Far and Away

I am very much hoping I can get what I need from work as I can't afford to personally replace some things @Faith-and-Hope Struggling again with money after taking Cat to the vet and receiving another large bill today ...that one I have a month to pay though so can save some from the next couple of pays. Next week I can sort out the days I worked but haven't been payed for so that will certainly help - that will likely take a few weeks to come through though.

How are you going tonight? Are you on top of the shingles now?

Hi @Zoe7 @Former-Member ...

anyone else around .... I am full-on with Photoshop homework tonight. Just a fly-by on a break.

Shingles seem to have been a very light dose that the med took care of, although a little headachey tonight, and crampiness is still around. Will have to be careful about my energy levels and take some short-cuts where I need to.

Big hugs also to @Snowie 💜❄️💕

I hope you can get a lot done tonight but don't over do it either Hon. You have been struggling to catch up since you have been back and you still need sleep. I know Photoshop is your 'nemesis' @Faith-and-Hope so goodluck with your homework.

Glad that the shingles have been a minor rather than major dose. Look after yourself tonight and just do what you can manage. I'll be signing off shortly myself - going to do a little more of Giraffe's head tonight. Don't think I will be sleeping for a while so the distraction will be good. If I don't 'see' you again tonight then sleep well Hon

How is the song selection going @Former-Member ?

Narrowing it down @Zoe7

Brother and I pretty much decided, but sister putting spanner in the works as I speak now. She's in a different time zone of course. Just when I want to head off to bed. Sometimes I think shes also from a different planet!

What do you think of - You raise me up by Josh Groban, Wind beneath my wings by Bette Midler, In Dreams by Roy Orbison?

Also, I think it was you who asked if I speak to brother daily. Though it could have been @Faith-and-Hope who asked. Anyway the answer is, yes I do. Every evening this week. Plus other times when funeral decisions or info he doesnt know, is needed during dealings with funeral ditectors.

I spoke to him more often of course when mum was in hospital because he was there all the time. But he is way behind with work, given everything thats been happening, so he is out trying to catch up a bit. Mainly dozer work, and running his farm.

Sherry 💕

You Raise Me Up and Wind Beneath My WIngs are two of my favourite songs @Former-Member They have so much meaning behind them and are wonderful choices. I have no doubt your Mum would approve of all three 💐😍

You and your brother have been through so much this year Hon so I am really glad you are there to support each other. Your sister being on the other side of the world certainly doesn't help with the communication. Is she coming back for the funeral?

I am going to head off myself now Sherry, do a little of the Giraffe's head and then see if I can get some sleep tonight. These current meds are not helping with getting to sleep but my GP has suggested I increase one of my night meds - only issue there is they are the most expensive and would then mean I need to buy them every fortnight - going to try the increased dose for the next couple of nights though and see if it makes a difference.

You are doing such a wonderful job getting things organised Hon and it is truly inspiring how much strength you are showing. Do not underestimate just how much inner strength you have - we see it everyday here and that is something that gives us all a lift. So much love and admiration for you Goodnight my sweet Sherry 💐

Leaving this here for you both @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member ...and anyone else passing through

Thank you so much for the lovely meme @Zoe7 ❣️

I stayed up late last night, then got up and went from one class to another across the day, and to the library st lunch time. It’s because I have finally engaged properly with this first Photoshop assignment, and it’s a big one .... but I am really enjoying what I am putting together.

Its been a long day, and I am tired, but just chugging along with it anyway ..... will probably head to bed early myself. I hope you have had an okay day.

@Former-Member thibkibg of you 💜💕. You are mind your brother are actually creating some very special memories, caring for your mother’s funeral preparations with such care and devotion. It’s a shame that your sister can’t see that, and engage with the spirit of what you’re doing, but everyone responds differently, as she is demonstrating. Please try not to let her seeming absence and indifference affect this time for you ..... place some boundaries if you can ..... because this time is for you.

Incoming hugs ..... 🧸💕

Hi to anyone else who is around 👋

helllo @Faith-and-Hope , @Zoe7 , @Former-Member , @BlueBay , @Former-Member

no smoky today @Zoe7 as we have a show holiday today xx

my mum was going to go home today but her wound is not healing good , soo mum has to stay for the weekend

mr shaz want to go and take photos tomorow

Hey Hon I thought you may have had a late night - especially knowing it was photoshop and you need to concentrate on it when you are doing it. It sounds like you are doing well with it though so that is great. @Faith-and-Hope

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member Been doing giraffe today - his head is nearly finished - I put his eyes in today and have done one coat of white over the newspaper. Just one more coat to go but will need what is there to dry a bit first. I also did some more work on his front legs - figured I have redone all of him so I may as well shape the legs a bit more than we originally did. I will work on his legs and the last coat of his head tomorrow or Sunday - depending on how dry he gets overnight.

My sister came around with her dog this afternoon and that was a really nice surprise. She hasn't been around for weeks - mainly because it has been too wet to have our babies outside - but today has been clear so they could run around outside. It is supposed to be clear tomorrow as well so I will be able to get the grass mowed - that is the plan anyway

Gotta clean up all the toys (my sister's dog loves to pull them out and play with them). He also pulled out one of Cat's beds and Toby's from the bedroom ended up halfway up the hallway - naughty boy lol It was kinda cute though and it did make me laugh - so that was a really good thing.

Going to be a clean up night for me tonight but I need to do tjat so I can have the next couple of days to do school work. Planning on getting it all sorted tonight also so I can get stuck into the planning tomorrow (still haven't unpacked my bag from the last day of last term

Hope you get an early night tonight @Faith-and-Hope and can get some energy back to enjoy the weekend. Very much thinking of you too @Former-Member Love and hugs