dirtychicken Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I've been struggling a bit again for the last few days and have been trying to keep my head down a bit (still been thinking of you all though ). I am just amazed at how wonderful my friends and family are though and how they step up to provide the support I need, just when I need it without my saying anything at all Yesterday, the postman brought a very special gift from Loobie that made me cry. I know that Loobie has enough worries of her own with her family but she is so very generous in every way - especially her kindness - and I was honoured to witness that radiating recently to every one of her friends that lands in any form of strife. For a while, we lost touch and that has been a huge regret to me, but now I just feel blessed to count her as my friend Today, the postman brought some very special gifts and an even more special card from Wendy that made me cry. You all know just how much worry Wendy has in her life at the moment and I am just so very touched that in the midst of all that she has going on, she still thought of me. Again, I feel blessed to count her as my friend My mum popped in for a visit yesterday to ask how I was. I'd phoned her about 10 minutes beforehand to explain that I wasn't feeling great, but she wasn't home. She came to visit anyway - on a whim. I don't often tell her how bad things are because she worries so much about me, but I told her yesterday. This morning, an envelope popped through my door with money in for gas and electricity so that we wouldn't have to think twice about whether to put the heating on through the winter. I've also just discovered that she's paid some money into my bank so that we can get some shopping in The whole mess with Wales was so hard on all of us and I think that I was so wrapped up in what was directly happening to my little family, that I didn't really stop to think how it was affecting my mum. There have been times when I've wished we'd been able to stay in Llanelli because the location itself was just so lovely and perfectly suited to us, but seeing my mum's face light up when we decide to just stop by for a cup of tea reassures me that coming back to Bristol was the right thing to do. My dad has spent the last 2 weeks working every single night on my car to try and get it going again and to save me as much money as he possibly can. He sat crying 2 nights ago because he hadn't been able to fix it yet and was worried that it wasn't going to be salvageable, but knew that I don't have the money to buy a new one (we tend not to tell him about any transactions between myself and my grandparents ). This man is finally the father that I wish I'd had all my life, but am happy to acknowledge now that this change has come about because of what we had to endure in Wales. I am blessed to have the amazing parents that I have And so on those thoughts, I am going to attempt to remove my head from my arse, hug my kids, hug my dogs and just be thankful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What a lovely post Sarah People will look out for you because you're one of the good guys, just like those around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 for you. For people to be so nice to you means that you must be a very nice person yourself.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I have no idea what has happened to you in the past but didn't want to read this without replying. The love and support of family and friends will always help to get you through. I have been through some tough times in the past and I wouldn't have coped without my mother. She was and still is my rock. I love her dearly and would be totally lost without her. My OH is wonderful too but there is just some things you prefer to talk to your Mammy about. Having these people in your life is what helps and the things they do for you, no matter how small, will make you laugh or cry with gratitude and, as you have stated yourself, make you count your blessings. I hope life keeps getting better for your Sarah I get the impression that you would jump in to help anyone you could also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 That's a lovely post Sarah. I know very well it's all too easy to get dragged down by what's happening, and even easier to forget those around you. I believe 100% that you get back what you give in life, so the fact you have such wonderful family and friends just goes to show you deserve them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yena Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 That is just what family and friends are for, to be there when you need them most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 No words, just lots of love and 's from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sarah what a lovely post.So glad things are looking up for you and you are getting lots of much deserved support from those around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What a lovely post Sarah! Just reading it has made me smile and feel more positive all of a sudden. Like other people have already said: you must have the love and support of your family and friends because you readily give out love and support whenever it's needed. You can count that blessing too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loobie Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 You know how much all of us here love you all And friends are there for each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 You deserve to have such a great family and friends, I hope they helped you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Bones Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Aw Sarah what a lovely post - I hope things continue to be bright for you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elricc Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 See I told you nice things come to nice people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Its cos your a nice person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Incredibly wise words, I'm with you more than you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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