I am grateful for the chance it gave me to recover from a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain. Though I had gone back to work, I was not coping well as I was constantly tired and couldn’t remember jobs I had been doing daily for 12 years. We had to cut staff hours and, though I wanted to work, I volunteered for redundancy. I was very sad when I was made redundant, especially as it was immediately before lockdown. However, I am now so glad it happened as I have had the time to recover. I am no longer exhausted though my memory may never be as good as before!
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The last few months have put us all to test - from learning how to create a tasty meal with only what we have in the fridge, to finding new ways to stay connected with our loved ones while apart. But these challenging times made us appreciate more the little things in life such as a stranger’s kindness or your neighbour’s cake.
With that in mind, McCarthy & Stone would like to find out more about what lockdown has made you feel grateful for and who would you like to say a ‘Thank you’ to.
Here’s what they have to say: “A McCarthy & Stone apartment gives you much more than a lovely home. It gives you access to a vibrant, caring and supportive community of friends and neighbours. And as recent events have shown, nothing is more important.
We couldn’t be prouder of the way our homeowners have stepped up to support each other during this challenging period. The already strong community spirit has flourished. Despite the restrictions, we’ve seen our homeowners adapt to new ways of socialising, with everything from exercise classes to gin nights — as well as innovative ways to celebrate things like anniversaries, birthdays and VE day.
Meanwhile 400 of our staff volunteered to help with shopping and other essentials in our Buddy scheme. And nationally, we’ve entertained homeowners with free virtual talks; a school penpal programme; exercise ideas from the Gym Group, a poetry competition and more. As a result we’ve been inundated with moving messages of thanks.”
So we are asking you, what are the little things that made lockdown more bearable for you and your family? What are you most looking forward to after lockdown is lifted? What are the new things you’ve learnt about yourself and others? How have you kept positive and what role does your circle of family and friends play in it? If you need to call out one thing or person that you are especially thankful for during lockdown, what or who would that be?
Whatever you feel grateful for or just want to say a ‘Thank you’ to something or someone who’s made lockdown more bearable for you, share your stories on the thread below. All GN users who post sharing their experience will be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).
Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ
I have used lockdown to tidy my home, decluttering all the 28 years of hoarding ! We have even tinkered with a greenhouse, but as yet, I’ve murdered all the seeds I’ve planted!
It has been nice to meet relatives and friends over virtual, platforms like Zoom, particularly my U3A friends!
Been lovely watching my garden birds enjoying their bird balls as well the quiet time in the garden, watching nature!
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