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  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
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    Great thread. I think that this has just been a low weekend for everyone. Something in the weather, or the drawing in of the evenings. Hugs to all those who need them, and for those on the first DFW christmas, remember, next years WILL be better because of the action you are taking now.

    best wishes
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  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    Aww, sweet thread you started Moozie....

    Big love going out to anniestar....really hope you are on the mend soon babe.
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  • dizzy_lizzie
    dizzy_lizzie Posts: 2,952 Forumite
    Can I add my love an hugs too. I've only just started posting really. Was a bit scared :o but braver now! This site gives me all the incentive I need, and it's free but worth it's weight in gold!! x :D
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  • beanielou
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    Glad you are a wee bit braver now dizzy lizzie & a big welcome to you
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  • System
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    I'd love too spend more time on here but I get so much grief off my wife (rightly so) Id love to join in on the old casual discussions - but I cant. But I'm always reading.
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  • rog2
    rog2 Posts: 11,650 Forumite
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    lennymfo wrote:
    I'd love too spend more time on here but I get so much grief off my wife (rightly so) Id love to join in on the old casual discussions - but I cant. But I'm always reading.

    I'm with you there Len - it's very easy to get addicted to MSE and lose sight of the 'home balance'. My wife works as a nurse and, therefore, some pretty anti-social hours, which gives me more time to spend here.
    I do think that the 'casual discussion', as you put it, is important for two reasons:
    1. It gets us away from our own situations for a while, otherwise we would be so tied up with our own problems that we would not appreciate that we're not on our own.
    2. It shows us that, in spite of debt, Life does go on.
    Keep reading and let us know, even occasionally, that you're still around.:beer:
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  • HazelEyes_3
    HazelEyes_3 Posts: 150 Forumite
    Just wanted to add my hugs and good wishes to everyone who needs them on this great forum.

    Smilies don't work on my pc so not only are these virtual hugs they are without graphics as well.

    But they are sincerely meant. Like so many others I have found this site to be a great source of inspiration and encouragement in facing up to and dealing with my debts. I would love to postpone Christmas though!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • anniestar
    anniestar Posts: 2,600 Forumite
    Well a very quick update. Am still not too good but am now having(more) treatment which should - a)make me better; b)kep me OUT of hospital and c)make me feel human again. Your kind words and thoughts are worth more than I could possibly ever put into words. Thank you really isn't good enough but its all I have so THANK YOU. I also want to send loads of love and best wishes to everyone else that are poorly, down, cold(!) fed up,lonley or worried.YOU ARE WONDERFUL. I have loads of stuff to whitter on about but rather than clog up this post may start a new one up. Again, thank you, I was thinking about you all particularly yesterday when I was stuck in bed.Have a great day everyone-you dserve it. Love AnnieXXXXXX
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  • moozie_2
    moozie_2 Posts: 3,063 Forumite
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    anniestar wrote:
    Well a very quick update. Am still not too good but am now having(more) treatment which should - a)make me better; b)kep me OUT of hospital and c)make me feel human again. Your kind words and thoughts are worth more than I could possibly ever put into words. Thank you really isn't good enough but its all I have so THANK YOU. I also want to send loads of love and best wishes to everyone else that are poorly, down, cold(!) fed up,lonley or worried.YOU ARE WONDERFUL. I have loads of stuff to whitter on about but rather than clog up this post may start a new one up. Again, thank you, I was thinking about you all particularly yesterday when I was stuck in bed.Have a great day everyone-you dserve it. Love AnnieXXXXXX

    Lovely to have you back Annie. Wish you better and look forward to any updates xx
    Leason learnt :beer:
  • dawn2dusk
    dawn2dusk Posts: 529 Forumite
    Thanks for this thread Moozie, you are very thoughtful and caring.:j
    Anniestar,hope you get well soon.
    lynzpower, if anyone deserves a break,you do for time spent helping people on here.
    Hugs to Elatan, Lynsayjane and anyone else who needs one.:grouphug:
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