So, the last week or so has been a bit horrible. I have been feeling really down and really feeling the change in season this year with the shorter days and longer nights. I have been hearing of some people I know passing and becoming ill also. A neighbour who lives across the road from me passed away a few weeks ago with cancer and I didn't find out until last week. I did go and pay my respects though at the service at the crematorium she has lived here for quite a few years with her son and her husband they have been here before we moved here some 30 odd years or so. Didn't really take much to do with them but she never passed you by in the street and always said hello when she saw you. My neighbour next door has also just been diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer he has been ill for a couple of years but just found this out a few weeks ago they are hoping they can treat it though so fingers crossed for them. They have lived here quite a number of years too and their family grew up here. Their two girls were part of the `wee gang` that all played here at one time including my own son. My mum was gone 29 years ago yesterday as well (16th Nov) and it was my mum and dad's wedding anniversary on Saturday (15th Nov). This has all been a bit triggering for me and made me think about Jay even more and it has never really bothered me years before but just realising now how horrible this time of the year can be. Used to quite like this time of the year cosying up in Pjs at night and watching rubbish TV. Everyone is at home more and you don't really see anyone during these short winter days and longer nights. I know its just the time of year but just wondered if anyone else ever feels like this during these months.
Hello PattyK. In the past, this time of year has never bothered me. However this is the first winter on my own and I know what you mean. I've had a busy day including company this afternoon but then time has dragged by tonight. Guess I should have gone to bed by now though...should be asleep. xx 
