I am in a funny mood at the moment. My mum died a few days ago. My thoughts are creeping along slowly as it has been on the cards for some while but things occurred suddenly when she had a fall and broken hip with complications following. She has not been right since her stroke some years ago now and has been getting really frail recently so it was probably inevitable and I think we all, including herself, were expecting it. It hasn't hit hard but puts me in a subdued mood.
Oh Jen Im so sorry.. I do know, even when its expected its still hard,,
I am in a funny mood at the moment. My mum died a few days ago. My thoughts are creeping along slowly as it has been on the cards for some while but things occurred suddenly when she had a fall and broken hip with complications following. She has not been right since her stroke some years ago now and has been getting really frail recently so it was probably inevitable and I think we all, including herself, were expecting it. It hasn't hit hard but puts me in a subdued mood.
I send my condolences, Jen. Even when expected, it still stuns.
I am in a funny mood at the moment. My mum died a few days ago. My thoughts are creeping along slowly as it has been on the cards for some while but things occurred suddenly when she had a fall and broken hip with complications following. She has not been right since her stroke some years ago now and has been getting really frail recently so it was probably inevitable and I think we all, including herself, were expecting it. It hasn't hit hard but puts me in a subdued mood.
Jen, I am sorry I missed this yesterday and I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am in a funny mood at the moment. My mum died a few days ago. My thoughts are creeping along slowly as it has been on the cards for some while but things occurred suddenly when she had a fall and broken hip with complications following. She has not been right since her stroke some years ago now and has been getting really frail recently so it was probably inevitable and I think we all, including herself, were expecting it. It hasn't hit hard but puts me in a subdued mood.
I am so sorry Jen, at least she had her loved ones around her when she passed. I know how you feel, you knew it would happen but you still feel sad when it finally did happen. My condolences to you and your family.
I am not sure about today as we are meeting at the funeral parlour to organise things. My brother has had an email to say that there has to be an inquest, as it was from an unexpected accident, and one of us will have to identify her. They do accept recent photographs but I am not sure if there are any.
I am not sure about today as we are meeting at the funeral parlour to organise things. My brother has had an email to say that there has to be an inquest, as it was from an unexpected accident, and one of us will have to identify her. They do accept recent photographs but I am not sure if there are any.
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You have set me off wondering how my brother is. It's about a month since his only son died. I regret that we are not even a little closer, as I really have no idea how to keep in contact, as we very, very, rarely did before this. Particularly as he didn't respond to my last message.
I am not sure about today as we are meeting at the funeral parlour to organise things. My brother has had an email to say that there has to be an inquest, as it was from an unexpected accident, and one of us will have to identify her. They do accept recent photographs but I am not sure if there are any.
Even the straightforward seldom is
You have set me off wondering how my brother is. It's about a month since his only son died. I regret that we are not even a little closer, as I really have no idea how to keep in contact, as we very, very, rarely did before this. Particularly as he didn't respond to my last message.
As always don't offer more than you can or want to. In this case I would send a short message something like. 'dear x I know we are not close but I do worry about you and I realise how awful things must be for you at the moment ( tragic time) so I just want to check in and send my love.'
It leaves things open, doesn't promise anything, but lets the person know that you are thinking of them. Often that is all that's needed. Many people won't want long conversations at this time they won't want to have to explain yet again how they feel or how bad the loss is but knowing that people are still thinking of them is a comfort.
Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
As always don't offer more than you can or want to. In this case I would send a short message something like. 'dear x I know we are not close but I do worry about you and I realise how awful things must be for you at the moment ( tragic time) so I just want to check in and send my love.'
It leaves things open, doesn't promise anything, but lets the person know that you are thinking of them. Often that is all that's needed. Many people won't want long conversations at this time they won't want to have to explain yet again how they feel or how bad the loss is but knowing that people are still thinking of them is a comfort.
You have set me off wondering how my brother is. It's about a month since his only son died. I regret that we are not even a little closer, as I really have no idea how to keep in contact, as we very, very, rarely did before this. Particularly as he didn't respond to my last message.
As always don't offer more than you can or want to. In this case I would send a short message something like. 'dear x I know we are not close but I do worry about you and I realise how awful things must be for you at the moment ( tragic time) so I just want to check in and send my love.'
It leaves things open, doesn't promise anything, but lets the person know that you are thinking of them. Often that is all that's needed. Many people won't want long conversations at this time they won't want to have to explain yet again how they feel or how bad the loss is but knowing that people are still thinking of them is a comfort.
Thanks, I have just sent something very similar. I needed your inspiration.
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Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
I had read that it was quite the storm...worst one in 125 years. I wish the communities affected are able to recover soon.
Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
The sun will shine again. Take it easy and weather the storm
Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
I had read that it was quite the storm...worst one in 125 years. I wish the communities affected are able to recover soon.
It is really terrible. From the pictures we are seeing it i total destruction where the storm came ashore.
Tired, it has been a bad night and I am sure the morning won't be much better. Emotionally I am drained. Just thinking about all the people whose lives have been destroyed by this storm.
The sun will shine again. Take it easy and weather the storm
We came through the storm with no issues here. We had tropical force winds, quite a bit of rain and one possible small tornado.
We came through the storm with no issues here. We had tropical force winds, quite a bit of rain and one possible small tornado.
Again, I am glad you're OK and pulled through the storm.
I woke up crying from a dream this morning: I dreamt someone was shot in the head and I burst into tears. I woke up with tears streaming down my face. It was devastating. I also dreamt I had to show an actress a dark part of my soul. I told her I couldn't accompany her: she had to see for herself. A very strange dream.
tired and stuffed up. allergies are on high cuz i been cleanin. bout to get some coffee.
I know what you mean, Mary: I have to thoroughly dust my apartment every week like clockwork. The dust would make me sneeze and have to blow my nose. This means getting on my hands and knees once a week and wiping down every surface with ant-bacterial wipes.
The anti-bacterial wipes stop the dust going into the air: therefore I don't breathe in dust. It's expensive but it is better than having an allergy.
I also clean my bathroom and kitchen twice a week. I do small cleaning jobs in those rooms daily too.
Maybe my advice will help? Anti-bacterial wipes also kill of bacteria, as you might guess.
tired and stuffed up. allergies are on high cuz i been cleanin. bout to get some coffee.
I know what you mean, Mary: I have to thoroughly dust my apartment every week like clockwork. The dust would make me sneeze and have to blow my nose. This means getting on my hands and knees once a week and wiping down every surface with ant-bacterial wipes.
The anti-bacterial wipes stop the dust going into the air: therefore I don't breathe in dust. It's expensive but it is better than having an allergy.
I also clean my bathroom and kitchen twice a week. I do small cleaning jobs in those rooms daily too.
Maybe my advice will help? Anti-bacterial wipes also kill of bacteria, as you might guess.
i can't reach the high dusting with a wipe though. plus i don't think i cleaned house since covid in 2020. i just started cleaning again this year so u can imagine the dust i had. i kept the appliances clean and the sinks and toilet and that stuff. if you're gonna wipe with something wet a damp washcloth would be the same as a wipe only you can wash and reuse it. i have 3 cleaners in the house...409, comet and dishsoap. that's all i need. i took some allergy meds though so doing better. lol! i can't afford the extra wipes. i have to buy ones for my cpap machine. i'm glad they work for you though. i might eventually get an air purifier. i think i'm gonna hafta.
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