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

Rosemary, hun -calm down, take deep breaths - the pics haven't posted! xx

Rosemary you are so right about 'second year syndrome'. I generally say that it is just that you are no longer numb  so are feeling all the traumas without a buffer. Some people manage second year etc, etc, very well but most people I know find it very difficult.  I am still finding that my sisters seem to be afraid of upsetting me with the things they say.

Sue, poor Napoleon, we kind to him he means well x x x I wonder how you are doing???

So, once again knowing you are all struggling at the moment, I give you my unending support and send you love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x

Oooooh noooooooo, they came up on my screen.  Ooooooooohhhhhhhhh noooooooo......... off into the night, sadly, head bowed and empty glass in hand.  Love you Sue xxxxxxxxxx (even if you CAN post pictures still love you xxxx)

Just nipping back to give you a hug Patricia, I think it's sisters that find it hard to cope isn't it?  One of mine tries so hard and often puts her foot in it more than if she didn't and the other one is forever wanting to "take you out for a drink" to "make you feel better" bless.  And of course I don't actually drink that much! xxxxxx

I can't post pics either Rosemary x x x

So true rosemary and just because you don't 'drink' I will give you and extra special hug lol x x

Evening Ladies and big hugs right back at you all xxx

I ve just poured a glass too!!! Cheers xxx

Ailsa thinking of you sooo much, hope you re hanging in there. We ve been through so much this past year together and I appreciate it so much. Like said something good to come out of something so awful, oh dear here come the tears lol xxx We ve got through the rest so will do this too, looking forward to all getting together in July too xxx

Looking forward to a long weekend of hopefully some sleep and out for a meal and a few drinks with a friend tomorrow after having my hair done! Maybe shopping with Nat on Sunday xx

Cheers again everyone

Helen xxx

....so Rosemary if you don't drink who owned/drank the very large BUT VERY EMPTY bottle of Bailey's??????????????

......(((((((((((((((((((((bug higs))))))))))))))))))) Helen xxxxxx

Poor Rosemary - I think you have all lost the plot tonight!  Step away from those glasses!!!

I echo everyone else - I would never have survived without this thread, made the most amazing friends who are very dear to me and I hope will be around for life (although I am sure poor Lynne despairs when she gets a message from me with the latest installment of my crazy life).  You are all amazing, strong, inspirational women (and Dave lol) and we should all be very proud of ourselves as I am sure our darling husbands (and Nic) are of us.

Now stop all that drinking!

Gayle xxx