Difficult weekend

[SarzWix]

It was #2 son's birthday yesterday, and it was going to be hard work doing the baking and keeping half a dozen 12 year old's under some kind of control. About lunch time we noticed it was a bit chilly, and had a fiddle with the thermostat... Nowt happened! The flippin boiler has conked out... The pilot light will light, but won't stay lit, so think the thermocouple needs replacing. Not a major job, but we're stony, stony broke for a week or so!

So, we found/borrowed a couple of heaters, and got the fire lit in the living room, and carried on trying to get a party tea organised. The lads weren't too bad, mild silliness was as bad as it got, but I was Totally Exhausted by the time they went home. (Proud of meself though, the party tea was still 90% home made despite my stupid ankle!)

But, it's gone from bad to worse this morning. Jez got a phone call at half 7 to say his Dad has been whipped into hospital with a suspected stroke He's 78, and had a couple of mild strokes before...

So, you lovely Grapes, if you could please pray/cross fingers or anything else you can think of, as my poor OH is in a bad way with his head anyway, and I dread to think what it would do to him to lose his Dad

[zazen999]

Oh gosh.

Everything crossed for you and yours.

xxx

[MaureenHall]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{BIG BIG BIG HUGS }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} for you and yours Sarah. Well done on giving your son a lovely birthday, and lots of hopes, wishes and prayers for your FIL

[shirlthegirl43]

Many virtual hugs on their way to you Sarz, hope it all takes an upswing soon xx

[lottie dolly]

sorry to hear you have yet another plate full,my thaughts are with you,sending you all good vibes,

[FionaH]

Will pray for you and Mr Wix.

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Sarzwix, will keep my fingers crossed for you and say a wee prayer.

[yoanbob]

sending love (((hugs)))

[SarzWix]

Had a call from OH, FiL is speaking, although wonkily, and trying to send Jez home. The hospital is very good, he will get excellent treatment there. But I'm still on my knees, figuratively.
Managed to feed the kids, and keep the fire going. So far, so good... Got a chicken to cook next...

[piskieinboots]

gawd hun I hope all improves for you soonest, you'd had a pile of poo and some to deal with just lately - and yet you still remain upbeat

(((((hugs)))))
xx

[Hilary B]

Prayers, hugs and all the rest from here.
Ever noticed that when life kicks you in the teeth, it keeps ON doing it?

[Seahorse]

Big {{{HUGS}}} Sarah.

[SarzWix]

Fate is smiling on us in one way - the boiler didn't conk out til the freezing weather passed And we're not due to drop below freezing til Friday, by which time it'll be mended hopefully. We have an imersion heater for the water, so could be a lot worse

[pigletwillie]

My prayers are with you all.

[Rhona]

Amazing and admirable that you find little silver linings! Many wouldn't be able to. Really hope your FiL is doing ok, and you have better news to report soon.