not sure how to start so here gos,

3 minute read time.

Well i will start with saying thanx for the pm,s ive had from friends on here and on facebook with support for sunday ,and since ,i know i havent replied but thats not coz im not grateful i am but i have had a few really tough days ,and yes i should have come on here and said that but i didnt want to upset anyone, i like to help people not make them sad ,but i have just been to see my dr and he has kicked my butt into realising if i dont talk and share how im feeling it will just get worse ,and yes of course i knew that already but as you know im great at giving good advice but not taking it , and i cant talk to family as they think im ok, my best friend is an angel but she has a new baby to worry about, who i must just say made me cry today as she fell asleep on me and she only does that for mummy and daddy , i cry over silliest things ,

ill start with a bit about sunday , i did want to come on here and tell you all about the memories but i cant its just too painful ,they are beautiful memories but i think its just made me realise again just how much ive lost (if that makes sense ) , but i will share part of one, the football pitch the charity day was on , was where i first fell in love with ju, we then spent every saturday their sometimes sunday too as he played cricket too, about 10 years , so 3 kids later :)

sunday was an amazing day , the atmosphere was full of fun and laughter , the funniest game of football played by the 15 year old girls against 12 year old boys , my daughter and sons teams whom ju ,used to coach,julians old team played the new boys , and lost but was a good game , it was so lovely to see those old players again , but was also very sad ,they did a minutes clapping before each game which was very touching , i was so lucky some friends from on here came to support me ,which meant the world to me , so thanx tj, emma and john, karen and ivan , tigghogg and stuart ,was lovely meeting you all,

So far we have raised £1660 , which is a fantastic first attempt ,  so sunday evening we all had fish and chips and raised a glass to julian , and then after not sleeping properly for weeks i got 12 hours sleep so i thought i would be fine once id caught up , well it hasnt worked like that , the last couple of days ive been so tearful, not sleeping again ,not eating properly , then last night their was an issue with my sons footy team which i dont need to go into except im getting grief for something the manager has done , which i feel he is def right and other parents dont , but im only a mum their now not a coach or manager so go whinge at someone else i even had to unplug the phone ,i just wanted some peace then my daughter plugged it back in and then gave it to me after shed answered it ,so still was getting grief at 11pm last night , i should just tell them where to go but im not strong enough ,

Anyway so after hardly any sleep again , ive been to see dr who thinks im *normal* as jan told me too this morning , its the grieving process ,its also nearly 6 months since ju died and aparrantly that can be a difficult time so hes suggested give it a week and see how i am ,and if no improvment i will need to do as im told and take some sleeping tablets , as he thinks being tired is obviously making me feel emotional as well , and he also said i need to slow down for a few days or i will make myself ill ,  so i will try to do as im told , it doesnt happen often lol .

I know i have to feel like this sometimes but i hate it ,i dont like to burden people with my sadness , i like to be happy and helping others , hugs xxxx

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Jen,

    You have done fantastically and raised a phenomenal amount of money for MacMillan.  It just shows the huge amount of love and support people have for you and your family.  You are doing really well, you have been so very busy sorting arrangements for last Sunday and now you need to be kind to yourself.  You have a huge support network on here, who are here to support you, as you support others so often.  

    Take care and hugs to you

    Nic xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    dear jenni

    just wanted to let you know -  i echo what the others here have posted - you are a dear friend to many of us, and i too am always here to listen, help, and support you in any way i can.

    love and hugs jen, from claire x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    H Jenni - think the others have covered every base already  mate - You are always one of the first to jump in and offer help to others.

    You have had a focus the last couple of months organising Ju's Memorial - and you have thrown all your energy and emotions  into it - the results prove just how much you put in and how many people you have inspired - a true example to anyone who is thinking or of oganising a fund raiser or event.

    You have now lost that focus and have to seek a new one. Recon finding some time for yourself in particular and your children may be a nice start  - those batteries only run for so long and burn so bright before they HAVE to be recharged, please take some time for yourselves as a family.

    If you need some time for yourself and don't want to come on the site for while I think  we will all understand and look forward to your return when you are ready.

    BUT - if we reverse the roles and one of us had published this blog - what would you advise us to do ?? you usually have such caring and good advice for others.

    You know you are loved and respected on here - whatever you feel is right we will back 100% - but never feel you have to be on your own Mate.

    love and hugs Mate

    John xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jen, what can I say that I have not already said.

    You are amazing and have so much strength in you, more than you realise.  It is the grieving process, its not a quick fix and never will be, and when you have loved someone so much, you would still want to have then alive in you. You will never loose site of how you and ju were, your love will still remain strong, but you have to think about you and the children now, time for you all to adjust to the new life with ju.  You will get there in the end, its time and patience and some tender loving care from those that love you.  Here for you always as you know. Jan xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jenni you are always there for others we would like to be able to be there for you. Dont just sit and think tell us we will be there for you.

    Hugs Rosie