La lecture
The reading
English version below the picture
Janine en train de lire avec ses derniers petits-enfants Raphaël et Yris, les jumeaux de 6 ans
Il y a quelques temps, ma deuxième fille, Véronique, a pris cette photo de Janine dans le salon avec ses derniers petits-enfants. J’ai été charmé par cette photo, à cause de sa qualité artistique et aussi par la posture des trois acteurs. Voyez combien les jumeaux se tiennent près de Janine, voyez le calme de Janine en lisant les courts textes sous les photos du livre, l’atmoshère est sereine.
Mais je pense que mes lecteurs trouveront plus de choses à dire sur cette image. J’ai l’intention de continuer le blogging
Nouvelles sur ma santé. La dialysis se passe plutôt bien et c’est une bonne nouvelle.
mais la chirurgie que j’ai eue en décembre 2014 à la colonne vertébrale cesse ses effets et je n’ai pas beaucoup de commandes nerveuses dans mes jambes. Je vais être reconnu comme un homme hadicapé à 80% Je remercie tous les amis qui ont posé des questions sur moi sur wordpress et facebook
Priviledged moments the two grand children with Janine photo Véronique Fauquet Juillet 2018
Janine reading with their last grand children Raphaël et Yris , the twins , 6 years old
Some times ago my second daughter Véronique took this photo of Janine in the lounge with her latest grand children,. I have been charmed by this photo, because of its artistic quality and also but also by the posture of the three actors ; See how much the twins stand narrowly with janine , see the calm of janine reading the short texts below the pictures of the book ;
But I thinhk my readers will find more things to say anout this picture . I intend to continue the blogging
News about my health . The dialysis goes on a rather well way and this is a good news.
but the surgery I got in December 2014 at the spine ceases its effects and I have not much nervous commands in my legs . I am going to be recognized like a handicapped man at 80 % I thank all of the friends who asked about me on wordpress and facebook
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The photograph is beautiful, charming is another word for it. I just can’t believe how old the twins are now.
I am sorry about the surgery but can certainly relate to it. The numbness in my legs comes from diabetic neuropathy I think as it comes and goes. The pain would be from my spine though. I need more days at the pool to work my legs. Just can’t seem to get it. I do hope you aren’t in a lot of pain. Glad the dialysis is going well.
It seems our problems of back and legs are similar,Bonnie
This photo is a masterpiece. So perfect the children so attentive to Grandmamas words . I have been thinking if you and wishing you all the best. Love ❤️Holly.
Yes , Holly this photo inspired me
It would make a beautiful painting.
I think of this too, Holly
For posterity.
That is a beautiful photo with much meaning. Precious moments.
I am glad that your dialysis is going well. But concerned about the problem with your spine. It is not easy to give in to the limitations of age. Our spirits do not age and we long to move with the swiftness and agility that we did when we were 20 , even 30, 40 or 50…things slow down after 70…
John’s serious downhill slide began with not being able to move. They misdiagnosed it as a back spasm but it was a blood infection. He lived a good life and I have no regrets. He was worried about me and had our son promise that he would care for me and he has been wonderful Our children are a gift and also have part of the person that we love so much.
love,
votre amie,
Francoise
Your comment is very moving, Françoise. Yes you have been very well accompanied by your children in this cruel ordeal.
Mornin Glorie…It is so good to see you blog again, you have been missed! I’m thankful your dialysis is going well and I’m sorry your spine surgery has stopped working as it should, I wonder if you will try another surgery or some sort of physical therapy?
The Photo of Janine and the twins should be called serenity…how lovely she is and the children so attentive, I too am charmed! Also, it seems like the twins were just tiny babies, time goes swiftly does it not! ILYM
Yes Marsha serenity is the word to define this picture. Thank you.
You have a wonderful family, that’s a blessing. 🙂
Thanks Keith.
Beautiful photo, Michel. It says so much about love and family! I’m sorry to hear about your health problems, but I am glad to see you blogging again.
Yes , Dian, this photo makes us think of love between genaration in a family
Hello Michel,
It is good to see a post from you.
The photo is lovely, very peaceful.
I’m glad you are doing better in some areas. : ) Debbie
Thank you for this comment, Debbie . I have just gone on your blog but I found only one post already commented . I encourage you to continue
What a beautiful photograph Michel. I agree that it would make a wonderful painting. Sending prayers for your health!
I agree Nico . This photo lools like a painting.
Blessings my friend.
Une tres belle photo dans lequelle je trouve du calme et de l’amour de famille. Je suis vraiment desole pour vos problemes de sante et de mobilite. Thinking of you and all the family, Stephanie et David x
Oui Stéphanie cette photo est apaisante et montre comment se construisent les liens familiaux.
Quant à la mobilité je dirai que chaque âge demande ses adaptatons.
Amitiés à tous deux
What a beautiful memory. Glad dialysis is working but your surgery did not. You are in my prayers friend
Thanks my friend, you are kind .
Your welcome
I have had concern for you Michel. I’m sorry for your difficulties with your back and legs, but very glad to hear that dialysis goes well. ❤
Yes, there is great beauty in the photograph.
You are so blessed.
Lynn
Thanks ,Lynn , for your concern for me . I will be able to adapt .
Yes that photo is moving. The love of the grandmother and the grandchildren. ❤ It's natural because no one is posing.
I hope you will feel much better soon.
Yes Angy , I love this photo for the raisons you are saying .
Good to see you still in healthy if less easily mobile condition. You have lots of support, though, and that is a blessing. The picture is very serene (and makes me happy, since I edit books!).
Thank Neil for your very kind comment . It is a comfort to have many friends around us. You are right.
I hope there is some therapy to regain some of the locomotion.
Thank you for your updates, Michel. I was quite concerned about your health conditions. Am glad to hear your dialysis has been going well, but sorry to hear about the nerve issues coming from the spine. Please do not lose hope. This condition of nerve impingement could be reversed. I would recommend the Egoscue Method, which is very helpful without the need for surgery. I wish I lived nearby so I could give you some help as I am trained in this method to help people with their chronic pain issues by adjustment the postural muscles. Not sure if there are Egoscue therapists in France, but at the very least, I would highly recommend reading the book “Pain Free” as a start. It is available in Kindle. Please take care! Sending you lots of love! By the way, the photo of Janine with your grand kids is so adorable.
You are really a friend , Louisa . I will keep me informed about the Egoscue method and the book ” Pain Free”. Thank you .
Wow, I can’t believe that the twins are 6! It seems like only yesterday when they were born. What a tender, lovely picture of Janine with her grandchildren 🙂
I’m sorry to hear about your other health problems, but I’m glad that the dialysis is well.
That’s right, Marica we can say that time flies away and carries us with it
Welcome back! You are much loved in this space.
I know Judy and I am grateful for this .
So beautiful! And so sweet how they are about their important business and don’t even know the camera is taking their photo! 🙂
I heard years ago…”There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.” And these days I would add…”There is no substitute for a grandparent reading books to their grandchildren! Life changing for children!” 🙂
Good to hear your dialysis is going well! 🙂
So sorry to hear about your back and legs. 😦
I will just continue to pray for you, Michel!
(((HUGS)))
You are right ,Carolyn. I think so . The reading with their grandmother is a important part of their eductation.
Thank you for your prayers.
Yes, a beautiful moment that is captured beautifully!
I’m pleased to know your dialysis is going well! I think of the four hours X three times a week I spend in dialysis as my time to catch up on reading or rest.
The physical disabilities, however, sound more problematic for you. I hope it doesn’t mean you can’t be as active in your garden….
There is some years I have this back pain and difficulty to walk ( 2013) but this goes worse and worse despite of the surgery in 2014.
Moments like the one of the photo are pleasures of life .
It is a most beautiful photo! I’m sure this photo will be a family treasure from now on!
I think so, Doug . Your comment is encouraging
Il est important de maintenir une attitude positive et je crois au partage de la mienne quand je sais que quelqu’un s’adapte à des problèmes médicaux difficiles.
Michel, I think for you 80% is like 110% for other men! You are amazing. But I do understand it’s difficult for you because you are so active. I’m glad you’re still blogging and look forward to many more entries.
And yes, I love that photo of Janine and the twins. Six years old already!!
Be well.
Christine ❤️
Thank you Christine. I am sensible to your kindness and your comment is so sweet .
I’m so glad to see you blogging again! Was quite worried for a while when we didn’t here from you. Glad to know your dialysis is going well, but sorry to hear about your nerves.
The photo you posted is a beautiful picture of the bond between grandparent and grandchild. ❤️
Thank you for your concern, Suzy and for your kindness.
I agree with you about the photo.
oh my dear friend michel, i have missed your blogging. i am glad to hear your dialysis is going well, but i’m sorry to hear about the issues with your back and the limits it imposes on you physically. the picture of janine with the twins is such a peaceful, calming sight. i will look forward to more stories from my dear friend across the ocean 😉
Your friendship and solicitude are of great value to me, my friend Joyce
It is so nice to hear from you! I am very glad you are blogging, again, but more glad you feel well enough to blog at all. Is it possible for more surgery on your spine? I’m so sorry this problem has resurfaced.
This is a stunning photo. Your wife if beautiful and very photogenic. The light is perfection. This will always be a treasured photo for your family.
Much love and continued prayers, dear friend.
❤ Caroline
I do not think Caroline , a second surgery at the spine ( L4;L5, S1) is possible : too much dangerous
Yes the photo has a lot of charm.
Have been missing you! So glad you are back, Michel! Stay well. Beautiful picture! Grandchildren are wonderful ~
Thanks , Peggy.
Seventh grandchild born the 23rd at 1:35 AM. 6lbs. 13 oz. 19 and 1/2 inches long.
Misha Elias Knightley Geselman. Very handsome little boy! Susannah is doing very well.
Congratiulations to you and susannah and to Misha! 🙂
I am so glad to see a blog entry from you! Also glad that the dialysis is going well for you.
Love the picture of Janine and the grandchildren. It is a beautiful composition! It makes me hope to be reading to my granddaughter some day.
I am sorry about your your ambulatory problems. I had a small taste of that last year with my knee problem and eventual surgery. I didn’t like it at all.
Many people have problem with articulations ; hip or knee Susan.
Beautiful picture Michel…..Janine is so beautiful!! You are in my prayers for your health.
Thanks Gayle . ❤
Beautiful photo, Michel! I’m sorry about your health issues. That part of getting old is not much fun… I hope the beauty of your life and family help compensate it. Blessings to you.
Yes We have a large family around us , Tim
Its goo to see you writing again , it has been a lovely summer so I hope your garden has done well. That is a delightful photograph of Janine reading the twins , how quickly they have grown. Good to hear your dialysis is going well
Yes it was a lovely summer for the travellers but too dry for the veggies gardens, Juliie, 🙂
Glad to see you back.
I adore the photo. It is one that should be framed. The story is there for all to see…so much love and peace.
I am delighted to hear the good news and sorry about the bad of your health. I continue to pray for you. Hugs
Your commen is a pleasure to read , Elizabeth
Glad you are back my friend. I have been thinking of you daily as I putter along dealing with my own ‘old age’ problems. I just try to remember to always push ‘forward’ no matter how bad I feel. Love the photo of your lovey Janine with her grandchildren. And my, my how the twins have grown. Take care my friend, I cherish your friendship. Love ❤ Marilyn
Thanks , Marilyn for this friendly comment.
Such a lovely photograph. I’m praying for you, Michel.
Love,
Julie
Thanks Julie .
Michel, it is wonderful to see you writing again. We have missed you!
I am glad yo read you, Cheri.
The children are so sweet, Michel. It is hard to believe that they are 6 years old! How old, then, must be Antoine and Manon? I’m sorry to hear about your back problems and pain, but glad to hear that the dialysis is going well. Neil and I are well…the children are grown, with the “baby” off to her second year of college next week! Much love, Karen
Thanks karen for the news about your children and working well in their studies /
Manon is 18 and Antoine 16. They are kind . Manon has just got the baccalaureat with a mention ‘very well ‘ ? She enters the university of Amiens and wants to be a Doctor ..
Wonderful photo of family 🙂
I think of you often, Michel – all my good thoughts that you enjoy your days and continue to smile xxx
Hugs to you and Janine!
Ton commentaire est très encourageant , Marlaine; Merci.
That is a precious photo. Glad to hear the dialysis is going okay. Praying for your health.
Thanks ,Pam
That’s a beautiful and tender picture. I’m glad the dialysis is going well.
i think so about the picture ,Matt.
This is such a heart-warming picture. So full of love.
Glad you are back, Uncle Michel❤️
and I am glad to read your commen, Isabel.
Thought I left a comment earlier but it must have not worked. Had trouble logging in to wordpress. I love the photo of Janine and the children. Very artistic.
Glad you are back!
Yes ,Gail , the photo taken spontaneously appears like artistic
Dear Michel – I’m glad that the dialysis is going better. I am so sorry to hear about your continued health problems. I know that God will give you strength each day to deal with these difficulties. I pray for you and Janine.
What a wonderful picture of Janine reading to the twins! It’s hard to believe that they are already so old! I will have to remember that they are one year older than my youngest granddaughter.
God bless you greatly.
Love to you and Janine, ❤ ❤
Carolyn
That is a beautiful photo of Janine with the grandchildren, Michel!
I am glad to hear dialysis is going well, and that you are still blogging. You and Janine are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you both and the family,
Lavinia
Yes i like this photo, Lavinia . Thank you.
Madonna and children is the first thought that comes to mind! ❤ As we age I feel blessed when something works even a little bit for my health. Bless you and prayers for your health problems. We do what we can to keep our lives quality. Love to you and Janine always!
I like , Nancy, your description of the photo. About the health a little better already is a much!
Firstly, so sorry to see you’ve had these health issues, Michel. I’d not known before about this. ❤ This is a beautiful photo of Janine with the children! It shows the love between them all.
Yes Marion we have to go whith what we have !
I’m glad to see you back, Michel, though I have been sporadic in my own posting. I’m happy to hear dialysis is going well and sorry to hear the troubles with your spine have returned. Seems though our lives are very blessed with the love of our families, we can’t escape the troubles common to humanity. Your wife is beautiful in the picture and especially so, with her obvious happiness at having time to spend with your grandchildren. Raphael and Yris are not common names here, but are lovely nonetheless. You are in my prayers, friend. Give my regards to Janine.
Life sometimes offers privileged moments that must be grasped
Good to hear from you, Michel, and that is indeed a gorgeous picture. Very painterly.
I’m glad to hear the dialysis works well, but sad to read about the problem with your legs.
My best wishes to you.
Yes, Cynthia, I think like you ,this photo has a painterly look !
Such a beautiful peaceful picture of Janine with the children. Praying for your health and mobility. Love, Gracia
Thank you, Gracia.
Beautiful picture by the window of Janine and the twins. Love the play of sunshine on her face.
Michel I am sorry to hear about the weakness of your legs. I hope you are getting some aggressive physical therapy for that. I wish you well dear friend. it is good to see you write again.
Love,
Zakiah.
Votre visit brings me high pleasure. Zakiah
As for my legs, a neurologist told me that I had to be content with their fate!
I agree with you comment about the light on the photo
Nice to see you back, Michel, and I wish you good health in the weeks ahead. Glad to know the dialysis went well even if you have some nerve restrictions in your legs.Love the picture of Janine with the grandchildren! Cheers and best wishes to all.
I like your kind and positive comment Larry . Thank you.
La douceur de vivre quoiqu’il arrive ….
Grande sagesse de vous tous à Amiens.
Amitiés, AM
Bonjour ou bonsoir mon ami ou amie MICHEL Bien le bonjour à tous les tiens
Le soleil , le ciel ,la mer nous offre tant de beauté en été
ELLE La nature nous offre sa beauté avec ses quatre saisons
on ne peut que l’admirer
La vie est un très long chemin
on ne peut suivre que son destin
Il faut le poursuivre en toute sagesse
Avoir des amis et amies est un beau partage
on en récolte que les avantages
Vers toi avec une pensée, je viens te souhaiter
une merveilleuse journée ou soirée
Bisous , Bernard
I am happy to hear that your dialysis is going well but so sorry to hear that your surgery has failed and you are having so many problems with your legs! I think of you often,
Reading with children is wonderful for both the adult and the children and it is so important! Giving them an appreciation of words and stories is a great gift and the time spent doing it is priceless! Their whole lives will be enriched by spending this time with Janine.