Far and Away

It was a lovely evening @Snowie and I am so glad I got out of the house and went for a visit. Heading to my parents' this afternoon as everyone will be there but need to do some shopping beforehand. Resting up this morning having Clover cuddles - it is a beautiful day so Tobes has gone outside. Cat has not moved from her chair other than to eat so I am still worried about her but she is letting me give her pats and cuddles and purring for both. I do think she had a massive scare herself with whatever has happened so giving her as much time as she needs.I will feel happier when she begins taking herself to her own room again and wants to go outside (supervised now of ccourse).

How are you holding up Hon? How are the kids and Izzy going?

❤️❤️❤️ @Zoe7

Have been to the supermarket and chemist @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie Don't need to leave for a about another hour so am enjoying the peace and quiet with all fur babies asleep.Will take Toby and Clover with me again and stop at the pet shop on the way - need to stock up on kitten food whilst it is on special 👍

I have so much to do at home but am still worried about Cat so keeping my eye on her. I would love her to go to her room or even better want to go outside but she still has not moved off her chair. I had hoped taking Toby and Clover away for a few hours last night would have given her space to wander about and feel a bit better - maybe doing that again today will help ...I certainly hope so otherwise we may need a trip to the vet to get her checked out properly - that will be stressful for her too though so I am really hoping she bounces back before I have to do that - such a worry still

@Shaz51 Hugs and hugs and hugs my sister

@Adge I cannot believe how badly you are being treatedby a service meant to help. I do not know what else to say with all you are presently facing but I am disgusted and worried for you. Hugs and hugs our little finch friend

Hoping your day is going ok for you @Zoe7

I have been out shopping with the kids and got some things organised for them. Went to the uniform shop and got some uniform for S so they should be ready to go back to school.

Not going great but need to keep going for the kids. Just sitting down now with coffee, dog and watching some tv.

@Snowie S will be happy to have a school uniform that fits - hope he doesn't growm out of this one quickly. I hope you had a better evening and felt a little better Hon - it is so hard to be struggling with so much but each day you put one foot in front of the other, get done what you need to do, care for your kids and Izzy and continue to get through ...alll of that you should be proud of and give yourself credit for continuing on despite how you are feeling - it matters sweetheart. Hugs and hugs

@Adge I cannot believe how difficult it is being made for you with Centrelink. It really is a broken system and not at all user friendly. I honestly do not understand why those running this system make it so hard for people. It is obvious there is not enough staff to field calls and not being able to access what you need online is a very distinct failing of the system too - especially in this age of technology taking over everything you would expect it to be easier. I really feel for you Adge - it is not fair, very frustrating and no doubt giving you so much extra stress that you do not need. I am very angry for you and all those needing the system to live - what makes me even more angry is that there has been more money made available for mental health by the government yet those like you cannot access this basic service and that would be adding to the deterioration of your mental health - give on one hand and take from another which would undoubtedly add to the need for mental health services from the stress of trying to deal with centrelink alone.

Call your local politicians Adge, put in a formal complaint, even contact local media with your difficulties - make it known just how much you are being struggling and how much of that is down to a service that is meant to help ...bloody ridiculous grrr!!!!

Good morning @Faith-and-Hope Off to the first of several of my specialist appointments this morning then the sleep clinic again this afternoon. It is going to be a long day but will have a little time in between to rest and do a few things around the house. I do need to vacuum but Clover is having a great time chasing fluff around the house - most of it is from Toby and Cat. I bought her a new toy when we went to the pet shop yesterday and she played with it most of the night (when she wasn't chasing fluff or bugs lol). Cat ate her biscuits last night and coe asking for her breakfast so she seems to be a little better. She also went into her room for a while - sat on the windowsill then back out to her chair for the rest of the evening. I will let her outside this afternoon (supervised again) while I do some work in the garden.

Hope you have a good day Hon - hugs and hugs

Good morning @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Adge @Shaz51

Hoping all your days go ok whether you are out and about or at home.

Lots and lots of love and hugs for you all 💜💜

Hey @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie Had one appointment this morning and another one in a couple of hours - then back to the specialist tomorrow morning again. Have fixed a couple of things I needed to repair and put some washing on. Going to do a few organising things for work this afternoon and then settle in early in the hope of catching up on some sleep tonight.

Left Clover out to wander around on her own while I was away this morning and it seems everyone coped okay. Cat was still on her chair, Tobes in his room and Clover asleep on the back of the couch when I got home so they are working out their areas nicely. Clover is still small, super quick and pretty fearless so I suspect any drama she would hide pretty quickly.