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Two years ago......

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phoenix Tue 18-Dec-18 22:35:45

Evening all, and sending even more good wishes!

As Mr P and I approached Christmas 2016, things were looking very bleak, but the generosity of some members on here made a difference that cannot be overstated.

We are now in a much better position, but still will always remember the kindness and generosity of those that helped at that time, the difference it made was incredible.

Last year and this, we have remembered and been so very thankful for what we received, and have done what we can to "pass it on".

You know who you are, and you are very special people!

With love and thanks,

Phoenix.

BlueSapphire Thu 20-Dec-18 08:23:13

I don't know the back story, but so pleased that things are looking up for Phoenix and Mr P. Hope that you have a lovely Christmas.

PageTurner Thu 20-Dec-18 03:23:46

Merry Christmas, Phoenix.

crazyH Wed 19-Dec-18 20:50:30

Don't know your back story Phoenix, but so glad things are great for you and MrP now. Let's hope all of us who are in pain will find peace sometime, somewhere, somehow xx

Chewbacca Wed 19-Dec-18 20:33:41

Stories about cats are always wdlcome. Bring 'em on Phoenix! ?

PECS Wed 19-Dec-18 20:31:06

oh I like a cat tail tale

phoenix Wed 19-Dec-18 20:27:44

Now, listen here, that is enough !

I am overwhelmed by the lovely messages, thank you all so much!

Changing the subject, before I get all of a do da, our latest rescue cat, Minnie, is proving herself to be a right baggage!

She may well be worthy of a few posts,.....................

PECS Wed 19-Dec-18 19:03:16

Merry Christmas Phoenix Glad to hear things are better for you. May the new year bring love and contentment to you and yours. tchsmile

1974cookie Wed 19-Dec-18 18:45:24

Have a Truly Wonderful Christmas Phoenix.
Even better, I wish You and Yours the Best New Year ever.
May everything good come to You all x

Auntieflo Wed 19-Dec-18 17:11:40

Phoenix a lovely post, and I echo what the previous posters have said. Annodomini put it just right.
Have a lovely Christmas, and may all your posts be happy ones. tchsmile and don’t forget to cherish Mr P, even when he exasperates you. I’ve got one just like him here.
(For instance, he made us a cup of tea just now. Then I heard him in the kitchen, pouring out a second one. My cup was still here, so in he comes, cups in hand, new, fresh ones ! first ones evidently redundant.)

petra Wed 19-Dec-18 17:01:30

Phoenix
I always knew you would rise like your namesake.
Your strength of spirit and determination shines through your posts.

seacliff Wed 19-Dec-18 15:29:29

roastchicken

seacliff Wed 19-Dec-18 15:28:53

Glad things are going well for you now Phoenix, after some difficult years. You have chosen well with your Gransnet name.

Happy Christmas to you and Mr P, and make sure Oliver Sprout and Minnie get their fair share of the turkey!! [roast chicken]

VIOLETTE Wed 19-Dec-18 15:28:34

Glad you survived your crisis ...a lovely message giving the real spirit of Christmas. I hope youhave a wonderful time this year and a Happy New Year to you

GabriellaG54 Wed 19-Dec-18 15:17:27

That touched my heart. What a beautiful person you are. flowers

hulahoop Wed 19-Dec-18 14:38:54

Lovely to know things are better for you both have lovely Christmas and best wishes for the new year hope things keep improving .

Charleygirl5 Wed 19-Dec-18 14:14:34

Has your hair grown fully again phoenix?!

That poor maligned man with the two downtrodden cats!!!!!!

Pleased to hear that life is on the up again.

lemongrove Wed 19-Dec-18 14:14:34

Glad to see that life improved for you tchsmile now treat yourselves to a ‘girt big Baileys’ and enjoy Christmas.

farview Wed 19-Dec-18 14:11:15

I also don't know your story..but am so happy that you seem in a 'good place' now..you always come across as a wonderful spirited lady..enjoy this Christmas..enjoy your life with your Mr P...x

SparklyGrandma Wed 19-Dec-18 13:22:44

pheonix Merry Christmas this year and though I don’t know your story, kindness is a precious thing and wonderful of you to pay forward...

Urmstongran Wed 19-Dec-18 12:16:52

I’m fairly newish on here too. That was a lovely post Phoenix and whatever your trials and tribulations were two years ago it’s lovely to hear your life is better now.

Bathsheba Wed 19-Dec-18 11:46:45

phoenix that is such a lovely post. I remember your struggle at that time, and am so pleased you got through it and onto better things. You deserve kindness and generosity from people as you always come across as a kind and generous person yourself.
Merry Christmas to you both tchsmile

glammanana Wed 19-Dec-18 11:34:02

I am so pleased that things have improved for you I remember the time very well and felt for you both.
At the same time your humour still shone through telling us about your search for employment some of the scenario's would have been ripe for a TV sitcom as you are such a talented writer/
Sending you both very best wishes.xx tchsmile

Willow500 Wed 19-Dec-18 10:59:18

So pleased 2 years on things are looking so much better for you and Mr P. Sometimes it's hard to see further than the immediate problems surrounding us but they do make us stronger.

Have a great Christmas tchsmile

Squiffy Wed 19-Dec-18 10:49:14

I remember, too, phoenix, and am so glad that you rode the storm and have had a better time of things. Lovely to hear of GN at its best tchsmile

newnanny Wed 19-Dec-18 10:47:05

Have a wonderful Xmas and Happy 2019 Phoenix. You deserve it.