General Chat

Hi all, just a quickie, as I only meant to come on here for a mo lol, and need to get some more zzzs before I drive later this afternoon, altho I suppose I could catch a bus lol
Deanna, will pm back later, glad you are enjoying The Island, it is absorbing, isn't it?
Well done Carole, you get on that lounger and read too, you deserve a break from all your hard work and well done for coping yesterday with the children and dog and not needing the loo. I think if you are occupied and enjoying yourself, it takes your mind off the worry.
Catch everyone later, love to all, hope Gill is ok and has anyone heard from Kathy lately, hope you are ok love.
Our poor MaxiMary hasn't got her internet back yet so no contact with her since mid week when she messaged me from her workplace computer.
Big hugs, to all my pals, too many for my brain to list right now, doesn't mean I think any the less of you.
Lizxxxxx

We might get a new lady joining us, so can you all give her a big welcome, and show her what great support we give to each other. It takes courage for some to post on here, we have to remember that, especially now as we all seem to know each other.

Back out into the sun ......

Called Kathy earlier and she is fine, well as fine as anyone can be with no kitchen in use still, floor still up and likely to be two more weeks like that.
To add insult to injury, the chippie close by has just closed for renovation, now that's what I call bad timing!
J. is just being J. lol

Lizxx

Hello Carole,sound like you had agood day with your friends,so happy for you.
Gail...Hope your well.I think of you,
Not been on the computer for a while,so busy and tired with mum and kids off school,So much pain today with my face,just feeling sorry for myself.
Love to all on here,
Christine xxx

Love to everyone won't be posting for a bit as I am very unhappy and need to sort my head out
take care of each other
love and hugs
Rachxxx

Hello all, Carole I am not posting at moment because I have to spend most of the time laid flat on bed. I can't bear to stand or sit and walking is a no no. Luckily hubby is off this week so have been able to spend most of it in bed. Went to hospital on Wednesday and they have given me another two month off chemo, feet nearly cleared up now.
The funeral went ok but I think I overdid it by using my crutches instead of wheelchair, but as I say I can't sit for pain in hip and thighs.
I haven't really had computer on so will have to catch up with you all later.
Joyce is ok but doesn't feel as if she can post just yet.
Going back to bed now, just had to get something to eat before I took my tablets.

Love to all
Caz xxx

Hi, just a very quick pop in. Have been sick with flu and bronchitis, my dad is very ill again, and back in hospital. I cannot visit as contagious.

Just fed up right now. So back to bed.

love and hugs

Gail

thinking of you all today((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))
and praying for healing,strength and peace. xxx

gran its me irene not been much of a fun time for you. Get BETTER SOON . My mum put me though the same thing. What it boiled down to was she missed dad so much that she didn't really want to be on this earth but didn't want to leave it ether .She felt gilty for having these feelings found it hard to cope with them and in turn tryed to push us away. It was never .Its so nice to see you! it was so where have you been?!!! Which I replyed with a smile yes I love you to mum not feeling so good today so I see. That sometime broke the ice and some times boiled the water. I just constantly told her that her feelings mattered and that it was ok to have them and that she could say anything to me good or bad. Iam not going to lye she did and said alot of things that hurt me and somethings I will never forgive her for but I will always love her. and like her I bet he is feeling useless not able to look after himself any more and thinking Iam suppost to be looking after my kids not them looking after me. you can pm me if you need to love and hugs to everyone hope you all have a better day!!!!!!!!!

My dad lost his very brave fight today. I will miss him.

Gail

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father
Love and hugs
Rachx

THINKING OF YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME,GAIL.
SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
Paula xx

Special thoughts for you Gail,and your dear Dad, may he rest in peace now.
Lizxx

Gail
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Losing a parent is so sad. Of course you will miss him. take care
Love
Ann

gail thinking of you and your family at this sad time ,its so sad and hurts like hell when we lose somone we love so much hugs to you and your family xxx elaine xxx

Life is for living, we only get one chance.

Depression is an illness but it can be faced down and has to be if you want a decent quality of life.

Me, in early 90s was threatened with leg off, in 1995 had first angina attack and stroke - lost memory, lot of pain sitting etc etc. Had depression, went to a heart support group and found depresssion par for the course sooooooo I junked depression.

1997 told I had cancer and had major surgery refused to be depressed - I was still alive! No tears, no "why me" 5 years later told as I was still alive I was clear of cancer but next day told I had diabetes - I kept smiling and still have the diabetes under control. Then leg nigh on packed in again so had another op' and 3 stents fitted - after 2 x 4 hour sessions in theatre. Few weeks ago had heart attack was in 2 hospitals for ten days ended up with angioplasty plus a stent and I'm still smiling - I'm alive!! After first night in hospital after heart attack I got dressed tho still wired up to monitors etc. One nurse in CCU said they not used to patients getting dressed so early in the treatment - getting dressed was me being positive and my way of saying "I'll get over this"

Carol Tinkerbell I know how you feel (been there done that) but it really is down to YOU.

And Jules - if you don't tell Doc how you feel how do you get advice/treatment?

Think wot a lot of you need is self confidence and a belief in yourself

LIVE FOR TODAY

We should live each day for the moment,
For the moment is all we have got,
We should never look backward or forward-
Stop pining for that which is not….
The happiest people amongst us
Are those that have faith in today-
Tomorrow should never concern us
And yesterday is so far away
So live for the day and be happy,
Take pleasure in all that you do,
And the more
You can live for each moment,
The more joy
Each day will bring you

Gail as you know I have pm'ed you today and am holding you close to me. Your dad will be at peace now and you have to try find your's.xx

Gill have a read of the information I sent you, hope it helps you.x

Jules how is Livvi? Hope you and your girls are coping okay xx

Caz lovely to hear from you. xx

Mary know you will be peeping in at work, :o)) hope you and your family are not having too many problems.xx

Irene how nice to see you. Hope it's going okay for you xx

Caz C ~~~~ xx

Betty hope you had a good week end xx

Sue thinking of you xx

Christine thanks for pm xx

Deanna thanks for pm xx

Liz sending you love xx

Kathy hear you still have your house upside down.
Hope you are coping well xx

Elaine hope this hot weather is not making your oh worse xx

Snow White ~~~~~ xx

Paula thanks for hugs xx

Rach lots of hugs for you ((((((( xxx))))))

Paula how are you? xx

Joyce bet you are waiting to surprise us by jumping in on post number 4000 bless you xxx

Ronald you are very lucky to have such a positive attitude. Well done for keeping your head when all round you is knocking you back. Thanks for verse.

You are right a lack of confidence is a big problem for a lot of us. But confidence is something we don't find easy. I fight every day against being walked over, after my early years it is something I find hard to cope with. But I am trying my hardest and doing what I can to help my friends here too.
xxx

Im sending my love to everyone, just going to read through recent posts,Gail I am so sorry about your Dad, all my love to you,


Caz xxx

Dear Gail, sending love and hugs, your sorrow is shared worldwide tonight.
Hugs
Mary