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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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WIPSenior Contributor
@Anastasia 💞🤗🦋💞
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello dear Em,
I've re read your beautiful message and I just wanted to say thank you. Yes I do think my Dad is keeping his cards close to his chest so I am just treasuring every minute.
I understand and respect that you aren't able to talk. It's more just reminding you I'm available 👂💕
I'm going to work from home tomorrow and probably Thursday too. Cannot wait! Will get through lots and be left alone to do it. Better keep going for now. Hope you are ok (as much as you can be) 💕🤞🤗💖 @Emelia8
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @WIP xoxo
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you today @Anastasia
Back in the office for your work again after a couple of days working from home.
I'm impressed with you doing some much needed self care by attending exercise classes over the past couple of weeks. The way you're going ... you'll be looking totally trim taut and terrific. Although you probably already are!
Anyway I hope your work day goes well, and that your Boy continues to make significant headway in his MH recovery. As always ... sending lots of love and gratitude your way. I appreciate you soooo much.
Hi there @WIP @outlander @Shaz51 @Former-Member ... hope each of you are doing well. Sending love.
Emelia 💕🙏
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Your message warms my heart, thank you dear @Emelia8 love you lots x
I hope today you can enjoy a cuppa on your deck, I'll be there in spirit. Pizza night and I'll have you with us again in spirit too x
Hugs to @WIP @outlander too
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Hello dear @Anastasia ... been thinking of you all day, but I havent been on here very much today.
Wondering how your Boy is getting along this week, after a bit of a low where he spent most of last weekend in bed. I read that he had a new support worker starting this week. I expect that would have been pretty stressful, for him as well as you 😊. I hope everything is going okay in that regard, and he is happy.
You had been going to the gym a day or two a week, the last couple of weeks. Have you been able to do so this week too, or have you simply been too busy with work and everything else you have to get through on a daily basis?
Anyway, I will leave it at that ... just wanted you to know I think of you often, and I am here for you anytime. You spend so much time helping the rest of us around here ... but rarely ask for support for yourself.
Love you more.
Emelia 💕🤗
I thought you might like this stunning hedge of hydrangea ........... pink, blue and purple.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Oh my goodness @Emelia8
You just took me back to my childhood. We had one just like that growing up. It was beautiful and when we played hide and seek I reambwr circling it so that my brother and the neighbourhood kids couldn't find me lol!!!
Mum had every colour and both varieties.
Lovely to hear from you Em. I wonder how your day has been. I haven't been able to be around either not have I checked up on my family here so I'm just going to tag to remind you I care xoxo
@WIP @outlander @Shaz51 @Eve7 @Snowie @Clawde my brain is mush please forgive me if I haven't tagged you. I am at the stage of mixing my words and not being able to string together a sentence. It's been a very intense day all round but I care about you all tagged or not
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WIPSenior Contributor
Sending lots of love @Anastasia 💖💖
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
My favourite @WIP 🤗💕
How are you sweetheart?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hugs my @Anastasia ❤❤☕🥰
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