That's the *Gn* I know and love.

jeni!

That's a bonus then jeni

Well I'm to bed! Had about 3hours sleep last night. Don't know why?
Hope tonight is better.
Goodnight all.

Goodnight, jeni- Rest well.

Night night jeni xx

Soopand Jeni hope you're tucked up warm.... have you tried my favourite remedy? Lots of lavender, a few drops in a warm bath, burning lavender-scented candles, soft lighting and good music, then let the mind drift onto pleasant thoughts. Then bed with a good book. Sleep well xx

You all keep mentioning Mumsnet so I had a quick shuffty. Ugh! Ugh! Didn't like it one bit! It was like being amongst aliens. So much aggro and sniping.
I'm relatively new to GN, but browsing the posts has become a lovely part of my day - just like a nice big mug of hot tea. You all seem so 'sympa' (a lovely expression the French use for kind people) and I laugh with some of you and feel sad and sympathetic with others. There are posts which make me think and posts which comfort and console. Stay as sweet as you are Gransnetters! You are on a cloudy day!!

Good morning to you all. Yesterday was as close to a session in purgatory that I'm likely to experience on earth .

I was touched by the caring responses from so many GN pals. To be honest, I cried so long and hard that my eyelids felt like lead. I'm sure that, as many of you pointed out, some of the distress was post-op related. However, the crux of the matter was that, after trying my hardest to make light of the fact that my son had lost a parcel [an album containing over 100 photos of visits we'd made to visit our grandson] I found myself being indirectly "blamed"...which was utterly unfair and crazy.

Another loving letter was sent to him, in which I expressed my puzzlement ...all that I hoped for, was a text to say something reassuring...a bridge-builder To date, no such message has been sent. All is far too quiet for my liking. I'm a very sensitive mum [not so unusual] and I'm deeply upset when a cloud hovers over my family, no matter what the reason.

My daughter-in-law rang last night. She is marvellous. Without wishing her to "take sides" [her loyalty must be to her husband] I gather that depression might be the key. My ex-husband was diagnosed as bi-polar. Anyway, we're all to meet up in the near future, by which time, the matter that has hurt me so deeply will be resolved. My son means the world to me. I need to know how he feels deep inside. The not knowing is heart-wrenching.

to you and many thanks

soop {{{hug}}} things will be sorted out in time for your get together, thats something lovely for you to look forward to.

soop hope it's resolved soon. Thank goodness your dil is so nice.
((hugs))

soop, your son will most likely see sense when a little bit of time has elapsed. Hopefully the parcel will be found, but if not he will come to see that it is not your fault. You are definitely feeling this more because of your weakened state. You have been through a lot. I would be on my knees! Try to put it out of your mind for now (easier said than done I know), and be kind to yourself.

It'll be much better when you get to meet up with them again. Then it will be

Big (((hugs))) and positive vibes soop. All will be well, but I know the agonies you go through when you're wondering whether they are ok.

You lot never cease to amaze me. The sharing of sorrows and uplifting times with people who care [albeit on-line] is priceless. I'm feeling so much better today. THANKS to you. Mr soop thinks that you are special.

You're the special one soop and that's why we care!

soop - Glad you're feeling a lot brighter now.

Soop I'm so so glad you feel a wee bit brighter to-day even your posts sound more upbeat this morning.I have always thought that sons do tend to pull at the heart strings just that little bit more than daughters when they get older maybe its to do with daughters being more sentitive to mums feelings have something to do with it,I have only ever had "words" once with DS1 and I thought the end of the world was coming but we soon put it behind us and both gave a big hug and forgot all about it.All will be fine just you wait and see.and a big for later after your nap

soop, . xx

soop take care and find time for yourself too

Hello soop. So glad that you had a reassuring phone call from your daughter-in-law and can see some light ahead. Males in general are not great at making contact at the right time and I expect your son would be mortified if he realised how hurt you've felt.

soop men are the worst for making contact unless they need something, I think my son has lost my number

My son who is bipolar never rings. I haven't seen him for 3yrs! I gather he's ok from hid Facebook entries, the very odd phone call and his sister.

jeni

soop you are one of the dearest and talented people on here. Sorry I haven't caught up with this before but I have been involved in the sudden hospitalisation of my step-mother. Men are not the best at communication, it sometimes takes time.((hugs))
jeni
Pps I agree with the title of this thread

Hello again
Have had the obligatory snooze. GP calling in on way home. Just to check that the brand new massive bruising [as of visit to dentist earlier today] is okay. Could be time to stop the anti-coagulants. Feels okay...just looks a whole lot angry.
Golden sorry to hear news of your step-mother's admission to hospital. Please keep us updated. See if you can catch Pointless on BBC1 at 5.15.
jeni I feel sad for you. and yes, the name of this thread couldn't be more appropriate. A huge hug to kittylester for her opening message.
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