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Baby steps FGT2 you are doing great, fabulous lady 😘

Hello everyone - yes I got here around 2:30pm (with the hour forward). It’s been a gorgeous sunny day but I’ve squirrelled myself away, basically shut the door on the world. I decided I didn’t want to bump into anyone until tomorrow. I craved solitude while I gathered my thoughts and emotions. Time to sit with my feelings and let them settle.

I’ve made tuna pasta with sweetcorn good job a few staples in the cupboard and I’ve found a box of weetabix for my breakfast. Basics covered.

It’s strange thinking back to last May. I haven’t allowed myself to press that bruise. A bereavement counsellor said “If you want to cry, play music. If you don’t, don’t.” If I dwell I shall cry. Maybe I need to? Grief and analysing it is a funny old business.

Anyway I’ve got my book, WiFi, Radio Málaga, Netflix. I shall have an early night. No wine. Sitting here I can’t believe he’s just …. gone from me. I came across a note he’d written the last time we were here and seeing his handwriting undid me.

Hi kitchen pals, it’s been sunshine and showers here today, a bit of everything
Sorry to hear your germs are still lingering Jax hopefully they’ll be gone soon
I’ve had a good day and got most things done that were needed. I even got the ironing board out and ironed a few things for our holidays. Although whilst I was doing it I wondered why I was bothering as they’ll be packed tight in an unbelievably small suitcase as cabin luggage on the flight - thanks easyJet!
Hoping fgt has arrived safely and has friends around her
Thinking of everyone in the quiet corner, take care all x

Hi all, well *FGT should be safely ensconced in their special place, lots of happy memories to revisit.
A breezy day with light showers, voluntary phones proved troublesome, all sorted half an hour ago. Kitchen flor was washed and I chased my DEXA scan results, allegedly sent to the surgery who haven’t got them 🙄
This blooming cold is hanging around, persistent germs.
MrJ just called, dinner ready, have a lovely evening all.

Safe journey, fgt

Safe journey Fgt, thinking of you

SueD you too ❤️

You can do this fgt. Safe landings. X

FGT sending good wishes for your trip- you’re much braver than I’d be- I’d need to take someone with me, so a ‘big-up’ to you and yes, you certainly have ‘got this’.
Himself will be with you thinking that’s my girl 👍🏻.
Thinking of Sue D too💐

grannygravy well done to your team! And to the English rugby ladies!

fgt have a good journey tomorrow, thinking of you. You’ve got this!

Night night everyone.

I am sure all will go well FGT! 🌹

fgt thinking of you tomorrow.

Safe journey, thinking of you FGT2

Safe journey FGT tomorrow we are all with you, with himself, holding your hand x

‘Evening All’

Just want to say a big THANK YOU to all you lovely lot for caring and being so supportive. It means a lot to me right now.

My handbag is on the table, check list ticked. Alarm set for 6am, taxi booked for 7am..

“You’ve got this”
I like that GG13 I shall use it as my mantra on the way to the airport. x

Oh well done GG13 🏉

Safe journey tomorrow FGT. We are all thinking of you.

England ladies won the rugby and our local team lifted the trophy at Wembley 🏆🏆

Good luck tomorrow FGT. Feel all of us just behind you, willing you on. Xx

Another cool day with intermittent showers and I'm still coughing and hacking away, how annoying.
I did give the kitchen a clean, then caught up with TV I’d recorded, MrJ was playing in a bowls competition, he came second.
Imogen was picked up about 10, what a pleasure it was to have her stay, she was revising some of the time, psychology, she’s now on study leave.
Have a good journey tomorrow FGT take strength from the warm embraces waiting for you.
Thoughts with the quiet corner, particularly SueD this week xx

I am watching the rugby (England v France) and checking my phone for the Wembley game as the 11yr old is there supporting our local club 🤞

The dinner is in the oven, I am chilling with a glass of chilled white wine.

FGT2 safe journey, you’ve got this 👍

My friend's husband died about 2 weeks ago, She lives in Falkirk, I live in London so can't do much practically. We have known each other since we were 22 years old, sharing a flat in Dundee with two others. 2 doors away from M&S but the 3 years I lived there, I never entered as I earned beans.

She is 82, the same age as me and is planning to visit friends in Australia. Good for her.

FGT2 my friend, for her first trip alone after the death of her husband, booked assistance at the airport. Not because of mobility issues but just to provide a bit of support. She said she was glad she did. Just a thought for you to mull over.

‘Evening All’

I’ve been round to my neighbour a friend of 50 years - we were delighted when she and her husband moved into this development 4 years ago, such a nice surprise.

Sadly her husband died unexpectedly this week - a huge shock to us both.

We’ve shared a bottle of wine and shed tears together about our joint widowhood just weeks apart and then laughed at some of the happy memories we recalled from over the years. I know we will support one another going forward.

I had a message earlier from one of my LWW friends who lives in Málaga …

“ Hi ….
Are you ready for your next challenge? Are you packed etc. look forward to seeing you, the weather looks to be improving, I’m getting ready to start moaning - it’s too hot haha. xx”

I’m nervous for Monday’s flight out as I’ve lost a lot of my confidence.
Hey ho
I’m trying not to overthink this and I know Himself would be proud I’m picking up the threads of my life as he wished.

Just sometimes the actual doing of something is harder than the abstract.

Hello kitchen people.

I had put my winter nightwear away and got out the summer stuff. Mmm. Back in a winter nightdress again. OH turned up the heating and I made toad in the hole for dinner.

While he watched the FA cup final, I popped into Waitrose and bought some goodies.

Sleep 💤 tight.