What a sunny but rather cold day it was, the day Marcella and I visited the old town of Alkmaar. I looked through my wardrobe for an outfit that was warm, comfortable and could be photographed for a blog post. My black leather dress with combat boots and thick tights met all these requirements. I added a white shirt and green earrings to brighten things up a bit. Mind you, I also wore a Uniqlo heat-tech top underneath and all these layers were a bit much for the dress which is rather tight. In hindsight I also do not like how the collar of the shirt fights with the collar of the dress. I will not wear it like this again.
Below: Marcella. We choose a white wall to start the photo shoot.
Below: My Salvatore Ferragamo second-hand coat.
Below: A red wall is another good background. The Wandler bag adds some elegance and makes the outfit veer away from common. Black leather is tricky in that respect.
Below: As usual we started with cappuccino. The sun was so warm on this terrace, that we could take our coats off. Never expected that.
Below: Nice shot of Marcella, squinting against the sun.
Below: If you are ever over here, do visit Alkmaar. It is such a lovely town, filled with little boutiques.
Below: The first shop we went for, was Vintage No 5. As the name says, these are second-hand clothes, but good ones. I bought my bronze metallic Mulberry bag here last summer.
I asked whether I could borrow a pair of sunglasses. These are from Michael Kors. I nearly bought them. The dog isn’t real, in case you are wondering.
Below: On the left is Margreet who models for Vintage No 5. On the right Esther who is the owner.
Esther asked me once whether I was interested in modelling for her. I said yes but at the time she already had Margreet for the slightly older demographic and a beautiful young girl to represent the youth.
After seeing Margreet and how everything she put on, looked good on her, I changed my mind. Margreet has all the right measurements (Dutch size 36-38) and is perfectly proportioned. I am not. Although I love my body and know how to dress myself, I nearly got an inferiority complex when I saw how good the clothes looked on her.
She modelled a soft yellow dress which I thought was stunning. Later, when I saw it hanging on the rack, I didn’t give it a second thought until it struck me it was that dress. I just don’t have the fantasy, the ability, to assess how something one-dimensional will look on me.
Below: Marcella made me pose in front of the shop window because my earrings matched the green of the dress.
Below: A bridge, blue sky, great background…what’s not to love?
Below: The green earrings by Lara Design (=Marcella). Of course, I wore earrings created by Marcella. Would have been rude not to.
Below: We were invited to have a look inside Sweets & Antiques. It is a store and restaurant with freshly baked sweets situated in a tiny medieval building. Boy oh boy, did we want our afternoon coffee/tea in this place.
Below: The ‘menu’ of sweets. Marcella had the apple pie (top left) and I had the waffle with custard cream (bottom right) and whipped cream instead of blue berries. It was one of the most delicious things I have had.
Below: Marcella could choose from 6 different teas. Her apple pie was so big, she had to take half of it home in a doggie bag haha.
Below: To give you a feel of the place, here are photos of the other seating areas. There are 5 small areas to sit.
We visited another great second-hand shop, called Mevrouw Jansen. (See her Instagram account as well.) Marcella bought a blouse and a pair of trousers and I bought a kimono jacket (I know I promised not to buy anything anymore…) I forgot to take photos so I nicked this photo (below) from the internet.
Below: Picturesque little canal to end this post.
What happened in my life this week
Saw my sweet mum again last Sunday (see below). She is doing well.
Then there is something I haven’t told you anything about until now. Last Tuesday I have had an operation. My left kidney was removed and also the tumour that had clamped the urethra, causing the kidney to slowly die.
Remember I told you I found a drop of blood in my underwear? And the doctor sent me to the urologist? Well, he researched and found all this. Don’t worry, the PET scan showed no metastases so the urologist said it looks pretty good. The tumour will be staged to see whether further treatment is necessary. Just goes to show that even a speck of a blood drop is enough to sound the alarm. I am so glad my doctor immediately sent me to the specialist. She told me that these things are hard to discover.
I am now carefully moving through life, not lifting anything and walking little and slowly. Below: back home, welcomed by Watson, the dog.
The average recovery time is 6 weeks, but don’t worry, I have been working ahead and have enough material to create blog posts for this period. Only this section “What happened in my life” is probably going to be empty as I won’t go out. Mum is taken care of. A lot of people in her neighbourhood offered to help. Some members of the family will also chip in and Ron will do his utmost to replace me. The poor man will have a full agenda but he is at his best when he can take care of you.
Although completely unnecessary, but very sweet, I got a lot of attention before and after the operation. Whatsapp messages, telephone calls, flowers and a giant unicorn. It is good to have caring friends and family.
Below: Our house now looks as if I celebrated my birthday.
If you are all going to react with sympathy I will not know how to handle that. And I won’t know what to say either. So be prepared to get a short answer like “Thank you” haha.
Greetje
Oh my! Well, I can see from your post of May 8 that Ron did not in fact replace you. Hahaha!
Greetje, your sense of humour will get you through anything, and I am truly thrilled that having this operation has not dampened your spirit, although it must have been tough times. Seriously tough. But, phew!!!! I’m glad you have great health care there.
And you are good at distraction with all these photos of awesome outfits and FOOD!!
And, phew!!!! xox
Actually, they weren’t really tough times, just annoying. Especially the first week I was really fed up with the catheter.
Our health care system is pretty good and based on the social principle that we all pay an equal amount of money, put it in a great big pot, from which everybody who needs it, gets health care. So, if you are young and never ill, you pay and get nothing in return. If you are old and ill all the time, you pay and get a lot back. That’s socialism for you. You take care of one another. It is like an insurance but better.
I’ve danced tango in Alkmaar, I took foreign guests to Alkmaar and I visited the cheese market. But I never went for shopping or eating there. After reading this post I’ll be sure to return to Alkmaar one day and do some (window-)shopping. It looks cool.
I’m so relieved that you were so alert (drop of blood) and that you’re now doing good.
Alkmaar is a great town for shopping. Lots of little boutiques and restaurants. I never visited the cheese market.
Sending my best wishes from afar (Australia) for your speedy recovery.
Thank you very much. I am already feeling much better. Which presents the danger of overdoing it. I am cautious though.
I hope this email is finding you feeling less pain and tiredness. I’ve been through a couple of operations and know it even takes time to get over the anesthesia. I wish for you continued healing.
Thank you for planning all your posts ahead of your surgery. Each one brings so much humor, great journeys through your homeland, and of course great ideas on style.
Every day I am feeling better. Danger now lies in overdoing things.
I cannot promise all posts will be great and wonderful, but I think the one of this Sunday is good.
Hi Greetje … so sorry I’m late to read your news. I was away at the weekend with my daughter so didn’t read your post as usual on Sunday.
I hope that your recovery is going smoothly and you’re taking care and resting … I’m sure Ron and all your friends are looking after you! How organised and thoughtful you are to still be publishing posts!
Take care … and take it easy!
Rosemary (loveswitzerlandsnow)
Don’t apologize dear, it’s fine. I am a planner, so it came natural to me to plan photo shoots ahead. It is of course also a lovely creative process to create a blog post. Something to keep me occupied.
Thinking of you with well wishes.
That is very kind of you Linda. Light a candle for me on the 30th when I get the result of the tumour staging.
The fact that you made sure to have plenty of photos available for posts while you recover says so much about the person you are, as does the volume of comments this week! I wish you a quick and easy recovery! And how true that you may have saved someone’s life by sharing your story. You’re a special soul, Greetje.
Thanks Sarah, I am a planner, so planning ahead is second nature to me.
As for the volume of comments (and the flowers, cards etc), I am really touched. So sweet.
Thank you for sharing your story.
This health message could prompt someone to see their doctor and get the help they need.!!
A speedy recovery.💐💐
If it saves even one life, it is worth it.
Besides, I am always open about everything. Nobody can ever blackmail me haha.
May our Lord bless and heal you! Wishing you a successful recovery. I so love your postings and want so badly to get back to visit more of the Netherlands! Your pictures just seem to draw me in.
Thanks Janis. I think I should be paid for being such a good ambassador for my country, don’t you think? (Just kidding.)
Alkmaar is now another place on my list when I show Bill Amsterdam and beyond. I had two days there once disembarking from a Rhine cruise…certainly not enough! Do you remember my saying how cool INK was as my hotel? And felt safe as an older solo.
You make a slow and gentle recovery, Greetje, as your body is missing something now! You’ve got a great team, and of course a lovely furry companion which exudes empathy. Doggies do that well.
Love and best wishes for good news towards the end of this month.❤️
I had a scary time in spring of 2020 with kidney ‘rocks’ rumbling around and creating absolute chaos … but a lithotripsy worked once they got stuck. I take my kidney health seriously…lots of water and exercise , since apparently I have a couple of those little #*@* still there, and I definitely don’t want them moving along my skinny pipes!
Here’s a virtual bouquet from me to you ! 💐❤️🐞
Thank you Cath. Yes I remember you mentioning INK hotel. Great hotel.
You might have quite a list of things showing Bill haha.
Kidney stones…I hear you sister. I’ve had them as well. They make you ask for morphine.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Greetje! Beautiful dress and it should look as good as a duster with jeans and a T.
Thanks Lise, I will try the dress as a duster with jeans as you suggest.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Greetje. Thank goodness you got it treated promptly. Apparently I was only born with one kidney, which I’d never have known about until I went for a scan to check for an unrelated genetic kidney disease. Turns out I have that too so I’m trying to look after this one with plenty of water and exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
On a lighter note, I love your outfit. The white boots look fabulous with the black dress.
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Thank you for your good wishes, Emma. Lovely to hear from you.
It must have been quite a surprise, when you found out you were born with only one kidney.
I am now getting more careful as well. Less salt, lots of water. My blood pressure has always been very good. At the moment even perfect (120/80), so I don’t worry about that too much.
Those white combat boots go with a lot of outfits, making them look modern.
Joining all the many Greetje groupies to wish you the best possible recovery.
May all the goodwill and joy you’ve spread virtually and irl come back to you tenfold to
lift you over this bump in the road.
Please take elegant care of yourself.
I do have groupies, don’t I haha. I am a (hopeful) believer of sending goodwill, thinking of people and so. I light a candle every day and I know some friends of mine do the same. Together with all these virtual good wishes of my readers, my vibes are pretty good, I’d say.
Greetje, I’m so glad that your surgery went well and I’ll be praying for a good report when you see your doctor again. In the meantime, do relax and let your loved ones take good care of you.
Alkmaar looks like a delightful place to visit. I’ll have to remember that if I’m ever back in the Netherlands.
Your mom looks beautiful in that blue sweater! I’m glad she’s doing well. I’m sure she’s quite concerned about you right now.
Thanks Elaine. My family (mother, father, brother and me) are very ‘matter if fact’ people. We don’t get upset very quickly, so mum was concerned but not in a state or anything like it.
If you are ever coming to my country, just send me a mail and I’ll give you some suggestions.
No need to reply. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your lovely posts, which are both down-to-earth and inspiring. Your fashion sense and your joie de vivre are such fun and I look forward to your posts so much. Best wishes to you as you heal with fondest best regards.
Thank you very much Elizabeth. Your words are very kind and a joy to hear for a blogger.
Greetje,
I had to reread your post to be sure I understood you. Such a major surgery! My husband had a kidney removed in 2006 so I know the road you’re on. Except that he was in the hospital for a full week afterwards. So I wish you well.
Your home must smell so wonderful with all those flowers. You are so loved.
Here in the Netherlands the hospitals love to chuck you out as soon as possible. I was surprised they let me stay a day longer than previously anticipated. I got operated on a Tuesday morning and went home Friday afternoon.
My home does smell of flowers which is very nice.
Okay…that little sweet shop is stunning. I hope I get to return to the Netherlands, as that this town is on my list. Adding my get well wishes.
You do well putting Alkmaar on your list. It is a lovely town. Thanks for the well wishes.
Keeping you in prayer for a complete and speedy recovery!!!!!
Thank you Julie. So far so good.
I love this dress, it is beautiful and very elegant. I like the addition of the shirt, it gives it a very special informal touch, just like your stockings and your boots.
Somehow the collar of the shirt didn’t sit right, so it didn’t turn out quite how I wanted it to. But thank you for the appreciation.
Good for you for getting that looked at right away, and I know you’re strong and will recover quickly. I respect that you didn’t tell “us” until after it was over. I know Ron will take care of you, and you have a huge “chosen” family – let them show you the love!
I like the leather dress outfit, and agree re: the shirt. Maybe a roll-neck? Or just a big chunky necklace to fill in the neckline? I love the green earrings! What great shops you have!
As my readers are all so nice, I was afraid I would get many concerned questions if I revealed the facts too soon. Now that the operation has been performed, I wanted to be open about it to warn other women never to ignore such subtle signs.
I wanted to try the shirt and it didn’t really work out. Better next time. I was snuggly warm with all my layers underneath the dress. Added some weight but touch titties.
Always read your posts (but not a frequent commenter) and enjoy your writing and the photos so much! I may never visit, so it’s a treat to see glimpses of your beautiful country in your blog posts. Envious of the handsome architecture, long history (and canals!!) And love that you include updates about your Mom. All best wishes for your full and speedy recovery…with two doctors in the house, I am sure it will be : ) It wouldn’t be Sunday if there was not a post from you!!
Thanks Debbie, you make my blogger’s heart sing.
So glad you are ok, have enjoyed your vlog for years and look forward to Monday mornings which is when I get to see it. Very best wishes from Tasmania.
Recently I am publishing about 8 hours earlier, so if you feel like it, you can always go to https://www.nofearoffashion.com on a Sunday evening and see whether the new post is life.
You did an amazing job of planning and preparing for this, so now please do an amazing job of taking care of yourself. As always you have given those of us from far away a lovely look at your home and country.
It was not too difficult to plan ahead, thanks to my lovely photographers. One post will be better than the other but I know you will forgive me some lack in quality.
Creating blog posts is no problem as I haven’t got anything to do all day anyway. Nice way of keeping occupied.
Glad you’re back home and recovering!
I’m wondering if instead of the shirt, maybe a scarf worn tucked inside the front of the leather dress would have worked? But the colorful earrings are a nice touch!
That “sweet shop” looks amazing! I’m salivating here looking at your waffle treat!
A scarf would have worked or a plain neck shirt but I wanted to try this and I am wearing multiple layers (making me appear a size bigger haha).
The waffle treat was one of the best I’ve ever had.
Hello Greetje,
Prayers for a speedy recovery. Yes, it’s good to have caring friends and family. You are in good hands.
I love the video, saw it here on the blog. Funny, I go to YouTube and am subscribed but it says, this channel doesn’t have any content. Your photo is there No Fear of Fashion with 85 subscribers. Do you know why?
The Sweet and Antiques store and restaurant sure looks like fun.
As always, love your blog!
Thanks Donna. I think I know why you cannot see any content on my YouTube channel. I have blocked it as I got too many weirdos subscribing and commenting. I have enough of those on Instagram and Pinterest; didnd’t need another channel to maintain.
Thank you for the many compliments you gave me.
Joining the chorus of well wishers relieved that your surgery was successful & that you are so sensible about resting while you recover. Your blog entertains and inspires so much better than the rest, and your many fans are rooting for you. Your wonderful photos draw me back to the Netherlands. If my health holds up, my sweet hubby and I will visit some of the lovely towns you’ve featured on the blog.
Thank you Sharon. I do hope your health holds up and you can visit the Netherlands again. Hopefully it will be nice weather then as that is always tricky in my country.
My friend you were smart to go straight to the doctor. I am happy everything has gone well for you and hope the testing goes well for you.
Your outfit was right on. The little town was wonderful. I love where you had your afternoon coffee. Marcella looked very pretty and warm in that sweater and coat. The pastries looked wonderful.
I had a small blue square where your mom’s picture is.
I had a fall on the door mat fell, and went down on my ankle. It has been very painful and I am on a cold compress every 30 minutes.
I can’t go to work with the new collection if I can’t stand. Thank goodness, I didn’t hit my head!
So, I am home this coming week when I want to be out and love working with color.
I’ll send you what I did this past week.:)
They say most accidents happen around the house. You poor thing. You have my sympathy.
No need for a reply…just know your blog is enjoyed every week. I’m happy to hear the surgery went well ~ wishing you a speedy recovery. Take good care! 💗💐🥰
Well, I am replying anyway but thanks for being considerate. I will take care.
I love the edgy look of your outfit. I am not fond of white/ivory/cream winter boots, but otherwise you look marvelous. Your hair is beautiful and perfect for you. Best wishes for a good recovery, Greetje. You are in good hands with Ron and Watson. Your lovely living room is a testament to your many friends who wish you all good things. Always look forward to your blog and the careful attention you bring to your posts. Thank you.
Oh gosh Bonnie…I am mad about white/ivory/cream winter boots, as you will have noticed. We are all different and that makes the world interesting.
Reading that my hair is beautiful gets me in stitches haha.
I hope I can keep entertaining you for many years.
I’m glad you have a husband who’s a good caregiver! I hope this recovery period passes quickly and you’re back to running around soon.
Like the mad man said in the Pink Panther movie: “Every day, in every way, I am getting better! (mad laugh)”
I love all your posts with the beautiful scenery. My husband is from the Netherlands and I have visited a few times and it’s always breathtaking.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hi to your mom
Thanks Linda. I wouldn’t call the Netherlands breathtaking, but then again, I live here and experience it as normal.
Greetje, you may save someone’s life by being honest about your surgery and how to recognize the problem. I enjoy following you, because the things you do give you such joy 🤩. Thank you for passing on your honesty and joy!
And thank you Linda, for these kinds, flattering words. I have indeed been very open about it to warn other women. If only one benefits from it, it is worth it.
I love the boots. With winter approaching here in New Zealand, I am going to keep my eyes open for a pair of cream/bone coloured ones.
Beterschap.
Such boots are around, so I have no doubt you will find them.
Thanks for the ‘beterschap’.
So impressed that you got your surgery so fast. Now you must soak up all that caring and love sent your way for a speedy recovery. Don’t push it. There is as community that truely cares for you. Oh how I wish we had a divine sweet shop like that, and those second hand shops would occupy me for hours. Thanks for all you do.
Yes, they talk about waiting lists for operations here in the Netherlands, but apparently I got lucky.
I won’t push it, I promise, I am very careful.
The Netherlands is a great country for friends and socializing. Hardly any distances.
So glad the operation went well. I so enjoy your Sunday blog posts. It is a real treat to look forward to each week. Please take care of yourself. It sounds like you are well cared for. Best wishes, Claire from across the pond.
Thank you very much Claire from across the pond. I will be take care of myself. I know I have to treat my body right to recover.
Dear Greetje, While I have not commented before, I have enjoyed your blog for years. How wonderful that this was found early on. Wishing you a speedy recovery and much joy in experiencing the love so many people have for you!
And thank you Betsy, for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. I hope I can keep you entertained for many years to come.
That photo of Watson with his head on your knee is so sweet. Dogs know when we are unwell. You already know how much I enjoy your posts but remember we’ll be here when you are well, even if you need a break from blogging.
Sending hugs and healing thoughts, dear Greetje.
Thanks Cynthia. But don’t worry, the blog posts will be published every week, like always. I have enough photos in stock and creating a blog post is great against boredom.
I’m so glad your surgery was successful and that your recovery is going well. Your wonderful blog is a great treat I look forward to each Sunday. Thank you for all the pleasure and inspiration you share. If my health holds up, I’m determined to return to your beautiful country.
Thank you and, together with you, I wish for your health to hold up.
Okay, Greetje. No sympathy for you! Instead, I wish to tell you that I am so pleased that you came through your surgery well. Of course, you will do just fine with only one kidney. You were so wise to go to your doctor when you saw a spot of blood. Brava! I am very glad to hear that your friends and family are taking good care of you. Bask in their love and support. I am sending healing thoughts from Kentucky in the U.S. I bet you’ll surprise the doctors and bounce back to your usual activities in under six weeks. I just have a feeling about spunky, positive Greetje. I hope that no additional treatment will be necessary. It is wonderful that there are no metastases. Hurray!!! Like so many others from all over the world, I wish you a very fast and very smooth recovery.
Thanks Kathy, light a candle for me on the 30th when I hear the result of the staging.
Fond healing wishes🙏
Looking forward to many more good times with you, via your amazing blog!
Bon courage, ma Belle !🦋
Thank you. I have a lot of photos lined up, so I can create blog post while I am being very bored.
Wishing you a good recovery. Plenty of rest till you feel better.
Thank you for telling us about your operation. A reminder for us all not to ignore minor symptoms.
Love the leather dress. Does it work as a coat or is it too thin?
I told my doctor: “I would feel so stupid if I ignore this little spec of blood and then it turns out that I will die because I ignored it”. She totally agreed.
The leather dress could work as a jacket I think, not really as a coat.
A big hug for you Greetje – whether you can cope with it or not! Go well with your convalescence and recovery.
As one of your other commentators said, we will wait for you, thank you for your blog and your useful (health) information
much love
Thanks, I can cope with it haha.
And you don’t have to wait, the posts will continue. I made sure I had enough photos ready.
Greetje,
Take care of yourself 🥰. We will all be here when you feel better.
And hopefully you will all be here WHILE I get better too (grin).
I also enjoy your blog so much, mainly because of my love for Holland. You make me smile, and I really enjoy what you wear, how you go on about your hair 😂. Keep shining brightly greetje, rest and get well soon.
Thanks Irene. I do go on about my hair, don’t I haha. My Achilles’heel.
Making you smile is the best compliment you can give me.
Sympathy? Sympathy? Naaaa never. Well ok then a bit. 😆 Result sounds good tho so hopefully no further treatment needed. Chill and rest and get well soon but don’t feel you need to keep producing content. We’ll wait for you
Thanks.
I am bored out of my brain so creating content is nice. Don’t worry.
Hi Greetje
Wishing you an easy and fashionable recovery. I always look forward to your posts and they remind me to have fun with clothes. No need to respond!
It is not going to be fashionable Anne. Wide jogging trousers and wide sweaters. But my readers won’t ‘suffer’ haha.
Oh Greetje,I just love your dress hun.It looks fabulous on you and you wear it so well!!!
Your mum looks super too!!!! Good for her!!!!
Hugs and Kisses,Paula B,XXX
Thanks Paula. I looked a little larger than I actually am, due to all the layers underneath.
Oh, no! But isn’t it amazing how we can live with one kidney?! Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and no further treatment.
Thanks Bette. The human body is a miracle.
lovely Watson is going to be seeing a lot more of you and will be a terrific asset to your recovery also. All the best and thank goodness that you are a smart woman and will do everything necessary to help the medical people get you well – its a two way street.
Best Angela
Don’t forget Angela that I am retired so Watson already saw quite a bit of me. But he is sweet and cuddly for me.
The reason why I am so open about this, is because I want to warn other women to be alert.
Enjoy all the extra love your are getting, no need to thank me. Get well soon.
Thanks Flora, I appreciate your message.
We never know do we. Good you had it checked and are now on the road to recovery. Put those feet up and enjoy Ron’s good cooking.
Take abundant care of yourself.
Thanks. I will.
You’d think so but the hospital prefers me up and running haha. With caution of course but they want you mobile as soon as possible.
I am so glad you are in tune with your body and wish you an easy, smooth recovery and good health. I have enjoyed your blog, style and, your personality and humor, for years. You are special like that unicorn! 😉
Ah.. that is sweet to say. I hope you will still enjoy my blog posts for many years to come.
Sending good healing thoughts your way and glad you caught it early. I know Drs. Ron and Watson will take good care of you!
Take care and have a good week.
Thanks a lot Anne.
Hello, You
My mother lost a kidney years ago. I know, very careless of her! Even back then, ooh, 40 years ago I’d guess, her doctor said that it was possible to function properly with just an eighth of one of the little beggars. And she did, and you will too! So no sympathy here (haha); just, ‘You’re welcome.’
Mama’s looking good, as usual, and you don’t look too bad yourself! As for Alkmaar…beautiful.
Just take it easy, eh? Do as Ron tells you (yeah, right) and forget about us for a while. Your health is much more important.
A gentle hug
Gee x
Your mother never found it again? Did she check with ‘Lost and found’?
I won’t have to forget about you all as I have made sure I have enough photos in store to create blog posts. And as I am bored out of my mind, creating a post is very welcome.
Jetzt ist gesund werden und zuversichtlich sein das aller Wichtigste!!!
Ich denke herzlich an Sie ,Greetje und schicke freundliche Grüße!!!!
Sie dürfen auch mal eine Blogpause machen, die Leserinnen bleiben Ihnen treu und haben Verständnis ♡!!
Alles Gute wünscht Marie
Danke Marie, aber die Blogbeiträge werden fortgesetzt. Ich habe viele Bilder und es macht Spaß, kreativ zu sein, besonders wenn einem langweilig ist.
Even schrikken dit bericht Greetje. En jij gaat ons niet helpen verhuizen naar Den Helder, begrijp ik. Pas heel goed op jezelf. Dikke zoen.
Zooo…da’s ook even nieuws zeg. Ik bel je morgen even om meer te horen.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, I’m sure Ron andWatson will take great care of you.
Thanks. Watson is being very affectionate and Ron does indeed take great care of me.
I love the unicorn and beautiful flowers…sorry to read about your “blip”..onward and upward….you got this! I’m also thinking the leather dress would do as a light outer coat…Take care….
That’s my motto ‘onward and upward’.
I want to try and wear the dress as a jacket. Thanks for reminding me.
Thinking of you Greetje, you sound very brave! I don’t need a reply – just want to send my best wishes! Great photos of you, love the green ear rings. I love seeing your photos, Holland looks an amazing place that I intend to visit soon.x
Thanks Linda. I think all countries everywhere have amazing places. I am just not showing you the awful ones haha.
Recover well and do not try to speed it up (experience!). Love your Mother’s sweater. That cafe was spectacular.
I am always very careful with recovery. Never rushing it. My body needs the time. Thank you for your wishes.
And yes, the café (plus the sweets) was terrific.
Sorry to hear about your operation but pleased to know that you are now on the way to recovery. What a wonderful health service you have, if in the UK we would be still trying to get a call through to a GP. Take time to rest, keep smiling and enjoy your lovely husband’s ministrations xx. Jan in Castle Gresley, UK
I will admit that our health service is really good.
Husband is now cooking for me (and he got me sweets today).
I only found this site this week. I’ve finally found a look that I can
fit in with. No remaking myself, only uplifting and highlighting myself.
I am a hospital chaplain, miracles surround my life. The power that made your body heals your body and you are amazing so live, love and learn. Recovery is not down time, but a quiet time of reflection and great new ideas.
Thank you and I hope I can keep on entertaining you with my posts.
Get well soon!
I’m so thankful you have a good doctor and found what the problem was, with the needed surgery. Please take care and don’t rush the healing trying to do more.
You are loved by so many from different countries!
I appreciate the openness of sharing this journey of health,
we can learn so much from each other.
I loved the black leather dress on you, and how you accessorize it!
At 5’ 3”, I couldn’t pull it off, but I do enjoy so much all the outfits you put together!!!
Sending hugs, Debbie
Thanks Debra. I am always surprised that women who have a completely different shape to me, follow my blog.
With my openness I hope to warn others to see the signs.
I’m the same height as Debra but still find good ideas on your blog. It’s unique, with your stylish friends and wonderful buildings. Plus you’re such a fun person with a real eye for style. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Oh…see, I am getting shy again. All these compliments. But thank you, really.
Thanks (grin).
Sterkte Greet. Best ‘n heftige operatie die je had. Maar ‘t komt vast goed. Geniet vsn het voorjaar. Groetjes uit Thailand
Dank je wel. Ja, ik had het wel onderschat, maar het gaat iedere dag een beetje beter, dus het komt inderdaad vast goed. Zes weken niks doen…nou nog voldoende warmte en een zonnetje om in de tuin te liggen.
Jullie veel plezier weer in Thailand.
Greetje, Blessing for a speedy recovery.
Thanks (told you so).