Good afternoon everyone. I hope this reads ok. I visited my son and DiL yesterday, hadn't seen DiL for months, although they live 45 mins away. It was good and i stayed too long, (2 and 1/2 hrs)
but I was enjoying it. So today, an hours tidying and now the afternoon is for GN. I do wish we had more sunshine. It always lifts our mood. I'm dreading winter coming. How depressing is that?
I've tried to read and chat to everyone. I'm sure I've missed a lot.
Thank you everyone for your kind remarks about energy. When I listen to you I am very aware of how little I manage to achieve, but I'm trying. It's great to have such understanding from people who don't know me. I wish my friends and family understood more, and made allowances. My eye problem is ongoing but I'll get there. My daughter is going back to work and they are accommodating her needs, which sounds hopeful. My son, I am worried about him, but also annoyed, as he has left his lovely partner to cope alone with his sudden departure. She is so affected by him leaving. I'm so puzzled, there were no signs.
HVDY Firstly, sorry about your balloon ride being cancelled. Is it ever going to happen?! What a great sleep on Saturday night. Isn't it lovely when that happens? I'm sorry your hip is bothering you so much. I think you're right to go easy on the aerobics. Just do what is safe. I would never take codeine and wine together. Does it not make you fall asleep? What is your dress like that you've ordered? Nice to think of GD too. I must try thinking of things like that.
Fence painting and then lasagne! Gosh. homemade lasagne is delish, I used to love making it. My first husband taught me many years ago, his grandmother was Italian. But it seems like a mammoth task now. Perhaps if I prepare the cheese sauce early and split up the tasks. .
Wyllow Thanks for your kind thoughts. It's great that you managed to shower and do some washing today, after having two what's-the-point days.. I hope you get some more help soon. Are you in touch with anyone else yet?
Whiff, thank you for sharing with us about your husbands funeral. You must still miss him dreadfully, and you had such a hard time afterwards.x
EllieAnne Concert, I've missed that. I tried to find it by scrolling back. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sorry life is so bad for you. I don't want to take ADs either, but I somehow wish I would. They sound so helpful. I just remember side effects from them many years ago. I think U3A is a good idea. would maybe give you more to do in winter.
Sweetpeasue how did it go contacting the GP? Your garden sounds lovely. I wish you could come and do mine. It's gone downhill recently. Thanks for understanding, and for your prayers. Appreciated. Rest days are unpredictable, I can be in bed or do a little painting. But mostly jigsaws. I picture myself being described as "the little old lady who spent the last years of her life in the bedroom doing jigsaws". lol. Fence painting and ironing, well done. You definitely sound more cheerful .in spite of your pain and worries about DH. I hope you get somewhere with the appointment today.
Zakouma66 Well done on going for a swim. Neurotransmitters is an interesting area under research. There's something about autoimmune conditions and brain getting the wrong signals. It sounds very logical to me. All they need to do is find out how to reverse it.
Doodle. I can't imagine how you are feeling. Even with my mum the feelings were so hard to cope with at that stage. Just the thought that I could never hold her again. See her smiling face. So my heart goes out to you. I wouldn't even try to offer advice, except one day a t a time. I'm glad your children are looking after you so well. It's good that you're eating.
Scaredycat, I hope your echo wasn't too uncomfortable, my last one I was lying at a very awkward angle. Good news that the fluid around your heart isn't any worse. I'm sure that was good to hear. My consultant usually arranges an appointment after it's done so youll probably get the results then, I hope it's ok. i have a checkup tomorrow. . Four generations together, that was a lovely afternoon.
Thanks for your kind words.
Candy lovely post to Doodle. Yes, after a while we do come to terms in some way. The pain is always there, but it becomes more manageable. I know it's great helping with gc, I wish I had the chance, but it's important not to overcommit yourself. My brother and SiL are shattered and fall into bed when the GC are collected.
Sorry if I've left anyone out. not sure whenI'll manage to post again, but will be reading. love to all.xx
. The antidepressant has that effect on me. The dress I've ordered is a wrap one, navy blue with white polka dots, 3/4 sleeves and a V neck. I didn't want to spend a lot (can't afford to) on a fancy dress, but I'll wear this one again. Need to find shoes/sandals now. The weather is miserable, but I'd rather have this than scorching heat. It was nice that yous aw your son and DIL. I expect you had a good old chat. As for your other son leaving his wife, he must have his reasons. It's difficult to not be upset, though.