My Weekend #04

Monday, January 29, 2018

It was my wish at the beginning of the year to avoid that Sunday night feeling of a weekend wasted. My goal was to have a plan in place for the coming weekend by each Friday evening.

This weekend my plan went out the window by 8am on Saturday morning but I still had a great weekend, so mission accomplished.

I started Saturday looking out at the beautiful early morning sky, making a Malteser Cheesecake to take to my brother's for supper. I then spent a lot of time just sorting things out, and doing odd jobs, before settling down for a few hours of reading.

I hadn't seen my brother and his family since Christmas Eve so it was lovely to catch up. My nephews finish their GCSEs and A Levels this year, which I can't quite believe. The eldest is job hunting, and learning to drive. Where did the time go??

Sunday was also a lovely day. I was awake early and spent an hour reading before making my way over to my best friend's house for a cuppa. I hadn't seen her since before Christmas and it was lovely to catch up, drink tea, and enjoy doing some colouring while we chatted. I cherish the relaxed, easy companionship I share with my friend, I don't have to speak to her every week to know she's there, but she is, always, as I am for her.

I was home in time for lunch with Andy, and then we went to see his parents, again I hadn't seen them since Christmas. We popped in to the shed hoping to find a mirror among it's many treasures, to go above our fireplace. We didn't find one but it was fun having a good ole rummage. Now I can begin searching for one in local shops. I know a few great places that offer good quality used furniture, some restored, others still in original condition. I enjoy the hunt.

Later on Andy cooked a roast while I read my book, The Power, and we ended the evening watching more of The West Wing boxset.

It felt like a really sociable weekend. Spending time in good company is always good for the soul. I feel nourished.

I've been hibernating somewhat during January. Work is moving at a steady pace, I'm reading a lot, and spending time with Andy, and I've started counselling.

I was referred by the bereavement midwife for six sessions following the loss of our baby in November. I'd felt really numb to it all but now emotions have surfaced, the reality is starting to dawn on me. Counselling is helping me to deal with what's happened, and prepare me for what's still to come. I have a few more sessions booked, and even though I wasn't keen on the idea to begin with I already feel it's been immensely helpful.

I promised myself that 2018 was going to be a great year. So far, so good...

How was your weekend?

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  1. I'm loving that photo of the early morning sky, and wish I had your view! A weekend being sociable and relaxing and pottering at home sounds just divine. I too have a friend I can be at ease with, who I can talk to about anything, or gossip, or just sit in silence. These are the friends we should treasure. It's good to hear that your sessions with the bereavement midwife are proving to be helpful. xxx

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    1. It's is lovely view isn't it? I took it standing by the hedge in our back garden, looking out over the fields. I love that big oak tree, it looks like it'd be really friendly if it came to life :)
      There aren't many people in the world I'm as comfortable with as my best friend. I'm a better person for having her in my life.
      The counselling has been really helpful, and as they say, it's good to talk xx

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  2. Hi My daughter went to bereavement sessions after she had gone into early labor and lost her twin babies (both girls). She felt the need to talk to other parents who had similar experiences and it really helped her. Her husband went too. I'm glad you are going and that you feel it is helping you. That's so nice you have a friend you can spend time with. Best wishes, Arlene from NJ

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    1. Hi Arlene, how's your ankle?
      I'm so sorry to hear your daughter and her husband lost their precious girls. I think it's something you're forever changed by, it's hard to understand unless you've been through it and even then it's different for everyone. I don't think I could go to a group but one to one sessions have been so helpful.
      My best wishes to you and your family
      xx

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    2. Thank you so much for your reply. My ankle is getting there!! Ha Ha! That's all I can say. I'm still limping. I'm just happy to be walking and able to do everything again. Yes, whatever works for you as far as bereavement sessions. Hope they are helping you. It takes a long time to feel like you can move on. Arlene from NJ xxoo

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  3. Our weekend was crazy busy - we went to Manchester to see some Museumy things and then had a crashed out Sunday haha

    https://lizziedailyblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. You need one day a week when doing nothing is acceptable, sounds perfect to me!

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  4. I'm glad you got that time with your family and your dear friend. The counselling is a really good idea. I can't imagine how hard it has been for you and I really hope it helps.!x

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    1. Seeing family and friends always lifts my spirits. The counselling has been really helpful. It's just an opportunity to put your thoughts in order really, a time to really think about what's happened and allow emotions to surface. Some days I have to beat them down otherwise they'd take over and it's not always possible to let them do so. But, yes, the help's helped.
      xx

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  5. mine was spent working saturday and gym sunday, a frenzied rush to get lots of ironing and laundry done and a bit of telly! will do better this coming weekend I promise! I was glad to see that you have some counselling lined up, hope it is helpful.

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  6. That sounds like a lovely weekend but I am very sorry to discover the loss you experienced, I am glad the counselling is helping.

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  7. My weekends at the moment are split between spending Saturday doing as little as possible, while also trying to get the boring stuff (laundry, cleaning) sorted, before I travel to Leeds on Sunday for university. It's not the most exciting way to spend weekends but recently the weather hasn't been conducive to doing much (it's horribly grey and drizzly here today) so that helps me to take it easy! Hope you're having a good weekend this week, too.

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    1. Taking it easy is so important when you're working so hard during the week. Have a great week!
      x

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