Good news thread

Really lovely to hear all your good news stories. We only seem to "air" our problems don't we.

Our new garden path has dried off enough not to be washed away by the current deluge of rain. ......... And we won't need to water the garden for about a year at the rate the rain's falling

So pleased this thread is proving such a success with all the Gransnetters.

Since my niece and great nephew have arrived my lethargy due to illness is fading. I managed a good walk last night and went shopping this morning. I slept well and feel generally cheerier.

DH is bright and breezy, he thought it would be a problem having visitors whilst I was ill but it is proving the opposite.

I have heard that Rafa Nadal will be well enough to play tennis at the Olympics.

I will gave a nice glass of chilled wine tonight.

"all the Gransnetters" ? I wonder.

I'm being optimistic and hopeful Jing

Oh good.

jingl and Nan not a lot of hope there!

I'm off to Crail in Scotland for a holiday tomorrow morning. Am so looking forward to my few days away after having four difficult months. I've even got my Avon Stuff thats supposed to frighten off the Mossies.! Tonight OH and I are meeting eldest daughter for a bar meal at local pub and hearing what she's been doing recently, so I'm happy today and looking forward to this evening.
What a good idea having a "Good News Thread".

It hasn't rained today

Three weeks ago DH was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Everything was negative, there seemed no hope from the professionals, so many re-arranged appointments that the calendar has been obliterated. So many tears and the headaches you get when you try so hard not to. Today we had a visit from a lady from a charity which offers support and advice for those suffering from this awful disease. She was so professional, so knowledgeable and so positive she was like a breath of fresh air. She has given us hope. That is all we have so was welcome indeed.

Alima (((hugs)))

Lovely reading all the good news. Brings a smile to my face. I met up with my oldest friend (known her since I was 5, many moons ago) and her husband last night and again this lunchtime, and have had a right good catch up.

Alima

People being thoughtful and helpful to older people, mums with children and those with heavy shopping on the bus. No sighs, tutting or dirty looks. Refreshing and encouraging.

DH and I are in California visiting DS1 and family. It is great to spend time with him, the DGC and our lovely DIL. Lots of games to play, stories to read and I've been on the trampoline!

Sorry about your news Alima but pleased you are getting some support, keep posting. Great news for those concerned about prostate cancer, it can so often be cured if caught early enough, and I believe there are calls for men under the age of 40(?) being tested.
After my thread of yesterday, you might be pleased to hear that our son duly arrived with a bottle of wine and a packet of biscuits, and stayed while is support worker went shopping. He was far more enthusiastic about the fact that England won the football than his dad's birthday-(had his T shirt on, that is how we knew,) and as soon as he had finished his cake and tea, could not wait for Susie to re-appear and take him home. A happy man, thank goodness.

Bless youAlima and your DH

God vibes to you and H Alima keep holding on to that positive attitude.
PRINTMISS how cheered you must be that your son is so happy and cared for in the lovely place that is his home. So comforting for you. That is good news.

Alima
Pleased to hear that you are getting some good support.

We're off to Sorrento tomorrow for the first time.
AND Northern Ireland won their football match yesterday!

Evertheoptimist I'm jealous, we went to Sorrento the other year. loved it, have a picture on the wall in front of me, with the view across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvius from our hotel balcony.

My son had job interview yesterday. Got the job with better pay and working conditions then the job he is in at the moment. Hurrah.

Beautiful evening sunlight here! The sky is a very unfamilar blue, everything is very lush and green after all the downpours, and there is actual light and shade rather than a flat dull grey.

Alima

It's stopped raining here and we are off to Snowdonia next week. Alima Evertheoptimist You will love Sorrento.