I haven't made beads or posted in quite a while. The reasons for this are sad ones.
At the end of June, Chris and I had to say goodbye to our dear old cat Nigel. In the same week my lovely dad was diagnosed with cancer.
Since that week it's been absolute hell, to be honest. There's been so much sadness and grief.
There still is.
My wonderful dad died at home on Monday 7th September. It was 78 days from his first diagnostic test until his death. That's an awfully short amount of time. My sisters and I looked after Dad in his home which has meant that I've been spending a lot of time in Southampton, hence my quietness.
It's been a battle to get through each day since the end of June. It's all just been a blur. I feel like I'm on autopilot and even doing simple tasks like going to the shop for milk feels like I'm having an out of body experience. And we're still in the midst of it all because Dad's funeral isn't for a couple of weeks yet.
I will get back to the beads at some point; Dad asked me to carry on with them.
That's all I can type for now.
Speak soon.
Oh Laura, I'm so sorry you are going through this, it's so hard. There's nothing I can say to make things better, I've been where you are and it's just a matter of getting through it day by day. Hugs.x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Caroline. I really appreciate your kindness. X
DeleteOh Laura, I am so sorry to read this. My deepest condolences. I'm so glad you have your sisters. Much love and sympathy. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much, Sue. X
DeleteOh Laura! My heart goes out to you. Don’t push yourself to do anything you’re not ready for. You need time to grieve and heal. Lots of love,
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Thank you very much, Mary. X
Deletedeepest condolences to you and yours
ReplyDeleteThank you. X
DeleteJust thought id say hello . I sent an anonymous message on the 23rd ...Im Karen { Canada}and I have enjoyed you and your blog so much over the years.
ReplyDeleteIm glad you shared your grief. Its good and healthy to feel... I have been where you are with my creatures and Dad too.I lost my beautiful best friend English black lab this summer and carry her in my heart with tears too all the time. Its good to keep those we lose in our memories I think .
Anyway ill keep looking and reading your past blog posts cuz I love them and take care Laura.
Karen
Thank you so much for your message, Karen. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad and your lovely dog. It’s true what they say: it hurts so much because we loved them so much. Adjusting to life without the people and creatures we loved and cared for is very painful. Thanks again, Karen, I really appreciate it. 💜
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