To those of you who need a hug

keldi
keldi Member Posts: 53
edited 23. Aug 2011, 14:11 in Living with Arthritis archive
Two years ago, when my daughter moved 200 miles away to attend uni in South Wales, she left me a little bell with "ring for a hug" etched on it. As you can imagine, it is a much used bell.

It seems that so many of you are in need of a hug at the moment, that I want you to know that I will be thinking of you all and ringing the bell daily for you. I hope you can hear it and feel the hugs coming your way.

Take care everyone and embrace the good days.

Diane
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,826
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Diane

    WHAt a really LOVELY idea :grin:

    actually makes me feel a bit tearful thinking of your daughter off to university :sad:

    and how very kind of you to offer hugs to anyone who needs them g132.gif

    Love

    Toni xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw, Diane

    That is a lovely posting. There are indeed many that are needing hugs and support at the moment.

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    how lovely,brought quite a lump to my throat.Mig
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    that lovely thankyou.
    my son got me some angels to tell all my troubles to bless him val
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Diane,

    That's a lovely post and such a kind sentiment :grin:

    I love imagery..... Its so good to be able to gt the 'help' you need by seeing or actually ringing a bell. Your daughter is really insightful to do that for you.

    Hey you know the hug thing is 2 way don't you? Leaving you one for the kindness of your post and a hope your doing ok> Cris x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How very kind. I am not into the hug thing (as anyone on here can tell you) but I love the idea of your little bell: would you consider arranging a set time every day when you ring it for all us, so we can sit and listen? Please? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw Diane

    That is such a lovely thought

    Sending a hug to you too (((((((((((()))))))))))

    love juliepf x
  • kneegirl
    kneegirl Member Posts: 492
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's a lovely idea ((((Diane))))
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  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aww how lovely. Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs are good for the soul, especially mummy hugs. I regularly tap my mum on the shoulder for one and I'm 23. ;)

    ((((hugs)))) for all those who want and a little wave and a smile for those who don't. x
  • keldi
    keldi Member Posts: 53
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I did not realise that my little bell would raise such a response. I will ring it every day at 7pm, so listen out for it.

    Diane
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Diane
    What a lovely idea, I have a thing about bells, in the 60s my mum bought me an hippy bell, then 10years later my grandma came to stay and when she needed us she would ring the bell, then my sons came along, and now my granddaughters love it....oh sorry Iv gone on a bit there.....very sentimental me.....and thankyou for the hugs...
    Love
    Barbara
  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    keldi wrote:
    I did not realise that my little bell would raise such a response. I will ring it every day at 7pm, so listen out for it.

    Diane

    Hi Diane
    I will make sure that I don't ring my bell at 7pm and confuse everyone.My son and his wife bought me a bell that had on it 'ring for a beer'!
    Ron
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  • weejean
    weejean Member Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aw Diane, what a lovely idea, there are so many days that I need a hug and now I know I will get one at 7pm every day. Sending huge hugs back to you xx
    Big Hugs
    Jean xx
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a lovely idea, I need some hugs at the moment. X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Fan-dabby-dosi! I'll be listening at 7pm. Promise. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • gill11
    gill11 Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Its becoz there are such lovely people on this forum that i signed up today ...thats a wonderful thought
    vini :smile:
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Vini

    I just welcomed you on the hello zone :grin:

    I shall be listening out for the tinkling of bell in about half an hour. :lol: Not sure what time it will be with you in 30 minutes though.

    Hope to see you posting around the forum,

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • keldi
    keldi Member Posts: 53
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I rang my bell loud and clear last night. I hope you all heard it. Listen out for it again this evening.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I had a quiet moment at 7, thank you! I have also found a bell - may I ring mine at the same time? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • keldi
    keldi Member Posts: 53
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The more the merrier DD. Perhaps we could start a trend.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Even though I am not really into the hug thing I can appreciate its value. I like the idea of a number of us, all sitting there at roughly the same time and tinkling away! I will be in the curry house at 7 tonight, but have 'armed' my handbag with the neck bell from a Lindt easter bunny! Have bell, will ring. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I rang it on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will continue to do so every evening - that's a promise. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I heard the bells :smile:

    will have to try and find one so i can join in.

    Hope you are all ok :smile:

    Juliepf x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    OK I inherited a little brass bell from my mother-in-law. I've always disliked it. It's in the shape of a woman in a crinoline-type dress. She looks like the love child of Little Bo Peep and Hannibal Lecter. At last she has a purpose in life. Maybe her looks will improve. I shall be swinging her by her head at 7pm every evening.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • migrembe
    migrembe Member Posts: 24
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I got the ultimate diagnosis last week after an MRI scan showed it wasn't my ligaments i had damaged in a fall it was arthritis. Now walking on two crutches, can't work, can't walk, don't know where to turn next and no one understands but thank you for the HUG i needed it. :shock:

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