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Please let Angela know her sorrow is shared. Eddie's pain is gone, now he can rest. Heartfelt hugs to Angela.

We have a bank holiday today - Victoria Day - I have to work but everyone else is home. headache finally subsided after 2 days.

I am once again surrounded by papers and unopened envelopes. I thought I had it licked but just goes to show this is an ongoing process, not just a one-time spurt. At least there aren't so many to deal with after burning a few by accident last week LOL.
This for me, I think , is a symptom of fear and anxiety. I am petrified to face the bills, because it's currently such a struggle to meet them all.
Last night, on the way home from work, 3 new symbols lit up on my dashboard, I made it home but worried what's wrong with my van now. Everything is closed today so I can't have it checked out. I suspect it's the computer.
Out now to split some irises for a friend, have a good day dear friends.
Love
MAry

Y.Caz thank you for letting us know about Eddie. Please give my love to Angela. It is very difficult to know what to say at this timebut please assure her that there are many people thinking about her

To everyone else, hope your day is a little brighter
Janet

Just back from getting my blood test results. Quite a relief to be told no sugar in the blood so no problem there, goes to show blood tests without fasting (as i had at my pre op) are not reliable. Even better was the cholesterol test which I asked the nurse to do. HDL 3.4, LDL 1.5. So the statins do work.

Ann
Glos

Angela xxx

I am so very sorry to hear you have lost Eddie, who was so precious to your heart.
I know that words cannot begin to comfort you at this sad time but please remember how much you are cared about.
May you find comfort in your happy memories of Eddie, who is now at peace.

God bless and take care xxx

JoyceP

i am so sorry to hear about eddie my deepest condolences angela

love and hugs

carolina xx

Jeanie, if the test is due you are going to have to bite the bullet. Dr may not mention your weight. On the other hand he/she may give you some help with losing some if he knows it is bothering you. Enjoy the books. Give them to a charity shop when you have finished them.

Ann
Glos

I'm so sorry I failed to notice in my rush this morning that Caz had told us of Eddies passing. Angela You were so lucky you had him, move in with you for his last days. The house must feel so empty now. God bless you, and help you through the coming weeks and months. Carole xx

Angela, my deepest sympathy on your sad loss. The only comfort you can have is that your Eddie is no longer suffering and in pain, and that you were able to give him loving care and companionship during his darkest times. I hope happy memories will help you through.
I did nudge the Remember Me thread as there are some lovely verses on there which might bring a little comfort and hope that you will be reunited one day.
Lizxx

Love to everyone, am enjoying having the house to myself lol
Lizxx

Went to Counsellor Mon pm and she is going to try and get me some cognitive behaviour therapy altho she said the list is long.
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morning everyone angila my thoughts and prayers are with you xx im up early again having trouble sleeping again only managing to get about 5 hours of desterbed sleep a night ,dont no if its the side effect of the meds any body else suffer from this side effect of citalipran ?hows every one doing hope you all have a good day im of to drink my cuppa now catch you all latter hugs to all xxxelainexx

Love to Angela in her sad time, My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace Eddie.

Gail

My dad is very sick in hospital. Lucky he is reasonably close for living where we do, it is a little bush hospital which I am able to drive to. I will try and look in but will be spending as much time with him as I can.

He fell asleep today holding my hand and when I would try to move or get up he would grab it and not let go even when sleeping. It was lovely, at the moment am very stiff and sore from not being able to move.

Love to all and will try to keep you updated.

My dad is a beautiful human being. As all of you would know it really hurts seeing them so frail and ill.

Gail

im sorry to hear that your dad is sick thinking of you and your dear dad

love and hugs

carolina xx

hugs to you all first that are in need like me i have been told you are a great bunch on there by ann in glos am having problems with menopause am 50 on friday and having my ups and downs gon off it you no and othere half dos not understand we been married 32 years 29 may and have lovely family but i dont no anythink about hrt i have never been told what it dos what it for if this is my problem and i need it would any one tell me what to do ples bernie

Hi Bernie, I went through menopause at 28 years, I did try HRT, but it did not work for me, I think due to my age. People I do know say it is wonderful, and it is worth giving it a try and see how you get on. I think it is important to talk to your doctor about it though and learn everything you can before deciding. Do what you think is right for you.

I have also heard of I think is red clover, which does the same thing. Also I do take evening primrose, and that has worked for me.

PM me if you would like, and welcome to our group.

Gail

thankyou gail going to try see the nurse in well women clinic let you no how i get on ok x

I have only just caught up with this thread, I am sorry that Eddie has lost his fight, Angela my thoughts are with you.

Sue xx

That is a really good move Bernie. And please let us know how you get on. Take care and be kind to yourself and do not let things get you down.

All of us are here for you, and each other.

Gail

Gail so sorry to hear about your Dad, I work with the elderly and have an immediate mind picture. So frail, so tired, so sweet. Sad, and yet, from my perspective, you are so fortunate to have had him for so long. Sending you hugs.

Bernie, it's worth trying HRT, it didn't work for me because of sensitivities, but it does work for many,many sufferers. I used a glass of soy milk twice daily and then once daily when I felt better, it releases 'phyto-estrogens' into the body, so is a natural replacement (which is why I don't allow my young granddaughters to have more than a rare glass - don't want quicker development).
I still take a glass a day 20 years later, helps my mood too I believe.
Good luck and welcome to the thread.
Mary

Thank you Mary. I have seen my dad go through so much with operations etc, but this is the first time I have felt fear. And I am very fortunate to have had him for so long.

There is just so much going on in my life just now I wonder at times how much we can bear.
Gail