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Bring your worries over here, the Night Shift are still here to mind them

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 20/07/2021 16:56

New thread here, since the Last Thread has ever so slowly filled up. Isn't it amazing how little our worries crept up in the night when the world was actually one big worry?

Pandemic or not, this is the place to just park your worries. We don't ask questions, or try to solve your problems. We just hold them, tenderly, carefully, until you are strong enough to take them back. If they choose not to come back, all the better.

Signing in for the Night Shift, V3!

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SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 17/09/2021 17:34

Sea glass, gin, pebbles and tablet and some extra cuddle material. A visit well visited ☺️

I hope you managed to grab some rowies/butteries/rolls (fitiver they are called in your little heartland) - I know from experience that an abundance of them makes you a wee bit rounder! 😳

I like to think that being upset leaving everyone behind is a beautiful thing in its own little way. If you are not loved and do not love back then you wouldn’t feel upset at all.

You love and are loved back quite clearly.

And that is the biggest gift. To shove in beside your sea glass, your gin, your pebbles and your tablet.

My friend you are richer than Croesus xxx

SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 17/09/2021 17:35

Sending blessings for your journey home. May you travel safely all the way back x

2018SoFarSoGreat · 17/09/2021 18:37

@SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard oh yes to ALL the butteries and all the cheese.

Sounds like you are further up the coast frrom me. Ehm definitely a macaroni peh lover fir me. 🥧 or a good roll and I'm in heaven !

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SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 17/09/2021 18:53

Snouty here is having butteries and poached eggs for tea. 🐽☺️

NE country lass. I love a macaroni - have never had a chippy macaroni pie though!

I do make a posh macaroni with a filo topping though. I’m sure that counts. Blush

The local cheeses have been a bit of a downfall. But life is for living. And for me it would be downright rude not to support local farms by savouring troughing their wares😁x

SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 17/09/2021 19:10

#worrylurksdontgrowthemselves 🤫

AlloftheTime · 18/09/2021 21:38

Just making a little nest in my bed as I climb in,…
Plenty of room for aches, worries and concerns.
Will keep them silent until the morning 👍

Becca19962014 · 19/09/2021 01:23

So exhausted right now.

AlloftheTime · 19/09/2021 07:27

Becca hope you are still sleeping to help ease your exhaustion.
Today is a new opportunity for you to find some light and hope.

TheMamaYo · 20/09/2021 17:49

So tearful today, and absolutely exhausted. I yelled at my lovely mama today. Shock So many little problems to sort out, and it feels like an uphill battle the last few days. My son’s neurosurgery is a week from today. Is there anyone on night shift able to take care of my worries tonight, please, so that I can get some sleep?

SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 20/09/2021 18:47

mamayo

Dear yo, I have you sweetheart. It is early doors but if you need the sleepy then you need it. So off you go.

The stress you are under would make a saint shout. And I’m sure your own mama will understand.

Life is hard sometimes. Life will be hard for you for a wee while yet.

But there is a hammock of love and care surrounding you. Lie down and start swinging. Sleep will sneak forth.

We hold you in our heads and hearts and light is sweeping towards your wee lad. We have him too.

He just might not know it. 💕

Blessings heading your way. You can pop them in a pocket when you wake. 🌻 x

SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 20/09/2021 18:48

Your tears are being wiped. With sleeves, tissues and gentle hands x

AlloftheTime · 20/09/2021 20:39

@TheMamaYo - sheldon has you safe there and I am on standby should that be needed. Sleep tight

TheMamaYo · 20/09/2021 21:04

My mama has been an absolute sweetheart about it, even though I really didn’t deserve it. I tantrumed like a proper toddler. ConfusedBlush
Thank you, beautiful people. I’ll leave it with you for the night. A word of warning, they are a bit jumpy and all over the place tonight… But I know all is safe with you. I do appreciate it so much. Flowers

Becca19962014 · 21/09/2021 00:25

Just leaving worries here. Feeling very unwell. Need to do some letters re loss of treatment but having sight as well as other problems. Need to sleep. Not been able to before 4am in weeks, up at 9am is taking its toll I think. Need to accept doing letters later. Just can't think st all.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 21/09/2021 01:24

I can take your worries for tonight @Becca19962014. I so hope you can get some sleep. Your poor mind and body must be desperate for rest.

You cosy in and let me carry the load. I've got you. You just rest.

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Becca19962014 · 21/09/2021 01:39

Thankyou. Heading there now!

2018SoFarSoGreat · 21/09/2021 23:50

ready and willing to hold any of your pesky worries tonight. I'm back on CA time, and unless jetlag bites me I have energy and time to corral them all. Pass 'em over!

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SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 21/09/2021 23:51

Glad you are home safe mc2018 🌻 x

2018SoFarSoGreat · 22/09/2021 00:22

love that! Thank you, @SheldonesqueGoddessOfTheMoonah. I feel blessed to manage the trip, to put eyes on my loveys, and to see they are all surviving and thriving. That's the most we can ask during these time!

And my kitty is delighted to have us home, plus I only gained .5 lbs despite eating significant parts of Scotland and England. That's a win :)

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SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 22/09/2021 00:26

Half a pound??????

That is living the dream!! 🤗

You leave one set of loveys and get met by more when you get back. 🐈‍⬛

Aren’t you lucky! ☺️

ZombiePara · 22/09/2021 00:29

Got a few to leave tonight if that's ok...

After a less than encouraging call this morning, I am now awaiting a phone call tomorrow to tell me the house sale has gone to pot, or the purchase, or both.

I've got boxes to pack for my own house move as well as dealing with an elderly relatives

Back at work on light duties and shtting myself about being operational again

Finances aren't great

Living with my ex...

Everything is swirling around and around... and i cant take anything to help sorry because i can't be groggy at work tomorrow...

SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 22/09/2021 00:39

Be groggy no more.

We’ve got you. On both sides of the pond 🤗

I’ve had some of your worries - just not all at the same time. No wonder you are flailing.

But peace is yours. Worries will be suppressed. Everything always seems a little easier after a sleep.

Keeping all crossed that things work out house wise (and everything else)

The load will shift greatly I think if the house stuff falls into place.

Sleep tight. Goodnight Godbless. 🌻 x

Tiaandchewy79 · 22/09/2021 00:46

Need someone to take mine tonight, if anyone still around
Lots swirling around my mind: need to pass on the worries and clear my mind to sleep
Lovely posts from people; beautiful words……

2018SoFarSoGreat · 22/09/2021 01:01

I'm here and happy to take that swirling mass for you. Give it over. @SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard and I shall both squish them and shush them and you need to nothing but rest.

Go on. Just rest. We've got you. Cozy in and shut your eyes. That's it. Tomorrow is a new day.

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SheldonesqueTheLazyEyedBstard · 22/09/2021 01:06

Absolutely consider them squished and unswirly! Sleep tight 😴 🌻 x