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Fallingstar Fri 10-Apr-26 08:34:21

Well done Coffeedrinking thinker 💐💐
I agree completely that one foot in front of the other is the only way forwards, with eyes on a hopefully better horizon.
Is lighter in the mornings and at night, my arthritis is in check for now and am grateful every day that my DH is with me, a proud survivor of a massive stroke who has bravely battled to get where he is now, with my care and his efforts we are making each day count.

Macaydia Fri 10-Apr-26 03:18:18

Thank you Coffeedrinkingthinker. Sending love and peace your way. It has been a rough year.

67notout Fri 10-Apr-26 02:51:59

It’s just about 2.45 am and again the pain has woken me up but I’m laying here reading all the posts and realising there’s a whole world of people out there with similar issues. So hello to you all and thanks for your company .

AuntieE Thu 09-Apr-26 14:15:54

What a lovely uplifting post. Thank you so much, Coffeedrinkerthinker.

FranP Thu 09-Apr-26 13:58:55

Bless you. Hope the next year is a good one.

I had a nasty fall 2 years ago, and I am gradually getting better. Feeling really much better now the sun is out and I can get into the garden.
I am fortunate that I live in a low rainfall area.

Ktsmum Thu 09-Apr-26 13:43:46

Aveline

Was it Churchill who said we all must 'Keep buggering on'! Looks like most of just do.

My motto 😅😅 I have heart disrase and diabetes, but I also believe that if you wake up in the morning you might as well get up and get on with it, keep buggering on indeed 😅

ClicketyClick Wed 08-Apr-26 13:34:03

I'm glad you're coming to the end of your dark tunnel and hopefully better days ahead for you. It's so nice to have some good weather at long last. It makes you feel so much better and optimistic. Take care.flowers

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 08-Apr-26 13:28:45

I wish brighter times ahead for you, coffeedrinkerthinker.

Norah Wed 08-Apr-26 13:27:21

flowers Well done.

teabagwoman Wed 08-Apr-26 13:20:59

It was Churchill and for so many of us it’s the only option. As someone said upthread stoicism is a much overlooked virtue.

Aveline Wed 08-Apr-26 11:33:41

Was it Churchill who said we all must 'Keep buggering on'! Looks like most of just do.

Magenta8 Wed 08-Apr-26 11:11:18

You have clearly just kept on keeping on under very difficult circumstances. Only you know exactly how difficult.

You must be a very strong, caring person to have come through and to have the breadth of vision to appreciate how others have come through their various struggles.

People like you are the backbone of civilised society. I hope the future is easier for you.thanks

henetha Wed 08-Apr-26 11:04:27

Well done, Coffeedrinkerthinker. Stoicism is an often ignored quality. I hope your next two years, and onwards, are much better. Sometimes there is nothing else to do but just plod on regardless.
Brilliant sunshine here today, and hopefully everywhere.
And the world has just stepped back from the brink, - probably.

crazyH Wed 08-Apr-26 10:57:52

The last two years are behind you - well done for overcoming them flowers - the sun is out in all its glory ☀️- everyone, enjoy !!!

Smileless2012 Wed 08-Apr-26 10:52:24

Congratulations to you Coffeedrinkingthinker, not just for getting through the last two difficult years but for thinking of others too flowers.

Coffeedrinkingthinker Wed 08-Apr-26 10:50:18

I have had a very difficult last two years. Health problems. Cold house , just keeping the human warm and many other bugbears, so I just wanted to congratulate all of you who have
stoically pushed on.
Seeing others getting by always gives me a fraction more hope that it isnt all a downhill slide.
At last we have a bit of warmer weather. That alone is a great bonus that opens out the world a little more. I hope we sail into happier times ahead!