Far and Away

Dear @Zoe7 ... so glad things are looking a little brighter today. Good also that you finally got some restful slumber. Hopefully some more through today, so you're on top of things for tomorrow's big hosting day.

You always have my understanding and support @Zoe7 , even if I cannot always be here, I am here with you in spirit. Yes I do get that business about feeling physically sick, as well as the flood of tears and the anxiety around allowing ourself to sleep when we know it will result in nightmares. I wish I could support you more than I do, as I know many others here do too, but I also accept the limitations we have when it comes to actual physical support. But yes ... there are times when knowing others are here for us, and understand and care, really can make the difference between life and death. As harsh as that sounds, its also very true, and the forums have helped me pull back from some really bad places also. I'm very relieved that the SH urges have eased for you. I expect your need to get things done today, will assist in keeping you safe also.

Here is something I thought you may enjoy, and its also very fitting. Besides ... its a beautiful song. 💕

Waves to @Faith-and-Hope whom I think must be heading back to home shores within a week or two?

Hello also to @Maggie @Sans911 @Bimby2 @outlander @BlueBay and the many others who follow your journey @Zoe7 and care so much about you. You are definitely not alone Zoe.

Sherry 💕

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iUMPW33C7s

That song is so appropriate for me right now @Former-Member - so simple with so much meaning Hon - thank you.

I am doing okay so far today - a complete change from last night - which is good. It is also good that I got through and onto the other side so quickly - that is indeed real progress. A year ago I would have gone under completely and struggled to come out the other side at all - so whilst last night was extremely difficult today is another day and getting stuck into doing what I need for tomorrow is helping. I want to make it the best day I can for my family as they have all been through so much this year. Just spoke to my Mum and she has everything she had to get for lunch tomorrow but realised I need to go back out today to get of all things milk. I can't drink milk anymore as it affects my stomach so I don't have any but will need it to make white sauce for the Christmas pudding and no doubt everyone will want coffee (don't drink that either but have some that I bought last time family were here).

I know I always have your support Hon - just as you have mine - we do not need to be present here for each other to know that - and the understanding that there are friends that know what we are going through means so much. I wish for all of us that we did not know the pain but being able to share with others that do know what it is like and have that support is gold ...life is so much easier with friends that get it and are here for us

@Shaz51 My Galah was called Yarra. He spoke heaps and was just learning to speak another language when we lost him.

yes my childhood galah used to say soo much @utopia

even called my cousin a ****** word when she was around

and he placed wher you had to go past to go to the toilet

@Faith-and-Hope, @Zoe7 , @Former-Member , @Bimby2

@Zoe7 💜💜💜

@Faith-and-Hope @Maggie @Former-Member @utopia @Shaz51 and others passing by...

• Dusted the entire house ✔
• Finished cleaning the windows ✔
• Finished the washing ✔
• Folded and put away washing ✔
• Cleaned the kitchen ✔
• Finished moving everything to the spare room ✔
• Made the bed ✔
• Cleaned the bathroom (toilet still to go) ✔
• Been to the supermarket ✔
• Gave Toby a trim ✔
• Gave Toby a bath ✔
• Put ladder and boxes away in the garage ✔
• Rubbish and recycling out ✔
• Cleaned heat pump filter ✔
• put away couch doona and pillow ✔
• Converted earrings to clip ons for my Mum ✔
• Fixed my favourite thongs ✔

Still to go:

• Vacuum
• Wrap presents
• Sleep 😁

Good job @Zoe7

Did lots of cleaning today too.

I hope tomorrow goes well for you and your family.

Finished vacuuming too now @Snowie - can't remember the last time my house was this clean We have both done a good job today - hope tomorrow is a good day for you too sweetie

@Zoe7 @Snowie Well done both of you. I hope tomorrow is a really good day for you both. 🎊🎁🎉🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 Happy Christmas. 🎄🎊🎉❤️❤️

I hope for tomorrow you can have some light in your day @Maggie Give Mags a hug from me and Toby too Hon 💛🧡💚💙💜