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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi all,
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be here. In saying that I have had some interactions with some of you and you are all lovely, so thanks for saying hi and making me feel welcome! @Shaz51 @Determined @Maggie @Former-Member @Faith-and-hope @Smc @SoS .
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pancakesSenior Contributor
Cheers @NatureLover appreciate it 👍 how are you doing?
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello @pancakes
I guess I'm ok. Just putting one foot in front of the other really. I'm not much "fun" or company but I'm managing with things as best as I can.
Thank you for wishing today is lovely...I will carry that thought and do my best to focus on the good 🙏
I'm sorry you haven't been doing great. Want to let some steam off? I'm here to listen. A burden shared is a burden halved. If not, I also understand and want you to know you're not alone. I are and when you're ready, I'm here. 💙
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pancakesSenior Contributor
Sending much love your way my friend @Anastasia will you do anything nice today? Out on the bike with bf maybe? Its really sunny here today, I imagine if you were a daredevil and game enough to ride a motorbike it'd be a nice day for it 👍
No steam to blow off really but thank you for the offer. Just a lot going on--too much going on. Its a bit much. But again, nothing I can do about any of it so... meh
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
I hear you sweetheart @pancakes
I'm a passenger always, haven't got my licence. Bf is sick, cleared if Covid but pretty much out of action at the moment.
Today I'll just change my sheets, get a few necessities from supermarket, see Mum and Dad and cook dinner.
I've promised Mum that I'll make a couple of things for Christmas so I need to get some items that weren't included in my online shop. Every year I cook Dad a Christmas treat his own mother made him, using her recipe. I may even do that today if time permits.
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pancakesSenior Contributor
Morning @Emelia8 how are you doing? 💙
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
I see you @Emelia8 🧚♂️🧚♀️👋❤️
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pancakesSenior Contributor
Ah no! Not sick right before christmas. My boy has woken up not feeling well today. So hope he isn't sick for Christmas but looks like he will be the poor bugger! He's such a crazy kid though he'll still be up and about being his usual happy bouncy self I reckon.
thats very thoughtful of you making your dad his treat. You really do go above and beyond for everyone @Anastasia I don't know how you do it. I gave up being generous a long time ago.
How is your dad going?
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Oh hugs to your boy. Hope it's a 24 hour thing and that's it. He sounds like such a cutie. Chip off the old block I'd say 😃
My bf is on the up so hopefully by Christmas will be fully recovered. Been keeping away so my Dad, Mum my boy and I don't get it.
You're generous @pancakes, generous with your time and love, I feel that as would other members I am certain. Go gently with yourself dear friend you are SO worth it.
I best get up and get these sheets changed. Love to you and your little man 🙏💙
Love to you too @Emelia8 🧚♀️🧚♂️💕
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
@Anastasia @pancakes @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @outlander 😄🌷🌻💞
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Dads in ER
Im beside myself, I know nothing as yet
@Emelia8 @pancakes @NatureLover @BPDSurvivor @outlander @Appleblossom @Eve7
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