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
Hi Jules, glad you had such a fun day out. Shame about the broken buggy but sounds like Zach enjoyed driving the hired one anyway!
Sorry to hear your Mum had a doctors visit and I hope she has recovered a bit now? The change of routine obviously upset her but, hey, you're allowed your fun too..
Another busy but fun weekend lined up for you then, I wish I had half your energy! It will hopefully take your mind off work though so that's always a good thing and I trust you are enjoying your relaxing evening?
Thanks for the 'hand's up' and I have now posted on the thread. No problem with you interrupting either; it's always nice to hear from you and hope all is well with you and the family. Take care Jules x
Relaxed a little too much in the evening; fell asleep for an hour ha ha. Annoyingly that meant I did not have a very good night - nothing new there though!! Thankfully had some help at work today so a little less stressful.
With the late plans made regarding the weekend I will be kept busy on my day off tomorrow to make sure I am on top of things and need to try and fit in the gym as have missed a couple of visits this week. Currenty light rain here so have put off doing the washing as do not want it hanging around when I have company tomorrow evening (will do it Sat am and leave it to dry indoors whilst away). My daughter is staying overnight tomorrow after 'running' the bodyshop party as a consultant which will give us some time without little ears listening in. Son in law will pick her up on the way to taking eldest grandson to football club the following morning. Keeping busy is helping me cope but I am looking forward to spending time with friends (and away from temptation of the farmers's market this weekend!!).
Hope you have a restful weekend and that the 'yappies'next door keep a low profile or you may have to invest in earplugs as well as rolls of tape. Hope Saturday appointment goes well. Take care Jules x
H Jules, hope the party goes well and that you enjoy your mum & daughter time afterwards. Have a lovely weekend with your friends as well. Take care Sue x
It's been quite a week this week and I have had trouble figuring what the day is. I had a long chat with my youngest sister in Canada yesterday evening. I could tell she is very stressed and I had to tell her she has to look after herself. She has recently had other losses on her husbands side. Dad is being cremated on Tuesday and my sister is going to read something I write about dad with a short message to my other brothers and sisters. If she can find the song I wrote about, she will try to include it in the service too with what I wrote about me being so like dad.
Mrs B keeps going low so still having to keep both eyes on her at the moment. I was naughty and bought some chocolate coated macaroons the other day and Mrs B had one when she went low and loved it. Hope everything went well last night and that you enjoy your time with your friends after such a hectic week at work. I bet you are getting all the annuals in now. Our primroses have even more flowers on them which is pleasing Mrs B as they are one of her favorite flowers.
Sorry to read you didnt sleep well the other night Jules. Unusaully for me, I have had the same problem the last few nights. I keep waking up and afterwards have trouble getting back to sleep.
Sending best wishes, hugs and kind thoughts your way both to you and your family, Brian.
Hope your appointment on Saturday went well and that you felt s little more benefit afterwards. No doubt more 'taping' guidance too though an extra pair of hands would probably make it much easier!!
Had a good social evening on Friday and sales went well for my daughter. After the visitors had gone we sat up till gone 1 am chatting. At 9 am my son in law picked her up and I went to the gym before getting a lift to my friends (her daughter and son in law collected me) in Bucks. Great weekend catching up with news, chinese takeaway, too much cake!!!, visit to garden centre in beautiful sunshine - coffee and more cake outside and no coats necessary. Bought them a bush rose called Ruby Anniversary (they celebrate theirs next month) and caught the train home late afternoon yesterday. Back down to earth today being back into work.
Will visit Mum tomorrow and then hope to lunch out after my gym session (I suppose I had best keep it healthy ha ha). Meeting my friend for an evening at the Indian restaurant on Thursday before keeping a denture appointment on Friday. Crumbs!!! another week goes by - all too quick.
Had a good weekend away and even managed a five hour night woo hoo. I am not surprised that you have been struggling a little on the sleep front. I am sure with your own grief and keeping an eye on Mrs B you are somewhat unsettled and the mind seems to work overtime. Fingers crossed this will improve for you but do look after yourself and perhaps a cat nap here and there will help.
Unbelievably the 'annuals' have been out since the middle of September and are going very well due to good offer on them. Still busy but to be expected and I have, very politiely, explained to the manager that I only have one pair of hands which I keep fully occupied during my 5hr+ shift and if he needs more done he may have to employ someone else. I think the staff in general are struggling to cope so we will see how it goes. I personally do not need the added stress at this time of year but, of course, you do not like to let anyone down, especially customers. Hey ho.
Will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow but it will be re-assuring to know that you will be there in spirit and that your Canadian siblings are including your thoughts/music in the service for Dad. Take Care and sending peace and hugs to you, Mrs B and the family. x
