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Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻

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  • missymoo81
    missymoo81 Posts: 8,003 Forumite
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    Hi Cheery! Im so sorry you’ve had such a difficult time over the festivities, what with you and OH being ill and now Mr C Snr. I hope everyone is on the mend soon. 

    On another note I loved reading about you the 10
    year blocks of life. I’ve been part of MSE for 15+ years  and remember lots of your adventures. You have inspired me to set realistic goals for next year. 

    I hope you feel better soon and life gets a little easier. 


  • rtandon27
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    @Cheery_Daff - sending over a great big supportive hug xoxox
    4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)
    (With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)
    ...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)
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  • themadvix
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    Sorry to hear you've had such a rough-feeling Christmas Cheery! I hope things improve soon - both for you and Mr C, but especially for Mr C Snr. Take care x
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  • Glad you are both back on the mend, but sorry to hear Mr C Snr’s not so good. It does sound like he had a lovely Christmas meal though, at least. 
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  • Elisheba
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    Sorry its all a bit rubbish this year, Cheery.  Hopefully now you and Mr C are on the mend it will give you some reserves to cope with Mr C Snr's illness.
    Live the good life where you have been planted.
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  • Sorry to hear re Mr C snr - hope he gets comfortable asap and your trip to see him is safe 


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  • beanielou
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    Sorry to hear re Mr C snr - hope he gets comfortable asap and your trip to see him is safe 


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  • missymoo81
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    Bless you, big hugs being sent your way.
  • Glad that MrC snr is in hospital - and that he gets moved to the relevant ward soonest. 

    Safe travels tomorrow Cheery.

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