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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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You were the first one to want rain Gill. It has been all over the news how dry it is. My daughter has just told me she will clean for me. I would rather pay her than some cleaner. She said she doesn't want paying but I will insist.xx hope you are not too warm Gill.
I'm not too bad thanks lovey, and trying to use my staying as still as possible ploy. Too bad I've got to move soon to get the tea on
You do right to have your daughter do your cleaning and there's nothing wrong if you want to pay. Many years ago I had three jobs and not much time to do mine, so my youngest offered to do the cleaning twice a week and I paid her, even though she said no. It's much better having someone you can trust.
I'm not looking forward to going in the kitchen as I know I'll get too hot. Hugs sweetheart xxx
I bet you're feeling a whole lot better for having your house clean and tidy. Much nicer for relaxing.
It's a bit too much faff to take it in the kitchen hon, so I'll leave it in the room. I've been mulling over preparing a salad so no hanging over the cooker. I like soup too, especially chicken or tomato, but it's got to be Heinz. I'm a fussy so and so
I'll drag myself downstairs now. Laters my lovely xxx
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