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Need a hand hold -Part 3

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Imbluedalale · 16/11/2024 20:16

Episode 15 Hello GIF by SpongeBob SquarePants

Hi spoonies , welcome to new thread , thank you so so much for supporting me .

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Apolloneuro · 18/11/2024 22:34

I’ve literally never done this before, but when Laura has her internet sorted, does anyone fancy a group zoom? See what people think in a couple of weeks xx

Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:32

nornironlady · 18/11/2024 21:28

Tears of joy from me too @Imbluedalale
Couldn't be more pleased with today's outcome for you. Go Mum and Dad. Enjoy your soak 🥰

Thank you @nornironlady , you’re all so lovely and kind. I wouldn’t be here in this house right now if it wasn’t for all you spoonies . There’s not enough thankyous in the world xx

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Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:31

Apolloneuro · 18/11/2024 21:26

Omg I’m so happy for you. Good old mum and dad are definitely trying so hard to make up for the past.

I can’t believe it. It’s amazing. I love the green appliances in the kitchen.

Thank you @Apolloneuro , I love it all I’m absolutely made up. It’s so peaceful Aswell xx

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Meanwhile33 · 18/11/2024 22:23

Oh wow @Imbluedalale that sounds like a wonderful, amazing, and completely knackering and overwhelming day! Your bed looks so cosy and lovely. I hope you sleep well tonight. xxx

Apolloneuro · 18/11/2024 22:19

Tomorrow, can we see a picture of spoonie in his drawer xx

Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:19

Munchyseeds2 · 18/11/2024 21:20

Just fantastic!! It will be the best home.
Mum and Dad have come good for you

Sleep well lovely in your lush looking bed❤xxx

Thank you @Munchyseeds2 , I really have a good feeling about this house . Mum and dad have completely thrown me with their generosity, they both said it’s beautiful and they could live here. Tomorrow I’m getting my fridge freezer delivered and my washing machine so I can put my first wash on cannot wait xx
Sleep well too lovely 🥰 xx

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ChoccieCornflake · 18/11/2024 22:19

I reckon tonight you'll sleep like a log given how wonderfully exhausting today has been - even the crunchie bars need have no fear!

I'm picturing all three of you on a fantastic whirlwind shopping extravaganza, breaking the sound barrier with your shopping speed!

Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:16

CookiePookie · 18/11/2024 21:13

Oh it's gorgeous - it looks homey already and a huge garden! What a beautiful update; I am beyond delighted your parents stepped up as well. You must be so, so exhausted too though. Get some well deserved rest. What a great pleasure to be in your new home :)

Thank you so very much @CookiePookie , I love it and the garden is huge , it’s covered in a white blanket of snow right now and looks lovely. My mums picked some lovely stuff for me and she got me fleece bedding so im comfy bless her . I can’t wait for my children to see it xx

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Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:13

ChoccieCornflake · 18/11/2024 21:09

OMG, happy tears again over here!! That is so fabulous, you must be over the moon and overwhelmed! YOU DESERVE EVERY LAST BIT OF THIS!!!!

Awww that’s so lovely @ChoccieCornflake , thank you so so much. I’m just sat on my bed absolutely bewildered by today . My mum can shop for England! She walks 100 miles an hour too so my legs are killing me and my hand from gripping my crutch 😂xx

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Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 22:09

kittylion2 · 18/11/2024 21:00

Oh this is wonderful news - your parents are definitely stepping up to the plate - and more - for you. The house is beautiful and I hope spoony is in his drawer! You must be tired, but I hope you will update us tomorrow with more - OMG the whole house flooring done! Goold old Dad (and Mum)! This is the beginning of your new life and your renewed relationship with your parents.

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Hi @kittylion2 , how’s your day been? Good I hope.
My parents really are stepping up , everything they have done today has been so unexpected and overwhelming I’m truly grateful. My dad’s even filling my freezer up with meat from the butchers tomorrow! I bet he’s so tired bless him he’s been at work since 3am this morning and back at work tomorrow at 2.30 am so he can do what he needs to do to come through to see me again and help me.
Spoony is in his drawer , even my mum said it was a beautiful spoon 😂
I know the whole house! I couldn’t believe it I was like a kid in a sweet shop picking out flooring. I didn’t realise how expensive flooring is , I nearly bawked at the price for one room then guy added more cost on for underlay then the gripper things then you have to pay just as much for fitting! I should have trained to be a carpet man!
Today has been so special and meant so much to me walking into my house with my mum and dad and sharing this with them and they are actually happy for me ! My mum said today ‘remember when exs name said you havnt even got a spoon to your name? Well now I’ve got loads of spoons!xx

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Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 21:59

Giraffe888 · 18/11/2024 11:40

@Imbluedalale and @nornironlady Tuesday is a good day to go on holiday isn’t it, I’ll always think of each day described how Laura did early on in these threads now 😂

we’re going to fuerteventura and it’s my children’s first time abroad so they are buzzing with excitement. We were setting off early hours tomorrow morning but because of the heavy snow forecast we’ve booked a hotel for tonight near the airport so we’re setting off this afternoon instead xxx

Hi @Giraffe888 , just wanted to say I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and have the best time. Have a cocktail on me ❤️mines a pina colada .
Hope you got to the hotel ok, it’s snowing like mad here . Make sure you post some pics xx

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RaspberryBeretxx · 18/11/2024 21:48

Awwwww 🥰🥰🥰 absolutely amazing!! It’s such a gorgeous house and I’m so so so happy that your parents are really stepping up and helping so much. It’s everything you deserve ❤️❤️. I’m so happy you’re getting all the things you need for your lovely home. Just so hope you have the very best nights sleep and can send loads of pics to your lovely children to get them extra excited.

and most important question - is the spoon in the drawer?!! 😆😆

Nottogetapenny · 18/11/2024 21:35

Lovely update, I’m so pleased your mam and dad are doing so much to help you. Your house looks amazing, you deserve to be happy.

How did the phone call go to your son’s school this morning? Hopefully they are aware of your situation and will help you. 😘🌺

nornironlady · 18/11/2024 21:28

Tears of joy from me too @Imbluedalale
Couldn't be more pleased with today's outcome for you. Go Mum and Dad. Enjoy your soak 🥰

Apolloneuro · 18/11/2024 21:26

Omg I’m so happy for you. Good old mum and dad are definitely trying so hard to make up for the past.

I can’t believe it. It’s amazing. I love the green appliances in the kitchen.

Munchyseeds2 · 18/11/2024 21:20

Just fantastic!! It will be the best home.
Mum and Dad have come good for you

Sleep well lovely in your lush looking bed❤xxx

CookiePookie · 18/11/2024 21:13

Oh it's gorgeous - it looks homey already and a huge garden! What a beautiful update; I am beyond delighted your parents stepped up as well. You must be so, so exhausted too though. Get some well deserved rest. What a great pleasure to be in your new home :)

ChoccieCornflake · 18/11/2024 21:09

OMG, happy tears again over here!! That is so fabulous, you must be over the moon and overwhelmed! YOU DESERVE EVERY LAST BIT OF THIS!!!!

kittylion2 · 18/11/2024 21:00

Oh this is wonderful news - your parents are definitely stepping up to the plate - and more - for you. The house is beautiful and I hope spoony is in his drawer! You must be tired, but I hope you will update us tomorrow with more - OMG the whole house flooring done! Goold old Dad (and Mum)! This is the beginning of your new life and your renewed relationship with your parents.

Imbluedalale · 18/11/2024 20:53

Good evening spoonies ….
Im sorry I’m only just posting with an update but it’s been a hectic but lovely day .
I have been reading all your posts whilst I’ve been in the van going from place to place but my god my mum can shop!
So they picked me up from the hotel and I had my suitcase with me , my dad said I couldn’t put it in the back of the van which I thought was strange as it’s a big van but I wasn’t too fussed and put it in front next to my mum. We got to house and was waiting outside for a while not realising the letting manager was waiting inside!😂
So he showed us around the house, I absolutely love it. You walk in the front door and there’s a toilet on the left with a gorgeous sink in and then into the kitchen which is my favourite room. The pictures don’t do it justice then into the living room where there’s patio doors and another door which leads to a lovely cubby hole cupboard . We went upstairs and my bedroom is massive and the bathroom is gorgeous. It also has different central heating for upstairs and downstairs so if it gets cold in the night I can turn heating up for upstairs from my bedroom. Anyway I signed all the documents and got my keys. When the man left my mum and dad asked me to come outside with them and they opened the van door and it was full to the brim of stuff for my house. My bed , loads of gorgeous kitchen stuff , everything I need for my kitchen , kettle , toaster, microwave , ninja cooker , tea towels , cutlery , gorgeous table and chairs for kitchen , bedding, bathroom stuff , towels, cushions , cups, plate set just absolutely loads. I was so overwhelmed. Then we went shopping , first we stopped off at the range and had some lunch although I insisted it was my treat. We then went round the craft area as I told my mum I liked doing crafts in the crisis house and she got me loads of craft stuff and one of those scrap books to do it in. She then got me lovely bathroom and downstairs toilet stuff , I’ve gone for a lovely white and green colour and then I got a lovely sideboard for my living room. My dad measured up all the rooms and said let’s go to piece up flooring to get an estimate of how much it’s going to be . My mum and dad asked me what I liked and I chose laminate flooring for my living room and thick grey carpets for all other rooms inc stairs . I said I can get one room done at a time as it was so expensive but guess what? My dad said pick what you want and he paid for me to have every single room floored and for lovely laminate flooring for my living room. He also paid for fitting and I’m getting the whole house done next Tuesday. We then went to b&m and I got some lovely bits inc an amazing twisty mop thing and bucket, more stuff for kitchen and a lovely lampshade for my bedroom. My mum yet again bought everything then we went to a huge Asda and got more home stuff and some slippers and all my cleaning stuff inc wash tablets etc. My mum insisted of getting everything in bulk so it will last longer . Again my mum and dad wouldn’t let me pay for anything so I got spoilt once again. We then got back at tea time and whilst my dad was building my bed me and my mum tried to sort out kitchen . I absolutely love everything they have got me and I’m so grateful. Tomorrow we are going to get blinds and cabinets for bathroom and for a big food shop. My mum and dad said all this will be for my Xmas present from them which was so lovely. I’m going for green and white bathroom and toilet , grey and navy blue bedroom and a grey and yellow living room . Oh I’m so so thrilled with it .
Me and my parents also had lots of hugs today and they seem so excited for me bless them.
I’ll add some pics but they don’t really do it justice and there’s still so much to do wishing will take time but I love it xx
I hope your all ok , sorry to hear your not feeling great @BeNavyCrab I hope you feel better soon.
Love you all xx

Need a hand hold -Part 3
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AdmittowearingCrocs · 18/11/2024 20:33

@BeNavyCrab sorry to hear you struggle with pain daily, that can be so wearing and difficult to manage. 🌻 Love what your son did, kids struggle to filter their communication at times and land parents in it lol.
@Apolloneuro Long Covid can be so debilitating and who has been afflicted is so random. Hope you see further improvements in your condition 🌼

Munchyseeds2 · 18/11/2024 20:21

I'm hoping @Imbluedalale is tucked up in bed, catching up on sleep in her lovely new home after an exhausting, exciting day xxx

RaspberryBeretxx · 18/11/2024 20:08

@BeNavyCrab so sorry to hear about your health issues and that you’re coming down with a cough/cold on top. Such a lovely funny story about your DS and his tutor! Brilliant that it sent a rocket up the tutor 😁 even if not quite the way you would have gone about it 😆.

@Apolloneuro hope you are ok, long Covid is awful. I know someone in her 40s with it and it really brought her down at its worst. She seems a bit better now so fingers crossed for all long Covid sufferers there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.

Hope you’re safely in and enjoying your new home Laura 💕💕🏡💐

Adhdday · 18/11/2024 19:18

Sorry to hear about the health struggles though, for you @BeNavyCrab and @Apolloneuro .

Apolloneuro · 18/11/2024 19:15

@BeNavyCrab you have been in the wars. I’m so sorry to hear this. For me, I’m lucky that I was mid 50s when the pandemic started. I feel so sorry for young people with Long Covid.

I do ok and am better than I was a year ago. I’m lucky that I can afford to only work a few hours a week. Mainly I’m annoyed because I’ve lost my physical strength and have got fat.

I’ve gained things though. I look after myself and don’t feel guilty for doing things for myself. I also prioritise listening to audibles and relaxing.