Merry Christmas & Thank You!
As I’m writing this blog for you I am welled up with emotion.
Yesterday my parents arrived from Queensland for Christmas.
This will be a very full on time with my parents, both in their 80’s and Mum with Alzheimer’s.
I took the reigns off Dad this morning offering to shower Mum, my first time doing this mind you.
I cannot tell you why it was so emotional, but I was filled with an overwhelming sense of love, caring, sadness, happiness that I was doing this for her, but boy am I a mess!
The harsh reality of life, getting old, not appreciating the moment enough, always wanting more but realising so blatantly that what I have is already enough!
A few times this year we have come close to losing Mum, so to have her tiny frame naked before me totally exposed and vulnerable in my care has hit me like a bolt of lightning.
If you have had a year of hardship in any way, then like me, you will be looking at Christmas as a magical opportunity to remember or hold on tight to your loved ones.
Thank you to all of my readers, clients and students this year for taking an interest in what I do and supporting us each week on our posts with encouraging and supportive comments.
I hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and I look forward to styling many of you next year, engaging with you on the blog, or spending fun quality time with some of you in Vietnam.
Merry Christmas!
Much Love,
Cindy x
Krissy says
What an emotional but beautiful read, Cindy. I wish you and your family a fantastic Christmas and treasure every moment you have with your mum and dad. Love, Krissy xo
Cindy Newstead says
Hi Krissy thank you and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy the break and I look forward to catching up in the New Year. Love Cin xo
Christine McKinnon says
Lovely photo Cindy with your Mum. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year you and all your beautiful family. Love Chris. Xoco
Cindy Newstead says
Thanks so much Chris. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas as well. sending you love. Cindy xo
Veronica Cristovao says
Merry Christmas gorgeous lady and all the best for you and your beautiful family in the New Year 2018. Had an amazing time completing your styling coarse. Love Veronica xxx
Cindy Newstead says
Thanks so much Veronica! Merry Christmas to you and I hope you have a fabulous New Year. Love Cindy xo
Manet says
Hi Cindy,
You are very courageous woman, and you are strong and kind as I can see.
I had an a amazing time taking the styling course in December and I am looking forward for making something big out of it. I will definitely come back to you for some guidance in coming months.
You have a wonderful Christmas , all the best to you and Your Family in the New Year 🎄
Cheers,
Manet
Cindy Newstead says
Manet that’s so sweet of you to say this. I really look forward to enhancing you’re leanings in 2018. Happy New Year! Cin xo
Melina Papandrea says
Ohhhhh Cindy this is very touching !!!!! I remember showering my dad not long after that he passed away and im glad i did it even though he knew exactly what i was doing as he was sooooo very embaressed by it all !!!! But because he had the drip still in and could not move his hand up n down i said come on dad u wash ur bits and then il wipe them !!!!! Il never forget his little chuckle and his red little cheeks xxxxx Cindy my dear friend keep them close to you as much as u can xxxxx love the foto xxxxxx
Cindy Newstead says
Hullo beautiful! I had a feeling this message would resonate with many as its a part of the circle of life. I hear you, I am showering her every day, funny how the emotion is there every time. sad yet beautiful. Happy New Year! Sending love. Cin xo
Deb W says
Hi, Cindy. I’ve only just got to read this post now. It’s beautiful and resonates very strongly with me. It’s been a tough year for me, with a cancery sister and elderly Mum. Christmas was a very special time with all the family.
Thanks for your beautiful post. All my best wishes to you, Cal and family.