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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

not_alone — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 22:42:16 GMT

It's Elijah's 42nd birthday today. How quickly it comes around. Hope you're having a lovely day, Elijah.xx

Elijah’s birthday.

not_alone — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:30:29 GMT

Wishing Elijah a very happy 41st birthday. The first time I posted online birthday greetings was his 21st birthday. 20 years!! It’s hard to believe, it’s gone by so fast. So glad he seems to be happy and content. Hope you have a great day Elijah. 🎂 X

40!!!

not_alone — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:45:04 GMT

I can hardly believe it but today Elijah is 40 years old!! Happy birthday dear Elijah and here’s to the next forty. 🎂 XX

not_alone — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:03:26 GMT

Hello dear LJ friends. I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas holiday. Like everyone else ours is very different to what we’re used to. Our daughter and grandson came round yesterday morning to exchange and open presents but they didn’t join us for Christmas lunch. They would have been allowed to but we are being extra careful because of my health issues especially the fact that I’m on immunosupressants due to a blood condition. It’s actually been a horrendous year health wise. They finally found the right meds to control my blood platelet condition and I started to think I could relax a bit and get on with normal life but a few weeks ago I was told I had a lump inside my womb which was most probably cancer. Four weeks ago I had a hysterectomy op by laparoscopic surgery. I was only in hospital for two nights and recovered quite quickly but the worst part was getting through the two weeks waiting for the results. By the end I’d convinced myself of the worst possible scenario so it was a huge relief when I was told it was very early stage cancer which was contained within the womb and had been completely removed. Thankfully I won’t need any further treatment.

I must apologise to my friends abroad who I normally send Xmas cards to as I think I might have just missed the last posting date which means they will probably turn up after Christmas.

Many thanks for the many birthday greetings. As usual I kept forgetting it was my birthday, it really is not a good day to have a birthday!

Anyway it’s almost midnight so I must bring this to a close. I know I said the same last year but I really do hope I will post again soon and not next Christmas.

Lots of love to all!

Never forgotten

not_alone — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:20:14 GMT

Just need to put on record that I did not forget Elijah's birthday yesterday. I posted birthday wishes on Twitter and then came here as, although I know he won't see it, I always like to acknowledge his birthday here - my first online home! However, my iPad had other ideas and at that moment and for the rest of the day decided it wanted nothing to do with the Internet! This morning all seems ok so I hope you had a wonderful birthday Elijah. And I can't believe you are 38!!

Xmas/birthday

not_alone — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:11:54 GMT

I do hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas break. I Would like to thank jan_u_wine and mother2012 for their kind virtual gifts. Also many thanks for the Christmas cards from yeuxdebleu ladysnaps julchen and bellewood And of course thank you for all the online birthday greetings.

Well, I have actually had the year from hell. But I came out of hospital a couple of weeks ago following yet another operation and I am really hoping I have turned a corner and am on the road back to normality.

Also I haven't been able to post here as much as I would like due to computer troubles. My laptop has a cracked screen and my mini iPad has never worked well with LJ. I need to start looking for a new laptop and perhaps I'll then be able to post more often. Warning - I have countless pics of my gorgeous grandson (who is now six) which I really want to share!!

Thank you again for all the lovely Christmas and birthday greetings. XX

Birthdays!!

not_alone — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:08:45 GMT

Wishing primula_baggins a very happy birthday. Also bellewood - I know I posted birthday greetings elsewhere but no harm in repeating them. Hope you both have a lovely day. xx 🎂

Birthday!!

not_alone — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:41:15 GMT

Happy birthday ladysnaps. Hope you're enjoying your special day. 🎂 😃

Birthday!!

not_alone — Thu, 31 May 2018 22:22:12 GMT

Dear julchen11 I think I am just in time to wish you a Happy Birthday!! At least here I am in time but I'm never sure if you are one hour ahead or behind us!! Anyway I really hope you have had the wonderful day you deserve my friend. Much love xx

Update

not_alone — Tue, 29 May 2018 19:44:48 GMT

Many thanks for all the kind messages following my last post back in March. The operation went well and I was on iv antibiotics in the hospital for two weeks. This was followed by six weeks of three different, high dose oral antibiotics at home and as you can probably imagine this leaves you feeling pretty rough. I am now finished with those and feeling a lot better. I am also walking and moving a lot better than I was when I first came home though I'm only allowed to put 50% weight on my left leg because of the temporary implant (which is also packed with antibiotics!). It is very weird having this thing in my leg as I can feel and hear all this crunching and grinding as I walk! I have also been having weekly blood tests and on Saturday I went to have an injection to withdraw fluid from my hip so they can find out if the infection is gone so I am on tenterhooks waiting for that. It is all so frustrating as I am not capable of doing much around the house so I'm having to watch Roger struggle with it all. I have to say he's been amazing and I don't know what I'd have done without him.

I'm so sorry for all the birthdays I've missed - I do hope they were all really happy. Hopefully I will be able to keep up a bit better now that I'm feeling more like myself. But of course, all being well I will be having the second operation to fit my proper replacement hip in a few weeks time.

Love to all xx

not_alone — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:59:16 GMT

A very quick message to apologise for my continued absence. Tomorrow I go in for yet another hip operation. Ever since contracting an infection some months ago I have been very unwell and it was found it had spread to the hip replacement I had in 2014. They are now going to remove it, put in temporary 'spacers' and treat me with strong antibiotics. Later I will have another new hip. This has all been a great shock and I'm not sure how long it will all take. I won't have Internet access in hospital but will let you know outcome when I get home.

Love to all. xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIJAH!!

not_alone — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:05:40 GMT

Want to wish my special guy a very happy 37th birthday. As always I hope he has a wonderful, fun-filled day with those he loves most. 🎂 🍰

I wish I could post some pics but Photobucket hates my iPad and my desktop is on its last legs. Still, I think we all know how gorgeous he is by now!! 😀

Thank you and happy Christmass.

not_alone — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 22:40:58 GMT

Many thanks for the lovely Christmas cards:

yeuxdebleu

julchen11

ladysnaps

jan_u_wine

bellewood

I wish all my LJ friends a very merry and peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. xx

🎄🎅🎄

BIRTHDAYS!!

not_alone — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:49:38 GMT

Wishing a very happy birthday to LJ twins bellewood and primula_baggins. Have a lovely day ladies. XX

not_alone — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:41:35 GMT

Thank you for all your kind comments. Sorry to take so long to reply but I'm feeling really rough due to the drugs I'm on. But I will get to everyone I promise. Xx

BIRTHDAY

not_alone — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:17:31 GMT

Happy Birthday dear julchen11!! I hope you have a wonderful day today with all the treats and happiness you deserve. XX

Another missed birthday😟

not_alone — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:06:33 GMT

Many apologies to _celebrian - not only am I late for your birthday, I am VERY late! I'm really sorry and I do hope you had a lovely day. xx

TWO BIRTHDAYS!!

not_alone — Fri, 26 May 2017 21:39:01 GMT

Two very special birthdays today!! jan_u_wine and addie71 I hope you are both having a wonderful day, my dear friends. HAPPY BIRTHDAY❤️

Birthday!!

not_alone — Fri, 12 May 2017 13:26:14 GMT

Sorry it's a bit late but sending Happy Birthday wishes to yeuxdebleu. I hope you had a lovely day yesterday and wishing you health and happiness in the coming year. 🎂

Birthday!!

not_alone — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 23:05:52 GMT

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to janejanejane!! I hope you have a wonderful day dear friend. 🎂

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

not_alone — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:44:18 GMT

And yet another Christmas rolls around. I am in my default Christmas mode - sheer panic! The family will be coming to us on Christmas and Boxing Day. Rory,our grandson, is four now and has grown up rapidly since starting school in August. Where did that little baby go to? Perhaps I will actually get round to posting some pics in the New Year.

I would like to thank the following LJ friends for their beautiful Christmas cards:

bellewood
yeuxdebleu
ladysnaps
julchen11

Wishing everyone joy and peace. I am going to repost a greeting from some years ago as I am very much in an LOTR frame of mind this being, unbelievably, the 15 year anniversary of the release of FOTR!

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY LJ FRIENDS AND ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY PASS THIS WAY!!
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
in the deep midwinter so long ago ...

Two Birthdays!!

not_alone — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:23:30 GMT

A very Happy Birthday to bellewood and primula_baggins. Hope you are both enjoying a wonderful day. 🎂🍰
(Apologies for the lack of pics, my mini iPad doesn't seem to like LJ and will never let me upload anything.)

Farewell dear Mewsie

not_alone — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:53:33 GMT

It was late last night when I saw the sad news about our mews1945. I went to bed with a very heavy heart and today I have been reading all your very moving tributes. She tried to prepare us of course in her typically generous way but in truth nothing can really prepare you for the loss of a dear friend. Although I never met her in person I had known her for many years here on LJ, so yes, I did consider her a very dear friend, a friend who was kind-hearted and inspirational who will be missed beyond words. Farewell dearest Mewsie, I will try to put my own sadness aside in the knowledge that you are now free from pain and the steadfast belief that you are at last reunited with your beloved husband.

MEME

not_alone — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 23:38:30 GMT

Must be years since I've done one of these, so why not ..

Snagged from almost everyone!

USING ONLY ONE WORD - answer these 35 quick questions...

1. Where is your cell phone? Table
2. Your hair? Mess
3. Your dad? Gone
4. Your other half? Loved
5. Your favourite food? Chips
6. Your dream last night? Forgotten
7. Your favourite drink? Tea
8. Your dream/goal? Healthiness
9. What room you are in? Lounge
10. Your hobby? Many
11. Your fear? Loss
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something that you aren't? Rich
15. Muffins? Nope
16. Wish list item? Health-improvement
17. Where you grew up? West-Midlands
18. Last thing you did? Drank
19. What are you wearing now? Clothes
20. Your TV? Loved
21. Your pets? Deceased
22. Friends? Few
23. Your life? Struggle
25. Missing someone? Parents
26. Car? Red
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Your favourite store? M&S
29. Your favourite color? Green
30. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday
32. Who will redo this? Ummmmm
33. One place that you go to over and over? Bed
34. One person who emails me regularly? Sheila
35. My favourite place to eat? Home

BIRTHDAY!!

not_alone — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 23:31:14 GMT

Just popping in to wish ladysnaps a very happy birthday. Hope you're having a fantastic time at Fantastic Fest. Perhaps you'll meet up with the blue-eyed one as an extra birthday treat! 😀