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Wonderful family

Posted by Mac Hardy on 18/2/2025, 10:12 am

After the recent sad loss of my wife and my dog I have been depressed. Last night my granddaughters took me out for a surprise meal and refused to let me pay. I am so lucky to have such a fantastic, loving family, I love them all deeply.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Brian on 18/2/2025, 10:18 am, in reply to "Wonderful family"

It's things like this that mean so much, it lifts the spirits and let's you know you are loved. Well done ladies.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Maria Ratheram on 18/2/2025, 10:26 am, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

That is lovely best wishes Mac.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by John Shearer on 18/2/2025, 11:23 am, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

its what families are all about Mac H

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Norman on 18/2/2025, 10:57 am, in reply to "Wonderful family"

Lovely to hear that Malcolm.
What would we do without family?

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Posted by Allan Campbell on 18/2/2025, 12:57 pm, in reply to "Wonderful family"

Mac you are having a hard time of it due to your loss.

It’s hard, but you need to plan ahead to occupy yourself.

You cannot do the things you used to do unless some were solo.

First and most important keep fit, I assume that you would usually take your dog walkies each day. Just try to get out for a walk every day, health permitting but go different routes. Maybe join an oldies walking group.

Have a look to see if there is a U3A group in your area and see if they have a group that does things that you may like.

Ours have a Family History group which I attend. There are usually a photographic group etc.

There will probably be a Probus group near you or other similar groups. A bowls club?

It looks as if the weather is improving so easier to get out of the house.

We all have different ways of coping with loss of loved ones just hope you find a way.

Allan C.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Mac Hardy on 18/2/2025, 1:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts, helping my family with dog walking gets me out of the house and active.

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Posted by Allan Campbell on 18/2/2025, 3:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

That’s a first step Mac however you may need more to take your mind off things.

OK it’s easy for me to say that but I remember when Dad and then Mum died unexpectedly three weeks apart in 1984.

The shocked of that screwed me up big time. However having to sort things out quick and sell the family home, push came to shove.

Family a great help, but they are grieving as well so you need outside or other things to help.

Allan C.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Geordyboy ns on 18/2/2025, 11:55 pm, in reply to "Wonderful family"

Mac Hardy., extremely sorry for your loss but it's nice to hear you have family support.Regarding the loss of your dog, If you are a walker in the nice weather I wonder if there is an animal shelter close by that you could walk perhaps exercise a dog if you are so inclined ? Please except my condolences, your participation in Norman's Forum is always a welcome addition.

Re: Wonderful family

Posted by Mac Hardy on 19/2/2025, 10:42 am, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

It helps me by walking my son’s and granddaughters dogs as well as being a volunteer with the Cinnamon Trust.

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Posted by John Shearer on 19/2/2025, 12:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

Well done Mac H

Re: Wonderful family Mac

Posted by Allan Campbell on 19/2/2025, 5:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Wonderful family"

Mac in a few months could you not get yourself a way on a holiday with a pal.

We are looking for one but The flying puts us off ( not me). Infancy Malta but too steep for walking and I cannot take my e bike

Allan C.

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