Need a hand hold part 4

Good luck today for your op Laura 🤗💐. We are all with you in spirit.

sorry you had a down day yesterday and I’m also so sorry to hear you’re just getting one word texts from your youngest. Remember, it just means your ex and ex MIL are being controlling, it isn’t indicative of his true feelings.

Thats really sad that the man from the home has had a breakdown again. Wishing him all the get well vibes too 💕.

Sending loads of love and hugs and hope you have a lovely friendly ambulance driver.

Also morning all the spoonies 👋. I was a bit absent yesterday as PIL came over. They’re lovely people but I found hosting alone a bit draining 🤦🏻‍♀️. Dd had a nice time although did ask me loudly “when are they going home?” at the end as I’d told her she could have a bit of tv after they left 🙈.

Hi Laura, Good morning spoonies!
Hope your op good well, and the outcome is so much better.
We are all thinking of you, sending our good wishes for a super quick recovery!

Take care and just rest, when you get home. 😘🌺

I've had a bit of a quiet day. Mostly because I have just got too tired over the last few days. I heard my husband getting ready to serve dinner last night and then the next thing I knew was waking up startled with him looking at me in the doorway to the cabin. He had my dinner with him and had been popping his head in twice previously asking if I was awake. I ate the lovely dinner and then must have dropped off again because when I woke up and asked if there was pudding, he said he'd asked me three times. He'd also turned the coffee machine on and made one, which is really loud in a small space and normally wakes me up. This morning he went for a run with friends but prior to leaving made me my breakfast shake and passed it in. I'd obviously been conscious enough to take it and put it behind my pillow but I didn't wake up till midday and hadn't had any of it. I think that the combination of the wind noise and maybe pushing myself a bit too hard physically crafting, which makes it hard to manage my pain levels, is all just catching up with me. So I listened to my body and rested. Had a lovely talk with my daughter, who's exam went better than she was worried it would.
My husband made us another nice dinner with the leftovers of the Moroccan chicken dish from last night and followed it by cherries and greek yoghurt. Lidl has a great range of frozen fruit and it's tasty.

@Imbluedalale Sorry to hear that you are having a bit of a "meh" day but you are right, it's one day not a whole life. It's also understandable that you are feeling anxious about your operation and feeling alone. I know it's not the same as having someone physically with you but we are all going to be there in spirit with you. The naughty side of my brain wonders if the ambulance driver has put the sign up for his talkative paramedic partner. Like a "Please don't talk so much, you're making me deaf!" 😂😂

Really sorry to hear about your friend having a relapse and being back in hospital. It's unsettling when you think someone is doing ok and then find out that they aren't and brings up lots of feelings in yourself doesn't it?Maybe it was just too much too soon to be out. I guess the important thing is that at least he's made it to hospital, so he'll have people to make sure he's ok.

@Munchyseeds2
Your dining experiences sound lush. I'm partial to both a baked camembert and duck. My husband is one of those people who can eat his bodyweight in food and never gain an ounce. Meanwhile I have a continuous battle with weight and look like a side of a house, so I can empathise with the worry about putting on weight, especially when I can't exercise. It's important to have some things you enjoy too though and I'm sure a couple of meals out won't hurt in the overall scheme of things.

@spoonfulofmustard I hope your plants survived their unexpected relocation. My sister in law just sent a picture of their rather large tree that's been blown over into next door's garden. It missed the house and nobody was hurt but it must have been a big shock and going to take a fair bit of work to remove it.

@nornironlady It's great to have big plans and I've seen people making some really nice things with wicker. You're going to have fun experimenting and creating.

I’m tired babes. Going to have a shower and an early night. The baby grandchild we look after on Monday is poorly, so we’re getting all our jobs done in anticipation of doing lots of cuddling tomorrow. Xx

Evening my loves. Laura - you’re a published author!

Thinking of you tomorrow xxxxxx

@Imbluedalale it probably wasn't far off the colour of @Apolloneuro I think....shiny pink trousers. Maybe a pyjama party themed launch would suit the spoons much better 🤔

Hi Laura and the Spoonies gang, loving the Amazon review, made me giggle 😂😂😂
Sending you lots of good thoughts and wishes for your op tomorrow Laura, I will be thinking of you and holding your hand and I’m sure all the other Spoonies will be too. You are not alone this time, you have us.
Praying for a speedy recovery for you 💐💐

@Imbluedalale so proud of your review!
I gave that onesie away to the first person silly enough to want it. I've never seen anything like it again. Nor do I want to.
Just thinking what random chat you will be subjected ro tomorrow in the ambulance. You do seem to attract them!!
@BeNavyCrab I could never have explained the pen preference so eloquently! Your descriptions are fantastic. Thank you for sharing how your disability impacts you. I'm very interested as you really are a positive presence here despite your difficulties.
I have a kid craft box but my son was never really bothered 😕 I've a sewing machine I'm determined to get to grips with some day too.
I planted some willow cuttings today so I'm also hoping to be able to weave when it's long enough. Big plans!

rain still going here in london, due to stop overnight though hopefully! just in time for back to work 🤣 if you ever feel down and lonely just know we're all with you in spirit xx

@Imbluedalale yesterday we went to a restaurant /pub local to us
I shared a baked camenbert with DH then I had a duck leg with mash and veg...we were all too full for pud
Today I did the butter chicken in the instant pot, we had it with rice and nan...it was yummy and I will definitely cook it again

I need to stop eating really, I'm out twice on Wednesday this week and all my clothes are getting tight😂

I hope you have had a cosy day and that tomorrow goes well for you lovely xx

I thought of you earlier.

Daughter and family came round to have a scone. I’m stood in the kitchen and overheard son in law say to granddaughter “It’s very important to put the cream on first, then jam.”

The husband piped up with “Yes. We’re not in Cornwall!”

Well I'm not "really Cornish" you know but I'll not let anyone know about it or the lynching party will be at the door. 😜

That is very generous and community minded of you @BeNavyCrab Make sure none of your fellow Cornwallians ever hear you say that out loud though 😂