Soop's super supportive kitchen.

DGS's school uniform is very similar willow, except for the colour of the shirt. I love their uniforms and at his school they are worn by boys and girls.
They are so practical and comfy.

willow, I love seeing children in NZ out in the playground in their big sunhats. They have a high incidence of skin cancers there so that's as good a reason as any for the hats.
soop, I don't know how you manage to keep your good humour when you've had to put up with such afflictions for so long. Maybe this time you'll have a consultant who can do something for you.
morethan, your GC are going through things that no children should have to face. Your DiL must be an extraordinarily strong woman and the same can be said for her MiL. .

Glad to report that Smokie has returned from his first foray out after 'the incident' and with no ill effects. I was starting to twitch a bit and heard Himself say "Oh well, you have his portrait now, much cheaper to keep than him and his vet's bills!" I couldn't believe my ears, turned to remonstrate and saw him with Smokie in his arms. Such a tease!

Lovely photos kitty and Willow500. Thank you for sharing them.
Hugs, morethan2.

kitty I missed the part of your post where you told us about your daughter’s new job. Many congratulations to her! Sounds wonderful!

kitty you can almost hear Bertie thinking “How big does he have to be before we can play football?” ?. Beautiful photographs of beautiful children!

Soop I’m glad there may be light at the end of the tunnel for you at last. It is a complete buggeration - believe me I know. Though my problems are nowhere near as bad as yours, it is always on your mind and can, quite literally, be a drag! Hang in there, gal!

Morethan I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for your grandchildren at the moment. They are so lucky to have the love and strength of you and your DH to help them through. Don’t need to tell you you’re always in my thoughts. I’m so pleased your DiL is still holding her own. ?

Willow what a splendid school uniform - I love that hat - that is definitely my sort of hat! I hope this is the start of a very enjoyable period of his young life - he certainly looks ready to go!

Ann really good to hear that there appears to be some progress for a change! Long may it continue. Take care of yourself.?

Gq that’s a lovely specimen! My GS has to draw an insect for science homework, and has chosen a dragon fly. I will show him that one (he thought about doing a beetle, but it looked like an anteater, so he changed his mind)! Aren’t they lovely? When I’m fishing in the summer, they will often land on the fly line as it sits on the water, and quite happily sun themselves. They seem to have a preference for green or blue coloured lines! What are you doing to your conservatory, if I may be so bold?

Plumbing problems are solved. The retailer will replace all damaged items at no extra cost despite us being out of time for reporting the damage, so by Friday, hopefully, we will be good to go again! ??

I was awake this morning at ten past four and got up at half past five, so it is catching up on me now! An fairly early night calls, I think. Sorry if I have missed anyone.

Oh what lovely photos of beautiful children kitty I hope I didn’t put a dampener on your lovely day. Life goes on please don’t anyone feel they can’t post about their happiness. soop a good moan is good too. That’s whats the kitchens for isn’t it. All life can call in. My DiL loves me to talk about anything but herself. I gossip about the family and talk about funny things the children have done. Yesterday we spent hours laughing about silly stuff and Reminiscing about holidays we’ve had. Oh and I moaned none stop about the blooming builders.

kitty Gloating?! Never! We are delighted to see such lovely pictures of your beautiful GC and to share in something lovely. It makes us all smile and feel good too.

Thank you for your kind words. I hope no one thinks I gloating - it's just been a good day for the Lesters.

Things will revert to normal soon!

Ah Kitty what a wonderful picture - special day

What a lovely picture, Kitty.

Morethan , Im so sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. Your DIL sounds an amazing woman.

Lovely GC kitty very handsome indeed.
You must all be so proud and really good news about your D.
She has done so well.

How beautiful kitty, you must be so proud. What a lovely photograph. I’m not on here often at all but I know there are people out there who can’t share good things as things don’t always go the way we feel they should or can. I feel for all those with so many worries and unable to do what we want to do - to right the wrong. Thinking of all of you with troubles and hope more positives than negatives come your way.

Kittylester ?????

kitty Absolutely delightful. I'm grinning from ear to ear.

morethan I am so very sorry for you and your family. I cannot imagine how you are coping with the on-going distress. I feel truly guilty for "sounding off" with my piddling problem. In fact, I've resolved to keep quiet from hereon. If us lot could bring about a miracle, we surely would.

Care home visit tomorrow. I shall be back with you as soon as I can.

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A very proud Bertie and a fairly proud Persie!

Willow just love your GS's photo, super little chap and he looks so happy! The uniform is great!

to all coping with builders and such !

Oh soop, I knew what your problem was but hadn't realised the extent of it. Thank you for your honesty and I also hope that your consultation is of some help.

GQ, dgc are a worry aren't they. I think it's something to do with not having an control over the matters that is difficult - well that is what it is for me!! Control freak, moi?

Ann, in my view, Christmas is too long to wait - we know nothing happens quickly. See another GP and cry!! Seriously!!

Morethan, thank you for the updates. I can't imagine the time you are having.

Worry not about dentists. They are wonderful people. Well, the one I sleep with is ok but I have just seen mine and I need no work. We talked about a denture for a 2 tooth gap but he said that I wouldn't gain much benefit unless I was concerned about the appearance. It doesn't show an awful lot so we are leaving it for now. I saw the therapist who did a thorough hand scale and that was that. Her mother in law is an old friend so that could have a bearing on how gentle she was!!

While I was there, I had news from DD1 that she has got the job she really, really wants. They interviewed 8 applicants out of the 37 they received and she was the one. I am so proud of her. She is a SENCO with responsibility for inclusion in a school in a particularly bad area and her speciality is Looked After and Previously Looked After Children. She is now joining the the LA Virtual School and will trouble shoot around all schools in the area. I assume that, although she is a virtual teacher in a Virtual School, she won't also become a Virtual daughter.

And, I've had some lovely photos of Bertie and Persie with Wolfie which, for some reason, I can't post on the laptop and will have to do from my phone.

A good day in the Lester household.

Take care everyone.

morethan just to say that we are keeping you all in our prayers. (((hugs)))

anne that is certainly a small step in the right direction with alternative day care being at least talked about.
Care call are brilliant and I have been so thankful for all the little helps they have put in place. Himself has a velocimeter on his wrist which registers a fall and instigates a call to the centre. In that way they have organised help to get DH lifted up and it is such a relief to know you are not on your own. That little gadget also registers non movement too which would naturally include your DH going AWOL so if they don't suggest it tell them that a friend has suggested you ask for one. Mind you I had to threaten Himself with unmitigated violence if he didn't co-operate and wear it but he has now forgotten it was ever an issue! I really hope that this turns out to be a really positive week.

Soop just wanted to say I understand a little of your problem as my mum had a vaginal prolapse which was dreadful for her especially as her dementia progressed and she had no idea what was being done to her during the appointments - yours sounds much worse and it's very bad that they can't find your records to help with the future treatment. No matter that it’s not life threatening it’s definitely life debilitating so I hope they get you treated quickly.

Morethan thank you for the update – it’s heartbreaking for you all but especially the children who understand. Your DiL sounds a remarkable woman to be able to cook lunch for you all during all she’s going through but I guess she is trying hard to make memories for you all.

Ann that’s wonderful news – good luck!

morethan my heart breaks for you all.
You are living through a nightmare with no end.
I send love and heartfelt best wishes.

Yay! That's more like it, ann. Us lot welcome progress.

Bless you all for being kind and understanding. It really does help to share.

The prolapse of the bowel is termed Procidentia. I am have renewed hope for a satisfactory conclusion. It all takes time and patience.

Hi all I’m sure of you saw my post on my awful night a few sundays ago. So will understand why I can’t pop in more often. To those of you who sent messages I want to thank you. It was such an awful night, I was so frightened sitting alone with the children in bed. I kept waiting for my son and her family to return with the worst news. Our lives are so horrible at the moment and we’re all trying hard to get back on an even keel. The youngest three are coping well although the youngest has asked some upsetting questions. We manage to reassure her without lying, at least I hope we do. Our oldest granddaughter spent hours with me the other day completely distraught. She overwhelmed with a feeling of responsibility and as she cried telling me “no matter how bad things are we all have homes to go to. She’s stuck there watching the horror unfold” My DiL has finished radiotherapy and has a small break before starting chemo. She looks very unwell but she insisted on cooking Sunday dinner for us yesterday. This women deserves a medal. I’ve just scanned through the thread and I’m sorry things are no better Ann and soop that’s sounds very distressing and uncomfortable. I hope it gets sorted. *Willow 500 your picture of your little lad made me smile he’s a cutie. grannyquennie you have my sincere sympathy re the builders noise, mine still haven’t finished. I just want them OUT of my house. No more bacon butties or tea and biscuits for them. Take care all. I’ll update you when I can, mostly though ‘no news is good news’

I hope very sincerely that something can be done to make you more comfortable soop, no-one should have to deal with that when we consider the medical miracles which can be acheived today.
I have received calls today from care call who are coming to discuss installation on Wednesday morning and the SW who is coming to discuss alternative day care on Wednesday afternoon.
Progress at last.