I now know how to turn the central heating on. One less thing to worry about.
Goodnight everyone
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We had a new boiler fitted not long before Paul died and it has Hive which he put on my tablet for me. Last week it was really cold and the radiators were cold. I used the Hive to turn the radiators on but the WiFi signal was lost!! Panic, panic I phoned my daughter and she came straight away and fixed it. I really, really hate feeling so useless at everything! Here’s hoping you all have a day where you can find a little peace.X
Hi Frankie. I’m glad to hear you got the heating sorted. I’m having a terrible day. I wonder if I’ll ever feel better and this fills me with complete panic. I just wish I could join him. It would be so much easier than this endless pain.
Sam I had a terrible start to the day , I couldn’t stop crying. I messaged a fellow widow ( I met her through Facebook!) and we sat outside a cafe with her dogs in the sunshine and both of us felt so much better afterwards. So please don’t think you are alone, is there anyone you can reach out to for some support? X
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Yes there are people, friends, family. But I don’t want to overd burden people and I’m aware that some have compassion fatigue. And even if I do talk to them they can’t take away this pain. I agree that sitting outside in the sunshine with someone sympathetic is helpful but I can’t do that every day. Sometimes I just have to accept a bad day for what it is.
Good morning everyone. The weekend is upon us again. I’ve arranged to visit a local friend today and another one tomorrow. I will also have another go at planting the daffodil bulbs into the big pot. It all fills up the hours. Very best wishes to everyone.
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Good morning Wren. Hope you get some comfort from your friends and gardening. I think my weekend will be similar, and hopefully a bit better than last weekend.
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Good morning everyone. Today is “ tidy the garden” day! The troops ( my grown up children and sons in law) are arriving just after lunch with the promise of fish and chips for tea if they do a good job! I have charged up all my husband’s gardening tools and we are hoping to avoid any loss of limb when using them. I also have my flu jab but can’t have the covid one as I have just had covid ( again!) Then is strictly tonight, I might light the log burner and have a cosy evening. Today will be a good day!
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Good morning Sam i hope your weekend is better too and Recentwidow you have a busy day ahead. I will be watching the Bake off and Bake off Extra Slice this evening.
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Yay!
I hope you have a really lovely day and evening.
Xx
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I have Hive. Wouldn’t be without it. If you lose the WiFi link to the app you can still adjust via the thermostat. I move the thermostat around the house depending which bit I want to be warmest.
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I am starting voluntary work at our local very small zoo tomorrow, lots of lemurs and marmosets to feed and clean out. What better way to spend a Sunday x
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I love the way lemurs sunbathe, they always make me smile. Arms outstretched, all in a line.
I live close to Whipsnade Zoo, I always visit the lemurs first.
Xx
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Good morning everyone the sky is very grey here today. I planted my daffodil bulbs in two containers yesterday and was so exhausted afterwards i had to lay on the settee for the rest of the afternoon. The exhaustion of Fibromyalgia and grief makes me feel like I’m pushing that elephant up a hill. Its Sunday that tough day again. I’m going to visit my friend who is a ten minute walk away so that’s exercise and company. She’s going abroad for the winter until March so I’m going to miss her.
Your local zoo sounds lovely Ginger.
Well done Wren. Nice to get a job done. I have lists of them but I’m afraid I’m still in bed reading. I don’t like Sundays but haven’t planned anything for today. I might go to the service at my local spiritualist church this evening. Apart from that, maybe a bit of housework. Hope everyone has a peaceful day.
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I’ve just hoovered with the upright stick hoover. Only downstairs and only the bits i can see. My rooms are small so it doesn’t take long. I’ve got a fluffy cat so i can’t leave it too long. My husband used to brush the cat daily, feed him and give him his thyroid medicine. He’s now turned to me as I’ve taken over care. He’s on my lap now. I’ve been glad of his company.
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Good morning everyone. Just saying hello and how are you. I’ve been tearful this morning. I woke up feeling very achy with Fibromyalgia. I’ve had some painkillers so should feel a bit better soon. Later i have a second appointment with a solicitor to set up Power of Attorney with my sons incase anything happens to me. You can do it yourself online but i wanted to hand this over to somebody else and get it right. There has just been a torrential rain shower here. Best wishes to everyone.
Good morning Wren. Good morning everyone. I often wake up feeling tearful. I have a moment when everything seems normal, and then I remember that nothing will ever be normal again. I’m thinking about contacting Cruse and maybe joining one of their groups. Does anyone have any experience of this?
Well done for getting on with your POA Wren. Also on my list of things to do.
Good morning Wren and Sam . Like you both the minute you wake up its like a punch in the stomach, it all comes flooding back.
No sorry cant help with counciling I have heard both good and bad .
Sorry you aint feeling to well Wren I have a cousin who suffers from that.
Hugs jo xxx
Hi Sam i haven’t joined a Cruse group but i have talked to someone on their helpline. She was very good to talk to and we talked for about an hour. Im lucky to have a private counselling centre very near to where i live. It doesn’t cost a fortune and i go once a week. I used their services about twenty years ago when i was going through a difficult time so i was happy to use them again.
Thanks Jo
Hugs to everyone xx