Wow! it's been a long time since I posted a message. Probably last year on Phoenix's birthday. He's now 7 today, I can't believe my little man is growing up so fast. We pick him up from school usually on a Monday but this week it was Tuesday and things always stay the same. Paul walks from the car down the lane a bit to the school gates to collect Phoenix ( I can't go as I can't walk that far since my knee replacement 2 yrs ago went badly wrong and I can only walk 30mtrs max with crutches, any further in a wheelchair, so a lot to deal with at a frantic pick up from school ). Phoenix always likes to creep up to the car to suprise me. we park in the same spot every week, I can see him coming but I have to be surprised every time. He finds it really funny, gives me a massive hug and say's where's my sweeties. I wonder if he'll still do that when he's 17? lol.
Ged I've not forgotten you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY I hope you have a great day. Hi Andrea, how are you, I hope this last year has been kind to you.
I've made quite a lot but have not posted as I'm still not sure how this new computer works yet. I've only had it for around 18 months, but I'm a slow learner. I'm hoping to get some help from Paul tomorrow so I can publish some of the cards I've made soon, within the week as relying on hubbies help.
Anyway, I hope if you look in that you enjoy my makes.
Andrea, sending you & Ged my love and hope Ged has a lovely birthday.XX
Steph if you look in too I hope that everything goes well for November, Love you XX
Love & Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, Many thanks for Geds birthday wishes, he is 80 today, where have the years gone. We both hope that Phoenix has a lovely birthday, they are so exciting at his age. I am so sorry to hear about your knee, is there any chance of getting the problem solved. You have been much on my mind this year and I have sat down to write to you many times, but couldnt find the words, you are the only other I person I know who will truly understand what I am about to say. It breaks my heart to tell you that on March 14th our beloved eldest grand-daughter passed away aged 33, she had fought a long and painful battle with anorexia since her early teens. We are now part of that awful club that no one wants to join and you cant leave either. I think the old Queen Mother got it right when she was asked about losing her husband, she said it dosent get any better, you just get better at it. This week has been especially difficult as Charlotte's birthday was November 4th. We will be together on Saturday as a family for the first time since the funeral, I do hope our eldest son holds up, he has not coped well at all this year. Sending you and yours much love as always. Andrea and Ged xxx
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I am so so sorry to hear your sad news, I did cry when I read this, as I know exactly how you are feeling, my heart breaks for you, and her birthday being so close to Ged's it's bitter sweet. I really hope Saturday goes well for you, Ged & your son and for all the family. I try to remember the happy times with Evelyn, like feeling Claire's tummy and have her kick my hand and my favourite was my Mother's day treat. Claire took me to the ballet of Swan Lake and Evelyn never stopped moving. The lady sat next to Claire said, " I think you are carrying a ballet dancer and said she'd never seen a bump enjoying music so much. " Andrea feel free to talk to me any time, I'll make a point of checking in regularly just in case. I know what you mean about time passing so fast. Evelyn has been gone 8 years now and I wonder how we have got here intact. I still have very sad days and have had many tears licked away by my little Half Pint we rescued a month after Evelyn's passing, I couldn't be without her now.
ReplyDeleteRegarding my knee. I just have to wait now for a revision op, should be within the next 5 months. The 4 surgeons I saw last month said they don't think I'll ever have a straight leg ( front to back ) but they did say that they could straighten it from the side and hopefully I'll be able to put my feet together again as my left leg has bent about 8 inches to the left from the knee down. They are going to change a component that was too big and has moved, hence all the pain I am in, it's relentless and pain meds are just not touching it. My other knee is giving up too but I can't even think about having that done until the outcome of my revision. I'm so not looking forward to it.
Anyway, Sending you loads of love and the biggest bunch of gentle hugs.
Hope to talk soon. HAPPY 80th GED x
Tina XX