Morning Jules,

Was just wondering how you got on when you visited your Mum this week, and also how your daughter got on at hospital?  I do hope things are not too stressful for you and that you can try and have a relaxing weekend.

I'm waiting for my eldest to come home, he has spent somewhat of Freshers sleeping on fellow pupils floors after social events - latest was a toga party last night!  I'm off to my counsellor this morning, had originally been thinking I wouldn't need to see her for too much longer but have been so emotional this week so will talk things over with her.

The weather is forecast to be nice this weekend but is looking a bit gloomy at present.  Here's hoping it brightens up and the sun shines on us all.  Take care  Hope x

Hi Hope

Hope you visit to the counsellor was helpful and its good for you to be able to talk things through and this should last as long as you need it.

I have just returned from visiting Mum and she was ok though I am sure a little concerned at how long she will be able to stay where she.  She has amazed the staff at how forthright she was when social worker 'interviewed' her and they are left in no doubt as to what she wants. All the care staff came to see me whilst I was visiting to make sure I was okay too - very sweet.  I stayed until she was due to go into lunch and we even managed a bit of a laugh when I showed her latest photos of her great grandson.  He has really enjoyed his first week in Reception and keeps telling his mum that his teacher is the most beautiful one in the school!!

Hubby and I picked him up from school on Friday as my daughter had to return to hospital for a second day of tests and monitoring.  Specialist blood tests with regard to her liver function have been sent off and unless she hears otherwise she returns to clinic next Friday.  The last set of bloods were borderline but all readings for the baby were good.  If the new blood tests show certain 'rises' she may have to be taken in and possibly induced (she is now 37 weeks and would probably welcome is being over and done with!!).  Anyway so far so good.  I have an overnight bag ready and waiting and she has several friends on standby to get her to the hospital if her hubby is at work.  Mind you she is still driving herself at present!!

When we met our grandson at school (its only 10mins to his home) he told Grandad that he could meet us there as it was healthier to walk!!!  My hubby's face was a picture as he drove off and I walked the little tyke home!!

Life's stresses seem to come and go but having the forum to offload certainly helped me to see things in perspective this week though I think my mood swings are more due to hormones than current circumstances.

Sounds like your eldest having a great time during Freshers but will no doubt be looking forward to some home cooking.  Have a great weekend with the family and will catch up again soon.  All the best and look after yourself. Jules xx

Hi Jules

I know what you mean about same old same old.  When I got back to work after 4 1/2 months I expected many things to have changed but no it was all pretty much the same and even some of the files I worked on before I was off were still on the go.

I can understand that it is nice to catch up with colleagues and regular customers.  It is great to talk to different people about so many things other than cancer.  Do hope you had a good chat with your late friend's husband.  It really does not seem that long ago that you posted to say she had passed away.

I am sure hubby appreciates you more than you realise even if he does not say so.  He might not be interested in food but at least by leaving food for him he is eating something so you are defitnely good for him.  I am sure if he did take some gentle exercise it would help his appetite but I can also understand that he probably feels it will not change anything.

Hope you have a good weekend.

Gill

Hi Brian#

Love the cord pulls.  I am sure they are very popular or will be.

There certainly are no flies on your grandson!  I hope his cut head is ok.  Have you any ideas for a story about Kung Foo panda?  It will have to be good.  Perhaps some nuts will help inspire you.  I often find chocolate is good if I need inspiring but nuts are deifntley more  your thing.

Best wishes.

Gill

Morning Gill

Hope you  have a good day and enjoy your weekend.  I spent a good hour and a half with my late friend's husband and caught up with family news/photos as well as going through old times and putting the world to rights (put it down to age!!).  He had just returned from a few days in Wales staying with good friends and has three young grandchildren who are keeping him 'grounded'. Time passes very quickly but the memories are fresh and good to draw on.

Am hoping for a less eventful weekend ahead and am out this evening.  Work next week will be busier as my colleague is on her annual leave so will be mainly on my own in the department and also have the delights of a mammogram to look forward to!

Look after yourself and you are doing a great job at supporting others on the forum as well.  Jules x

Hello Brian I hope Jules dosnt mind me using her  blog to answer your text thankyou for your kind words of comfort , I miss so many things about my Tony  grief takes so long to ease .I hope Mrs B is well and I love looking at your lovely woodwork you are so gifted .My son Justin has just finished making me a hedgehog home but isnt sure what to paint it with that wont hurt the hogs maybe you could advise something .Yes Rusty and I go for a walk twice a day Par beach or there are a few lovely trails around the Eden progect which is around 5mins from where I live so ther are some lovely places to go I am going to a Fetethis afternoon with my son Dylan and little James its where Bryony James mum works at an old folks home  so if weather remains dry its outdoors if wet indoors so that sold be nice .I hope you and Mrs B have a nice weekend...hugs to you too   ...Susananne

Hi Susananne,

Hope you enjoy youself this afternoon at the fete. I came across this and thought how nice it was, because I often feel my mother's influnce.

Take care Susananne, best wishes to you, Rusty and family, Brian.

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No problem Susananne; its lovely that others feel they can chat alone on my thread.

Yesterday was beautiful here and today we have showers so will be dodging them later with a visit to the local shops.  Hope you enjoying the weekend and that the fete went well.  The care home where Mum is  have regular 'afternoon' events when the weather looks good and their summer fete certainly benefitted from the good weather (beautiful cream teas too!!).   Unfortunately my Mum will not join in but its good to see many of the residents (34 at present) and other relatives making the most of time outside.  Will be visiting this week (my cold kept me away last Tuesday) before keeping my mammogram appointment (not a great way to spend my day off but needs must).

Enjoyed the visit of a hedgehog twice this week into our garden (have not had them for years so a welcome return though doubt the slugs think so) and the neighbours' cats still strolling in to say hi through our open patio doors..  Look after yourself.  Jules x

Hello Jules ,yes the fete went well Local town band played and the residents realy enjoyed that also a dog obedience show which was lovely 6 black dogs large and different breads went from owner to their own beds that were in a circle then told to run around allthe beds then lie down again then back to owner it was a lovely show ,and of course cream teas and a lovely cake stall it was a lovely afternoon and the weather was good too enjoyed by everyone and the residents met James who was asleep and said how lovely he is and how much they love his Mummy who cares for them which was lovely .Im glad the weather is good for you today and you enjoy your shopping tripand treat yourself to something nice maybe ..Lovely that you have hedgehogs in your garden they do certainly help with with the slugs and ther seems to be loads of snails this year yuc ,well Jules I must get on and give Rusty his dinner Ive roasted some chicken thighsso he can have one,  bone taken out chopped up and on topof his greyhound dry food ,hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend ...Susananne...

Hi Jules

I really hope you have a quieter week this week.  You can do without another like last week for the next 20 years I would think.

It was great that you were able to spend time with your late friends husband and catch up on new.  Alhtough it can be painfull talking about someone who has so recently died it keeps their memory alive and fresh in your mind and can help.

I hope your weekly visit to you Mum will go well and also hope that even if you are likely to be bsuy at work that you get time with Zack as it will not only cheer you up but hubby as well.

Best wishes.

Gill

Hi Jules,

Just a quick post before we go shopping. Finally finished my saw bench yesterday and have come up with some new ideas for my turning. We are also going to the cemetery to put some flowers on my mothers grave as it would have been her birthday. Grand daughter has won the postal league for her age group in archery plus a trophy for the winter shoot she took part in. My son has just bought a longbow and trying it out for the first time has reach a very good score.

Hope your visit to your mother goes well and that work was not to hard being as you were on your own yesterday.

Best wishes to you and you family, Brian

Morning Susananne

The fete sounds a very similar event to the ones held at the home where my Mum currently resides and its always lovely to see the interaction between the frail/elderly residents and the babies and children. I spent much of the weekend in the garden as the weather was beautiful, the only drawback being the 'catch up' I need to do indoors. Hubby is still one for staying indoors (always been this way) so have taken to opening every window and door so he gets some fresh air passing through. I am popping to visit Mum this morning and then have to get home to prepare lunch before heading out this afternoon as I have to attend my mammogram appointment - those 3yrs seems to have gone very quickly!  Will also take the chance to meet a friend for afternoon cuppa as its her birthday tomorrow and willbe lovely to give her a 'treat' - my non work day soon taken care of.

Hope you are keeping yourself well and sounds as though Rusty is enjoying 'fine dining' and lovely scenic walks.  Jules x 

Morning Susananne

The fete sounds a very similar event to the ones held at the home where my Mum currently resides and its always lovely to see the interaction between the frail/elderly residents and the babies and children. I spent much of the weekend in the garden as the weather was beautiful, the only drawback being the 'catch up' I need to do indoors. Hubby is still one for staying indoors (always been this way) so have taken to opening every window and door so he gets some fresh air passing through. I am popping to visit Mum this morning and then have to get home to prepare lunch before heading out this afternoon as I have to attend my mammogram appointment - those 3yrs seems to have gone very quickly!  Will also take the chance to meet a friend for afternoon cuppa as its her birthday tomorrow and willbe lovely to give her a 'treat' - my non work day soon taken care of.

Hope you are keeping yourself well and sounds as though Rusty is enjoying 'fine dining' and lovely scenic walks.  Jules x