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No need to apologise Coolgran. Glad talking helped.
Sweetpeasue I understand totally. And thanks- book, will look.
Nice to hear from you Candy
Thank you Joane123.
I hope everyone has a good night and a pleasant day tomorrow.

Loving wishes to all BD's old and new, at this time when its difficult for many xx

Doodle I hope the pain killers your husband is on will keep working. I know first hand what it does to you watching the person who you love most in the world in pain and there's nothing you can do.

Coolgran glad you are able to post . You will get the help , support, understanding and most importantly friendship here. This is a very special thread and no matter what is going on in people's life they always help eachother.
Derby and Wyllow have the best Christmas day you can .

Hope everyone has the best Christmas day you can I know a lot have relatives you are worried about as well as your own pain to cope with.

I will be with my daughter and family and my son in laws parents I get on very well with them. I am glad my daughter has good in laws.

Just imagining my other 3 grandson's up already and excited. But it doesn't make me sad but happy they are in the world.

I made a pact with myself after my husband died never to be sad Christmas day as it was his favourite time of the year. I shed a few tears yesterday as usual as I allow myself that.

Happy Christmas everyone and enjoy yourself the best way you can . 🎄🥂

Good morning everyone. Best wishes on this Christmas day.
I haven't posted for a while.
Today it is 40 years since my dear dad died. It seems like only yesterday.
I'm invited to my nieces today so l won't be on my own. Her little boy will keep us all amused😀
No cards from my son and his family. I wish l knew how to mend the rift between us.I
Thinking of you all today have the best day you can.

Thinking of you all today old and new friends and hoping you have the best day possible. Love to allx

Love to all ❤️ please remember if it’s not the day you would like, not everyone has a perfect day and it is only one day. If you are struggling mentally, it will pass and tomorrow is another day. Take care all xx

CoolGran65 Welcome. You did a lot of cooking! Hope you have a great day with all the family. Some of us on here are on antidepressants. I'm glad yours are helping.

ScaredyCat Did you enjoy drinks and dinner with the family? We met both sons, their partners and all the GC for a couple of hours. They've all been in touch this morning. I realise how very lucky DH and I are with family.

Doodle Hope you and your husband had a decent sleep and that you have a nice day today.

nadateturbe Nice that you saw your family members yesterday. Does your brother have carers? Some care agencies will take people out (in a wheelchair).

Candy6

Love to all ❤️ please remember if it’s not the day you would like, not everyone has a perfect day and it is only one day. If you are struggling mentally, it will pass and tomorrow is another day. Take care all xx

That's a good sentiment. Hope ALL BDers have the best Christmas day possible, and a healthy new year xx

Good morning BDs.
Very true Candy. Hope everyone has as good a day as possible.
My brother died today 12 years ago very suddenly age 52, so there's always a bit of sadness, just like you Hymnbook and many others. But we have good memories.
I hope you and your husband managed to get some sleep Doodle.
Will be thinking of you all today. Busy day ahead, going to son's. Really looking forward to it.
Love xx

HVDY my brother won't entertainthe idea of a carer.. Very stubborn person. But we love him, and its hard for him being the way he is.

Wishing peace to everyone today.
May the old black dog stay away
Big hugs and greetings to you all.

So nice to hear messages from those who have dipped in and wishing everyone as good a day as possible. Nicely put Candy Thankyou Henetha
Doodle Do hope last night was much better for you and DH.
I managed against all odds this morning to get that 30min walk on beach. First time for ages so pleased and counting blessings. Love to all.x

Thank you for the welcome HowVeryDareYou2 and everyone else who has been so kind.
I wish everyone a contented day and a calm mind. x

Sweetpeasue so pleased for you.

nadateturbe I can understand anyone not wanting carers. To a lot of people, it's difficult to admit they might need help (I saw that a lot in my 20-odd years of community care work)

SweetpeaSue I'm very pleased for you. Being close to a beach must be great.

EllieAnne Hope your day is going well.

Brother rang an hour ago - he'd gone to the care home, to have lunch there with his wife, but the place is closed to visitors due to Norovirus. (they had 5 residents ill on Saturday but the numbers are higher now). He's alone today. I told him to come here, but he said no. . Hope ALL BDers are having a good day x

Joane thank you for your good wishes. Merry Christmas to you and your family too.
Candy hope you have a lovely time with your family. Take care.
Coolgran so glad you’ve confided in friends and your counselling session helped. Wishing you all the best for the New Year.

Wyllow hope the new year brings a lightening of spirits and return to good health for you. x
nadateturbe hope you have a lovely day with your son. Enjoy,
Whiff have a lovely time with your daughter and family.
Hymnbook hope you enjoy your day with your niece and family. It’s lovely to have a little one around.
Scaredycat thank you for your company this year as always. Hope you have a lovely day.
Candy lovely post. Thank you.
HVDY how lovely to have all the family together for a bit. Did you get to give the little one a cuddle. Have a good day.
hanetha thank you. Merry Christmas to you too.
Sweetpeasue glad you got that beach walk. A peaceful day for you I hope.
Ellie Anne hope the day has gone well.
To Annie and all on Black Dog past and present. Wishing you a peaceful and Happy Christmas 💕

It's been a good day. Goodnight everyone. Hope you also have had a good day, or at least been ok.
Wishing a peaceful night for you xx

I think it will be a long haul Doodle its very bad, but I like to come in and read all about BD's here and new faces xx

Wyllow it warms my heart that you make an appearance here every day. You are still with us in our thoughts. I know you will come through this, somehow, some way and we will still be here wishing you well. 💕

nadateturbe so pleased you had a good day.

Hi all.
It was a lovely day yesterday with my DD and SiL and youngest daughter. Quieter than usual as her other daughters have their own families and we can’t all fit in . Many FT and calls as my Step children and Son are far away. We are very lucky and love them all dearly. I miss my youngest Son every day but especially at Xmas - he loved it and would have been a lovely Dad .
Doodle - thank you too for your unfailing courage and kindness. I hope you both enjoy your visit today. X
SweetPeaSue- so happy you got your beach walk.
HVDY- Our Xmas Eve was fun thank you- exhausting but like you feel very blessed with our family.
Nadateturbe- glad you enjoyed your dayx
Candy- such a kind thoughtful pos
CoolGran- hope you had a lovely day with all your family.
Whiff-hope you had a good day with your daughter.
EllieAnne- Hope yesterday was a good day for you.
Henetha , Hymnbook so nice to hear from you.
Wyllow- every day we see you here with us is a day nearer the better times for you. Boxing Day hugxxx
Derby, Nanny and any I have unintentionally forgotten have as good a day as you canxx

nadateturbe Glad you had a nice time with your son. Did you go for lunch?

Doodle How was your Christmas Day? Did you see any family? Ours are all coming here for tea today (minus 1 GD and one SGS).

ScaredyCat Glad you had a nice day with your daughter and some of her family. Bittersweet memories of your son. This time of year, especially, makes us think of those who aren't here.

Whiff Did you have a nice time with your daughter?

Wyllow3 Hope you'll be in better health in the new year. We all miss your posts and wish you well.

EllieAnne, SweetpeaSue. Candy6, Hymnbook, Henetha and ALL BDers - hope your day goes well today.

Been to buy a lot of buffet food, for when the family all turn up later. DH said we've "got nothing to eat" . x

Sorry friends but here again.
Yesterday aft bowel pains terrible. Managed sleep last night after 2 ports , whisky and painkillers.Pain back this morning and been in invalid mode on setteewith hot water bottle and painkillers. Pain eased but switching from comatose black depression and extreme agitation.
How is it when it's so easy to 'count blessings' as I did yesterday after walk but so hard when pain and huge Blackdog visits?
I don't think I'll ever be free from pain .
I'm not brave at all and feel resentful and angry at my condition.
Doodle You must feel so truly helpless to see your DH with his pain. I'm so sorry. I admire your courage and that of your DH. Hoping you have a peaceful day today.
EllieAnne Hope your Christmas Day went well for you.

Wishing all as good a day as you can. X

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Sweet pea sue I’m sorry that you are feeling so bad. Why does it seem worse to feel ill at this time of year?
And wyllow I’m thinking of you and hoping you are getting some help.
Feel as if I’ve done nothing but cook and clear up . Dh has helped with the dishes. Too many for the dishwasher. Was good to see family but tiring .and gs who is three played up a bit.had a bit too much Prosecco because it was there and would have gone flat!