Christmas Miracles and Blessings

Very gratefully received.  I have been struggling for the past month in that the washing machine played up, we got it working and then it completely went.  As a result have had to wash everything by hand and then get G to wring everything out once I had done it, as I just cannot exert the pressure with my hands these days.  Literally been washing every day for at least half the day in an effort to keep things clean, on top of everything else.

To top all of that I have then experienced problems with my phone with it not working at all, even though the computer was working it was still a lot slower than it should have been, so I reported it as a fault.  Needless to say they could not locate what the problem was.  I tend to prepare a lot of my posts particularly for Instagram on my phone in any event and this has caused all sorts of bother.

This morning I have been truly blessed; my step-son and his wife when he found out quietly went out and bought us a new washing machine and it is here.  Have never felt so grateful for something that we all take so much for granted.  Thank you P & L, you really have made a real difference and made our Christmas.  G has not been in a particularly good place this past week or so in any event.  We were both left thankful and speechless (I tend to be quiet, but G can be very vocal and it totally shut him up).  Thank you so much you two, you really have made a difference.  Words will never adequately be able to express just what a difference you have made.  Made us feel very humble.  Things have been tougher than usual this year, with our rent going up £80 per month.  I know it is just not us going through the mire, but others as well. This has led to not being able to do things that we have specifically wanted to do. Like my nephews wedding I was not able to go.  It is not just about show for us, if we do not have the resources to do something then we literally do not do it and go without.  We do not always let on or say what is going on either.  Way was brought up and we live with what is going on until we get into a position to do something about it and even then sometimes things get sorted and at others never.

The second thing that happened is that somewhere along the line, the phone has sorted itself out and I now have phone reception and normal usage.

Very grateful on both parts.

Since then I have been pottering in the kitchen, getting some of the Christmas food prepared for tomorrow.  The ham was put into the soaking bowl in the fridge last night, water has been changed and will be cooked in the Ninja later on.  Pastry all  made, ready for the little production line for Coconut Cheesecakes, Mince pies, Sausage Rolls, Cheese and Bacon pockets.  Another couple of Rick Stein's fruit loaves have been made up and another couple of loaves of Banana Bread.  That should do for today, and I can always add in a few things here and there as we go along.  However, in essence not really ready for Christmas this year, just making the most of each day as it comes.

Still a load more things to do, but just thought would nip on and do a small update post.  Will post later tonight.

Very grateful for the blessings.

Catch you soon.

Pattypan

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