Weekly Flylady Thread 29th March 2010

LameWolf

greenbee wrote: »

A healing ritual is a lovely idea.:T:T

We've done group visualisations in the past for toots & Lady-L. Just very simple ones where we visualise white light focussed on them, and in toots case she described the size, shape and location of her tumour for us to work on! However, it would be great if you could suggest something we could do as a group exercise to provide help and support (I only really know about visualisation from a pain management and sports psychology perspective...) as it sounds like you really understand how this works.

Mudbath wrote: »

I won't be on again today but I'll light a candle for Sandy at 9pm (seem to remember that was the time we used to do the visulisations) xx

21:00 sounds as good a time as any to begin. The way I work these things is thus: light a candle (I always use pink for healing, but use what you feel comfortable with). See the tumour in your mind's eye - we know it's in her brain; just see it as whatever enemy works for you - a troll, goblin, actual tumour-looking thing, whatever - it's the thing you're going to target. Select your mental weapon of choice - attack it with white light (as I've seen mentioned), or with a broadsword, or shoot arrows at it, or blasts of electricity - again, do what works for you mentally. And just go for it.
Once it's started off, you can break off from the fight any time, and rejoin at a later time.

As I say, that's just how I do it - I'm an inveterate PC gamer, so RPG analogy works for me (that's Role Playing Games, for the uninitiated).

Imho the important thing is that all that Flylady healing energy and positive vibes will be heading for Sandy.

carlsberggal wrote: »

AJ - have a fab time away. And yes I forgot to say he's going for 6 months, he already knows his R and R will begin 3 August. At the end of the day they only have to give you 48 hours notice once deployment training has been done, though they do normally give longer as you know. He's had 5 differing dates now so at least this time they won't be altering it.

DH and I are going to Helmsley on the North York moors for the weekend, can't wait. But DD2 has put a dampener on it as she says I'm being selfish going as it's DS's last weekend home, but I saw him yesterday, will see him today and Monday and Tuesday morning before he goes back. He is not concerned in the slightest as in his words he will be 'on the p$ss' with his mates every evening as well as Saturday afternoon and probably sunday afternoon as well! He's making the most of it because he can't drink for six months whilst he's there. Her dad is going away with his girlfriend for the weekend as well, wonder if she's said the same thing to him, probably knowing her! Do you think I'm being selfish? This has been booked weeks after discussing dates with DS

No, you're not being selfish at all. In fact I'd think that if you changed this long-standing arrangement, he'd feel embarrassed and guilty, because you've been looking forward to it, and I'm guessing he's not the kind of chap to want you to forgo it. Just my twopenn'orth.:o

greenbee

Mumof2 wrote: »

Gosh, she must be so scared. I don't quite know what to say but I'm thinking about her.

I have to say it's testing my creativity thinking of responses to send back, but she obviously needs us. Possibly easier than sharing how she feels with people she knows.

LameWolf wrote: »

21:00 sounds as good a time as any to begin. The way I work these things is thus: light a candle (I always use pink for healing, but use what you feel comfortable with). See the tumour in your mind's eye - we know it's in her brain; just see it as whatever enemy works for you - a troll, goblin, actual tumour-looking thing, whatever - it's the thing you're going to target. Select your mental weapon of choice - attack it with white light (as I've seen mentioned), or with a broadsword, or shoot arrows at it, or blasts of electricity - again, do what works for you mentally. And just go for it.
Once it's started off, you can break off from the fight any time, and rejoin at a later time.

As I say, that's just how I do it - I'm an inveterate PC gamer, so RPG analogy works for me (that's Role Playing Games, for the uninitiated).

Imho the important thing is that all that Flylady healing energy and positive vibes will be heading for Sandy.

That's a fantastic description - I'll let Sandy know that at 9pm regardless of whether she is awake or asleep, there will be lots of healing and supportive energy heading her way. If you want your name on the list, let me know... (I dread to think what anyone looking at her texts must think...)

pigpen

effing chuffing fluffing pigging arsing crappet!!!!!

It isn't going well... My hips are KILLING, my back is KILLING, my knees are KILLING... and I hate cat pi$$ it stinks!

I will be unable to do anything for the entire weekend at this rate!!

lemanie

greenbee wrote: »

sandy has just woken up and has lost the use of her right side again. At the moment she doesn't want any visitors because she doesn't want anyone to see her having seizures, but she may change her mind, in which case I'll let you know. It won't necessarily be easy or pleasant though, as she's obviously in a very bad way both physically and emotionally.

Greenbee - Can appreciate how difficult it must be for you to be our liaison but I'm grateful that she has got you doing that for her. I would be prepared to visit if she wanted that and you could PM any details.

pigpen wrote: »

effing chuffing fluffing pigging arsing crappet!!!!!

It isn't going well... My hips are KILLING, my back is KILLING, my knees are KILLING... and I hate cat pi$$ it stinks!

I will be unable to do anything for the entire weekend at this rate!!

Sorry it's not going well, but you made me smile , it's the way you tell it. I did say be careful of your delicate joints, if I remember rightly, hope they don't stay too ouchy.

Mel x

greenbee

pigpen wrote: »

effing chuffing fluffing pigging arsing crappet!!!!!

It isn't going well... My hips are KILLING, my back is KILLING, my knees are KILLING... and I hate cat pi$$ it stinks!

I will be unable to do anything for the entire weekend at this rate!!

It's a good think your MiL will be waiting on your hand and foot then :p:p

Hope it gets easier...

ETA - ironing done :D:D

Best check up on the rest of the laundry...

soappie

What awful news for Sandy and her family. I'll join in at 9pm tonight.

Carlsb - you're not being selfish at all my love - enjoy your weekend.

Well, some good news. I finally have heat and hot water again :j

I have also planned the menu and done the shopping for Saturday. I now have two extra guests. One of my brothers and his wife are coming too - I thought they were off skiing, but it seems only lil bro is...

The menu, if anyone is interested goes like this:

Smoked salmon and quails eggs with baby plum tomatoes to start (probably on blini if I get my act together and make some, otherwise on small pieces of melba toast)
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Three bird roast (duck, chicken and guinea fowl) with all the trimmings including home made stuffing
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Home made profiteroles
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A selection of cheeses with biscuits.

Right off to fillet and portion up the whole salmon I just bought whilst I was in Mr. T's as it was half price..

Lady-Liberty

greenbee wrote: »

I have to say it's testing my creativity thinking of responses to send back, but she obviously needs us. Possibly easier than sharing how she feels with people she knows.

I am in the process of trying to support Sandy......hopefully she will open up, understandably she is in shock.......but I am on that road....so will help her all I can.......from personal experience the "visualisations" have been a great source of comfort for me.....it's an overwhelming experience to have so many people thinking about you at the same time......anything that can give her hope is going to be a good thing.

Sorry, haven't read much else....love to carlsberg I see you need some hugs & a huge thanks again to FFP love ya honey xx

Diva & Jinks :A

xx

Dustykitten

Back from the food shop - must think about dinner next and the cats have got usd to the clock change so are asking for food at the right time now.

The nurse who got Sandy such a quick referral was very good at her job and I hope in the weeks ahead can have given Sandy hope and time.

Dustykitten

Lady Liberty - love to you sweetheart please only give what you can, we need you strong too

Soappie - I'm glad the heat is on

Carlsberg, I think you have made the right decision, giving your DS freedom to be with his mates for a couple of days and seeing him before he goes. You are being very brave x

thifty

One of the many reasons I would never have a cat Piggers How much would they have charged to fit?

Greenbee give my love to Sandy, don't really know what to say, I'm not really one for visualisations but have been thinking of her and her family. Life is such a !!!!! sometimes.

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two All done star please Toots
Level Three
Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Level Three
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!!
Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Strip bedding, wash sheets and remake the bed.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Level Two
Sort through one cupboard of clothing
Level Three
Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip, wash and replace bedding one done one left
Level Two
Level Three

My baby's:o bed came so as well as above I (and DH) have

• put up bed and put cardboard in garage to go to tip tomorrow
• made her bed up with a Peppa pig cover, looks really pink and girly
• dismantled cot ready to put on freecycle
• wiped all skirting boards in her room
• trip to Mr A (treated myself! to a long handled brush for wooden floors instead of dragging the hoover out every time:D)
• WM x 1
• DW x 2
• bathroom
• s&s kitchen including fridge!

Lets just hope she goes to sleep in it:eek: (the bed not the fridge!) Right better go and fetch her from nursery and give her a surprise.