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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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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
are you ok @Emelia8 also here for a chat if you like? Just having my lunch break, home alone so all ears xox
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Just got off the phone to my Dad @Anastasia and am going to have a half hour lie down now. Hubby will be up from his sleep very soon. 😵
Saw the optometrist and had my eyes checked. I was right that there has been some deterioration in my close up vision. So new glasses are on order. I have multi focals, which I got 2 years ago. Before that I just needed distance glasses from around 50yo. But my close up vision got worse some 5 years ago. I chose some new frames, which I think I will be happy with. Different shape and colour to the current ones, so I will see how it goes.
Informed the optometrist about the oral chemo drugs I'm now on. He seemed to know all about them, and said he will want to do regular eye checks. Recommended I come back in a couple of months.
Okay feeling really tired and sore and need to go lie down for a while. Going out really plays havoc with my sore spots, any bra's I have just seems to aggravate everything. I go bra-less at home of course. 😊 I plan to see a special fitter for something more comfy and a prothesis, but she isnt in town here until mid March. I will make an appointment though. I need to do something.
Maybe catch you for a cuppa with @WIP later? Sorry I cant stay now.
Emelia 💞
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outlanderSenior Contributor
@Anastasia
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
A quick visit to say I'm thinking of you today @Anastasia and sending love, strength and hope.
Emelia 🌸😊💞
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Emelia8 right back at you xoxo
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Em are you around?
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Sorry I wasnt around when you posted last night @Anastasia ... I was in bed around 10.30pm last night.
And then notifications are not working properly and I simply didnt get your post.
Bit worried now. Are you okay? Is your Boy okay?
Em 🤗💞
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
I'm ok sweetheart 💗
Hope you are?
@Emelia8
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Dear @Anastasia
It sounds as though your Friday night family pizza night was not the happiest of occasions? I'm really sorry that you had to seek refuge in the garage. Things must have been very difficult indeed. As for your Mum now having an inkling of what you deal with, day in and day out ... perhaps thats a good thing? To have her support could be beneficial to both of you. Something to take her mind off your Dads health issues may actually be helpful for her. A way of diverting her attention to other things. She will naturally worry about you ... and as a mum you will fully understand that ... but the likelihood is that she was already worried about you. Mums can often sense these things. At least now she will have a better understanding of it all. She may even be able to offer some ways to help, or relieve some of the burden on you.
I have my sister arriving around noon, so I had better try to rustle up something nice for lunch. I have plenty of fresh bread, cold meats, salad stuff, etc ... so I might just make a selection of little sandwiches. Followed by a fruit platter.
Love you very much @Anastasia ... and I really hope you can find some peace today. Know that I am always here for you, so please tag me any time. I will always be here for you when I can.
Emelia 💞😊
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Your lunch sounds lovely @Emelia8
I laughed at your little picture, can relate.
I do think I do love you more 😁
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