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

Rosemary - don't let that sore throat get a hold (bring on the baileys) xxx

Hi everyone

Well I am not in the slightest tired today .... it must have been all that lovely positiveness I got from you guys.  I got Joe and Kat back at lunchtime and now the house feels better again.  And like the goldfish brains they are, I am convinced that within ten minutes they had forgotten that they were away at all.

Teri and Julie, we are all sending cyber hugs to you every day. 

Gayle hun, what a wee treasure Jamie is, I just want to give him a big hug for looking after his mum.  I have seen that Fiona says she had a lovely birthday, and if I am not mistaken I see from FB that it is someone else's birthday on Wednesday ......... isn't it Dave??? Have a lovely day.  And start looking out some nice hotels or B&Bs for us!  Lynne are you safe to take on a ferry?  Boy phoned me at about 11 last night - he wanted to know how it had all gone and to wish me a happy day.  Nice way to finish my weekend.

May be back later, until then Hugs to all. Judi xx

Its definitely been a tonic for all of us at the weekend and makes me so happy to see that we are all feeling good this week - long may it continue!

Jamie is a wee treasure Judes although had a comedy moment with him earlier in the day that I thought you would all find funny.  Him and Ewan were playing with their cars in the hall and I heard a smash and came down and my tall vase that stands on the floor was in bits.  Well the pair of them jumped straight up and shouted "it was him" whilst pointing to each other - both looking terrified lol.  So of course I didn't know who it was and poor Ewan usually gets the blame but however I put both of them in their rooms after shouting at them.  Well at bedtime Jamie said to me - Mum I'm sorry I broke your vase.  He has never done that before so it was good he told me and I explained that it was bad to lie because he got Ewan into trouble.  He then asked if I was angry and I told him no I'm only angry if you lie and I know it was an accident so he promised he would always tell the truth but then of course added you know I love you mum and did you like your flowers and card???  What a sneak!  Definitely won me round but definitely growing up! 

Gayle x

Evening All,   I would just like to thank you all for the birthday wishes, you are all such lovely people. I have had a lovely time with Kim and Charlie then went to Kim's for dinner, i also got some lovely presents and had a few friends round to see me as well. My birthday couldn't have landed on a better weekend as i had such a lovely time meeting you all and i do hope we can do it again. Gayle hope you have been ok today just reading your post and i understand how you must have felt yesterday but you have two marvellous wee boys there, and i think you are a very brave woman. Dave HAPPY BIRTHDAY  to you  on Wed.  Terri and Julie thinking of you and just keep posting. To everyone else i am sending hugs, Sue thanks for picture i just don't know where you find them all. Photos of weekend are good i will get mine on i promise ones i have got a lesson from Kim at how to do them. Well i am off to bed as still trying to catch up my sleep from Sat night. Luv and Hugs Fiona xxxxxxxxx 

Just dropping by to say 'Hi' and hope you all have a reasonable day.

Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x

Hi everyone

Just a quick post… Sorry it’s taken a couple of days!

It was after 10pm before I finally got back to my own house on Sunday and I was shattered (and feeling very relaxed, warm and fuzzy) but too tired to get the laptop out! Then down to earth with a bang when my week started with me having to work until 9pm last night L It was lovely to finally meet everyone, and I hope we can get together again soon.

Sending Hugs to you Teri and Julie, we are here when you need us…

Take care all, much love, Manda xx

Hi everyone.  I'm less tired this evening but still not fully recovered - must have been that early morning walk!  I hope everyone is okay this evening.  Happy birthday for tomorrow Dave.  Gayle little boys are so difficult to stay mad at for long - we are putty in their hands!

I have a night in tonight so I am going to make a couple of phone calls.  So glad this nice weather is continuing.  I can't get out in the garden for long because of work but am starting to make plans for a couple of jobs out there including the arbor for Chris's plaque.  Had a sit on the bench at the cemmy today and managed to read for a bit.  Long may the sun continue.

Take care everyone and some special ((((((hugs)))))) for Teri & Julie.  Ailsa xxx 

Evening girls - just dropping by with some one-armed hugs...... Have hurt my shoulder and can't lift my arm or stretch it round you all as I usually do........  My own fault - I think - not really sure - as one minute I was walking along and next head-butting the ground.  It happened so fast I didn't get chance to break my fall properly so landed badly on right hand and side.......I'm waiting for the rainbow to appear on my ribs!!!!!!  No bones were broken in the falling of this person - just battered pride and bruised ego!!!!!!!  Ellie-dog thought it was a new game I'd invented and covered me in slobbery kisses she was so pleased to find me at her level!!!!!!!

Love and more one-sided (((((((hugs)))))))   Dot xxxx

Aw Dot.  I hope it doesn't hurt for too long.  Ailsa xxx

Thanks Ailsa - so do I.............Heyho!!  Alan said I have to be more careful as he doesn't know what he'll do if I break my leg!!!!!!  A real comfort at times!!!!!  Love and (((hugs))))  Dot xxxxxxxxxxx