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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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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Anastasia wrote:Heavy breathing, nausea, headache and hiding in bed so I don't have to face the world. Boyfriend unhappy cause he wants to take me out, oh well sorry just want to disappear 😔
Oh @Anastasia , I really feel for you 😞 You have so much heavy stuff on your plate 😞
Sending much 💚
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you for your kind words, they help @NatureLover
How are you, are you ok?
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Yes, I'm all OK, thanks, dear friend...
How are you this morning? Did you get any sleep?
@Anastasia
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
That is good news @NatureLover
I'm as ok as I can be, not much sleep. I'm grinding my teeth so I can't shake this headache. I spent almost all of yesterday in bed, got up at 930 last night for toast for dinner (my birthday).Just didnt want 2021 to end as awful as it's been, I can't bear to think about what this year holds.
I spoke to Dad and I ordinarily make him a treat that his own Mother made him each year for Christmas. I had bought all of the ingredients but hadn't made it as he has no appetite. I asked him yesterday if he wanted them and he said he's thought about them everyday and would love them. So I did make them for him and I will drop them on their doorstep today.
I loved making them but was very sad.
A quiet day here today. My boy not doing well and spent yesterday and last night with his brother 🙏
Sending you love NL ☀️☕💚
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Thanks for your news @Anastasia ...I'm sad that you can't sleep and are grinding your teeth...
Also that your birthday must have been horrendous 😞
I really hope your headache goes away today soon (sending wishes)...
I'm not quite sure what you made but well done as it sounded like it was very difficult and sad.
Sorry your boy's not doing well still 😞 Am sending wishes that he keeps safe till he can get into hospital.
I won't say Happy New Year but am hoping that you have all you need this year to cope and get through. Keeping you in my thoughts... 💚
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Anastasia 💔💚
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
@Anastasia 😔💞
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
I'm sorry you're struggling @Anastasia
Happy Birthday xxxooo
take care
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Dear @Anastasia , I hope you're coping...
Has your Dad been moved to a palliative care facility? And are you allowed to visit?
This week your boy should have a bed, I think...am crossing fingers...
I think you didn't post in the early hours of this morning, so am hoping you got a better night's sleep last night.
Sending heaps of 💚
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello dear @NatureLover
Dad is home. Mum is coping but only just. He doesn't want to go to a facility but I do think unless he doesn't soon it is inevitable. She is having to do everything for him.
The "team" will discuss options with Mum and Dad this week I believe. The Doctor stupidly told Dad he's on borrowed time.
I visited two days ago, Dads request. It was very sad. Dad gave me something of great treasure to him that even Mum didnt know the history. Lots of tears and i have a heavy heart.
I'm making him some jelly today and I'll take it over. He said if Covid takes him so be it 😭 awful situation.
Thank you for checking on me, you are a true friend x
Thinking of you and hoping you are doing ok too x
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