It Does You Good

West Ender · 29-08-2007, 21:52

I was busy in the kitchen late this afternoon and daughter and granddaughter had gone to Asda. I'm still recovering from the bronchitis+virus that knocked me for 6 and I'm working my last 4 weeks before retirement feeling a bit weak and wobbly.

I heard the door open and there stood what looked like a large bouquet on legs. The bunch of flowers was lowered and Laura's face appeared. She said, "We got you these, Nana, because you're not very well. We thought they would cheer you up." She thrust them into my hands and gave me a hug.

It was just a bunch of asters from Asda, just a hug from a nearly-8 year old but what a tonic, better than any medicine.

BERNADETTE · 29-08-2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by West Ender

I was busy in the kitchen late this afternoon and daughter and granddaughter had gone to Asda. I'm still recovering from the bronchitis+virus that knocked me for 6 and I'm working my last 4 weeks before retirement feeling a bit weak and wobbly.

I heard the door open and there stood what looked like a large bouquet on legs. The bunch of flowers was lowered and Laura's face appeared. She said, "We got you these, Nana, because you're not very well. We thought they would cheer you up." She thrust them into my hands and gave me a hug.

It was just a bunch of asters from Asda, just a hug from a nearly-8 year old but what a tonic, better than any medicine.

These are the things that make life so special!

garinda · 29-08-2007, 21:57

It's those unexpected acts of kindness and love that are so much more effective than lotions and potions from the doctors.

Hope they help do the trick, and you're feeling A1 again soon.

A week after I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, three years ago, a lady I only knew to say hello to, did something similarly unexpected, and I'll be for ever grateful for her kindness.

cashman · 29-08-2007, 21:59

best medicine in the world west ender, i'm just recovering from a similar thing,(not as bad as yours i guess) lasted about 6 days, get well soon and have a long retirement, will be away probably when you do, so wish it ya now.

shillelagh · 29-08-2007, 23:53

Spug when he was down bought me a bunch of red roses and cooked my tea - wild salmon, new spuds and his version of stir fried veg (dont ask they was boiled). Just as a treat for me.

BERNADETTE · 29-08-2007, 23:56

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

Spug when he was down bought me a bunch of red roses and cooked my tea - wild salmon, new spuds and his version of stir fried veg (dont ask they was boiled). Just as a treat for me.

It would taste good anyway, it's the thought that counts

SPUGGIE J · 29-08-2007, 23:57

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

Spug when he was down bought me a bunch of red roses and cooked my tea - wild salmon, new spuds and his version of stir fried veg (dont ask they was boiled). Just as a treat for me.

Not bad for someone who says she didnt like fish.

Enjoy cooking.