Good Morning Tuesday 5th July 2022

grandMattie
I am saddened to hear of the death of your very dear husband and send my deepest condolence to you and your family.
Your husband is now at peace and pain free and no doubt re united with your beloved son.
I am pleased that you have managed to have a decent sleep for once and hope that you will look after yourself now. You have had such a hard time this last year or so.
I know that you will cope as you have such a strong faith and a loving family and if you need anything more then your many friends on here will come to your aid,I'm sure.
I don't think you realize just how much respect and admiration the people on this thread have for you. You have such strength. You are in my thoughts and prayers.x

Good morning everyone, the sun is trying to shine through the clouds
We had a lovely morning yesterday at a NT garden , we stuck to the walled garden , easier for my walker , it was lovely to chat to some of the very knowledgeable volunteers , outside the walled bit was a beautiful lawn with a flower border , the alliums were huge
Michael I hope you get your stomach problems sorted easily and quickly
Glad you got a good sleep gM
I have one good vein *Marydoll’ but they don’t use it if they can get blood from anywhere else , it’s kept for emergency now !

So pleased you had a good night's sleep Mattie. Facing the day is so much easier. I hope you have a good day.

Mary I am sorry you are still suffering. I can relate to the blood letting experience. I am usually poked by the nurses at the GPs, then sent to the local hospital where they still have problems to the main hospital. You end up with a black and blue arm.
I hope you pick up soon and feel more like your old self.

Good morning all from a sunny W Kent. A day of waiting as DD1 and two adult GS travel to the South from the far North. Looking forward to seeing them after a long gap.
I am glad you managed some sleep gM and am thinking of you.
Marydoll I can tell the blood taker to use my right arm till I am blue in the face but they do like to start with the left!
Good wishes to all.

Morning all and thanks to Mick.
So pleased you managed a good few hours sleep GM. My thoughts were with you all yesterday.Putting myself in same situation I really must have a heart felt discussion with DH as to how we would like our own end of life care to be ( if able to choose).DH has always insisted he doesn't want a funeral and as we become more isolated there would only be our DSs attending.Just cannot believe how life has turned out due to DH mental health issues.
Marydoll the phlebotomist also struggles with my bloods and I joke I will have a tattoo circle done X marks the spot.Many don't like being shown the usual spot but are quick to apologise after 3 attempts leaving me badly bruised.
Quick trip into nearest city to return items purchased for DGD last week one set had 2 different size items.I only hope they have a complete matching set as she loved it.
Thoughts of all with illness and worries.?

Good morning everyone from a blustery Glasgow..

DH is recovering so well with such determination, a typical Capricorn, I am so relieved and pleased for him.
Our girls - 2 DDs and 2 GDs have pulled all the stops out to make a strong caring team for us.

My thoughts are with you GM love and strength as always, take care of yourself with loving support from your DD and DS❤️

Hoping everyone has a good day / better day.

Good morning from sunny Chichester, GM thinking of you and your family today.
Mick I guess a phone call about a stomach problem is a starting place and should be celebrated!
Off for a wander around today, we don’t often come down this side of the coast, so it will be interesting.
Marydoll you sound as though you are continuing to improve, don’t rush it…….
Hope all others who are under the weather continue to improve.
Have a good one everybody.

Good to read you are free again Chrissie.Hope you soon get your Mojo back Harrigran.We are out for a walk later . Good to see you had a good sleep GM.Give those veins a good talking to Marydoll.

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening northwest coast. Off to sing today, then to find frames for some artwork which needs to be in by Saturday. This is the side of painting I’m not keen on…
To Tate in Liverpool yesterday for lunch and exhibition. My friend didn’t fancy the exhibition (to be paid for), so we had a lengthy chatty lunch, then bookshops, John Lewis etc. it was breezy and chilly and I regretted my bare, if tanned, legs..
Thoughts to grandMattie for this strange time so many of us know so well, those with daughters having treatment and anyone with worries .
Will read through later.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all.
GrandMattie, glad to hear that you had a good night's sleep, you must be exhausted. As your DH had organised all that he wants for his funeral, can you take it easy for a couple of days?

What a beautiful teddy bear of a dog NannyJan53, you will miss him.

I have a friend coming for coffee this morning, and will treat her to a slice of the cake I made yesterday. ?
DH cleaned the messy window cills yesterday. I'm sure we have pterodactyls and not pigeons flying overhead. But while doing it he has wiped the kitchen window as well. So this morning with the sun shining, I can hardly see out! Did he notice? No!

Hope your bruises and soreness heals quickly Marydoll, and that you soon come back to feeling more like yourself.

Have a good day one and all.

So glad you had a restful night’s sleep Mattie, that you have lots of support and that your DH clearly outlined his wishes. Be assured you are in the thoughts and hearts of many, many on GN.

Good morning Mick and all. Glad to hear you’ve been able to have a restful night GrandMattie, thinking of you and your family today

Thank you Marydoll, I’m feeling much better after a few days of rest. Your experience with the phlebotomist sounds horrendous though, I’m glad I don’t have any bloods due until September.

Good Morning to you all from another warm & dry Cambs.,

Nannagarra, lovely photos of Norfolk, you can't beat a Cromer crab! Enjoy!!

My thoughts are with grandMattie & your family.

Warm wishes to all with health problems & worries.

Good morning from a bright, breezy Durham. I have laryngitis and can barely manage a squeak!
Electrician today to put up outside lights as I live in a dark corner. Picking up DD2’s daft old dog later for a few days. He’s company for me and it gets him away from an active baby.
*gM’ I thought about you a lot yesterday, your sad post reminded me of losing my DH last year. He was doing well on his treatment and had such hopes for the future. It was a strange shock when he went downhill and was gone in a few days. I’m thankful I carried out my promise to nurse him at home and remember those last few words I whispered to him before he left us. I’m sure you will look back and remember yours too. So different that your DH had made arrangements for his funeral. I did the best I could, given we were in lockdown. Please take things slowly, I realized there was no real hurry - that was all in my head. I’m pleased you have your family around you and I’m sure they’re a great comfort and support.
Must put kettle on, I hope the electrician likes a Kit-Kat - other biscuits are available!
?Marydoll
Have a good day.

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Good morning from north Norfolk where abundant hollyhocks delight in the pretty villages and sea lavender lines the levees under a huge, wide open sky. Ultimately there is the promise of crab from Cromer (pictured) and fabulous seafood.
Mattie ?

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton, set to be like it all day. I cut the back grass yesterday and intend on doing the front this afternoon.

But first, a lunch outing with friends; one of my friends is a part-time carer to an elderly lady of 90, who she is taking to a solicitors appointment late morning, so she has asked two of us to join them for lunch afterwards. She thinks it will do the elderly lady good, as she seldom leaves the house or meets people. Looking forward to the restaurant/pub, as it has a very good reputation.

Thinking today of grandMattie and her family.

Hope we all find a bit of sunshine ? today.

Glad to hear it gMattie restorative sleep ?

Thinking of you grandMattie

FYI I had a brilliant night - was in bed by 2100, and slept till 0530. One of my best nights in a while. ❤️

Good morning everyone from a sunny holiday Brixham. Not sure it will last.

Thank you for the Anniversary congratulations on Sunday and the get well wishes for DGS 3. He had croup and an allergic reaction to something. Steroids have helped and he is recovering. Now have to wait for allergy tests.

Our group of friends are off for a bus and train ride today. Lunch out.

Ongoing thoughts for Grandmattie and family. Also for Marydoll and all others with worries and illness. Hope you can all find a smile in your day.

Good morning all from South Lanarkshire where the sun is attempting to break through the clouds.

I had a visit from a another friend yesterday, I’ve never been so popular! It was good to see her as it’s been months since we last got together.

Today I’m waiting for a neighbour to let me know if she’s free to go for tea and cake to one of the local cafes. If not DH and I plan on visiting a National Trust garden which is about twenty five minutes away.

Marydoll, I’m sorry it’s taking a while to get over this latest hurdle, you’re never far from my thoughts.

Hope you feel better soon Harrigran.

Thinking of you today gMattie, I hope you managed to get some sleep.

Have the best day possible everyone.

Good morning from blue sky in S Hants.
Your boat trip sounds intriguing Ekwa hope it stays dry
Great you’re now free Chrissielou freedom!
MrJ is playing golf today and I’m at bowls this afternoon, sun cream and hats for both.
gMattie I hope you’re managing some rest ?
Enjoy your day all ?

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow. I'm so pleased to see GM posting.

Greyduster, what a lovely, but busy day ahead, you have

A quiet day ahead for me. I had a hospital appointment today, which I have cancelled. I'm not well enough to go and just couldn't face it.

Yesterday's blood letting attempt was a bit of a disaster and excruciatingly plainly and I am no wimp! So back again on Wednesday for someone else to have a go. I'm covered in plasters and bruises.
The irony is, that every bump I have bleeds, but they can't get blood from me.
However, this new appointment (the only one all week) clashes with my GP telephone appointment, but I couldn't get the phlebotomist to understand that I can't be in two places at the one time.
Just at that, Dr Nippie Sweetie went by. I suggested that she ask advice from the doctor, as the tests have to be done speedily.
The phlebotomist made a face and said, I'm too scared to talk to her, you will have to deal with it yourself at reception.?
Fortunately, the mum of a former pupil, who has always been a great support to me, was on reception and sent a message to the doctor to explain my problem.
I was quite tearful by the time I got back to DH.

It wasn't all doom and gloom yesterday.
I received a Mass bouquet (a step up from candle lighting) from our young sacristan. He is on the autistic spectrum and I have become very friendly with him. It was such a lovely and comforting gesture from this young man.
Later, I heard from the chief sacristan, another friend (I taught his four children), who was complaining the sacristy was too quiet, without me.
Those who have met me, will know exactly what he means. ?

Thinking of all our mountaineers, who are struggling at the moment, especially the DDs, the Kalus and GM and her family. I hope you find comfort in the support you find here.
Blossoming, I hope you have recovered from your recent fall.
Have a good day, folks.

Good morning all from the Scottish Borders. Bright sunshine here today.
A house work kind of day for me before the next visitors arrive.
Thinking of you grandMattie in the coming days and weeks.
Your DH was thoughtful to make proper plans for his funeral.
Have the best day possible everyone

Good morning Mick and everyone from grey Carlisle. I hope the rain holds off as I'm off out on a trip shortly...a cruise down Ullswater. It's been on the news recently with reports of geese being dragged under water by Something. Crocodiles have been suggested! If it's happening I would suspect something more ordinary like a large carp or similar. I'm taking my binoculars and camera and shall be on the lookout.

Thinking of you all, grandMattie. It's good that you have to be busy in the next few days.