Soop's super supportive kitchen (with a wing for poorly menfolk)

Certainly sounds like a shock Eilyann but take heart investigations are under way and that's better than it surprising you at a later stage. As Dragonfly says it may well prove to be something and nothing .

I have just spent a year being investigated for Chronic Kidney failure only for a different consultant to tell me that the 30% effective they have been quoting was because of the equation they use, if I had gone somewhere else with a different equation it would be working at 70% !!!

Lies , lies and damn statistics lol

Good morning lovely peoples here in our kitchen. I shouldn't be surprised to discover how busy you've been since I last looked in. However, I need to catch up in order to be able to respond to your latest posts.

eilyann It's natural to feel concerned when 'something' unexpected is discovered during a scan. I know that I would be imagining all manner of scenarios. Please, if it helps, continue to confide in us lot.

Synonymous Wise words a plenty. That is good news regarding your husband's forthcoming appointment.
Please continue to believe that us lot wish you all manner of blessings.

ann and Charleygirl We would give a king's ransom to have our dear Rory here in the house. We miss him dreadfully.

Before my DGD arrives I thought I’d dash in with a couple of wood fired pizzas to save you making lunch.

eilyann sending every good wish - I often used to get worrying letters on a Saturday because my co sultans used to do her correspondence on a Friday. Weekends can take a long time when your mind is busy chewing stuff!

ann I’m sure SS will be on it but do make sure that your H is claiming the NHS nursing co

Darn - fat fingers!

Please make sure he’s getting the NHS nursing contribution and ask for him to have a continuing care assessment in the light of his recent diagnosis. It’s complicated but he may be able to have more of his fees paid by the state as he has such a tough diagnosis. The more of his care that is related to health needs the less you should be paying. SS can help you with this and it might take some additional worry away for you.

Back to the kitchen for me before the hoards arrive!

It is a grey, misty, damp day in bonnie Kintyre. I am wishing that I could watch the Australian tennis tournament on tv. We haven't the appropriate additional channels that are part and parcel of such events. A tad irritating. I'm sure we shall be gifted some highlights later in the day. I am rooting for Rafa.

Isn’t it awful that as well as coping with the emotional trauma of a partner’s dementia, care home and now this diagnosis, that a spouse, also in her 80’s has to contend with fighting her corner with SS.
I have seen friends hack their way through that particular jungle with varying success and it is terrifying.
I wonder if one problem is the separation of NHS. funds and SS.
Nobody expects you to pay for care in hospital but as on as the move is to residential care the vultures start circling.

Maw A good post.

Have just discovered that I can watch the tennis on BBC1 very shortly. I'm a smiley bunny.

I am pleased you can soop. You had me slightly puzzled because like you, I do not have expensive additions. I get mine I think through Freeview.

I am addicted to Asparagus soup and salt and vinegar crisps to eat the soup. The pregnancy is not far advanced.

eilyann every good wish from me also. Luckily whatever it is has been found early.

May I come and sit quietly in a corner where no-one can see me please. I'm feeling quite down and can manage without any more things to think about.

During the latter half of this week, apart from DH's hospital visit, which was some good and some bad news, my sister-in-law's father has died, a sort of uncle has died and I discovered that my bridesmaid (a second cousin) died of an over dose towards the end of last year. I wonder if it's me?

DH has a polyp (maybe cancerous) on his bladder but it's not huge and looks as though it has not spread. eilyann, this was found as they were investigating his prostate and we were very pleased at how thorough the checking was - lets hope that it is similar in your case. DH's prostate has gone on the back burner so to speak to be investigated afterwards. Since we found out and told the children, WhatsApp has been alive. I think they are all calmer now.

SiL's father had pneumonia which was not responding well to treatment and decided that he was ready to go 'to be with his wife' and hung on till half past midnight on the first anniversary of her death. His funeral is to be on Valentine's Day. He was a lovely man and had his family with him the whole time after he made the decision. At one stage he said 'This b****y dying takes a long time'. They laughed and cried together and my brother says it's the way to go!

My bridesmaid had had mental health problems for a long time and had made several attempts to take her own life so not really a surprise but very very sad.

dragonfly, I'm pleased your appointment has come through and not too long to wait - its February next week!!!
It's the limbo that gets to you, isn't it? Well, it is me - I need a plan in place.

Pleased for your DH too synonymous.

No more news from panache - I hope all is ok with them. And Galen

morethan, getting ready for a holiday can be very daunting but the benefit will negate the stress of that and recharge your batteries so you can continue to be strong for the family. And, what a lovely DH!!

I apologise to those I have not mentioned. Wishing those with problems of any sort lots of love and comfort.

I think I'll go and have a nice cup of tea and watch some tv. I'll also post a picture from my phone of the lovely Wolfie and his daddy - that cheers me up!!

As promised - Wolfie and his daddy!

kitty Wolfie is such a happy young man. He is growing so quickly.

Thankfully the bladder problem was discovered when his prostate was being examined. Fingers crossed no invasive surgery.

Make a lovely cup of tea, put your feet up and enjoy the milder weather because I believe that may change next week. Spring is around the corner.

Lovely photograph kitty how happy they look with each other.
I am glad you know what your H's problem is and hope that it can be removed with no problem.
eilyann try not to worry TOO much although is is only natural.
Whatever it was it has now come to light and will be dealt with swiftly.
It started raining sharply here about an hour ago but seems to have stopped now but it is quite dark compared to other evenings this week
I have had 3 lots of visitors today, unfortunately my S and my ex DiL arrived at the same time.!!!
There was nothing amicable about their divorce but they just ignored each other and my S was working outside.
When my nearly ex SiL visits England next month on business my D and GC will go up to London and have a meal with him, just shows the difference personality can make.

I’m coping

Oh Galen how sad that you are only coping although I do know what you mean.
We shouldn't be in any situation where we are coping , life should be smooth but sadly we all know it isn't.

Keep on top as much as you can, it is hard but we have no alternative.

Once again, gentle arms around all the shoulders of our Granspals who continue to battle against the many distressing happenings that assail us, and for which they seems no escape.

Dear kitty and Galen

The joyful photograph of Wolfie and his adoring daddy is just the tonic we need. Wolfie is a darling boy. Thank you for sharing.

I can now share a photo of the portrait that has been very well received.

The tennis final that I am longing to see, is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I shall be rooted to my chair and shouting encouragement to Rafa. Yay!

I shall wish you all a pleasant Saturday evening. I shall settle for peaceful. Thank goodness that I am no longer young and fancy free. Thank goodness that I do not need to join the queue to dance well into the small hours. All that business was fun at the time. Home life with MacSporran, an episode from 'Dads Army' and a G&T is a hundredfold better.

Simple pleasures...

Kitty Wolfie is gorgeous!

soop you are a talented artist!

Evening all,

Have 2 cups of tea and a large chunk of cake kitty you have a lot on your plate at the moment. Wolfie is a charmer already !!
Love the painting soop but then I do like a cavalier !! Sam send his best wishes by the way.

I shall leave you with a picture of my 'naughty' boy- he got a certificate for his reading....he looks pretty pleased with himself !!

Love the picture of Wolfie kittyhe is gorgeous.
Now they know what it is with your DH they can start to treat it and as you say it is not large.

galen sorry you are just coping but know what you mean. I too am struggling. DH has had a relapse and is wallowing and now I know I am seeing the oncologist on 6th it has all become too real!

Phew. A lot to catch up with.

Your ‘naughty boy’ deserves to be pleased n&g. He looks super proud.

Wolfie brought a big smile here kitty, he’s absolutely adorable, such a natural and happy photo. I’m sorry you’re carrying such a load. I can imagine you’re pretty shell shocked. Feet up and please relax a bit. Time for something stronger than tea now I think.

Exactly maw!

Hard though it is to do please try not to burden yourself by worrying eilyann, hoping for the best possible outcome for you.

Must be off. A bit edgy. Once again we have been told my Aunt has hours to live. It’s been a long old week being told that almost daily. She’s a very strong willed woman but also very frail now. My cousin is understandably flagging.

A special hug for ann and galen, wishing you all a peaceful weekend. Take care.

I am sending best wishes and cake to all kitcheners and their families that are suffering ill health and other troubles.

Mr GG is currently cooking dinner as my back is just not responding to physio but hey ho I shall continue with exercises and return for torture (physio) next week.

Soop your kitchen really is the epitome of what gransnet is about, a place to off load our woes and share our joys. It is reassuring to know that their is always a friend in here.

Thinking of all you lot with worries and sadnesses at the moment.x

One thousand apologies for “their” obviously I meant “there”my only defence is pain medication