Welcome to The Sunday Post #84! The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted at Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme. I will also be joining Deb at Readerbuzz for the Sunday Salon.
My Week:
As I write this Saturday morning, my brother remains in hospital. He was very sick last weekend and ended up in the ICU for a few days after a reaction to two or more of his medications. In the past few days he has turned a corner and I feel like my brother has returned. I’m hoping by the time I write next week’s The Sunday Post that he will be home.
Although we’ve had a couple of clear sunny days, the weather here has been quite rainy. We may get 5 cm of snow this weekend as well. I’m hoping we’re not going to get much more than that. On the dry days, my sister and I have walked back to my home from the hospital. I continue to bike 10 km a day and almost always manage to get another 11000 steps walking. Exercise is so helpful in reducing my stress level and takes priority over reading right now. Having said that, I miss my normal routine of reading each afternoon. Blogging is an early morning activity for me and gives me something to focus on before my first trip to the hospital in time for breakfast each morning. Thank you all for your support during this challenging period in my life.
What I’m Watching:
I’m looking forward to watching Big Brother Reindeer Games starting on December 11. I keep seeing the preview on TV and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. Here’s the trailer:
On the Blog This Past Week:
Book Review: Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey
Can’t Wait Wednesday #68 – The Takeover by Cara Tanamachi
Book Review: The Twelve Months of Christmas by Sheila Roberts
Celebrity Book Club Picks for December 2023
This Post: The Sunday Post #84
Next Week On That Happy Reader:
Monday Matters #74
Book Review: The Something Borrowed Sisters by Shirley Jump
Can’t Wait Wednesday #69
Can’t Miss Book Releases for January 2024
Who Wears it Better in December 2023?
Stacking The Shelves #69
The Sunday Post #85
That’s a wrap on The Sunday Post #84. How was your week? I wish you a wonderful week ahead!
mae
Here’s hoping that your brother’s recovery is fast and complete!
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
thathappyreader
Thank you Mae.
Jody
I can’t wait for The Reindeer Games. I hope your brother continues to get better every day, Jodie. Have a fantastic week ☕📚❄️☃️🩵
thathappyreader
Thank you Jody.
JamieAdStories
I hope your brother is home soon. I would adore a sprinkle of snow.
thathappyreader
Thank you Jamie.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Glad that your brother is improving, Jodie💜 Still including you and your family in my prayers.
thathappyreader
Thank you Jonetta.
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
I hope that your brother is able to come home very soon. I’m sure that your visits to your brother are a huge help to him. And it’s great that the walks to the hospital are good for your stress levels.
I also hope that you are able to get in at least a little reading time.
thathappyreader
Thank you Deb.
JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing
So glad the last few days have been better for your brother… continued prayers for the week ahead.
thathappyreader
Thank you JoAnn.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Keeping your brother in my thoughts! I hope he gets to come home soon too! I understand how it is hard to read when you’re stressed, I was that way back in April when both my mom and stepdad were in and out of the hospital. I hope this is a good week for you!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2023/12/10/weekly-wrap-up-147-december-10th-2023/
thathappyreader
Thank you Lisa.
Vicki
So sorry to hear about your brother. I’ll keep him and the family in my prayers.
That’s a lot of steps!
I’m excited for Big Brother Reindeer Games to start too.
thathappyreader
Thank you Vicki!
Cindy's Book Corner
Glad your brother is improving! I hope he is able to go home soon. I also hope you are able to get back into your routines. It is so hard being out of them. Have a great rest of your weekend.
thathappyreader
Thank you Cindy.
Melike
I am glad your brother is doing better and hope that he is home by next weekend.
thathappyreader
Thank you Melike.
Sarah Collins
Sending best wishes to you and your brother, hope he’s home soon x
thathappyreader
Thank you Sarah.
Her Digital Coffee
I am very happy to hear that your brother is doing better! I’m very excited for Big Brother’s Reindeer Games, I haven’t had anything to look forward to watching since BB25 ended haha. I’m glad to hear that exercise has been helpful in reducing stress. Sending you and your family well wishes, I pray your brother is able to come home soon.
thathappyreader
Thanks Winnie.
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
Hope your brother recovers soon and can go home. All the best! Sending virtual hugs. And you’re doing great with all that walking. That’s something I want to get started with.
thathappyreader
Thank you Rolé!
Anne – Books of My Heart
I hope your brother has great improvement. Do you like audiobooks and can you listen to them while you walk or ride?
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
thathappyreader
I have been as much as I can Anne. It’s hard to focus at times so it’s been a challenge.
Carla
Jodie, I am so sorry to hear that brother took a turn for the worse, but it’s good that he is now improving. I will keep him in my prayers for a return home sooner rather than later. You are showing him how much he means to you and that is sure to help him. Take care of yourself, doing whatever you need to stay healthy and reduce your stress. I still want to sponsor you in your bikeathon, but need to know how to do that. Hugs, Carla
thathappyreader
Thanks Carla. The bikeathon is finished but feel free to make a donation to your charity of choice.