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

Helen will be thinking of you over the next few days, glad that your family and friends are looking after you. xx

I'm sorry that your Dad is feeling so down Lynne... It must be so hard for you to hear him say such things....(((hugs))) xx

Gayle and Judi it's great that you actually managed to get together this time, your office & appartment set up sounds great Gayle! And Judes, I completely understand the losing shoes thing... have they turned up yet? xx

Lesley hope you feel better after writing everything down, you know where I am if you want a chat hun... xx

Am hoping to get a few folk together in Manchester for lunch and shopping (code for going to the pub really) soon - have mentioned it on the other site that Lynne and I go on and a few of our new penguins are up for it... Anyone interested? I'll put something on our 'private FB club' page too - it looks like Lynne has been on a mission to bring the two crowds together - nice one hun!

Sorry can't remember what else you have been up to so Fiona, Patricia, Ailsa, Sue, Rosemary and anyone I have mentioned hope that you are all OK!

Much love, Manda xx

Did someone say shopping and lunch ;-) ???

I have read all the post and want to offer my support to all who need it (ooh that would be everyone then).

Especially Helen for the next few days x x x  Lynne and her dad. So sorry he is not feeling too good. x x x

Can't remember who needed the listening ear but as has been said by others, always here to listen.

Love and angel hugs to you all x x x Patricia x x x

Thanks all you lovely ladies

Manda, Manchester sound great, would love to meet up so near to home. Let me know when.

Helen, please know I am thinking of you, I am sure Friday will be a great success.

Got to get ready for work now, speak soon, Lesley x

Morning Lesley  and everyone

I slept ok, just awake far too early so having a coffee in bed and catching up on here before I get ready for work. Thanks again for all your thoughts, messages and texts, it really does help x

Busy couple of days ahead now, last minute preparations for Friday tonight, meeting up with friends for a few drinks tomorrow night to drink to Paul and then of course the big night on Friday. I am really looking forward to it now and will be lovely to catch up with everyone, so many friends coming from school that I have nt seen for years. Even our form teacher is coming (Paul and I were in the same class at high school lol) Paul would have loved it!! The raffle prizes that are coming in are fantastic and things to auction. The target that has been set is £2000 but they way things are going I think we will easy get to that .

Love to everyone today, glad you re feeling bit better after sharing your thoughts Lesley and Lynne I hope your Dad has a better day.

Gayle thanks for booking the hotel, got your e mail x

Have a good day everyone

Helen xx

Good to hear you are doing okay Helen and I think all your busy plans this week are probably helping.  Its good you have so much support around you.  Pauls night sounds like it is going to be brilliant and I am sure you will do him proud.  Thinking of you xxx

Evening everyone.  Helen, I've been thinking about you and hoping I would hear that you wee feeling a bit better today so I am glad to read that is the case.  I think the preparations for Friday must be helping - what a fantastic target you have for the fundraising.  I am glad that so many old friends will be there.  Lots of love to you, Nat & Liam xxxx

Lynne I am sorry to hear that your Dad is not feeling at all well.  He has been through so much.  It would be nice if something could lift his spirits a bit.  Having heard so much about him I am really looking forward to meeting him in July.

Well done Judi & Gayle for pulling off the meeting.  Any news on the shoes??  The new offices sound great gayle - especially with the hotel suite next door.  Thanks for organising the accommodation for Gordon's event in July.  Have you decided what to do about the friend request from Wully's niece Gayle.  It is a hard one that.  It would be nice to keep it as your own space really.  Do you think you will get away with ignoring the request?

Manda I responded on FB about the Manchester meet.  I am up for that.  Just let me know when you confirm a date and I will probably come on the train so that I can have a drink with everyone.

Lesley glad you pmd Gayle for a chat.  If you ever need to chat feel free to message me as well.  There are things I could only ever say to one trusted person at a time and I know one of you penguins would always listened to me so the same goes for me.

Well I hope I manage to post this successfully - I couldn't get on the internet at all yesterday.  I just kept getting the 'page cannot be displayed' message.  Everything seems to be okay again this evening, just a bit slow.

I spoke with Rosemary last night and finalised the plans for our meeting next Tuesday.  I am really looking forward to it - you've got a great accent Rosemary!!  It brings back memories of when I lived in Surrey more than 30 years ago.  It is good when something random brings back fond memories.

Well I had beeter post this before I lose it.  Becky is on her way back here AGAIN tonight - she has an interview up here tomorrow.  Take care everyone xxx

Evening

Yes I feel ok tonight, thanks for all your texts xx I have been busy with phone calls and visitors calling in about Friday`s arrangements xx It has all kept me occupied x

Nat was saying earlier I bet you ll get sent home from work tomorrow, you`ll be upset but I really dont think I will. I ve done it now by getting through last night xx

Lynne, how is your Dad today? Ailsa cant wait to hear about your meet with Rosemary, Good luck to Becky with her interview xx

Night everyone

Helen xxx

Dear helen

lots of (((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))) for you tomorrow - there's nothing like working with little children to keep your mind off things.

Sue xx

Helen I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling OK, will be thinking of you tomorrow...

Manda xx