My husband died in my arms on the 2nd May (2009) - what happens now?

So delighted, but not surprised, that Chris is watching over you Ailsa.  Jxxx

good news about the van ailsa x x x

rosemary, more installments of the book please. (will buy a copy x x x )

fiona, sue, rosemary hope you are feeling better x x x

gayle enjoy your weekend.

Lynne don't work too hard

Lesley hope your arm is improving,

Dot enjoy that massage

Bren hope you enjopy your outings with your friend

Helen glad tye mmeeting for tribute went well

Manda, hope you are feeling ok

Dave, hang on in there you are doing well.

anyone not mentioned keep safe and try to be happy x x

Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x

I think maybe the time has come to light that cosy fire on the ledge ladies and gent.  Remember that beautiful picture of the gorgeous sunset, so lets all get our blankets, flasks, cushions, tissues and I am sure Rosemary, you still have some of the sparkly rope, so we shall just link ourselves up to each other, make our way there, away from the edge and just settle ourselves down in a sad but loving group.  We can then just sit or quietly reminisce and tell each other stories about our loved ones.  And yes there will be tears and sore hearts but slowly, just slowly I bet that a story will pop into someone's head that will raise a smile or even a chuckle.  Shut your eyes, feel the heat from the fire and if you just peek and no more you will see that we are all there, this amazing group of friends - virtual, actual and absent.     

Judi xx

The ledge sounds good Judi xxxx

Hugs For Rosemary xxxxx

You lot are bloody marvellous and I can't type more now cos I can't see!  Love you all!¬x xxxxxxxxxx

Rosemary ((((((((((((((((great big hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))) for you. Sounds lke you are still going through it. x x

Judi, you should write a book too. I love your oh so descriptive posts. Reading it made me realise that yes we are all still in need of support and love from our cyber family. My arms are long but someone will have to help me because they are not long enough to enclose everybody. Hehe I am sitting here smiling now because I have a vision of one of the Mister Men, I think it is Mr.Tickle with his extra long arms lol. I can't do picture posts or I would try to find him hehehe. Get your imaginations going eh. Me as Mr.Tickle lol.

Lynne, great pic. Somehow gives a feeling of warmth.

Take care everyone.

Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x

Well, my cold is just sitting in my chest, not getting worse and not better either, so I can make it through the day and just get lots of sleep.  Winter is back in Canada, very cold and a bit of snow every day.  It is not too bad for driving to work though.  I have had a weepy week, yesterady was 3 months since Dan died and of course that is all I was thinking of the last few days but today the sun is shining and I am at work and getting through it.  Sorry Patricia to hear about your friend, that must be really hard for you, bringing back all of your memories.  Judi the hot chocolate and old flicks sounds wonderful, I love the old movies and Dan didn't so I didn't get much chance to see them, now I can watch whatever I like.  Ailsa I am in the same position but not ready to give up Dan's car.  I drive it every now and then just to keep it running but can't part with it yet, I have had a few friends ask about it so I know I can find someone to take it when I am ready. Rosemary hope today is better for you.

My laptop decided not to work today, I brought it in to work and hope a coworker who is a computer nerd can help me, that is my lifeline at home.  Best get to work now, they do expect me to get something done while here.  Have a great day and evening all.

Patricia - my arms aren't very long either - but maybe we can hold everyone together????  I have lots of glue and other sticky stuff on my craft table to patch things up if they get too bad!!!  Still a bit wobbly myself - but prefer to think of others problems and not mine!!!  Absolute total meltdown happened yesterday - and now I'm just resigned to never having a smooth fault-free life!!!  So for Sue, Rosemary, Helen, Judi, Lynne, Gayle, Ailsa, Dave and of course yourself Patricia (have I forgotten any of our penguin huddle?) here's a huge comforting ((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))) with gentle words and soft kisses...............Dot xxxxxxxxx

Oooooopppppssss!  Sorry Bren I didn't see you there......a special ((((((hugs)))))))) just for you.....Dot xxxxxx

Bren, I do hope that the chesty cold you have soon starts to resolve. Have you tried and inhalation to ease it? Peppermint and eucalyptus oils in hot water are very good and make the room smell lovely too. But don't put the peppermint in a styrofoam cup as it dissolves the foam.  Three months is only a very short time dear lady. I am 11 months in and still cry every day. in fact since 1st Jan I have gone backwards but am hoping that I will soon pick up.

I hope you manage to get your laptop sorted.

Love and angel hugs x x x patricia x x x