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prepareathome

I just want to say to say thank you my friends you all are what has got me through these past weeks plus not sure how much I can mention but I received a box of goodies this week sent from an anonymous group that sends hugs in a box. Never in my life has anyone ever done that for me, I am always seen as the coper who never needs to be shown they are appreciated ( oh gosh that sounds not right, but not sure how else to put it) but no-one ever has just bought me something or given me something for no reason, its always I have done something first, even thought I did whatever it was because I wanted to help not because of what I could gain, I never expect anything in return - like when I give healing, some take it and walk away but others, I just can never promise I can help, have been so kind and bought me a gift, I never charge or ask for anything in return as its just an honour to be allowed to try and help others, so admit still not quite got my head round the fact unknown people did this to show they care, my mind just went blank as I opened it and took out each wonderful item in it.

Among the lovely items is one I have never seen before, its called a dog towel, a dog made out of towelling - will take a photo of it and post it - its so cute.. Fingerless gloves, hand made so all the more precious and so nice to have something like that I have not made myself, my mum was only person who had ever made me anything. Part of me is still numb from the wonder of it all, as might not seem much to others but just so overwhelming to me that strangers would do this.

I want to thank them publicly here, I don't know who they are but know if there is any way I can help anyone one of you at any time in any way just ask and I will be there for you, you are all wonderful, wonderful people.:A

Hugs and Love to you all xxxx

kidcat

Fuddle - well done, you have taken the knock but stood back up again and thats all anyone can ask.

PAH - please can we help pick your living room decoration, OH wont let me consider ours yet so I can live vicariously

Thanks for the sausagemeat ideas will be using them all at some point, the kids are gonna be so fed up of sausage.

Fuddle - I know you decided against living with your mum, but does she have room for a caravan? If you could get a caravan on a drive for a few months it would boost your savings no end.

Have not been to bed yet, DS14 had his friend over but OH is working still so leaves at 4.30am, I didnt want the boys disturbing him so made sure I stayed up until he had gone to work to keep an eye out. Decided on a warm drinkl before heading up and next minute DS8 wanders into dining room and sits down to watch his programs - so no bed for me.:)

Have made myself busy to try to keep going, so have blitzed the oven (I use F@iry power spray and its on offer for £1.50 a bottle down from £3.60 in wilkos at moment), washed all the many pans that have accumulated since Friday (just didnt get chance yesterday) have bread in machine, washer on dryer on, cat litter changed and kids all fed. Dining room and living room all tidy too. Am now ready to drop but still have to do breakfast for boys when they emerge - they didnt go to sleep until about 6am so may not be any time soon.

Roast dinner today so need to get myself moving again and then plan a few meals in advance for the week as my parents are daytime camping this week so I need to be super organised, not gonna be a peaceful half term by any measure. OH is already complaining.

prepareathome

Sunshine4

prepareathome wrote: »

That is so cute

prepareathome

Kidcat, how do you keep going? You are unbelievable how you manage with everything. Can your daughter take over and let you have a few hours sleep today?

Hugs and Love

xxxxx

short_bird

GreyQueen wrote: »

I thank you deeply for the offer but I have a lovely furry blanket for those dark winter evenings.

On Monday, I found a Johnny Depp Charlie And the Chocolate Factory blanket at a charity shop. £2. Lovely condition. So it's gone through the wash and is awaiting my attention.:D

As the rest of the world is likely to be preparing lunch by that time, I'm off to the gym in about 30 mins. Then back to do some ebaying.

jayney34

prepareathome what a lovely surprise for you, it restores my faith in the human race when I hear something like that when most of the time all you hear about is how we can hurt each other seems all you get on the news these days

well done whoever you are

J x

D&DD

Kidcat so sorry to hear about OH's job will be keeping extremeties crossed it all works out for you X

Fuddle regarding your worries about using the stockpile I give you permission NOT to worry and use the blasted thing thats what its there for If it makes you stressed not having it pop the equivalent you use up onto stamps/in an account so you can resupply when moved and if you run low on couscous we'll all stick some in the post :rotfl:XX

Stupidly busy here still so will try to catch up properly later don't chat too much!

Have a great day all XXX

P.S PAH I want one of those lol XX

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HOORAY for :- FUDDLE - Because she's brave and related to Tigger cos she always bounces back!!!!!

PAH - Because she's kind and caring and also brave but mainly because she gives freely to all of us and expects nothing in return , she is a rare and lovely person!!!

KIDCAT - Because she never thinks of herself and always copes whatever life throws her way, is a super Mum and always does the best for her family and friends.

GQ,SMILEY,MAR,MONNAGRAN - Because they have the capacity to rise above life and still make everyone of us giggle time after time

and all of the rest of you, just for being and caring and sharing and coming up with good sound ideas time after time after time, and listening and hoping and being kind when it's all wrong in life but jubilant when it goes right - THANK YOU, you are all incredible!!! Cheers Lyn xxx.

betony

Oh, PAH how lovely is that? I bet that's given your spirit a lift! And you most definitely deserve it, you amazing woman, you xx