mrs LITR, here’s my two cents worth:
1. I’d love to hear your perspectives because I think you must be an incredibly strong woman to have gone through what you have. I think that the way your husband refers to you is with so much love and I think you should give us the privilege of getting to know your heart!
2. How many warts would a hogwarts hog if a hogwarts could hog warts?
3. Dinner and a show!! (with chocolate involved of course)
By: Caz on 17/11/2009
at 9:15 am
Chocolate always goes down well. I got given a chocolate fountain last Christmas from my son (though I sometimes wonder who he chose it for). As for the hogwart – not sure, and even googling doesn’t help.
In terms of my perspectives, I guess like you say in your comment on (mis)communication I have moved from a place of blissful naivity. Maybe changing from an optimist to a pessimist. And just coming to terms with the fact that our little girl died and that is that – something that will always be part of our lives, always hard (and that it always should be hard). I am naturally more of an introvert than Mr LITR and sitting down and writing comes less naturally to me but I do have a book in which I write letters to Abigail.
By: Anonymous on 17/11/2009
at 8:09 pm
And she says hi here!
http://livingintherainbow.com/2009/11/11/mrs-livingintherainbow-says-hi/
By: livingintherainbow on 11/11/2009
at 10:40 pm
Oh dear, looks like Mrs andthroughthestorm is trying to tell me something… Better bookmark this page so I don’t forget it.
As for the post:
1) I’ve posted for a couple of reasons – first is that I know how much of a comfort it has been to read other postings that I hope in some small way my postings may be a comfort to others some day. Secondly, just through putting my own random, jumbled thoughts down it helps me to feel clearer in my own mind, sometimes its better than trying to talk about how I feel – I can easily rewrite things that don’t come out as I’d hoped, no-one notices long pondering thoughts between sentences, etc.
2) I don’t think I’ve got any particular questions to ask. Just tell us whatever you want to, if and when you decide to.
3) This ones easy, a night out of Mrs livingintherainbows choice.
By: andthroughthestorm on 09/11/2009
at 9:46 pm
I would like to hear from you, Mrs Livingintherainbow, because it is always good to hear another voice and to know, sadly, that we are not alone.
The big question, which is really eating me up inside is: Do you prefer Indian or Chinese takeaway (I kind of picture you guys as Indian fans….)
Night out: How about… A trip to a local Comedy Store Club!
By: Emma's Daddy on 09/11/2009
at 8:32 pm
I think this comment might get me into trouble too, firstly with our three year old son who wants to use the computer too and secondly maybe with Mr andthrougthestorm, but well see.
1) I would like to hear from you Mrs Livingintherainbow, cause even though I too don’t feel I’m good with words, but it has helped me to write down how I’m feeling and what is going on in my head and I know it has been ‘good’ to read others experiences and to know our feelings are shared and ‘normal’ (see I haven’t even put that very well)
2) What are you doing to do to Mr Livingintherainbow as punishment for what is virtually blackmailing you to blog?
3)As for the date- I can only suggest what I’d go for (are you paying attention Mr andthroughthestorm?)
A date in the lake district (Our favourite place). A lovely Chinese takeaway from that nice place in Keswick to eat snuggled up on the sofa with my dear hubby, some of the cumbrian ale and choccy cheesecake. The little man snoozing safely in his bed and a surprise of gift of a beautiful ring in honour and remembrance of our precious and seriously missed daughter. I think I best stop there.. you did suggest not too expensive.. but I have more if your interested Mrs Livingintherainbow
(thanks for post, its given me some fun on an otherwise miserable Monday and the two votes too, I look forward to see what my hubby comes up with)
By: andthroughthestorm on 09/11/2009
at 9:35 am
Thanks Mrs Andthroughthestorm
She doesn’t seem to have taken too much offence – she still made me coffee this morning and has had a good laugh about it. Virtual blackmail it may be but with a date like yours at the end it doesn’t sound too harsh! Nonetheless still slightly nervious about her answer to your question!
Keswick huh, that sounds like a weekend away not a night out! But it sounds a great time and the kind of thing we would enjoy. Could climb catbells whilst there. Well it aint my decision.
Sorry Monday’s are still tough
By: livingintherainbow on 09/11/2009
at 10:36 am
Definately interested in hearing more, and I think that you have answered your own Q2 with Q3. Glad that this helped to brighten up your day. I agree that the lakes is a beautiful place, not far from where I grew up. Over time I have written letters to Abigail and I guess that has been one of the ways that I have processed my thoughts. Would be good to chat more so have sent you a friend request on faceb00k.
Mrs Livingintherainbow
By: livingintherainbow on 11/11/2009
at 10:01 pm
Mrs Livingintherainbow- I like the idea of writing letters to Abigail, I have so much I would like to tell my little girl. I’ve often wondered what our son will make of our blog in years to come. Its so good to hear from you too, I look forward chatting. I guess Mr Livingintherainbow’s bribe worked and I hope you get a lovely date/treat in return.
Mrs andthroughthestorm
By: andthroughthestorm on 11/11/2009
at 10:20 pm
I should add that this is just meant to be a bit of light hearted fun done on the spur of the moment so the questions don’t need to be too profound (nor the date ideas too expensive!)
By: livingintherainbow on 09/11/2009
at 7:46 am
Well, there is a real power in numbers in this community. So whether it be Mummy or Daddy, it is always good to have the voice of another babylost parent among us, even though I wish there would be no new members to this club.
Sorry, not much help on questions 2 and 3, but I look forward to hearing from your lovely other half.
By: Sally on 09/11/2009
at 3:04 am
thanks Sally – and I agree good to hear from others.
My other half is exceedingly lovely too by the way!
By: livingintherainbow on 09/11/2009
at 10:32 am