A hug to cheer you up

joanlawson
joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
edited 3. Aug 2010, 16:40 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hi

There are several people on the site who have been very unwell and having a tough time recently, so I thought I would send you all a big hug to cheer you up ( too many names to mention, but you know who you are )

Hugs Can Cheer You Up Poem

It's wondrous what a hug can do,

A hug can cheer you when you're blue.

A hug can say, "I love you so.",

Or, "How I hate to see you go."

A hug is, "Welcome back again."

This Hug Is Meant For You

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A hug can soothe a small child's pain,

And bring a rainbow after rain.

The hug! There's just no doubt about it,

We scarcely could survive without it.

A hug delights and warms and charms,

It must be why God gave us arms.


Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.

Heads of state are not above them.

A hug can break the language barrier,

And make the dullest day seem merrier.

No need to fret about the store of them,

The more you give, the more there are of them.

So stretch those arms without delay

And give someone a hug today.

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Love from Joan
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Comments

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,838
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Joan

    Did you write this one yourself??

    It's very good and I will spread hugs if I can today :D

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    babycham you do make me laugh! Thank you for the poem joanlawson, it is lovely. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni, BCham, and DD. I'm glad that you liked the poem, and if I ever met you, I would give you all a big hug :D I do like to hug people because it makes me feel happy, and hopefully them too.

    BCham, I think you should try hugging that man at the Post Office sometime. The grumpiest people are probably the ones most in need, and I wouldn't let a bit of stubble stand in my way :!: :lol:

    DD, you were one of the people I had in mind when I posted the poem because I know that you have been feeling very unwell recently. I do hope you are a bit better now.

    Here's three extra hugs, one for each of you:

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  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I`ve always been a hugger - Hugger! - but many years ago, at the start of my counselling training, I was put in my place, very publicly, by a snotty Professor, who told me that hugs had no place in the counselling process.

    He was right of course, in that not all people in distress want to be hugged, and it is considered unprofessional to do so. However, with a lot more experience under my belt now, I have to admit to being "unprofessional" on occasion, usually at my clients request.

    As for me, I`ll take as many as you have to give Joan. Bring em on!........Ange
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,119
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joan.
    i will give you a hug.
    ((((((Joan ))))))
    you are a very kind lady.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    He's not a dog babycham! Lordy you are on form today. dachshund, how sweet of you to send a hug to joanlawson - I don't do this often so brace yourself dachs: () There, just for you. And for you, joanlawson (()). Thank you, your thoughts are much appreciated. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    angel1 wrote:
    I`ve always been a hugger - Hugger! - but many years ago, at the start of my counselling training, I was put in my place, very publicly, by a snotty Professor, who told me that hugs had no place in the counselling process.

    He was right of course, in that not all people in distress want to be hugged, and it is considered unprofessional to do so. However, with a lot more experience under my belt now, I have to admit to being "unprofessional" on occasion, usually at my clients request.

    As for me, I`ll take as many as you have to give Joan. Bring em on!........Ange

    Hi Ange, and here's a big hug for you h025.gif

    Yes, I agree that not all people want to be hugged, so you have to judge it carefully so as not to offend, especially as a professional person. When I was teaching, it came as second nature to me to hug any child who was in distress, but these days teachers are advised not to have any physical contact with the children in their care. I find that very sad.
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  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joan's always hugging my girls - and they hug her more than they hug me! I distinctly remember you and your hubby coming for dinner, Joan, and when the girls went to bed, they kissed you goodnight and not me!

    But a hug is good medicine all round, IMHO. Can't beat tiny arms going round your neck and hot breath on your cheek from a little one :)

    Nx

    PS - feeling very nostalgic now for some reason - my girls are growing up and don't do this much anymore!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I get tiny arms and hot breath all the time - from The Husband who is 5'3". I dwarf him: think Andy Capp and Flo. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You're so funny, DD!

    Nx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    babycham wrote:
    Thankyou Joan for the extra hugs ....Hugs and kisses and stroking animals = Endorphins :Man in post office may be a bridge to far maybe a little pat to start with LB/Chamxxx

    Hi Bcham

    You are so right about the endorphins, and also stroking animals.

    The great thing about a good hug is that it requires very little energy, doesn't pollute the environment, costs nothing, is silent, doesn't hurt in any way and still leaves you happy, content, and usually ready for more. You can be addicted to it without hurting yourself or others in any way.

    But I know what you mean about the man in the post office. Best give it a miss with him :!: :shock:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dachshund wrote:
    Hello Joan.
    i will give you a hug.
    ((((((Joan ))))))
    you are a very kind lady.
    joan xx

    Hi Joan, and a big hug for you too h025.gif

    Thanks for the PM about Joe McElderry. I wouldn't mind hugging him any day :!: :D ( Gay or straight, it matters not a jot :!: )
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    I get tiny arms and hot breath all the time - from The Husband who is 5'3". I dwarf him: think Andy Capp and Flo.
    DD

    Thanks for the hug, DD.

    I love the image this conjures up, and I shall think of you as Flo from now on :lol::lol:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Nina, and a big hug to you, Sunny, and the girls h025.gif

    PS - feeling very nostalgic now for some reason - my girls are growing up and don't do this much anymore!

    I wouldn't worry about this. I found that my children went through a phase of not wanting to hug. It's a normal part of growing up, but they will come back to it later. Now I get massive bear-hugs, from my son in particular.
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I like this thread :!: :D:D

    In case I've missed anyone, here's a big group hug

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  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joanlawson wrote:
    Hi

    There are several people on the site who have been very unwell and having a tough time recently, so I thought I would send you all a big hug to cheer you up ( too many names to mention, but you know who you are )

    Hugs Can Cheer You Up Poem

    It's wondrous what a hug can do,

    A hug can cheer you when you're blue.

    A hug can say, "I love you so.",

    Or, "How I hate to see you go."

    A hug is, "Welcome back again."

    This Hug Is Meant For You

    g1433.gif

    A hug can soothe a small child's pain,

    And bring a rainbow after rain.

    The hug! There's just no doubt about it,

    We scarcely could survive without it.

    A hug delights and warms and charms,

    It must be why God gave us arms.


    Kittens crave them. Puppies love them.

    Heads of state are not above them.

    A hug can break the language barrier,

    And make the dullest day seem merrier.

    No need to fret about the store of them,

    The more you give, the more there are of them.

    So stretch those arms without delay

    And give someone a hug today.

    g1421.gif

    Love from Joan


    Joan what a lovely bear he is gorgeous Did you make the poem up?
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Trisher, and a big hug for you h025.gif

    I hope you are feeling a bit better today.

    No, I didn't write the poem. It was written by Anonymous. Clever chap, isn't he :?: :lol:
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    love it and the bears hugs are what we all need makes the day much brighter :D:D:lol::lol::lol::lol:
    val
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val

    You are right there we all need more hugs.

    Trish xxxx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val and Trisher

    Two special hugs for my two shipmates :D:D

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  • tarasmygirl
    tarasmygirl Member Posts: 70
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joan

    Thanks for the hugs - ((())) sending some back to you. Your threads are always interesting and really good for cheering us all up.

    Cath
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Cath, and a big hug for you h025.gif
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