Pocket duties...

Poppyg1rl
Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
edited 23. Jun 2012, 08:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,
Apologies for my continued absence, I've had a really awful time lately, a combination of wildly flaring PA, a bad reaction to pregabalin that caused jaundice and a then a very sudden loss which caused anaemia, all within a couple of weeks.
I'm getting there, it will take time I know. My family are wonderful as are my friends and a huge support, but the reason I need pocket duties today is that I'm attending a close friends wedding today. It's the first time I've been out since things went so disastrously wrong, and I'm still very tired and weak. I know it will be a wonderful day, and my lovely hubby will be on hand as always, the service will be a full mass which will last well over an hour then photo's then reception...i will be using 'Doris my walking stick and 'Betsy' the wheelchair ofcourse, but id just like to last as long as i can and see the happy couple off.
If you wouldn't mind hopping into my pocket today, I promise to sneak in lots of wedding cake and plenty of bubbly for supplies :D
Thankyou all, and a huge Thankyou to the lovely DD for your kind message yesterday, you reminded me of the many kind friends i have here on the forum, Thanks again Xxx
'grá agus solas'
'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X

Comments

  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nice to hear from you Poppy. I am happy to lend a helping hand, and since you mentioned bubbly . . . :wink:

    I hope you and your friends and family have a great day :D
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It was a lovely start to the day seeing your name on here, Poppy. I hope you have a lovely, not-too-tiring day and that it is the start of better things to come.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Am in your pocket Poppy- hope the sun comes out for your friend xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wedding cake and bubbly... :D count me in ...do I need an hat...
    Being serious Poppy I will be thinking about you, and hopefully the distraction will help a little...and I really hope the day goes well ....just hoping they dont have this awful weather xxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry you've been so poorly. I'll be in your pocket, who could resist cake and bubbly?
    Thinking of you,
    Numpty
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry i'm late with pocket duties .
    Hope all goes well for you poppy .

    karen xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Strewth, somehow I timed that well! :lol: Yes, it's going to be a long day by the sounds of things but I am sure it will fly past, don't push yourself too hard my lovely, and enjoy every moment. I'll decline the cake and bubbly if you don't mind, DD's gone tubby. ((())) xx
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm sure you will have a lovely day.

    Elizabeth x
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in , Poppy , no cake as dairy free thanks and can I swap the bubbly for sparkling apple juice being a rather boring teetotaller ? Have a wonderful day , relax and enjoy it . Jillyb
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will be with you Poppy....I can't resist the cake. May
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh Popster.. Of course I'll be there... I too was pleased to se your name pop up. I'm sorry things have been so rough for you.
    Can I have DD's share of wedding cake? I've lost three stones now thanks to the sulfa.. The bubbly? Someone else can have that, I'll have a nice cup of tetleys..

    Wouldn't it be a sight, all us arthritis giving it large on the dance floor lol

    Enjoy the wedding hun and wish the bride n groom all the best from us
    :D
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I`ll have Tony` bubbley,have a comfortable day as possible and try to enjoy it.(((())))Mig
  • Heather65
    Heather65 Member Posts: 262
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi poppy,
    Have a great time and i will be in your pocket sipping the lovely bubbly ,
    Heather :)
  • babytiger
    babytiger Member Posts: 360
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in for pocket duties and cake... hope you have a lovely day xx
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy,
    Sorry to be late for pocket duties :(
    I hope you had a great time today at the wedding. It sounds to me like you really need some cheering up after all that horrible time you had recently.
    Love,
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all, huge thanks to all of you lovely people for pocket duties today, your support really did help me keep going.
    It was a wonderful wedding, my friend looked utterly gorgeous, and both she and her new husband were beaming with happiness all day.
    I do admit to having a little cry as she walked down the aisle, but they were tears of joy, and thankfully i had brought plenty of tissues :D
    I lasted untill the start of the dancing in the evening, by then I was really feeling the pain despite the oramorph, Celebrex and pred, but I was so happy to have lasted as long as I did, I couldn't have coped without you lovely pocket dwellers :D I'm sure, the support on this forum is second to none. I hope everyone enjoyed the full buffet, wedding cake, bubbly and pots of tea I provided? :lol::lol:
    Much love, hugs and thanks to you all Xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm very pleased indeed that you had a good day, Poppy. If you lasted until the dancing, you certainly had a long day if my recent experiences of weddings are anything to go by. Well done you...and oromorph....and pred....and celebrex!

    Now, you know exactly what I'm going to say next so I won't say it but DO IT - today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes. (())
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cracking! Good for you Poppy, I am glad it was a lovely day (but then weddings usually are!) I second Sticky with regards to the R word. Be a good girl and DO IT. :wink: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm so pleased that you managed to enjoy yourself so much, deserved to... :D
    How did we look on the dancefloor?? All I know is that I have bruises all over my legs from DD's clackerator :shock: :lol:
    And thank you so much for getting pots of tetley tea on the go :wink:


    I shall third the R word my dear Popster...... :D
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    So glad that you had such a lovely day. I bet your friend looked lovely :-)

    XX