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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • Well we have had dinner but nothing much else. Been back to the out of hours. Have another set of meds to try and resolve side effects of the antibiotics.

    I had to pay for my prescription. Has anyone had to do this and successfully claimed it back?

    yes keep receipts. There is a timeframe windoe that you have to reclaim by. not sure days weeks at this time

    hugs xx
  • WannabeFree
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    Morning

    I got quite a lot done yesterday. Didn't seem tonsit down till 11pm and then slept through the alarm to give youngest meds at 12 but I did wake at 1. So we will catch up.

    I'm just waiting for the 1st of my own appointments today. Why in town I need to pick up an angel costume and the Xmas tops for the 3 of them. Might have to squeeze a coffee in will see :o I suppose I shouldn't really.

    Have lots of xmas crafty things to do this weekend with the littles. I need to also call in to the SA and the food hub so we can volunteer some time over Christmas. Smalls enjoy it and they get biscuits and tea for helping. Good for them to see how lucky they are too!

    I think that's it for now x
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  • milann
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    You deserve that coffee....go for it.
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  • teafor2
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    Hi WB :) Hope you manage to find all the costumes and tops you need. As fun as it is for the children I'm glad we're past all that now :o

    Lovely of you to offer to volunteer at the SA and tea and biscuits seems a fair exchange.

    I'm sure there's something in the kitty for a coffee. Go on, treat yourself. ;) xx
  • beanielou
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    Have you seen any christmas sticker books on your travels?
    If so where?
    Thanks :)
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  • WannabeFree
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    Evening

    Appointments done. Much needed.

    I got a coffee:o I also got very very rained on and was wet through!

    I got the angel costume £6.99 in h0me bargains. Didn't buy xmas tops. They where too expensive. Will have another look tomorrow as they need them Sunday! Then again most days through this week and a couple of days the week after.

    x

    Beanie L!dl have some in at 99p and also h0me bargains 79p/99p

    x
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  • teafor2
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    Do the children have plain white, red or green t-shirts you could decorate yourself? I've just had a look on line at home made Christmas tops and there are some really nice ones that look simple enough to do. Tinsel/Glitter Christmas trees, Rudolphs, Snowmen etc. Might be worth a look. I've done this myself in the past. xx
  • Glad to read that youngest DD has been able to go back to school :). What a good idea to use Christmas wrapping paper to cover things to look more Christmassy - might need to borrow that idea.
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  • beanielou
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    Have a good weekend x
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  • WannabeFree
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    Evening.

    It's been a stressful one. Early morning call resulting in us needing to go over to the children's for some tests. Some numbers aren't were they should be. Hoping it's a quick fix as she is a lot better so hopefully it makes it easier. Really really hoping she still stays eligible for the med regime we are on. At least until after Xmas.

    Anyway We are just home and the smalls are just eating dinner. We Will definitely have to go back and get it sorted.

    Feeling pretty worried about a lot of things. But it is what it is. We are still so lucky to be where we are and there's far worse going on for others. Have to keep reminding myself of this because it's easy to slip back down the dark road.


    Back to now. Smalls are eating then having their baths. I have some ironing to do and need to pack the grab bags again as they've been well used the last few weeks.

    Hope you all have a happy weekend x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
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