Thanks, @Walan. I wish the same to you. If anyone asks me to pick one thing which has been the greatest help to me, it would have to be my two poochon dogs, Rosie and Crumpet.
They have been consistent loving companions, friendly to strangers, opening oportunities for chats and friendships. Im sure Rosie is trying to find me a new wife, and if Crumpet ever sees a tear in my eyes, she jumps on me, looks into my eyes and licks them dry, and I think she is saying " It’s ok Dad, I’m here, we can do this,!"
So if anyone hadnt already got a dog, get one or preferably two!
@tykey Unfortunately I already have a very elderly, grumpy cat. She’s loving in her own particular cat way. It usually involves her daily quest for tuna. Maybe next time, just don’t tell the cat
I agree and my beautiful dog Sammy was a huge comfort to me but sadly at 15yrs old he died just 5mths after his daddy so I have lost the 2 major loves of my life
Oh my goodness. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, one that I am dreading but will have to go through.
You lay it bare but give so much hope whilst taking life a step at a time. Thank you and keep going xx
@Judy60 I’m sorry that this is a journey you find yourself on. If I can give someone a bit of hope that there is a life still to be had then that means a lot.
When you feel ready please share your story. There are so many people on this forum who just get it, are willing to support and provide hope.
A community we never expected to be part of, but one which has given me such strength.
@Ilovehorses , that positive attitude will help you through.
I love new adventures, it’s bittersweet that I can now doing those things which Penny would find difficult. I wrote a new bucket list. It had ,
Touring the Outer Hebrides in a motor home, flying a spitfire (not a real one), going cruising in a narrowboat, joining a 4 part harmony choir. Two outstanding ones. Whale watching in Alaska (dogs cant come), Microlighting (bit too heavy). I need to think of some more. All suggestions welcome,!
@tykey I tried archery recently, lets just say I’m not a natural, and I’m hoping to stay at friends in France this spring and ,if I do, to convince my friends next door neighbour to take me up in his glider
It has a checklist, ideas, suggestions and how you progress to obtaining your goals, so you think of something you want to do and write down how you are going to achieve it basically, except I haven’t made any progress with it yet lol.
I have something’s swirling around in my brain but nothing majorly exciting but it does make you think of what you want your life to look like now
@tykey omg that would be my worst nightmare lol
I love Buttermere and walked that lake so many times over the years. I go to the Lakes every year and have done for 30yrs. So many happy memories
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing such a positive post. Alan had some mobility issues (long term) and although they didn’t stop us we were limited in how we approached everything. I didn’t tend to do things without him as that felt unfair. Now I can so I am trying to look at the life that is in front of me and think of stuff that I would love to do as well as the things we talked about. He was in the navy and spent time at the station in Antarctica and he desperately wanted to show me so that is a really big one for the future. Short term I think I might join a choir (karaoke queen you know) and take some riding lessons. I always had ponies as a child and would love to have a horse again. And a dog. Thank you so much for sharing: it’s got my mind in a positive place (for once). Take care x
@tykey you are never to old, providing health permits you to be able to do these things.
I want to see the Northern lights, ffords in Norway (I can cruise this) and go on the Orient express
Brilliant. I agree with all of those (although I think the orient express is probably a tad out of my price range!). You absolutely can cruise the Fjords. Alan and I had that booked for April (when potentially it could still be snowy in Norway) and I’m still going to go. I’m a bit unsure but also excited. X
@Arvia I also think it’s out my price range lol but it is something I would love to do.
I have booked a cruise in June round the Greek Islands as I need some sun but I was so tempted to book the ffords and it was a good price too
You will have to tell me all about it, I understand the unsure but excited bit. Are you going with someone?
My son and his lovely girlfriend were always coming so I won’t be entirely on my own. I don’t want to get on their nerves though ( nobody wants mother tagging along everywhere!) so I’m planning my own itinerary, trips etc and if I’m really feeling brave I might try the ‘single travellers’ meet and greet; eek. I might have to have a little vino before I can face that though……x
