Hi there Thanks for popping in. Funny old day. Going through the motions, going through the paperwork. The sadness comes in waves. One minute you think you’re fine, the next you’re in floods of tears. I daren’t listen to Billie Holiday. We had Billie Holiday on all through the weekend with Dad. He could still hear EVERYTHING, and was evidently enjoying his favourite singer. His arms were up in the air, and he was tapping away to the rhythm of…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. And thank you for the love and support which has been pouring in, cushioning us Grays. God knows it has been needed. It’s difficult to know what to do. Sit and stare? I’m wearing Dad’s sweater. I like that. Being inside his clothes. Steve said he was wearing his slippers earlier; said they were precious. Grace was on the phone, then Mark called. It’s not just me; we’re all a bit rudderless. Quote of…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Our darling Dad died late last night, just before midnight. It’s been a struggle for a while, and I guess, at 85, the old body was just worn out. But not the spirit – never the spirit! My brother Steve and I were with him. In fact, we camped in his room at the beautiful nursing home with him all weekend, the three of us, right till the end. Never left his side. And…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. I promised a Daily Quote, so here it is… Today’s quote, #8 is the one I would like to share with you. Keep the Faith. Yes. Always keep the faith. Trust in the process. Never think you have been forsaken; whatever is going on is all part of Life’s rich tapestry. love always, Barbara x
Hi there thanks for popping in. Quote #7 Go with the Flow or should I say: Go with the flower!! Paul is going to do the Sunday Show for Clarity this weekend on Create & Craft 3pm-5pm. I hope you love these new Bijou stamps as much as I do!! The size of these floral letters and numbers is perfect for cardmaking – and so is the price! Here’s a picture gallery to feast your eyes on. Bijou Floral Alphabet…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. You know you got a hiding, when the dentist calls you the day after your procedure to make sure you’re okay! Easy does it, and fingers crossed it will all heal as it is supposed to. I just have to be patient, right? Be a good patient too. English is such a fun language, isn’t it?! So I have to be a patient patient then! Fair enough. Erik too. You know. The cat. The…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Do you ever struggle to stay upbeat and positive? I do. Don’t you just wake up some days, think of what’s going on, and just want to roll over, pull the covers over your head and tell them all to go do one? Problem with that solution is that it serves very little purpose. In fact, all it does – apart from letting you lie in bed alone, grinding your teeth (don’t mention teeth…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Had a serious dentist session today. Was it at 2.30? Don’t even go there. (Toothurty big time). I feel like I’ve done 3 rounds with Henry Cooper. What a Brut! Pardon the pun. I do hope I feel better quickly! I’ve got so many boxes to tick, and there’s no time scheduled for illness or face ache! Detect the sarcasm? I am laughing at myself. A very appropriate quote springs to mind. Quote #4…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. First day back in the office. It was good to see the team, catch up with them, have a few meetings, share some ideas, make a few new plans. They’re a kind bunch at Clarity. Just straight forward good people. Each and every one of them has their own personal struggles, family issues, ups and downs, illness – just like everybody else. So we travel gently and we support each other. We’re all in…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Second day of the year, the sun is shining, and all is calm. Dave‘s gone to work to warm up the polymer, ready for stamp production tomorrow, and I have been making a bloggy plan for the year – and a project with a quote for today! I did start spinning earlier. Started running from one thing to another, panicking about all the things that need doing at work, and then caught myself getting…