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FGT you do whatever seems right to you. I haven’t been able to listen to music since Dh died. At Christmas I would walk out of shops in floods of tears with the sound of “ It’ll be lonely this Christmas without you to hold” ringing in my ears. It took over a year before I could begin to read a book and even now it’s only a chapter or two at a time. We are all different and different things affect us. Do what you need to do to get through the day. 💕

Blossoming well done , have you been active in getting your level down?
When I had my yearly blood tests in July, the pharmacist attached to our surgery rang me with the results and said, Good news Mrs B , you are no longer pre diabetic, I said I didn’t know I had been.
Oh yes she said, two years ago you were classed as pre diabetic when you had your yearly tests but now you are fine.
There really is no answer to that.
I had my eyes tested this morning and we agreed that I need separate glasses just for reading with my regular prescription for varifocals for every day use.
My cataracts are fairly stable but was asked if I wanted to be referred, I said I will wait another year.
I had a Charlie Bighams Fish pie, it was ok but nothing special, the two glasses of Pinot Grigio made it better.
I am now in bed to watch tv.
Have the best evening you can everyone, I know some will be grieving and others very sad.
I send my best wishes and kindest thoughts.

I think you should do what ever seems right at the time. I am not a counsellor (had you spotted that?) but that seems good to me.

Such uplifting news for you Blossoming I bet you were grinning from ear to ear. My HbA1C he know next week. Mine too was 47 when last tested and I’m nervous already thinking about it.

I’ve had a quiet day on my own. I haven’t listened to Classic FM at all today. That’s a first in over a year it was Hinself’s favourite radio station but there are so many beautiful pieces of music full of memories and now sadness I decided to avoid it for one day especially as I’m alone today. I thought “why torment myself what good does it do to trigger such sorrow?”

I don’t know whether what I do is right or wrong really as either voice seems wrong on some level. Do I avoid or wallow in the grief it provokes? Who knows. Perhaps when I start the bereavement counselling it will answer some questions I have about all this.

Good news Blossoming 🌼

Well done everyone - some positive stories at the end of a sad week. We had the DGC last night and I started to teach DGD to crotchet. She’s getting there but it may be a while! 🤣

Brilliant Blossoming, I’ve had a quiet day, MrJ played a bowls match, it’s been very windy and still is.

That is good news blossoming. Well done.

We took Bertie birthday shopping today. He bought new clothes and went to Nandos. He is a lovely boy and we had a super time but I am jiggered now.

I've had a quiet day. Housework done and bed stripped, washed sheets etc and remade. I also washed floors. The tesco delivery came and the lovely man and I had a chat about cars as he spotted i had a new one. Tomorrow I will clean windows and make soup, roast a gammon, make cauliflower cheese and bake a pineapple upside down cake. That's the plan! I wish you all a lovely Saturday evening

That’s really good news blossoming, well done!

Well done Blossoming

I have had some good news this week but have been a little hesitant to mention it. A few years ago my Hb1Ac (blood sugar measurement) was 42 which is classed as pre-diabetic. On Wednesday bloods were taken for the usual regular tests and on Thursday my GP texted me to say my Hb1Ac is now 37, completely normal and no longer pre diabetic. And she said “Well done!” It has really given me a boost after recent struggles.

So sorry SueD 💐

I’m watching the landing of the spacecraft Artemis 2 and remembering watching this when I was so much younger. It was still as exciting to me. I would love to have done that.

SueDonimI’m sorry for your loss and hope you and your family find comfort and peace in the next few days

Sorry to hear your news SueD. Condolences to you and your family.

Late to the kitchen and so sorry to hear your sad news SueD 💐 x

SueD 💐

SueDonim, I am sorry to hear your sad news.
My condolences

Baggs I don't call into the kitchen often so have only just heard the news about dear Soop and am so sorry. My condolences to Mr Soop and the family.

You have been such a good friend to her over the years, Baggs.

I do often wonder if our paths crossed very many years ago when we had our first babies in the same hospital, something which I have not forgotten. I like to think we did, she was such a wonderful person.

RIP dear Soop

My sincere condolences SueD 💐

Sincere sympathy SueDonim - I was so sorry to read your sad news

Sending you a gentle hug tonight SueDonim.

Sending love, SueDonim. Such sad news.

Another sad night on our kitchen 💕

I’ve had a challenging day. Tomorrow might be easier.
Sadness just overwhelms me at times.

I’ve had Hinself’s wedding ring sized to fit my right hand.

It comforted me today.