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soop Wed 31-Jan-24 12:53:07

WELCOME! The buffet is ready and there is coffee, tea and wine for the sharing of. Make yourselves comfortable. I shall now have my lunch and join you later. smile flowers

Yiayia4 Wed 14-Feb-24 17:49:58

Good idea Soop. A group hug always welcome.You are
doing a great job Ann pleased your DGS had a good evening.

We arrived home from Malta on Monday evening, It was a lovely week and we were very lucky with the weather.DGS2 had his first semi professional match on Monday he was very nervous but,I think it went well.Lamb steaks for dinner tonight.
Have a good evening everyone.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 14-Feb-24 17:59:04

Hi Kitcheners I have been reading but not posting.

annsixty I am sure your family appreciate you opening your home to them.

Thinking of Baggs

Hope Neine posts soon.

(((hugs))) 😘

Grandmabatty Wed 14-Feb-24 18:09:10

Ladyleftfieldlover your stained glass lantern is truly beautiful. The most I have to share is a lemon I drew last week. I have hopes that my motivation will return soon

Jaxjacky Wed 14-Feb-24 18:12:50

Hi all, today was going along nicely until I slipped on the slimy patio and came down with a bump on my left knee. It really is very painful to bend, MrJ found a walking stick in the local charity shop and is oiking me up from the loo, Valentine’s Day!
So, it’s minor in the great scheme, but very frustrating, I hope a) I can use the stairs and b) it’s improved tomorrow.
Missing neine and Blossoming.

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 14-Feb-24 18:32:02

Grandmabatty

Ladyleftfieldlover your stained glass lantern is truly beautiful. The most I have to share is a lemon I drew last week. I have hopes that my motivation will return soon

Thank you!

I love your lemon too.

brook2704 Wed 14-Feb-24 18:35:23

Good evening kitchen pals, it’s been non stop rain here in Inverness most of the afternoon

Ouch Jax that sounds so painful, I hope it’s no worse tomorrow and you can get about ok. Probably need to rest your knee if for a few days if you can and maybe some ice packs if it’s swollen
Gorgeous lantern llfl I bet it looks lovely with the orange candle glowing inside

I really enjoyed my volunteering session this morning with 4th year medical students from Aberdeen university. They were all such lovely caring young people and I’m sure they’ll all go on to make excellent doctors in the future. We then has a change of plan as DD messaged to say DGD wasn’t feeling 100% and wanted to stay home this evening. So she’s not staying for her sleepover and DH and I feel at bit at a loose end! I’m enjoying the restful evening though and seen as its Valentine’s Day we might open a bottle of wine

A good picture there grandmabatty a very well done to you, I’m not at all artistic or creative in any way, shape or form.
Well done to your DGS Yia you must all be very proud of him. So pleased you enjoyed your holiday too and you had good weather
So expensive nannytopsy but I guess there’s no alternative these days, we just have to pay up

We’ve got roast chicken for dinner, so we’ll be enjoying that soon and catching up on a bit of TV
Have a lovely evening all x

Yiayia4 Wed 14-Feb-24 20:55:59

Sounds painful JaxHope you will improve my tomorrow.

Naughtyneine Wed 14-Feb-24 21:22:30

Thank you for all your lovely words and wishes...all that's gone on pale into utter insignificance compared to what's happened to Baggs and SueD.

Baggs.... Your darling brave girl is at peace and pain free now. Her love for you and yours for her will never end. Nothing at all not even death will change that...love endures all. X

SueD...my prayers are with you and your DS. X

SueDonim Wed 14-Feb-24 23:39:21

Thank you for all the kind thoughts and my own thoughts are still with Baggs. flowers

A little update from me. DS has seen his specialist who has shone a chink of light into the darkness, coming up with a treatment plan to prevent the disease from progressing, even though it can’t be cured. DS could then move onto a maintenance schedule to keep it under control, possibly for years, allowing him to carry on with normal life. If the meds become ineffective, there are other schedules that can be used.

DS, and indeed all of us, feel that he’s been given a life raft and we hope that the future is not as frightening a place as it was yesterday.

Xxx

Baggs Wed 14-Feb-24 23:53:59

Thank you, everyone, for the kind and loving words and thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot. DD did not want a funeral so S-out-law has arranged a private cremation. He told some while back that he wants to scatter the ashes on Iona near some rock pools that DD couldn't tear herself away from on their last proper family holiday just before her diagnosis. I shall ask him for the What3Words 'address' so that we can go there too some time. I think I know exactly where he means in the north of the island.

Meanwhile I am sorting through DD's knittings and crochetings. I found three strips of a zig-zag blanket that she'd started and, as it's quite a simple pattern I will carry on and finish the blanket. Sometimes, even choosing the next colour brings on tears but that's okay. They must flow.

I found three little crocheted mice so DDs 2 and 3 and I will have one each to keep in our dressing gown pockets – where BTDD used to put her pet gerbils when she was little.

And so life goes on. This is late because we are only recently back from Shen Yun (Chinese traditional dance) at SEC Armadillo in Glasgow. MrB bought tickets months ago as his birthday treat. His birthday is Saturday.

DD2 is coming over from Edinburgh for a couple of days tomorrow.

Baggs Wed 14-Feb-24 23:54:55

That is good news, SueD. So pleased for you and him xx

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 15-Feb-24 07:53:31

That is excellent news SueD.

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 15-Feb-24 07:54:47

Baggs - thinking of you and your family. That knitting project sounds wonderful.

Grandmabatty Thu 15-Feb-24 08:08:46

Suedonim that sounds hopeful. Baggs indeed life goes on but with a big hole in it. All the best to you and your family x

Jaxjacky Thu 15-Feb-24 09:13:14

What uplifting news SueDonim as you say, a chink of light.
I’m pleased you’re finding some solace Baggs in your daughters craft and the memories it’s triggering.

brook2704 Thu 15-Feb-24 09:35:35

So lovely to hear from you baggs what a beautiful idea about keeping the crocheted mice in the dressing gown pockets ❤️

SueD so pleased and relieved to hear that some better news from the specialist 💐

Kate1949 Thu 15-Feb-24 09:58:25

flowers For SD and Baggs.

soop Thu 15-Feb-24 13:49:53

Llfl Congratulations! Your lantern is beautiful.

soop Thu 15-Feb-24 14:20:19

Welcome home, Yia. Do you have a delicious suntan?

Grandmabatty You have a talent that deserves to be enjoyed. Well done.

Jax Bless you. Keep a close eye on your injured knee. Do not hesitate to visit your GP if it worsens.

Neine We have been very concerned for you. Here is a tender hug from me, to you.

Baggs Your positive spirit shines through your message to us lot. You will enjoy continuing to add to your dear daughter's crochet. Such a lovely idea.
We visited Iona many years ago. It has an aura. A most suitable final resting place for someone who appreciated every facet of nature.

I would love to attend a performance of Shen Yun. I've only seen a snippet of film and was bowled over by the drama and beauty of the spectacle.

We shall be visiting Vale of Leven hospital later next month. Perhaps we could meet.

SueD I am pleased that your dear son has been given a positive plan of action. Please may that light continue to shine.

brook2704 Thu 15-Feb-24 15:37:33

Good afternoon kitchen pals, it’s been raining all day here in Inverness
I’m having a very lazy day, I should be busy getting things done but I’ve been sat on the sofa with my kindle instead. I don’t think the weather helps as it’s so grey and dreary. I did manage a walk around the garden earlier, everything is soggy and wet so couldn’t get anything done. DH has just gone out to watch DGS at his football practice, he’ll probably get soaked!
Later we’ll be having salmon for dinner, one of my favourites so looking forward to that
Baggs hope DD2 has arrived safely from Edinburgh, enjoy your time together and take care 💐

NannyG4 Thu 15-Feb-24 16:01:25

BAGGS...

When someone you love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure........ Treasure them all.....

Fondest love to you and your brave family 💕💕

GrannyGravy13 Thu 15-Feb-24 16:12:52

Dear Baggs those little mice are exquisite, what perfect places to keep them for you and your DDs. 💐

Urmstongran Thu 15-Feb-24 17:00:18

Baggs and SueDonim I find your posts poignant and inspiring. I’m having an emotional day. Life with cancer in the home is frightening and exhausting.

Nannytopsy Thu 15-Feb-24 17:07:37

flowersfor SueD & Baggs. What a lovely idea with the mice.
I have just potted up some rooted bits of jasmine that a neighbour has pulled out, some for me and some for a WI plant stall in a couple of months. I did it sitting down but my knee still complained. I hope your knee is OK today Jax? It sounded very painful.
Hope you all enjoy your evenings.

Urmstongran Thu 15-Feb-24 17:18:28

BTW I’m sure I can’t be the only one missing the word ‘Soop’ in the title thread.
It’s yours dear Soop. We all like you to take ownership.

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