Welcome to my regular Tuesday post. As my husband’s health condition is still ongoing and today marks his 10th day in hospital having a battery of tests, scans, and his upcoming biopsy, needless to say blogging has become a double-edged sword for me. I run to blogland for some semblance of sanity, but often I can’t concentrate as the final results will come later in the week. Many days my mind is so full of my worrisome future that I can’t even talk. Don’t want to talk. But I’ve been documenting the 10-day journey nightly. And once I get my husband home and put everything into my own digested perspective, I plan on sharing the journey here with you all – mostly likely in two or three parts, as it’s been a very long road, extra difficult in Covid times, as I’ve fought my way into being allowed to visit my husband. I’ll be sharing the journey next week.
But today as I get ready to dash out to hospital, I’m happy to share this wonderful article Marjorie Mallon posted on February 17th for #ireadcanadian day where Marje has featured a tribute to three Canadian authors, and I was elated to be one of them.
Special Feature – I Read Canadian Darlene Foster, D G Kaye, & Christy Birmingham #nowmorethanever #ireadcanadian @ireadcanadian
Today, I am featuring three wonderful ladies from Canada, Debby Gies (D G Kaye,) Darlene Foster and Christy Birmingham. You might remember that in 2019 I travelled to Canada with my two daughters, Natasha and Georgina for a special girls’ trip! We visited Montreal and I absolutely loved it. Would love to go back one day.
So, I’ve chosen to go with a travel theme for the first two books I’m reading for #ireadcanadian
Debby, Darlene and Christy are all wonderfully inspiring, fantastic supporters of the writing and blogging community. As they say in Scotland, lovely lassies too!
Please visit Marje’s original post to read the lovely tribute she put together for myself, Darlene Foster, and Christy Birmingham. Canadian writers rock!
©DGKaye2021
Dear Debby, Congratulations on being part of Marje’s lovely feature of Canadian authors! I hope this helped lift your spirits a bit these difficult days. Wishing good news regarding your husband’s health and may he soon be back home with you. Take good care of yourself. hugs xx
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Thanks so much Annika. ❤
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Hi Debby – I couldn’t say it better than Annika has … so all the very best to you both and blogging can certainly help … but take care of you too … with thoughts, hope, peace and care – Hilary
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Thanks again so much Hilary for you well wishes. Very welcomed ❤
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You’re in my thoughts, my friend. Wishing you a day of good news, warmth, and smile. Hang in there. I’m heading over to Marje’s to read about some wonderful authors. ❤ ❤ ❤
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And thank you kindly my friend, for both. ❤ xx
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Very cool, Ladies! Congratulations! ❤ And thank you Ms Malone for posting ireadcanadian. Awesome!
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Thanks so much Carol ❤
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Debby, my heart is with you in this health struggle. Sending light and love to you both!
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Thank you so much Jan. Thanks for keeping us in the light ❤
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It was so special to be featured in this way, Debby! Thanks for sharing about it here xx Marje is a sweetheart.
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Oh yes, Marje is a sweetie. And thrilled to be featured with my Canadian galpals! ❤ xx
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Thanks for sharing this great post. Marje has been so kind as to help promote Canadian authors. I do hope you will have your hubby back home soon. This has been a rough time for both of you. sending hugs. xo
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Thanks so much Darlene. And thrilled to be featured with my Canadian friends! ❤ xx
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Congrats on your featured appearance and best wishes (continued prayers) for the hub in the hospital.
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Thanks so much my friend. 🙂
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I’m glad you were able to visit your husband; I’m sure ot having been able to do so just made the situation even more challenging. Fingers crossed for good test results.
And congrats on such a lovely tribute from Marje…
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Thanks so much Jim, for both your kudos, and well wishes. 🙂
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I loved this article and read it on Marje’s site – congratulations Debby! I am so terribly sorry to hear your hubby is so ill and you’re going through such an ordeal to be by his side. I hope things improve soon. Loving hugs to you, Debby. Toni x
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Thanks so much for reading Toni. And for you well wishes. So appreciated ❤ xx
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Sending you my best wishes, Debby. I hope things get better soon, and I know you’ll make sure your husband gets the help he needs. Take care of yourself as well. Sending you positive vibes. ♥
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Thanks so much for the well wishes Olga! ❤
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Congratulations, Debby, and I hope your husband feels better soon. x
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Thank you Stevie xx
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Hi Debbie, I was advised by other bloggers my comments disappeared in spam folders or completely disappeared yesterday, so I will try again. You may end up with two comments. 🙂Debbie, Hugs and thinking about you during this challenging time very concerned about your husband’s health. Congratulations to be included as one of these lovely lassies on Margorie’s post. I do not often see Canadian writers grouped together on a blog and I am curious to read this article and read the future reviews. Take care.
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Thanks Erica for your lovely words, and for fighting the WordPress gremlins and trying again to leave a comment. It’s full moon crazy time and that’s when the blog usually acts up. I didn’t see any other comments from you, so I’m glad this one came through. Thank you. ❤
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A wonderful post with the three of you Debby and keeping everything crossed that G will be home soon and you can both take a breath…♥♥
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Thank you Sal for all your support through this journey through hell. ❤ xox
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I am so sorry to hear about your husband and the added difficulties imposed by Covid-19. Wishing you strength and I hope it all turns out as well as possible.
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Thanks so much Robbie for your lovely wishes. It’s uplifting to know I have my cirlce of friends around here. ❤
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You’ve been there for us, making comments, clicking likes, and all the while you’ve been going through what must be one of the most frightening times of your life. My prayers join the others for your husband’s condition to improve and you have him home again with you. In my thoughts, Debby xx
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Thank you so much Trish. I appreciate your kind words. ❤
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Congratulations, Debby! A well deserved tribute. You’re a talented author and wonderful human being. ❤ xo
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Aw shucks Vashti. I’m humbled. Thank you my friend ❤ xx
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Thank you for this psot, Debby. I’m next going to Marje’s page. Holding thoughts of you and your husband in my heart.
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Thank you so much Claire ❤
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How awesome, Debby. A wonderful trio of writers.
I hope your husband is well and home soon. Take care.
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Thank you Norah. Hubby came home on weekend. 🙂 xx
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Such a nice find, Debby, to see you featured as a prominent Canadian author abroad. 🙂 I’m sure it must have lifted your spirits as well, in these trying times. I so hope your hubby recovers as well as possible and can come home as soon as possible!!
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Thanks so much for your kudos and kind words Liesbet. Hubby came home on the weekend – with a long way to go. ❤
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