Yet another *Soops* kitchen for all us like minded people

Hi Doodle ? put your feet up now girl. And chill.

Evening all. Been a busy day so exhausted tonight.
Soop Hope you’re back with us again soon.
Urms thanks for the reminder about Sean Bean.
Hope all had a good weekend.
Panache love and prayers for you both x
TOYA ?

‘Evening All’.

Oh Panache your post was poignant to read. Your dear husband will be getting the extra assistance he needs, maybe a different way of giving nutrition if there are difficulties. In your head, your anxiety about him will be lessened because he is of course in good professional hands. However in your heart you will be crying out to hold him close and find comfort for both of you at this very sad end stage. It is a hard road you have to travel and I feel for you.

Thanks GrandmaFrench for explaining your Greek experiences. I’m glad to hear you are both still enjoying my SOAP dish!

Talking of food (one of my favourite topics) we’ve all 7 of us had a lovely afternoon, eating & drinking in an Italian restaurant just round the corner from our apartment. Himself went to pick my stepfather up. The boy wonder and li’l miss were a delight - well behaved and in their Sunday best. Their manners were exemplary and my stepfather commented on their good behaviour.
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When all was done, stepfather driven home, the little family walked home through the park. I sat on a bench in the square and waited for Himself to park up. We agreed ‘one for the road’ was a good idea so stopped off at a bar to chink our glasses and say ‘life’s good’. Because it is and we count our blessings because of it.

I’m off to put the kettle on whilst I take my eye make up off. Hopefully Himself will make the cuppas .... then I’m settling down to watch Sean Bean in the drama ‘Time’ on BBC. It gets great reviews.

Hope we will all have a peaceful night ahead. x

Yes GF he is an old boy, about 17. He has nightlights upstairs and down, food and water upstairs and down, and is completely deaf. Last night he woke us every 90 minutes and then the DGC were awake at 6. ?
Early night tonight!

Grandmafrench has said it all Panache.
I can only echo what she has so elequently expressed ?

Panache

The usual message from Soop via me. So tiresome for her being cut off again and again.

Poor, brave, desperate Panache, I'm heartbroken for you. You'll both keep on fighting, I know you will, for some precious moments together - as many as you can. I cannot believe that anyone would sink low enough to try to keep you away from that dear man after everything he and you have gone through and knowing - which they do - how much you have struggled to keep him with you until now.

If you can, get someone to speak for you if it's too hard. Whatever care is now offered, it's your presence that will make his struggles more bearable and give you both some peace, so I pray that common sense and some humanity can be shown to you, that you will not find yourself forced to keep away when you should be there willing him on every moment that you can.

Cwtches are simply not enough, but that and love and sympathy are all I can send. Stay strong dear lady. Squeeze his hand for us all. xxxxxx ??

Hello Sunday Kitcheners! Got a bit carried away today doing stuff - I was going to take it easy but no....so I feel now that bits of me might just break if I move suddenly. I am actually sitting down after cleaning, clearing, vacuuming, washing floors, washing curtains, ironing and even throwing together Urm's Soapdish for supper. It's so delish, we have eaten it a number of times and by the time one is absolutely cream crackered (as the East End types say) it's great to have a meal just sitting waiting, rather than having to set to and work in the kitchen.

We'll be out most of the day tomorrow and there will be lolling around, so I shall feel quite virtuous after my efforts today - always assuming that I can even walk tomorrow!

Is your Charlie an elderly boy, NannyT ? You'll know that we lost Nouba a few months ago, he was almost 17. He was bright as a button but as his health declined, it was clear that his yowling sometimes was due to a bit of 'confused.com'. He would shout suddenly when looking for me or another one of the animals, rather than go and look. He'd occasionally shout in the middle of the night but I used to leave a small lamp on so that he could see that he wasn't on his own. Mostly he was fine and, of course, his kidneys eventually failed him. Since he's gone, Paxo, one of our two cats, has taken up yowling as a sort of extreme sport. None of our cats get on, so I can't believe she misses him, but she'll suddenly yell at full volume if she finds herself alone. As soon as I speak to her, she stops. Same age as Nouba, so again maybe it's an age thing. Hateful to have broken sleep, though. My DH hates to be stomped all over when he's half way through an interesting film or somesuch but he roared with laughter at the picture of your cat and Puzzler's being deliberately obstructive. They do it just because they can, of course. But look on the bright side...you could have a digging dog! That seems to be a problem for a few of the GoodMorning clan.

We built a holiday home in Greece, Urms. That gave us enough adventures and raised blood pressure and enough stories to dine out on for a lifetime!!!! We did have lots of laughs though. Never lived there - well not longer than 6 months at a time. Used to drive from the UK - 4 days and 8 lots of different currencies for our journey. Before that we used to go to the islands by plane - mainly Paxos, Naxos, Poros, Hydra. Such a beautiful country, the light and the colours quite magical. But I was ALWAYS ill, such a bad stomach. Eventually I decided that it may simply have been that Greek food (traditionally served luke warm) on the islands was possibly not ideal for me. In the height of summer too, the deliveries to the islands could be quite erratic. So, when we decided to build we opted for the mainland - one of the fingers of land which form the Messinian Mani, near Kalamata. That's where we were at the top of a mountain village and where the scooter was much enjoyed whizzing up and down to the beach and the tavernas. Happy days. Hope that today has been good for you all.

I am raising a nice cold G&T to your good health. Take special care, peeps. x

Panache what can I say? Words seem so meaningless but your are held dear in many hearts here and I hope you can gain a grain of comfort from that

I will post again another time as all seems inconsequential compared with dear Panache's struggles

Panache what sad news and what a burden you carry. My heart goes out to you ?.

Thinking of you Panache

Dear Panache please know that you are in my thoughts - I know they are only words but you are not alone. All of us kitcheners are with you in spirit. Sending a gentle virtual hug to comfort you at this difficult time ??

So sorry to hear your news Panache thoughts and prayers to you both?

Thinking of you, Panache, with my very warm best wishes,

As I said elsewhere Panache I send you love and virtual hugs. I just want you to know you are very much in my thoughts

Heartfelt best wishes Panache. There is nothing we can do but offer our love and prayers to you both. X

Dear Panache Your post was the first that I read. I am so very sorry that life continues to be brutal after all the forbearance you have shown throughout such a long time.
We are here for you. Whenever you wish to share your feelings, please remember that we care.
I have no way of comforting you. I am sharing last night's fabulous sunset with you. I wish that I had more to offer.

Panache my heart goes out to you

Oh Panache. Just read your post. I hope all our words of support bring you comfort. I’m sure they do. It’s been such a struggle for you. Are you able to make as many appointments as and when you want? ?.
Huge hug from me. Take care.

Early post today. Dog ? kennel search. Mya‘s lovely dog creche isn’t taking boarders any more. Just day stays. They’re a small creche, run from their house. I have to book Mya in months in advance for the odd day when I can’t take her with me. Not possible (work) for mrM to always look after her. Tried it ! I’ve joined Cornwall garden society and they do lots of visits to gardens and plant fairs. No dogs allowed and there’s little notice to book Mya in so I need a bigger kennel. ?I find one.

GrandmaFrench life’s good. ?I’m saying little about the troublesome knee and hip?. No Pilates last Thursday. They don’t happen at half terms. The village hall is used for children’s activities. Car is perfection. I can fit every inch of my 6’1” into it ?. Room for family too when they visit. Two others are 6’+. mrM used to be my height. He’s shrinking! I’ll never shrink. ?
“The build’ work gets into action a week on Monday. Phil + 1 arrive for possibly 4-5 weeks. Watch this space.
Your life in Greece reminds me of my first house. No car and a Derbyshire hill to tackle when I wanted to shop. Not on a bus route. Fine taking a pram down the hill but back up again ?. I lost all my excess baby weight really quickly.

Might pop back tonight. Didn’t make the strawberry ? jam yesterday so must get that bubbling before the day’s out.

Sun has popped out again so Mya’s getting a quick trot before I check out the poly tunnel plants.

Some may know I moan about not being able to see the flamingo emoji but now I can ?. I never use my iPhone for GN and when the laptop was out of action for 2 days I had to. That has a ?. ?????????

Panache, I have just read your post. It's so very sad, after your having managed to care for your DH, that you should now be separated by hospital rules. You must feel so alone, even though you have so many unseen friends here. Thinking of you and your poor husband.

Panache I have no words, only love and smothering hugs.

Greetings to you all,sincerely hoping that overall life is being kind and generally you have some pleasant times planned up ahead.

Sadly my news never gets better,in fact the past two weeks have seen a dramatic twist again.
My dearest was rushed back into Hospital for the 5th time,it was a suspected stroke.
However it actually was a paralysis of eye,ears,facial and throat muscles,not only leaving him disfigured to an extent, but he is now totally deaf,vision badly impaired and choking is now a new worry.
It is something I have faced with great fear several times previously at home alone.

The Medics now wonder how I have coped mainly alone for all this time.
On Tuesday in Conference it maybe suggested he is moved into another Hospital that offers only 4 cancer patient beds

Visiting remains strictly by appointment only whilst my dear man has been reduced to this very sadly pitiful, helpless state
I am little better I have to admit,the toll on both my health and mental status is tremendous.

There can be no happy ending and of course that says it all.

BA that is a beautiful photo- you were so fortunate with the weather.

Nannytopsy you love him really- you have retired so you have all day to catch up with sleep. You will miss him when his final day does arrive. I would gladly look after that poor soul.

Billy just loves his new home and there is nothing to complain about.

For many years Tara only purred- it was only latterly when she was very ill that she wanted to tell me.

I hope Fern pops in today for a meal or three.

Has Duncan recovered from the trauma of being away from his house?
TOYA