Soop’s cosy kitchen for kindly and caring folk

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Thank you Baggs, I’m very sorry indeed to hear the sad news of soop’s diagnosis.

Dear Baggs, thank you for passing on Soop's situation and her own words, it must be difficult for you. It's not the news that any of us wanted to hear, but we must take our lead from our wonderful Soop, and make the most of every day we are gifted. My prayers now are for Soop's care and comfort, and for all who love her .

Jaxjacky, I'm so glad that MrJ is back to good health. I'm sorry to hear of your sadness, it's hard when we are worried about those who mean a lot to us. Thinking of you.

Blossoming, sorry to hear that you were feeling down. Your lovely man knows you well, and knows just how to lift your spirits. 💕Glad you've blown away the cobwebs!

I lit candles and offered prayers this morning before Mass for all who need/ wish them, so many of our lovely Kitchen folk are climbing mountains these days.
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Today I resumed our Friday routine of picking up the Wee Boy from school, bringing him home via the playpark, entertaining him at home till mummy and daddy finish work, then sharing 'Pizza Night ' with them until its time for his football ⚽ training. DH loved this wee routine, the Wee Boy gave him a new lease of life when his health and mobility were failing...tears are tripping me just now, sorry.
TOYA, NNGB.

grannmarie your Friday evening routine with your wee boy sounds a perfect start to a weekend, and how lovely that it gave your DH a new lease of life when his health was failing. .

I’m at DD1s tonight, looking after their two daughters and the dog while they’re at a concert. The girls and dog are all in bed and asleep and I’m definitely not waiting up for DD and her DH! Her house makes odd noises at times which is a bit unsettling!

Thinking of all those with sadness in their lives at the moment.
Night night everyone, hope we all manage to get some sleep.

Thank you, Redcar. Hope you sleep well tonight at your DD's house.😴

grannmarie i did sleep well thank you. DD and her DH were home quite early as the concert finished a few minutes early and there was no problem getting out of the car park!

I haven’t done much since I got home, changed my bedclothes and attempted to store the clean sheets etc more tidily in the wardrobe. Failed miserably! Will have to have another think about it, I can’t store them on the top shelf now because I can’t reach it and daren’t get on the step stool in case I fall off.

I also started to resurrect the compost bins again, one is ready to put stuff in, the other needs to be emptied and the compost sieved. A task for another day.

blossoming I hope your eyes have settled down now and are more comfortable.

Thinking of the fgts and the soops and sending a gentle hug where needed.

Night night everyone. I hope it’s a bit cooler tonight and that we are all able to sleep more comfortably.

Hi all, what a precious memory Grannmarie, sad, but special.
Good you had a decent sleep Redcar I’ve been a lazy bones today, watered, picked some tomatoes, hoed some weeds, made a chilli and read the paper, quite slovenly!
Saturday is the only day I buy an actual, hold it in your hands paper - with a magazine, keeps me quiet for ages.
We’re forecast rain towards the end of next week, hooray, it really has been many weeks since we had anything significant, the gardens are desperate.
Have a peaceful evening all.
soops and FGT’s are in my thoughts.

Hi kitchen pals, quite a warm day up here once the sun came out
Grannmarie a lovely routine with your Wee Boy happy memories too to look back on
We popped round to DD2s for a cuppa and a chat, the DGC were both out, DGS at basketball and DGD at her dancing class. Both seemed to have settled back into school this week, just a couple of minor hiccups - DGS who’s just moved up to senior school lost his timetable and didn’t know which room he should be in, then didn’t want school dinners as his new friends were all sat outside with sandwiches. DGD had an upset and disappointment one day, but overall it’s not been too bad
Later we called into the fuschia flower show in town and I bumped into a lady I’d not seen for ages, we were quite a while catching up on news whilst respective DHs were waiting patiently. An early night for me soon as I’m tired after my gallivanting last night
Hoping you’re feeling a bit brighter today and you get the much needed rain next week Jax ☔️
Thinking of Soop, FGT and all in the quiet corner, take care all x

Hello everyone in the kitchen.

Thank you to all for thinking of us these past weeks, your kindnesses and good wishes. Sadly, we received the most devastating news. Himself’s scans showed huge cancer growth. The chemotherapy hadn’t been working so it was stopped. Our whole little family cried tears of anguish.

Then on Thursday the GP did a home visit. He spiked a temperature of 39.9°C so she rang the crisis line at Christie’s. An ambulance was dispatched immediately and we were blue lighted to the hospital. He was put in an isolation ward, given iv Mero antibiotic, fluids, two blood transfusions. His blood pressure was dangerously low. I was beyond agitated and scared.

Yesterday most thankfully he had stabilised and was moved to a general ward where he will remain for several more days. Our sorrow at the whole situation knows no bounds.

When I cried, Himself squeezed my hand. He’d been advised to put some of his affairs in order. I just told him I’d be so very sorrowful without him. He said “In time, I will take all this sorrow with me and leave you with the joy of living”.

I’m crying again, thinking how much I love him. x

So, so sorry FGT. Keeping you both and your family close in my thoughts.

A hug for the FGT family.

Oh gosh FGT I am crying for you. All I can do is send you all a virtual hug.

fgt I am so sorry to read your sad news, keep being strong for your lovely man. Sending hugs and love to you all.

FGT just read your devastating news on the Morning thread. I’m so sorry.

FGT I've just read your post and have cried for you and your sad news. You have a big heart and your love for himself has always been there so evident and a testament to a great partnership and marriage.

Just sending love to you and all your family at this difficult time x

Oh FGT my heart hurts for you both.😞

Oh gosh, fgt. I don't know what to say!! Just sending you, himself and all your family the very biggest hug.

Fgt xx

I'm so sorry. FGT. Heartbreaking.

Aww, FGT, so sorry to hear this. Sending lots of love and prayers for strength for you, and for comfort and the best of care for Himself. Thinking of all the family.
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FGT I'm beyond sad for you all. Many hugs from me

fgt I’m crying for you both. Sending a very gentle hug.

fgt that is awful news to receive. Hugs from me also.

FGT just read your sad news on the GM thread but wanted to acknowledge it on here too- thinking of you all and sending love. So sorry xx

There are no words FGTbut wanted to send loving wishes for all your family at this sad time.
Will keep you in my prayers.x