Groundhog Day - our thoughts and our stories finding our way along the journey

[Former-Member]

Hi @Former-Member - good to hear from you. No it does not sound petty - one year is a long time ànd the stress of this would get to anyone, and as you said on top of everything else that happened it's just what you don't need right now. I could imagine your relief of the plumber coming to fix this, tick, one issue out of the way.

Everything seems much harder when our energy is low, I know this well. I love seeing my bed at the end of those days.

I received my new stand and frames and have just started a new cross stitch embroidery project. The fabric I choose is really beautiful. It's hand dyed, the colours remind me of a fruit tingle. And the fabric sparkles with Opalescent thread through out it. The pattern I am stitching is pretty with silk colours and beads that really pop on the linen. I will put up a photo of it under this post, but it may take awhile for the dreaded triangle to disappear.

I have to go up the road soon to do some food shopping, not a great lover of shopping centres. 

When is the plumber coming? Do you hope to move far when the time comes? xx

[Former-Member]

I will post update pics as my stitching commences and progresses. Below is the design I will embroider 😊💞

[Former-Member]

My husband is still in pain with his neck but is doing good. I have never met such a strong minded person - he doesn't want to upset me but I can tell. He is such a good man. Putting off the operation has taken the pressure off us somewhat so my health is picking up now.

The move is exciting - you are planning to do exactly what we have done. Down sized (less stress and upkeep) with everything brand new on a smaller plot of land by the sea. We are on the same wavelength @Former-Member and I think this will take the stress of both of us. Your dream will happen. Mine took awhile to happen - we should be in our new home by the end of this year. They have only started building....I can't wait. More time for my volunteer work, exercise, stitching and friends.......So much of my time is taken by housework 😬(Our current house with verandah is 50 squares). It's getting too much for us now.

How is your daughter going?

[Former-Member]

Look forward to seeing pics of embroidery @Former-Member 💜
Hoping plumber will come Wednesday.
It will be a very slow process, as whole bathroom needs renovating. Toilet installed as well. New tiles, everything. Everything besides plumbing will have to be done by us, not something I’m familiar with, so it will take time.

Moving is just a dream at the moment, due to all that needs doing.

I’d love to move somewhere colder, but will have to see re uni for daughter. It’s all a bit daunting at the moment.

I think daughter and I will need to look at display homes, to make the dream more alive.

I find shopping very stressful also. I do like a bargain though. 🌷

[Former-Member]

Your husband sounds like a good man @Former-Member

That’s good your daughter gave up drinking and goes to the gym.
Let’s really hope that the sa counselling will help her gain some good self esteem, so she’ll dump this guy and get someone nice 👍

Sounds great re your new home. Brand new, soooo nice. 😃 Can’t wait to downsize.

We have 3 quarters of an acre and it needs to be neat to fit in with neighbours 😳😃
We have a ride on. I don’t have energy for gardening. Daughters dad does it.

We don’t get in at all, it’s really difficult, arguing every day. Even though we live as separate as possible, it’s really difficult. 😕😢

If only we got in better.

Who knows. Hopefully we will. My health, or lack if it doesn’t help.

We used to be best friends.

Anyway...................

[Former-Member]

Ah Wednesday will be a good day for you @Former-Member - it will be the start and feel good - like it's finally starting to happen. Let me know how it goes.

Yes, I loved visiting display homes - keeps the dream alive. And it will happen in time for you @Former-Member. Yourself and daughter will really enjoy the display village - a new home, a new beginning with less stress. It will be good for you both.

I use to live South on a farm in a cold region - the weather is harsh and windy, but the surrounding environment was beautiful. I like living on the East Coast of NSW - it can get humid in summer but the weather is perfect for me really. And the sea breeze fixes the stress of the heat. I love it here - the coastline is beautiful. So is Queensland, a lot of my friends moved there but it's a tad too humid for me. You might enjoy the temperate areas more @Former-Member or getting closer to the ocean in a new townhouse or apartment? So many endless possibilities- it is exciting. Keep the dream alive in your mind and see yourself where you want to move, to be.

I am off to the shops now - but will pop on again later. Love chatting with you ❤️💐

[Former-Member]

Just saw pic @Former-Member
So beautiful ❤️👍
Love the design and fabric.
Also love the colours.

Really look forward to seeing progress and end result.

You asked how daughter is.

She’s gaining strength each day.
She’s determined to be positive, despite what specialists say.
We refuse to think of bad happening.
Can’t say too much on here, but I think you can guess.

She’s been at uni this week and isn’t giving up. Was doubtful after procedure and specialists news. But she’s always been a fighter and wants to work towards a successful career.

I was concerned about uni and stress etc, but I think going to uni is going to be a positive thing for her.
She needs to be around people.

I’m so pleased that you have the embroidery to keep you occupied.

I’m hopeful to be able to some nice things for myself.
Depression has taken every bit if energy and joy from me. I haven’t even been able to read for a very long time.
This morning I was able to read a little and my faith is returning.
Nice chatting to you. ☕️💜

[Former-Member]

I’m raving on 😃. I’d better let you shop @Former-Member 🌸

[Former-Member]

That is sad how you use to be best friends with your daughter's father and now not so much @Former-Member 😓. My first marriage was like that. It's a shame that people can change.....That must get you down.

Boy a quarter of an acre is a lot of land. We don't see that much where I live - everything is small blocks, land so expansive. It can be stressful living so close though...

I use to farm 40acres, could not do that anymore.

Must fly now - will talk later 🤗😘xx

[Former-Member]

You never rave @Former-Member - I love your posts. Your daughter sounds like one after my own heart ❤️. Good on little @Former-Member. You must be so proud - your daughter will succeed and she will help many others in time with her example of strength and perseverance 💞