LisaP Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 We've had enough now - stress that is. Hope "Ooops, word censored!"ody minds me posting this, but everyone is so nice and welcoming on here and I really need to get some of it off of my chest. I'll try to be as brief as possible but it mainly started at the beginning of August '07. My husband was suddenly made redundant without warning, then he had another motorbike crash in which he aggravated a previously broken collar bone and is still in pain. Then to our horror our beautiful labrador x Kate was diagnosed with cancer and we lost her in January - she was only 6 The same week my mother in law was rushed into hospital - she was diagnosed with lung cancer and we were told probably only had months left - then at the end of last week she was sent home and we have been told she only has weeks We somehow have to break the news to our 2 youngest children aged 9 and 10 - have already told the other two, 14 and 17. This morning my eldest son was getting ready to leave for school and we discovered that his motorbike had been stolen - right from our driveway during the night and I had a dentist checkup this morning and found out that I need another £200 of work done The strange thing is, you know what they say about not counting your chickens - well, just a month before all this started we hosted a huge family party at a local hotel not just to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary but also the fact that we are still together after having a very challenging time - our third child aged 10, has autism - may be we just jumped the gun a bit. Sorry to go on but I have found this quite therapeutic Thank You, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 What a time you have had...feel free to unload here anytime. It often helps to write things down. Staying together for 20 years is an achievement and something well worth celebrating. I hope your luck changes. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Oh mate, what a nightmare. It seems to me reading "nesting box" that this has been a bit of a hellish time for a lot of people. We've been having a rubbish time too. I think we should all have a virtual bottle of wine (not a glass, a bottle) some virtual chocolate, and a big group hug. Good luck to you breaking the news to your youngest two, especially your 10yr old lad. Hope your OH's shoulder sorts itself out soon, and that your eldests motorbike turns up (had one stolen when I was 20something and it turned up abaout a mile away, fine but with no petrol and no ignition, had to start it with a screwdriver after that ) Lots of love to you all Mrs B Edited March 19, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Its great to have a place like this isn't it? I just know you will get lots of lovely messages now to help you through this terrible time. Sending some virtual (((((((hugs))))))))))) your way - I don't know if they will help but just wanted you to know that we will all be thinking of you and hoping for better times ahead for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Yoiu obviously have a strong family bond and that's definitely something to celebrate. Sending you some positive vibes in the hopes some good luck is coming your way. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh no, what a time you're having, I'm sorry to read of all your troubles. It's good to get things off your chest, even if it only gives you some breathing space for 5 minutes. Hope it has cleared your head a little and you can begin to face the day again. (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 ((((hugs)))) from me too. Your family sound strong and hopefully better times are around the corner. Telling the children about their gran will be hard but it is better that they know and get a chance to say goodbye, in my experience this helps them to deal with the situation. Better luck in the future to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thank you so much for your lovely comments - so glad I posted my msg now Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Just wanted to say I hope things get better very soon, sure sounds like it's all a bit much recently... I'm really sorry to hear about your MIL, my OH's mum is also in hospital at the moment being treated for cancer, though docs are not exactly sure quite how bad it is yet... our children know their grandma is quite ill, but don't quite know how bad it might be... Never regret a celebration, no matter what goes wrong now or in the future, all the happy things of the past are still there and well worth celebrating, being together for 20 years is a wonderful thing... I hope you soon get back to having more happy times to celebrate, and in the meantime hang on in there, and come back to the forum anytime you need to let things off, there are always kind people here ready to respond... Lots of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Goodness Lisa, what a pants time you've had Let's hope that the tide turns soon, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh Lisa, you are having a dreadful time. I hope it helps to have at least 'virtually' got it off your chest. You obviously have a strong & close family to have been celebrating 20 years - that'll be something good to think of when things get tough. If ever you want to take an hour out from all the cr*p & have cup of tea & talk chickens, I'm only down the road. PM me if you like. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm just off to the post office to mail a parcel of "Better Luck and good wishes" to you and your family. Really sorry things have been so awful for you lately. Keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 You can use us to sound off at anytime, Lisa. I've always found Omleteers are such a lovely, supportive bunch - always ready to lend an ear and give helpful advice. Hope things pick up for you soon. You really are having a tough time at the moment. *HUGS* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 BIg HUGS and cuddles whizzing your way !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Poor you. Hope things start to get better for you soon. Lots of love to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh dear Lisa you are really going through it at the moment Sending best wishes and positive vibes to you and your family. PM on it's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Im sorry you are having such a pants time at the minute Thinking of you and hoping you get a little relief from it all soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Sorry you are having such a bad time at the moment. Big hugs from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 It must be the time of year - everyone seems to have something horrible going on at the mo. You really sound like you have had an awful run of bad luck. Keep coming on here - it always lifts my spirits when I'm feeling down. Omlet Hugs ooh that looks a bit weird now I've looked at it closely. It's meant to be a group hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 ....ooh that looks a bit weird now I've looked at it closely. It's meant to be a group hug that's the first time I've laughed all day, thank you! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 ....ooh that looks a bit weird now I've looked at it closely. It's meant to be a group hug that's the first time I've laughed all day, thank you! xxx You've got to keep smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 actually I lied, I went a bit weird today when I got the news about my dad. We were in Sainsburys homebase with one of those loading trolleys so I decided to sit on it and get Ian to whizz me round the store on it I just felt like going a bit mental for a moment, I needed to laugh, do you know what I mean? hope I can hold it together! I worry I may do other weird things, perhaps now is not the best time to buy a camper van! right, I think I should go to bed right now before I embarrass myself even more! hugs to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh LisaP, I am so sorry the world seems to be against you at the moment. I read through your post looking for a positive, and the only one I could find was the stolen motorbike. Stay strong, Our thoughts are with you. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thats a real run of bad luck for you and your family. I hope you have better times ahead of you in the not too distant future. Telling your children will be hard, but it will also make them stronger in the long run as they will have learnt how precious life can be. Hugs to you and all your family. Sarah.xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear you're having such a rotten time . Even one of those things would make you feel awful. It really does give you comfort posting your difficulties on here, so do offload on us whenever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...