Hello Jules as Brian and Garf have said ,We were thinking of you yesterday and know how hard it must have been for you ,and we are still thinking of you now ..I have posted pictures of Rusty and Button on Brians Amazing quotes thread that may make you smile ..Take care lovely lady hugs and kiss sent ..Sueanne Xx
Just as your other forum friends have said, you were in my thoughts yesterday too. I'm still keeping you in my thoughts as I'm sure there will many reflective and emotional days to come. Take care sweetheart, we're all here when you need us, love and hugs Jo xx
Just logged on and am totally overwhelmed (you sure as hell know how to bring out my emotions!!). Thamk you all so much. My hubby's celebration of life was so well attended it was 'shifted' to the larger chapel and despite the obvious sadness, we were as one in our thoughts and prayers as we bade a final goodbye. Many tears but also laughter as we all had our memories out for an airing in the three hours following the service. Beautiful buffet provided by his local drinking hole and a good few glasses raised (even if a lot were soft drinks ha ha) and we had some to take home for supper too! The children and grandchildren came back and we had a very relaxed evening together (daughter and family stayed over so the boys could go to bed at normal time).
Today has been spent catching up with thank you notes and more paperwork plus tea and cake with friends at lunch time. We managed to raise over £550 for the nominated charity who had helped hubby at the start of his journey - he would have been thrilled.
Brian, sorry to read about your Grandson's infection and do hope they can get him more comfortable very soon. Our eldest has an emergency ENT appointment tomorrow (another half day off school) to follow up on a week of nosebleeds (the last one took over 2hrs to stem) and to see if they are going to cauterize. I shall have Zack for a couple of hours (he has just cut tooth no.3 and it will be easier for daughter/son in law to concentrate rather than coping with both of them during the hospital appointment).
Once again thanks to all my forum friends for your continued love, prayers and support which is truly appreciated. Hugs and kind thoughts to your all. Jules xxx
Hi Jules, you've just climbed over another mountain and came down the other side still intact. You are one tough lady, but I'm sure there are times when you don't feel as strong as you appear. Many of us here on the forum have had you in our hearts and our prayers. Find some time to sit back now with your feet up and reflect on what you need. Sometimes we continue to put our own needs on the back burner while looking after a loved one, and that is how it is, but we still need to re-charge our own batteries from time to time.
Hello Jules so glad that one of the hardest occasions went ok. I have been thinking of you and as Alexs funeral was in November it brought it all back. My family sounds very much like yours and have been very supportive. I am so glad that you are managing to get out. It's been pretty bad weather wise and apparently the temperature is to be minus twelve tonight with snow forecast. I won't be going out I ambabysitting two year old thomas the tank engine fanatic tomorrow. Take care speak to you soon Margaret
Hi Jules, Was thinking of you yesterday and was glad to read that everything went as well as it could. I know in the days ahead there will be difficult times, be kind to yourself and know that your forum buddies are here for you. Hope x
Thank you for your supportive words and kind thoughts. I still have two weeks of bereavement leave before going back to my part time job (I have been to see the work crowd a couple of times and my close workmates were there on Monday too). Am beginning to wonder where I will find time to fit 'work'back in but suppose eventually the protocols/forms etc will slow down )mind you once I have appointed Probate solicitors (another appointment to keep next week!) this will lighten the load.
The next weight to address is regarding my Mother's care arrangements - now five months since I asked for re-assessment with no outcome other than 'fobbing off' messages. Hit the e-mail route yesterday and will give them 14 days to get 'moving' having told them it will be referred to my MP in due course. ow many chances do they want!!!!
Today I am going to visit Mum and then having Zack for a couple of hours as my eldest grandson has hospital appointment to investigate repetetive nosebleeds and possible cauterization treatment. The boys are a constant delight in so many ways and our children/partners and friends have been supurb.
I know I cannot be permanently strong (and believe me I am not!!) but have plenty of time to relax ahead of me and will feel better once legalities are sorted. Feeling very much like a 'secretary' on autopilot (well was one in life before children ha ha).
Nop snow in my neck of the woods but today is damp and cloudy (or will be when darkness lifts).
Hope your recovery is coming along and that you have good support too. We all need 'bear hugs' and I send you virtual ones. Take care Jules xx
