Hi my friends . I think even for the healthy person , January can be a long , drab month and so no wonder that we and everyone else struggling with physical and / or emotional stress are feeling down and flat . I think that we’ve got to focus on all the positives - we’re here , I have my daughter and spring will bounce up in a few weeks time . My bulbs are all beginning to to shoot . I love watching them appear and hoping for some snow drops soon.
Lack of motivation definitely comes with wearing fatigue . Let’s try and do one thing which we enjoy ( even for 10 mins ) each day and perhaps we can share . I had a game if scrabble with my grandson. Guess what! - he won 😂 but it took my mind off things for a wee while .
i think about you both a lot and im I’m sending lots of positive vibes and hugs to my warrior friends 🤗
Hi Helen and Michelle . I’m sorry that you’re having a rotten time , Michelle. Just remember that we’re with you and you can offload at any time . You’ve been such a tower of strength to us and so many more people on this sight so let us try to support you until you are back on track.
im joining both of you on the sofa. I’ve been really fatigued for weeks now . After a slow start , I manage to do a few things then have to rest which , as you both know is very frustrating .
I too, think about Dave . It’s strange that this little group has never met in person and yet because of what we’ve been through ( in different ways ) , we feel really connected to each other .
spring is just round the corner and when it peeps through, our smiles will resurface .
That’s so funny… I was just reading your posts.. hubby walks in and , by way of explanation I say, it’s my little group… the one Dave was in… and now I’ve read your posts and you both mention him. I think , if he is with us, he’s feeling quite pleased that he’s still very present here… that’s lovely., thanks Dave😘 I do think of him…but less now, but he’s definitely still ‘there’.
thanks Audrey , for that wonderful picture of spring sunshine peeping through, it did here today, and you’re right, it does help.
I wonder how you’re doing, how the court case concluded. No need to explain if it opens things up. I just hope you can in some way draw a line, although it’s not possible really. But maybe it could help you move on. I’m sure your son would want that for you all.
I hope I haven’t been insensitive, it’s difficult.
it is strange that we’ve never met, but I was right there with you on your sofa Audrey, I squashed in at your feet, 🤭
is that cold still the same old one Michelleanne, the one from your chest infection? Hope not.
Michelle , I’m so sorry that your chest infection is being stubborn to clear up. It must seem unrelenting but it will ease off and you will be out enjoying some fresh air soon.
Helen, you are sounding much chirpier and positive . I hope that this is the case . Wouldn’t it be lovely if everyone here had a few weeks rest from emotional and physical stress!
my daughter hasn’t been great and consequently I’ve been so worried. Are your loved ones always on high alert . I try to keep my worries to myself or share with hubby . I must realise that when she is unwell , it’s probably a normal bug / infection but it’s hard not to worry.
Helen, you asked about the court case and thank you for caring. We have a date for 8th - 12th July. I’m dreading it! He is so guilty and yet is mucking the system up by admitting guilt, changing plea etc. one day it will be over and we can properly grieve Paul without the additional stresses.
sorry, I don’t want to take over with my problems . You all have enough to contend with as I know that the after effects of your treatment are not easy .
Ive been a bit poorly, only a normal cold but it has grounded me for a few days…you know how it is… reading your posts … you understand. Of course worried it could go to my lungs etc, I have to be patient with myself, I can’t change it.
Audrey, we’re grateful that you can feel our trust and share with us. It’s all ok. Even though we don’t check in so often, I can feel that you’re both ‘there’.
…I think of Dave still sometimes, he would have been so pleased. i had to think of him recently, I’ve discovered a new sort of unorthodox plaster for my skin gvhd, it would have helped him.
I shouldn’t be on my mobile… I’m trying to use it less. But I just came home, first time out for ages due to my nasty cold. And I had to say Michelleanne, you were right… the longer warmer days bring a blessing.
I just popped into our village and ‘bumped in to people “ as they say. It really did me the world of good. I haven’t been out for sooo long, and the fluey bug really grounded name for soo long. It’s been hard.
i feel like I’m back in the land of the living…. Of course still with my challenges, but I got so low. I took electrolyte before bed last night, maybe that helped too.
i hope your daughter is doing ok Audrey. Your worries about her are of course legitimate, but hopefully you can keep them ‘at bay’ and not let it spoil your precious time. Your grandchildren must be getting older now which I’m sure is a blessing when it comes to all the viruses they bring home… I hope it’s eased off a bit.
I hope they can offer you something for the yeast infection Michelleanne that’s a real challenge. But I think there’s stuff for it on the market, thank goodness. Still, a tough time for you, very limiting. Antibiotics make me really depressed. I took a powder last time parallel to the antibiotics.. it protects the good bacteria in the intestine, it really helped my mood.
better get off here… I’ll get the kettle on for us… no biscuits today. None left;)
when I read your texts I am in utter awe of you both. You have to deal with so much everyday and yet you keep going ( although sometimes not the way you would like to ) and never moan about your ailments , just tell us how it is . And I’m very glad that you can do this .
Helen, I’m sorry that the cold you have has pulled you down so much but quite understand as when my daughter gets a cold or virus it’s so much more than a healthy person trying to deal with it. I’m really glad that you’ve managed to get out and meet with some friendly faces.
I know that you too have been struggling, Michelle , and have not been getting out very much just now . The sunny days do lift our spirits but it’s hard when we don’t feel well enough to enjoy the fresh air. I think about you both a lot and really hope that you will get a run of better health soon.
my daughter has picked up a bit now which is a relief. Gosh - you certainly are all warriors !
Sending love and positive wishes that you both can enjoy the Easter weekend . ❤️❤️
Happy Easter! I hope you both had a lovely day and you have been feeling as well as possible .
i have to have a colonoscopy tomorrow . Not looking forward to the preparation but I think about what my friends here have gone through and still going through and I tell myself not to be a wimp!
I’m so hoping that your cold has cleared up, Helen and that your chest is improving Michelle.
we had the annual egg hunt in the woods yesterday . A big success with the kids ( and the adults )!
good evening, off to bed, but just saw your messages. Nice to hear from you.
touch wood you were able to stay away from the chickenpox Michelleanne, a bit of a worry.
Audrey, I hope the colonoscopy wasn’t as bad as you thought. I got a small anaesthetic before the big anaesthetic and slept like a log through it all.
You’re a hero too Audrey, you’re so kind about Michelleanne and I, but when I think what you’ve been through, and helped others through…. My goodness me….. I feel lucky to have an alibi sometimes, chronic illness and 100% Disability allows me to rest in the day without feeling too bad about it, even though I need it.
I d better get off to bed.
unfortunately I have cystitis and very powerful antibiotics… took first one today, the pamphlet is quite alarming to read so I’ll see how I get on. Night night, love to you both
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Hi my friends . I think even for the healthy person , January can be a long , drab month and so no wonder that we and everyone else struggling with physical and / or emotional stress are feeling down and flat . I think that we’ve got to focus on all the positives - we’re here , I have my daughter and spring will bounce up in a few weeks time . My bulbs are all beginning to to shoot . I love watching them appear and hoping for some snow drops soon.
Lack of motivation definitely comes with wearing fatigue . Let’s try and do one thing which we enjoy ( even for 10 mins ) each day and perhaps we can share . I had a game if scrabble with my grandson. Guess what! - he won 😂 but it took my mind off things for a wee while .
i think about you both a lot and im I’m sending lots of positive vibes and hugs to my warrior friends 🤗
Thank you our dear Audrey,
thank you very much for that little “pick me up”. You are a treasure. And you’re right too, the plants are starting to get ready to burst.
spring is definitely in the air down here in the Black Forest. Although grey today… I’m on the sofa, just snuggled down for a rest.
you’re both with me Michelleanne and Audrey. I think of our Dave sometimes. … I hope it’s good news that Alison hadn’t been around for a while.
love to you , as always,
Helen
👋 the weather is so cold and dark and damp , I’m full of cold again , I’m also on the sofa
my haemoglobin is low again so can’t have venesection until it rises a bit so fed up with it Hope you are both doing ok
❤️
Hi Helen and Michelle . I’m sorry that you’re having a rotten time , Michelle. Just remember that we’re with you and you can offload at any time . You’ve been such a tower of strength to us and so many more people on this sight so let us try to support you until you are back on track.
im joining both of you on the sofa. I’ve been really fatigued for weeks now . After a slow start , I manage to do a few things then have to rest which , as you both know is very frustrating .
I too, think about Dave . It’s strange that this little group has never met in person and yet because of what we’ve been through ( in different ways ) , we feel really connected to each other .
spring is just round the corner and when it peeps through, our smiles will resurface .
sending hugs 🤗
👋 thankyou for that , my cold is lingering on , really looking forward to the spring
it is weird how we have never met , I also feel very close , I think about Dave at times
Hope life is treating you ok take care ❤️
That’s so funny… I was just reading your posts.. hubby walks in and , by way of explanation I say, it’s my little group… the one Dave was in… and now I’ve read your posts and you both mention him. I think , if he is with us, he’s feeling quite pleased that he’s still very present here… that’s lovely., thanks Dave😘 I do think of him…but less now, but he’s definitely still ‘there’.
thanks Audrey , for that wonderful picture of spring sunshine peeping through, it did here today, and you’re right, it does help.
I wonder how you’re doing, how the court case concluded. No need to explain if it opens things up. I just hope you can in some way draw a line, although it’s not possible really. But maybe it could help you move on. I’m sure your son would want that for you all.
I hope I haven’t been insensitive, it’s difficult.
it is strange that we’ve never met, but I was right there with you on your sofa Audrey, I squashed in at your feet, 🤭
is that cold still the same old one Michelleanne, the one from your chest infection? Hope not.
I’m sending you both my love and kind thoughts,
night night,
Helen
👋 nice to hear from you ,
My chest is still poorly anotherchest infections more antibiotics ,and breathless
hope all is well with you all ❤️
Sending love Michelleanne… spring’s coming
Hi my friends
Michelle , I’m so sorry that your chest infection is being stubborn to clear up. It must seem unrelenting but it will ease off and you will be out enjoying some fresh air soon.
Helen, you are sounding much chirpier and positive . I hope that this is the case . Wouldn’t it be lovely if everyone here had a few weeks rest from emotional and physical stress!
my daughter hasn’t been great and consequently I’ve been so worried. Are your loved ones always on high alert . I try to keep my worries to myself or share with hubby . I must realise that when she is unwell , it’s probably a normal bug / infection but it’s hard not to worry.
Helen, you asked about the court case and thank you for caring. We have a date for 8th - 12th July. I’m dreading it! He is so guilty and yet is mucking the system up by admitting guilt, changing plea etc. one day it will be over and we can properly grieve Paul without the additional stresses.
sorry, I don’t want to take over with my problems . You all have enough to contend with as I know that the after effects of your treatment are not easy .
as always I send love and positive wishes . ❤️❤️
Hi all
just had another dr app , my blood was on the low side , which shows there’s a lingering infection , they think it’s on the way out , which I hope
really looking forward to the warmer weather and getting outside
I also agree Helen you do sound much brighter
audrey I really hope you get peace soon
my family worry about me too a normal bug sometimes isn’t good for us
always here take care ❤️
Hello you two,
Ive been a bit poorly, only a normal cold but it has grounded me for a few days…you know how it is… reading your posts … you understand. Of course worried it could go to my lungs etc, I have to be patient with myself, I can’t change it.
Audrey, we’re grateful that you can feel our trust and share with us. It’s all ok. Even though we don’t check in so often, I can feel that you’re both ‘there’.
…I think of Dave still sometimes, he would have been so pleased. i had to think of him recently, I’ve discovered a new sort of unorthodox plaster for my skin gvhd, it would have helped him.
sending Love
helen
Hi
I to are having a rough time , I’ve got a yeast infection in my chest so back on a strong antibiotic which floors me
helen I hope you feel better soon
we’re all still here together
audrey my heart goes out to you and the terrible time you are having
stay strong take care 💚
hello you two,
I shouldn’t be on my mobile… I’m trying to use it less. But I just came home, first time out for ages due to my nasty cold. And I had to say Michelleanne, you were right… the longer warmer days bring a blessing.
I just popped into our village and ‘bumped in to people “ as they say. It really did me the world of good. I haven’t been out for sooo long, and the fluey bug really grounded name for soo long. It’s been hard.
i feel like I’m back in the land of the living…. Of course still with my challenges, but I got so low. I took electrolyte before bed last night, maybe that helped too.
i hope your daughter is doing ok Audrey. Your worries about her are of course legitimate, but hopefully you can keep them ‘at bay’ and not let it spoil your precious time. Your grandchildren must be getting older now which I’m sure is a blessing when it comes to all the viruses they bring home… I hope it’s eased off a bit.
I hope they can offer you something for the yeast infection Michelleanne that’s a real challenge. But I think there’s stuff for it on the market, thank goodness. Still, a tough time for you, very limiting. Antibiotics make me really depressed. I took a powder last time parallel to the antibiotics.. it protects the good bacteria in the intestine, it really helped my mood.
better get off here… I’ll get the kettle on for us… no biscuits today. None left;)
love
helen
Just been listening to a stand up comedian on radio 4… he mentioned Anthony Nolan :)
that was a lovely moment.
here a link , it’s on Sounds app if you have it. It’s strong language sort of thing, but he made me laugh.
enjoy 😘
The mention is right at the end… you could skip most of it.
night night xx
Hello Michelle and Helen
when I read your texts I am in utter awe of you both. You have to deal with so much everyday and yet you keep going ( although sometimes not the way you would like to ) and never moan about your ailments , just tell us how it is . And I’m very glad that you can do this .
Helen, I’m sorry that the cold you have has pulled you down so much but quite understand as when my daughter gets a cold or virus it’s so much more than a healthy person trying to deal with it. I’m really glad that you’ve managed to get out and meet with some friendly faces.
I know that you too have been struggling, Michelle , and have not been getting out very much just now . The sunny days do lift our spirits but it’s hard when we don’t feel well enough to enjoy the fresh air. I think about you both a lot and really hope that you will get a run of better health soon.
my daughter has picked up a bit now which is a relief. Gosh - you certainly are all warriors !
Sending love and positive wishes that you both can enjoy the Easter weekend . ❤️❤️
it’s touching that you’re in awe of us Audrey , thank you… it doesn’t feel like awe inspiring , just trying to get through.
That’s wonderful news about your daughter Audrey. I hope she can enjoy a bit of fun with the boys.
It has brought me a smile and lifted my spirits. Thank you for sharing that with us. I’m so very pleased for you ALL!
I hope your chest is stable Michelleanne, better improving.
I’ll be off, wishing you both a good start to the week. Sleep well xx night night
ps. I miss Dave.
Hi to you both
lovely to hear from you both, it’s lovely to hear that your daughter is having just a good spell audrey
hopefully my chest is finally on the mend slowly
how’s things with you Helen ?
I hope you have lots of warm sunshine to lift your spirits ❤️
Happy Easter! I hope you both had a lovely day and you have been feeling as well as possible .
i have to have a colonoscopy tomorrow . Not looking forward to the preparation but I think about what my friends here have gone through and still going through and I tell myself not to be a wimp!
I’m so hoping that your cold has cleared up, Helen and that your chest is improving Michelle.
we had the annual egg hunt in the woods yesterday . A big success with the kids ( and the adults )!
sending hugs 🤗
👋 we’ve had a quiet weekend as our Oscar has chicken pox so no mixing with them for us
mum going to try and get a gp app to have my chest checked as I’m still coughing up phlem
hope all goes well tomorrow ❤️
good evening, off to bed, but just saw your messages. Nice to hear from you.
touch wood you were able to stay away from the chickenpox Michelleanne, a bit of a worry.
Audrey, I hope the colonoscopy wasn’t as bad as you thought. I got a small anaesthetic before the big anaesthetic and slept like a log through it all.
You’re a hero too Audrey, you’re so kind about Michelleanne and I, but when I think what you’ve been through, and helped others through…. My goodness me….. I feel lucky to have an alibi sometimes, chronic illness and 100% Disability allows me to rest in the day without feeling too bad about it, even though I need it.
I d better get off to bed.
unfortunately I have cystitis and very powerful antibiotics… took first one today, the pamphlet is quite alarming to read so I’ll see how I get on. Night night, love to you both
Helen