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travelsafar Tue 29-Mar-22 09:42:06

The weather has turned and the beautiful sunshine of the past week or so has turned to rain and an overcast sky. Yesterday my dear brother was here helping me sort out the spare bedroom which had slowly turned into a junk room!!! It is now going to be called the 'attic' Things that I want to keep but seldom use are now packed neatly in boxes and a cupboard and chest of drawers. I can find anything now instead of having to search for what ever it was. He took everything away I didn't need or want and will dispose of for me. Its such a weight of my shoulders. Today I have a small stack of items which need to be placed in the garden shed so will do that later. I have an old work colleague coming for lunch and my gp ringing this afternoon for a meds review. So a full on day again. It would have been lovely if the sun was out again but the weather won't affect what I'm doing. smile

JaneJudge Fri 01-Apr-22 10:31:27

Oh Lucca flowers good luck finding a nice wig smile

Whitewavemark2 Fri 01-Apr-22 10:37:57

Lucca

I’m going to look at wigs in case the chemo makes my hair fall out.

Just seen this, hope you find something that you are really pleased and comfortable with.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 01-Apr-22 10:40:25

Lucca

Thanks for the kind messages! Sadly my treatment will only buy me time, not a cure. But I’m trying to be as positive as I can…some days that goes well, sone days it doesn’t ! It would help if I could sleep !!

That sounds exactly like my best friend in the world. She was given 8 more years and lived it to the full. She was also troubled with lack of sleep.

BBbevan Fri 01-Apr-22 10:42:33

Nothing much I hope. We have visitors tomorrow, so we have changed bed linen and cleaned all through first thing this morning. Sunny, cold and windy out so we will ,hopefully have a quiet afternoon by the fire.

Lucca Fri 01-Apr-22 13:33:04

Whitewavemark2

Lucca

Thanks for the kind messages! Sadly my treatment will only buy me time, not a cure. But I’m trying to be as positive as I can…some days that goes well, sone days it doesn’t ! It would help if I could sleep !!

That sounds exactly like my best friend in the world. She was given 8 more years and lived it to the full. She was also troubled with lack of sleep.

Oh my word I won’t have 8 years but I’d dearly love that !,

silverlining48 Fri 01-Apr-22 14:11:54

Lucca no words but a gentle hug and flowers x

ginny Fri 01-Apr-22 17:11:23

I met two of my daughters for coffee and had a cuddle with DGS.
Been out for lunch with a longtime friend and lost nearly 4 hours along the way.
No dinner to get as I’m full up and will watch a couple of recorded programmes plus Grayson Art Club whilst doing some crochet this evening.

BlueBalou Fri 01-Apr-22 17:13:57

Oh Lucca, a big hug from me ?
Well yesterday’s 6 hour power cut extended to 9 hours by late afternoon, not a happy bunny ?
I just hope we don’t have another one anytime soon!
Today I have taken DDog to the dog walking field with my friend and her dog, very well worthwhile and lovely sunshine despite the frosty start. DDog is now sourd asleep bless her. I will definitely book more regular sessions.
I have planted a dozen strawberry plants in tubs, planted 100 miniature daffodils ‘in the green’, sorted out the boggy spot by the back door by laying a few slabs and putting out all the pebbles we’ve collected from various beaches over many years.

I have a horrible feeling that I am getting a chest infection, beginning to feel pretty ropey.... have done a LFT and it’s negative thankfully. I need to take DH to the chiropractor tomorrow otherwise nothing planned for the weekend.

LOUISA1523 Fri 01-Apr-22 17:23:13

Worked til 3pm...did a few messages on the way home...just preparing for youngest GDs birthday celebrations at ours tomorrow...then going over the pub later to meet friends

JenniferEccles Fri 01-Apr-22 17:26:18

So sorry to have just read your latest post Lucca
What a terrible shock it must have been for you to receive the news. I do hope you have supportive family and friends to help you, and there are always virtual friends on here, some of whom will be going through something similar.
Your niece sounds lovely to be helping you chose a wig.

TillyTrotter Fri 01-Apr-22 17:45:51

I can only repeat what JenniferEccles has said.
So sorry Lucca . You will find caring support on here with virtual friends and I hope you have family and friends supporting you at home.
I hope your niece helps you find a wig (or why not 2) that will lift your spirits. ?

Lucca Fri 01-Apr-22 21:24:01

My hair started to fall out this morning so as well as finding a good wig I had my hair chopped very short and am now known as Dame Judi. ..

BBbevan Sat 02-Apr-22 03:55:21

So sorry to hear your newsLucca I'm afraid I missed your earlier post. Thinking of you and hope you having loving people around you .

TillyTrotter Sat 02-Apr-22 08:27:24

Lucca that is an awful realisation of your situation, and taking away none of the seriousness of yesterday for you, can I say Dame Judi Dench has fabulous hair (always looks fab) and a short pixie cut suits many ladies.

JenniferEccles Sat 02-Apr-22 08:37:02

In that case Lucca you will look very stylish.

Gilly3 Sat 02-Apr-22 08:41:16

I'm sorting out the garage to make a laundry area in the warmer weather.

Lucca Sat 02-Apr-22 10:05:03

JenniferEccles

In that case Lucca you will look very stylish.

Thank you ! Actually I think I rather do ! I shall wear big earrings sent as a cheer up gift by wonderful DIL and a rather ridiculous tunic top I bought and sit outside a cafe with a friend this morning and try some tennis this afternoon. Onward and upwards eh !

JaneJudge Sat 02-Apr-22 10:11:26

That is the spirit Lucca but we are here if you need us flowers

Witzend Sat 02-Apr-22 10:17:49

Apart from going for a walk and cooking the dinner, I shall be getting on with (finally!) finishing my mega stash buster blanket - can’t wait to get it done and posted off.

Only about 2 inches of the 3rd 24 inch section to go, phew.

I might also deadhead all the daffodils that should have been decapitated at least a week ago.

Witzend Sat 02-Apr-22 11:17:39

?? Lucca - I’m afraid I missed your earlier post, too. Sending all best wishes/vibes. xx

JenniferEccles Sat 02-Apr-22 11:39:05

It sounds like a lovely day you have lined up for a very stylish sounding lady Lucca!
Enjoy it!

PECS Sat 02-Apr-22 13:13:42

Good luck with a new hairstyle Lucca
I have been for a two hour walk ?‍♀️ this morning, home for a relaxing bath& hair wash & soon to stroll into town for a Spring Fair street marke. Hope to meet up with DD2 when I am there.. a cuppa in a cafe! DH is off at football ⚽️ .

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 02-Apr-22 13:57:46

I’m so very sorry Lucca. Sending you a hug and ?.

M0nica Sat 02-Apr-22 19:11:14

I spent a day at an archaeological day school.

Callistemon21 Sat 02-Apr-22 20:11:41

I went to another funeral sad.
The last thing I had said to her was "Don't worry, take it slowly, there's plenty of time".