Elegran

Spotty dog did not get any chocolate, it is poisonous to dogs, or any fruit cake. She did get a bowl of water and a water biscuit broken into small pieces and administered slowly. She was very loving to me, but looked around wondering where her favourite uncle was. He usually feeds her the biscuit and pets her.

Some fruit cake, a hot chocolate, and then slide down in the armchair for a few zzzzz's. Sounds like my ideal kind of afternoon Elegran.

Elegran Good company, a spotty dog AND hot chocolate. That's what I call a real treat. If we GN's do come calling, we would come bearing gifts for your cupboard. And - we'd do the waiting on you and the washing up. Where's that tardis when you need it?

Come in, the door is open. So nice to see you all. I'm afraid the cakes and biscuits are all finished (the grandchildren saw to that) but there is a little left of the excellent fruitcake a neighbour brought in to me warm from the oven. Such a lovely thought. DS broke into it before it was cool and since then we have been working our way rapidly through it.

There is also a batch of bread getting its last rise so that will be ready soon, who would like a slice with lashings of butter? Hang the diet.

This has been a very long day. By lunchtime I felt as though I had been up for 12 hours and was feeling a bit abandoned. Then in the afternoon my brother came in with his beautiful spotty dog and we drank hot chocolate and ate more fruit cake so now I am happier. Chocolate has great healing power.

Elegran Wouldn't it be marvellous if we Gransnetters could climb into a tardis and find ourselves on your doorstep? If you care - or dare - to invite us in, we would do our utmost to cheer you. Or, if you rather we sat quietly beside you, with and we would be happy to offer you companionship and (hugs). We are here for you. Be kind to yourself. You are in my thoughts x

elegran I have just been catching up after about 10 days and want to add my love to you and thoughts for the new start you have to make.

Good morning Elegran

Have a good day elegran

Have a good day Elegran. Like nanachrissy says onwards and upwards. We're all hanging about if you need a hug

Doing is always good, elegran. Good luck with the clear outs. Will be thinking of you. It might even spur me to do a bit too! x

Good morning Elegran I hope you slept well. Our funeral was yesterday, so it is now onwards and upwards.

I'm sure you were comforted by all the well wishers at the funeral, I think it can be a very positive experience in a strange way.

Don't feel alone, we are all here as usual, to cheer and comfort whenever we can
Love and hugs xx

I slept until 6.30. I'd taken a sleeping pill to make sure (but don't intend to keep doing that regularly) It still took a while to get off, but not too long. A shower cleared my head and made me feel more competent.

The house seems very quiet, and somehow colder. The sky is bright and clear and chilly looking.

Breakfast next on the cards, then to begin on the sort-out. My clothes first, then N's. That will be hard, which is why I am starting with mine.

Good morning, Elegran. I've just caught up with yesterday's thread and hope your night passed well. As you say, it's your new life this morning, and having a sort out seems like a very good start. Take care. x

Sending best wishes Elegran and remember all your friends are with you

Night elegran sleep well, will speak to you tomorrow.

Off to bed now, hoping to sleep well as I am tired.

Tomorrow I shall start my new life by sorting out my own clothes - I have lots of old T-shirts kept for decorating and so on, a few nice ones that I like to wear and a whole load of nondescript, fading or getting-a-bit-tight ones that ought really to join the scruffy ones, except that there is no room for them all, so some throwing out is needed.

Elegran

In his own way your DH brought you all together - family, friends, colleagues. A lovely testament to what he meant to all of you xxxx

Thank you. It went more than well. Dear son said "It was lovely, in a strange sort of way" and so it was. Just wish we could have held it while he could have enjoyed meeting all those friends again ......

jeni you are lovely.

Elegran when ever you feel the need to just chat we will be here for you. Take care.

I remember that night. It's not the best, but it passes and the old saying that time is a great healer is right!
Chin up! It DOES get better with time. We are all here for you, if you want a shoulder to weep on? We are here. If you want somebody to talk to pm me and I'll give you my number. I've been there and know what it's like!
Love and hugs to you.

Warmest wishes to you, dear Elegranxx

elegran I am pleased all went well yesterday, it must be hard the first night but we are all with you keeping you company and sending you {{{hugs}}}

Elegran xxx