Am Not Coping

The uncertainty of things is definitely adding to my stress but there is no other way but to try to deal with it. I know it is sdversely affecting my functioning on any level but somehow I need to pull it all together tomorrow and get through it @Owlunar

The weather here is cold and wet but luckily the wind has eased - we did have a couple of days of strong winds but that was accompanied by rain as well so all in all not nice weather. I think you have had similar weather. The next week isn't supposed to get much better either - some sun thrown in but cooler days and some rain.

I am pleased to hear that your daughter is finally having surgery - I hope it all goes very well for you and her. I can understsnd there is extra stress with your grandaughter moving back in with them slso - not ideal but necessary for that added support right now. I hope they can all look after each other over the coming weeks.

Sending you hugs as well Dec

Hi @Zoe7

I don't think uncertainty sits well with any of us - in the past I have been through those patches when I didn't think I would manage financially - and now I wonder about full pensioners - how anyone is expected to cope on so little bothers me -

And for you - not being sure of the outcome of the employment you did seem to have some kind of contract about - that would be worse - it would not help your health at all - and yes - the only way is to go forward one day at a time - but those morning we wake up to the same-old-same-old -

I am glad my daughter is finally having an operation she could have had a year ago - the surgeon she is seeing now is popular - I have heard good reports of him from the nurses at the clinic where I go - and he is moving quickly on her operation so this is a relief -

I am not sure when my grand-daughter's lease on her flat runs out - she has been there two years though and has a good history for further rental accommodation - she won't be doing anything about going to Queensland to look around until after Christmas - I know from our family history and no doubt so many mothers and daughters too - as loving as they can be run into conflict trying to share the same house after they have been away on their own. I know I did when I lived with my parents for a few weeks after I left my husband when my daughter was a small child - an added complication - my mother could not keep her mouth shut about everything and she was so far off the mark about what I was thinking - so I am glad the conversation with my daughter moved around to that sort of thing - I think she took it in

These last few years my daughter has been more reasonable - which is a good thing - and I rarely give advice - and I didn't this time - my memories and hers and my suggestions that it's fair to give the cook your intentions about being home for dinner or not are worthwhile parameters went down well -

Remarkable - I used to find the advice of my grandmothers worth hearing too - yes

I have been battling with the weather affecting my spine - and also - it is nearly my son's birthday and he would be 49 - and this is just plain weird - he would be nearly 50 - if he had children they would be adults too - I had actually not thought about that

That date will come to pass too and his adoption anniversary - it seems so long ago and yet it also can feel like yesterday

Companion Cat has regained her sweet nature - maybe she was sick - she was certainly nothing like the cat I had taken on 15 years ago - I am so glad she has come back to her right being and I don't have to think about anything bad right now - except she does need her teeth cleaned

My dinner seems to be cooked - I have roasted chops and vegies - a one dish wonder that cooks without me hovering over it

All the best Zoe

Dec

Thanks @Owlunar It is good news about Companion Cat also - maybe she was sick but has now recovered. Having her back to her old self would be a relief for you though and you don't have to think about the alternative

I hope you enjoy your lunch - I had lunch early today ...didn't eat much yesterday so made sure I did today. I will have some chicken and vegetables for dinner tonight - nice and easy to get ready.

I hope the rest of your day is a nice one for you Dec

How is your afternoon going @Faith-and-Hope? Are you and Visual out and about yet?

Yep .... and all lunched out now ..... 😏

Picking up some art gear for the trip next.

@Zoe7

I managed to get myself off the couch - cut around Toby's ears and vacuum. He still needs around his eyes done and a trim all over but the little bugger would not sit still today so I gave up. I don't have the energy this afternoon to play games with him and chase him all around the loungeroom - he will have to stay a little fluffball for another week He is due for a bath again soon too so will have to try to do it all next weekend - thst does depend on what happens with work though.

Glad you are picking up some things for the upcoming trip @Faith-and-Hope That time will be here very soon

Hello @Zoe7, @Faith-and-Hope, @Owlunar, @CheerBear, @TAB

Art shop closed early cos it’s Sunday @Zoe7 .... have to pick the stuff up tomorrow now.

Hi @Shaz51 .....👋💕

helloooo @Faith-and-Hope

Hi @Teej