Oh Jules forgive my post on my site to you .....I am so sorry not to have known of your hubbies departure. You know from the support you have given me how well I understand your current situation and my heart goes out to you. My site tells of my joirney through this uncharted place you find yourself in. It is difficult but you will come through.
Just lovely to see your name appear on my thread and suspect its just as hard for you to post but I really appreciate the message. It was a long three years for hubby and I take much comfort in the fact that he is now free from the clutches of his disease which took his happiness away. I am surrounded by the love of my family and friends (and the ongoing support of virtuality buddies) and now, like you, my life must be lived to the best of my ability. Early days still but so many memories to cherish and share with others - a few late nights of 'story-telling' along the way.
Sending hugs and best wishes and hope all is well with you and Julie in your new life. Jules x
Glad to say the weather has cheered up today following the downpours of yesterday (very wet walk to the charity shop!!). Cold and frosty start but the garden looks pretty and birds are lined up waiting for breakfast !
Yes, a great relief for all concerned with my Mum's care and though I of course did my bit (a few well chosen words here and there and lots of form filling) I really must give huge credit to the care staff who all did their bit and ultimately to Mum's new social worker who was positive from the moment he was appointed (thank goodness I had some sense in asking for 'fresh eyes' the second time round). The big regret of course is that hubby is not here to share the moment as he spent much time 'worrying for my sanity' at times. Maybe he is quietly smiling down upon us all as we take our journey forward.
Hope you and Mrs B continue to feel better (the fruit sounded a really good cheer up option and whetted my appetite so am off to the shops again later - am thinking smoothie for lunch - really need to take myself in hand and lose the 'comfort eating' weight I gained in the last few months). I suppose the real answer is to stop buying the 'naughty foods' then cannot be tempted - easier said than done though during this cold weather ha ha. Have a good day. Jules x
Not keeping bad - usual aches and pains that the cold weather brings but nothing worth complaining about.
Keeping busy in mind and body seems to be helping though do find concentration for long periods a bit of an issue as the mind wanders. Know its a normal road through the grieving process and am so well supported am really very lucky. Think its a good thing that I have never minded my own company (comes from being an only child and spending a lot of time alone during our marriage as hubby worked away from home quite regularly). Building a new way of life will take time to adjust to but it can and must be done.
Look after yourself and sounds as though worklife is keeping you well and truly busy (dont let it tire you out). Wishing you a peaceful weekend. Jules x
Pleased to hear you are busy work wise. Thanks for asking about my yougest grandson. He has had a bad stomach infection for some while and he now has to go into hospital for an operation in March 13th. When asked by his mother how he felt about it by his mother, he replied that he was looking forward to it. his astoshed mother asked why and he told her it was because he knows it will make him better. Allthough he is still the happy cheeky little lad, I think this shows it has been troubling him more than he has let on to anyone. Have lots of new story ideas and about five underway, but have not had time to do any more with them as I have been busy with my woodclub activities and with my cancer charities.
Take care and dont work too hard, best wishes, Brian.
Hi Jules, bit of an issue copying and pasting to you. Thank u advice re wedding out fit. Mother is quite conservative. But I dont want to overheat on the day and maybe at my age now should say sorry mum but I am a big girl now and I consider my choice appropriate.
Good to see your mums issues have been resolved, good on you girl. Feel proud. This time in 8 days and 2 hours the Scottish family will be here but who is counting.... Yup me.
Hope my pic made it through but if not Jo and Max look out.
Glad your wall is up and as your spring is coming our autumn is starting...so envious of your spring bulbs showing now....
Take care, let's hopethis gets posted ok or I will get really miffed.
It's a rather wet start to the day here; that fine rain that penetrates. Hope you went out last night and had an enjoyable evening and even maybe a win on the bingo. Feeling right back to normal this morning as I sit here with Brianitus in full swing munching on some salted peanuts. Have had a very busy week and have greatly extended the number of companies prepared to give our club members discount. We now have about fourty places so have made up a small booklet and will print these out for members and charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing ect.
I hope you have a peaceful weekend and that you enjoy your time off from work next week.
Take careJules, sending kind thoughts your way, Brian.
Am assuming you tried to 'copy' a picture over but a no show I am afraid (I have little joy when I try either and its only if I have my daugher around that she figures it out (all to do with size of pixels apparently!!!) As you can probably see your written post is fine and I am sure your outfit will be just great for you and it is you who needs to be happy with it (hark at me I sound like your mother now ha ha). Just remember to remind your Mum/Sisters/ family from Scotland that they will not require wooly bloomers when they arrive to visit - no one needs fainting guests . I can feel your excitement brewing and I am delighted for you all that you have this happy event ahead of you. Have a wonderful weekend.
Have been dropping bags into local charity shops today (and forcing myself to leave with empty bags rather than refilling them!!) Local recycling service is likely to be overworked for a few weeks as my Spring Clean is under way and am concentrating on the inside as when the weather improves a little I will be in the garden with my feet up and a book (just does not feel the same doing it indoors.).
Hope you and all your family both sides of the world are managing to keep calm and well. Best wishes to you all Jules xx
Well I did go out last night (such a routine is hard to break though once my friends move out of the area it will be something else to look into!!) but had no 'winner's luck'. Still good to catch up and take part (you have to be in it to win it). Today did my three mile stroll to the high street and back and tomorrow the Farmers' Market is on so, although I do not actually need to buy anything still hope to go out and stretch my legs as it does me no good to be indoors all day. If its dry I may well walk further on and enjoy the walk round Ruilsip Lido but will have to see what tomorrow brings.
Glad Brianitus is alive and well and with all your hardwork both for Wood Club and Cancer Charities I would say your nutty treats are a good reward. Peaceful thoughts to you and Mrs B. Jules x
Just a brief post to say I'm reading your thread and keeping up with your news, but for various reasons, haven't been replying. Hoping to rectify this soon! :) Enjoy your walk to the market - sun shining here in Yorkshire :)
Just a brief post to say I'm reading your thread and keeping up with your news, but for various reasons, haven't been replying. Hoping to rectify this soon! :) Enjoy your walk to the market - sun shining here in Yorkshire :)
Thanks for dropping by and hope you have managed some relaxation durimg the half term. Of course that seems a long while ago now. Take care of yourself and though we now have some cloud have just finished sorting a bag of more for the charity shop and as they will be open at 10 am signing off and heading out. Sending peaceful thoughts and virtual hugs Jules x
