Class of July 2013 Part 59
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Thanks guys. There is not much time left for Claire sadly. Shaun is trying to adjust . I really feel for him as even though he has high functioning autism / Aspergers , he is totally out of his routine and can’t cone to terms with the fact he may not work again.
I have faith that his eye won’t get any worse and that , yes, he may not work again , but it’s more than Claire will ever get.
It is what it is and I’ve asked him to just trust me and take one day at a time like I do.
It’s much easier than looking at the big picture, which may not eventuate.
I just am so very grateful I’m not drinking.
What a disaster that would have been.
I’m hopeful , fingers crossed xxx
I have faith that his eye won’t get any worse and that , yes, he may not work again , but it’s more than Claire will ever get.
It is what it is and I’ve asked him to just trust me and take one day at a time like I do.
It’s much easier than looking at the big picture, which may not eventuate.
I just am so very grateful I’m not drinking.
What a disaster that would have been.
I’m hopeful , fingers crossed xxx
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I’m grateful for your sobriety too, Snooz.xx
Im sorry re Claire. Pancreatic cancer is relentless.
You are right in your approach. Today is all we ever have and tomorrow is not promised. We act as if we have a bank of time we are entitled to and can draw from, but no. A friend of a friend was killed last week, enjoying his morning ride. An error, a moment of lost concentration and lives forever changed.
All we have is to be the best we can, and be kind to ourselves each day. Eat well, sleep well, and take a walk out in the fresh air.
If you have someone to hug. Hug them.
Im sorry re Claire. Pancreatic cancer is relentless.
You are right in your approach. Today is all we ever have and tomorrow is not promised. We act as if we have a bank of time we are entitled to and can draw from, but no. A friend of a friend was killed last week, enjoying his morning ride. An error, a moment of lost concentration and lives forever changed.
All we have is to be the best we can, and be kind to ourselves each day. Eat well, sleep well, and take a walk out in the fresh air.
If you have someone to hug. Hug them.
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Originally Posted by Calmerwaters 
I’m grateful for your sobriety too, Snooz.xx
Im sorry re Claire. Pancreatic cancer is relentless.
You are right in your approach. Today is all we ever have and tomorrow is not promised. We act as if we have a bank of time we are entitled to and can draw from, but no. A friend of a friend was killed last week, enjoying his morning ride. An error, a moment of lost concentration and lives forever changed.
All we have is to be the best we can, and be kind to ourselves each day. Eat well, sleep well, and take a walk out in the fresh air.
If you have someone to hug. Hug them.
Im sorry re Claire. Pancreatic cancer is relentless.
You are right in your approach. Today is all we ever have and tomorrow is not promised. We act as if we have a bank of time we are entitled to and can draw from, but no. A friend of a friend was killed last week, enjoying his morning ride. An error, a moment of lost concentration and lives forever changed.
All we have is to be the best we can, and be kind to ourselves each day. Eat well, sleep well, and take a walk out in the fresh air.
If you have someone to hug. Hug them.
My thoughts for those involved.
Those words are so true Crois.
Fresh air served us very well today. We got out into the garden and swept and pruned and cleaned out the shed. I have been wanting to do that for months.
I have been putting a lot of things up for sale on marketplace. I have been getting a bit of cash that im keeping from my sales.
Ive been flipping too, its fun.
You need to know whats in and whats not.
I was really worried that with Shaun being home we may clash, but i can honestly say its been a blessing.
I get to see him more, he is not as tired because he isnt working.
We are getting on so well and even with everything going on Im choosing to be happy and look at the silver lining.
I know now that Shaun and i really do need each other. He is actually confiding his feelings which he has never done before. In turn im feeling my old feelings i used to feel for him.
Its lovely to feel that closeness again.
We are all only here once so lets make the most of it.
That friend of your friend got up that morning , not knowing it was going to be the last day of their life. So very sad and tragic.
All of us in this group have our second chance. We are blessed.
To have each other ( i value everyones opinion )
Croutie, how are you sweetheart.
Everyone is a bit quiet lately.
Its a good thing because most of you have got to the 5 year and over mark which is awesome. But the rest of us need you too.
Id love to hear from Lulu and Ladybug and Norcaligal
Its a lot quieter since our darling Gilmer left and i miss your input too Suze
Love all of you ,
Any more pics our lovely Bob xxx love them, how is Toby xx
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Hi Julyers
Hope today finds everyone ok.
Snoozy love and to you and your family & Claire xx
Pete, hope all well with baby and family. She’ll be getting bigger each day.
Raining here on and off all day. I’ve not been far today, I ordered my grocery shopping on line to be delivered in the morning.
Take care xx
Hope today finds everyone ok.
Snoozy love and to you and your family & Claire
xxPete, hope all well with baby and family. She’ll be getting bigger each day.
Raining here on and off all day. I’ve not been far today, I ordered my grocery shopping on line to be delivered in the morning.
Take care xx
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Hi Julyers
The sun is out today after lots of rain.
Hope everyone is well. Did I mention went to see Downton Abbey at the cinema. It was a nice movie. So was the small tub of ice cream I had too!
Have a good day xx
The sun is out today after lots of rain.
Hope everyone is well. Did I mention went to see Downton Abbey at the cinema. It was a nice movie. So was the small tub of ice cream I had too!
Have a good day xx
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Back to art with rules today. Got an informal grading where my wee slip of a teacher- who has amazing talent (just won an art prize, a big deal), based on today's main drawing, the avatar (out of 4) said I have greatly improved because of my tenacity and hard work...she actually started jiggling (like the knees) and said she was proud of me (she felt unsure saying this as I am nearly 8000 years old, compared to her).
The diff is, since my little freak session a few days ago- but quietening the c-PTSD emotion stuff, I feel able to trust myself more- be it drawing, making decisions, accepting my stupid emotions. I figure at this rate of cognitive and emotional development, I will be a well rounded human by 2099.
The diff is, since my little freak session a few days ago- but quietening the c-PTSD emotion stuff, I feel able to trust myself more- be it drawing, making decisions, accepting my stupid emotions. I figure at this rate of cognitive and emotional development, I will be a well rounded human by 2099.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
Back to art with rules today. Got an informal grading where my wee slip of a teacher- who has amazing talent (just won an art prize, a big deal), based on today's main drawing, the avatar (out of 4) said I have greatly improved because of my tenacity and hard work...she actually started jiggling (like the knees) and said she was proud of me (she felt unsure saying this as I am nearly 8000 years old, compared to her).
The diff is, since my little freak session a few days ago- but quietening the c-PTSD emotion stuff, I feel able to trust myself more- be it drawing, making decisions, accepting my stupid emotions. I figure at this rate of cognitive and emotional development, I will be a well rounded human by 2099.
The diff is, since my little freak session a few days ago- but quietening the c-PTSD emotion stuff, I feel able to trust myself more- be it drawing, making decisions, accepting my stupid emotions. I figure at this rate of cognitive and emotional development, I will be a well rounded human by 2099.
Dont ever underestimate yourself.
I can see the difference in you from your posts.
You seem to have a renewed confidence and you just seem to have things figured out.
You really do my friend
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Originally Posted by Mags1
Hi Julyers
The sun is out today after lots of rain.
Hope everyone is well. Did I mention went to see Downton Abbey at the cinema. It was a nice movie. So was the small tub of ice cream I had too!
Have a good day xx
The sun is out today after lots of rain.
Hope everyone is well. Did I mention went to see Downton Abbey at the cinema. It was a nice movie. So was the small tub of ice cream I had too!
Have a good day xx
Only a small tub Mags ...tsk tsk ....
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I agree with Snooz, PJ. Sure, we all have our extreme bouts of uncertainty or doubts, I think a dose of that comes with life anyway. We just get to experience them in technicolor now without booze.
I love the idea that our little brain synapses are making new connections, new ways to cope with things - and just like a workout at the gym, a little bit of pain comes with that as we flex our new ways of coping/thinking.
You’ve got this.
I love the idea that our little brain synapses are making new connections, new ways to cope with things - and just like a workout at the gym, a little bit of pain comes with that as we flex our new ways of coping/thinking.
You’ve got this.
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