THE ORIGINAL GANG OF MUSHROOM ROPE BUILDERS (i.e Mel & Em's thread cont...)

Well everyone,

I have enjoyed my break and feel a little stronger altough I have had a few weeps at films where there seems to be so many moving bits with Daddy's at the moment.lol

I am hoping we can all get back to our usual chatty selves as I know we have all avoided posting recently. I am hoping we can make this thread a succesful one that we use regularly.

Bern, will no doubt have a better tan than me and Sam will hopefully be enjoying her anniversary today although it will be tough as it's 5 months today since her Dad left her.

Mel, is still one of the most amazing people ever!!!!

Jac, I hope when you see this thread you will come join us and get some strength back.

Nic, I know your struggling hun lets all struggle together.

Dawn, your wedding anniversary yesterday must have been so tough you looked so much in love on your wedding day X

Helen, the bouncey boomerang doll YAY!!!!!

Well I am rather pleased to be able to write freeley again XXX

Hellllloooooooooooo,

Love what you've done to the new place, it's fabulous !

So how are you doing young Em, and where are the rest of the gang???

I am wading through many many forms, to let all the relevant people know that Mum is no longer with us. Thing is, I have this urge to cross out 'Relevant Authorities' and put 'Irrelevant Authorities' Do you think they will send me to prison???

Much Mushroom Power

Melly XXXXX

Aahhh Holidays, Now there's a subject !

While Mum was unwell I put off having hols in case she needed me, as I was getting my hair cut for Mum's funeral the hairdresser asked "Any Holidays planned (just after going anywhere nice!!!)" and that's when it hit me. I can go on holiday without worrying about how to get back in an emergency, and this seems so disloyal that I cannot bring myself to even think about a holiday.

I looked on the calendar today and suddenly realised that I don't have to plan around hospital appointments. I'm not only dodging grief (who I must say is very persistant) but I'm having planning withdrawals.

How does life carry on as normal without you feeling so guilty?

X

Ha ha,

I know what you mean Mel that paper work is heavy is'nt it. I was lucky as it was the only thing my brother did take over from me with and I only had to do the important bits while he did the utility ones etc..

Well I hope we have more friends than this lol.

XXX

Hi Girls
Can I join you, it would be good to be able to talk about things from the otherside of the journey.
sending you both loads of love
Den
xxxx

Mel,

You NEED a holiday i's a bit of repair work for you Aaron and the kids if nothing else. Do you remember me and my brother went off to Menorca the month after Dad died it was hard and I was still in a state but it was great to not have the pressures of people that knew me asking how I was feeling etc.. It also helps for hiding grief you are allowed to do this as it will rear it's head eventually and you will have to get on with it but I say holidays is the way go. Only 11 weeks till my next one!!!!!!!

I say your Mum would say you deserve to be able to take a break as you have lived on a calander rota for a long time.

XXX

hello gang!

this is wierd!!

Em - glad you had a good holiday.x

Mel - how are you my love? talking of hairdressers, i've known mine for a few years and both me and my mum went to get our hair done for my cousin's wedding which was just after Dad's funeral. Neither mentioned it because it would have been really hard to bring up and do you know what i still haven't. Everytime i go it's my little alternative universe where i can pretend that everything is ok and Dad is still with us!

Good plan to set this thread up - I'm liking it!

speak soon

cath
xx

ps - here's my race for life link - thought you'd like to see a pic of me and my pops! - it's not a hint to sponsor me by the way. Although just realised that i've doublebooked a concert i'm taking him indoors to, with the race so trying to change my race to the one the day before.

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/cathymeads

Hi Den,

You are an old friend of mine and I know you too struggle to get through this part of the journey. We are trying to avoid having too many new people joining as it gets hard to follow and as we have been all together for a long time we though coming over here would help.

Your welcomed over by me XXX

Yay Cath,

Great t hear from you hunny XXX

P.S great picture Cath X