The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

Possession

Kez I hope you're OK. You've been having such a tough time lately.

Pooky

CC I'm so sorry to hear your news but at the same time I'm happy that you managed to make his last few months so comfortable and memorable for both of you. You're an inspiration to us all x

Pooky

Kez, chin up x

Possession - shall I come paint a cross on your door?

Ginny - I'm glad your hubby has shown a bit more interest in food. It's such a struggle some days isn't it.

My DH is having a rough time of it lately and it's been very evident that his AD's aren't doing what they should. After walking on eggshells for the past few weeks we had the chat and he was off to see the GP yesterday. He needs to change his ADs for different ones but that involves coming off his current ones over the next 3 weeks and. Then building up on the new ones.....the next 6 weeks or so will not be fun but hopefully it will be the means to and end.

I've had 7 commissions for work over the past week so things are finally taking off .

We're in the middle of a giant hail stones storm at the moment, the noise is horrendous! Set to warm up next week though so I'm hoping to find some garden time......why don't veg seedlings grow as fast as weeds???

savingqueen

Good morning toughies,

hello karmacat and pippi (love both the names!).... please pop by as often as you like

hope you get through today ok kez, thinking of you

ginny - good to hear DH eating a bit more and yes you must look after yourself properly (wags finger)

well done shegar for getting both the op and respite sorted, I'm sure the op will make a big difference. Maybe this is the start of a run of good luck and SS will get longer term care sorted next. Hang in there, just a bit longer until you and your DH get the support you both need.

pooky - some potentially tough weeks to come but hopefully worth you and DH gritting your teeth for. hope it isn't as bad as it sounds.

Had DS7 home from school last 2 days and he is back today, still not 100% but well enough for school. DH is working from home, did the school run and packed me off to bed as I have the snots now. Hoping a day of sensible rest (take note toughies) will mean I can be out and about tomorrow. Can;t shift a headache so not sleeping but at least resting. Will have some chicken soup soon, always help.

Had sad news this morning that a very dear friend's mum passed away a few hours ago. She was very ill so at least is at peace now. I want to be able to help out in any way I can so hoping this blooming lurgy shifts asap. So near mother's day and their little boy's birthday is next week. Wish I could do more but being a supportive friend is something I can be at least.

Glad to have time for reflection today, thinking of all that is good in my life amidst some tears.

take care
sq x

Knit_Witch

cornishchick wrote: »

thank you SQ and mcculloch29 for keeping me informed of every ones kind thoughts..

I am here to let you know that my darling, amazing love of my life was set free to fly , peacefully yesterday morning at 1 am.

He was surrounded in love with myself and his Mother beside him.

No more pain my love. fly free and ride the winds.

x x x

I am sorry he has gone but glad he is free from pain (if that makes sense, I mean it kindly)

D&DD

Oh CChick I just don't have words to compensate for your loss, just wanted to let you know we are all thinking of you and yours at this sad time much love Dee XXX

mcculloch29

For CC, who knows these lines well.

Take me to some high place of heather, rock and ling
Scatter my dust and ashes, feed me to the wind
So that I will be part of all you see, the air you are breathing

I'll be part of the curlew's cry and the soaring hawk
The blue milkwort and the sundew hung with diamonds
I'll be riding the gentle wind that blows through your hair
Reminding you how we shared
In the joy of living.

(Last verse of Ewan MacColl's 'The Joy of Living'.)

shegar

CC, Im so very sorry to hear you have lost your dear husband, its so terrible news for all of you , but the poor man will suffer no longer, glad you were at his bedside , dont know what else to add to this post ...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sheila

stiltwalker

CC - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, but I am glad you both had the comfort of a peaceful time at home. May the memories you have stored up bring smiles to you at this sad time - love and hugs - Helen Xxx

ginnyknit

Everyone has said it all so beautifully Cc but just want to add my hugs. Have been thinking of you all and will light my candle again tonight sending love and light. Like McCulloch I shed a few tears for release from his pain and sorrow at your loss.

Am off to pick up Dgs at 3, he is at his minders due to the strike but think he will need a cuddle as he will be confused. Hubby has had another meal :jand has been up and about for a few hours too.

Pooky, good luck with the meds - bane of our bloomin lives aint they?

Sq sending hugs to you too xx