Soop's Kitcheners...

kitty suffice to say we have booked a short break on the Eurostar so in the next week or two I shall (hopefully) be sipping light beer "in Bruges" for a 3 day respite!

Jokes aside, it's not too bad, I think we are all finding little nooks to hide in - the cat under the bed, me in the kitchen (where else), daughter goes out to work and loves coming home to a cooked meal, her husband is glued to his PC, and mine is taking refuge in the garage. So far so good!

Thank you so much for your good wishes, now we just have to help Soutra and Crafting to get through their hard times, not forgetting Bella, soop and MacS and all others who are being tested

On a lighter note, I'm sitting here, looking as though I've been dragged through a hedge backwards, after a two day sleepover with my littlest dgd!
How is it possible for a three year old to make a grown woman so exhausted?

Great fun though

Good to hear things are sounding more positive, Lona.

Happy for you Lona. Your family are so lucky to have such a supportive mum.

Nice to have good news Lona. Thank you for sharing it. I hope things continue onwards and upwards for you all.

I hope soutra and family are ok today and I hope crafting's problem is easier. How are things with you Grannyknot? I feel as though I am in suspended animation at the moment and I have no idea what I should be doing or, even, what I used to do before DD arrived. It's a bit like the first days after a holiday but not feeling quite so rested!

So pleased for you Lona that really is great news for you and your DC. All the best to both of them to go onwards and upwards to a more contented future.

You must be relieved too and hopefully you can relax now knowing that your stressful time has finally turned a corner.

Soutra for you and your family.

That group hug was lovely, just what we needed

I would like to make a small announcement........TaDaa!
Said in a whisper..... things are looking up chez Lona.

My dd has made life changing decisions after the most horrendous few years, and hopefully will be at least happier.

My ds, who is slowly losing his sight,now has an eyemask which he wears overnight, which should hopefully improve things. He has also cut all ties with his father, a psychopathic bully, at long last, which will improve his life in every area.

There's a lot more to it all obviously, but I'm feeling cautiously optimistic, and relieved.

Thanks to you all for your support and care

((((hugs)))) soutra to you and your family, x x x x.

Soutra sending my love and best wishes to you and your family

Soutra love, prayers and tears for you all, particularly your DD. Whatever the decision, it is the right one. xx

That should be "Move up, please" (must'nt let enthusiasm trump manners!)

...and the best thing about the kitchen is - no appointment necessary, all welcome at any time! Move up, there's always room for one more.

What a good job the kitchen is big enough for us all to squash into. Group hug sounds a good idea to me too. Thanks to all for the kind thoughts. Yes Soutra let's have some

I think grannyknot has the right idea- craftingyou too have your problems,.lona , soop , kittylester and those I may not know about, ehat we need is a GROUP HUG oh and as well. Are we down hearted? Maybe but we can still

Soutra I'm so sorry to read your sad news, I hope your dd and sil can find extra strength to make their distressing decision
You must all be feeling so sad.

Crafting families bring such joy and heartache, as most of us know, I hope things work out for yours.

soop Glad your shoulder is improving Take care xxx

crafting let's all squeeze in tight together and hold each other up.

Soutra

So sorry Soutra

Desperately sad news for you and your family, Soutra. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

So sorry to hear this Crafting (((((hugs))))) for you too. I hope whatever is causing your family such anxiety comes to a speedy conclusion with a positive outcome soon.

soutra why is life so hard. and hugs.

Soutra your family have been in my prayers since you first posted your news. We have a really worrying time with one of our DGC which is causing much anxiety to all concerned too. Sometimes life is very difficult espcially when you worry about your children worrying about their children. Sorry a bit down tonight ((huggs )) to all who need them.

So sorry Soutra and all positive thoughts to them as they make their decision which will lead to much heartache whatever they decide, but it will be the right one for them. I do pray and will certainly include them tonight.

How dreadfully sad Soutra - thinking of you and your family