Well, I think I spoke too soon regarding my recovery and it is only now that I am beginning to make some progress. It has been a very tortuous journey and would not wish it on anyone! I have actually managed to have three consecutive pain free days which is an absolute first, but today has been pretty rubbish. Still, when I have the not great days, I know that the Candida is putting up a fight and is dying-off, which means that all my hard effort is working, although it doesn't feel like it at the time :-)
As a result of my being so poorly and then Dave having a relapse we were forced to look at our family situation and make some drastic changes. With help from family, we are in the processes of moving house to a bungalow just outside of Garstang, our favourite place to be. It has been a totally crazy time but in amongst it all, we have witnessed God's guiding hand throughout the whole process, from the caravan being sold, to someone stepping in and sorting the garden, to a neighbour helping clear and sort the loft room. Within three weeks of the house going on the market, we had a buyer, which in turn enabled us to make an offer on the bungalow.
The bungalow is really lovely. It has been recently decorated throughout and has just been fitted with a brand new kitchen. It has a lounge/dining room, bedroom and toilet with shower downstairs. Upstairs are two really good sized bedrooms with a family bathroom. Outside there is a very manageable garden with a converted garage that is currently being used as a games room, but will be ideal as a home school area and craft room. There is even room at the back of the garden for Dave to have a workshop :-)
The neighbours are lovely and are very involved in the local Catholic church. Not only is the church building fully accessible for wheelchair users but the community itself is a very lively and caring parish. We are hoping to be in the new place by the end of September/ beginning of October providing their are no hiccups! The person buying our house is currently living at home with his parents and the bungalow is empty, as the previous owners have moved on, so in reality it is a very "short chain."
The good Lord has also sorted my job situation! One of our Little Flowers' Friends will be stopping with us during term time, from Wednesday til Friday whilst her mum teaches at a local primary school. Pip and Anna get along really well and they are both looking forward to homeschooling together on a regular basis. Rita will set the work for Anna and it will just be a case of overseeeing and helping with any difficulties.
These past few months have been pretty horrendous and it has taken its toll on the kids, most noteably Ben. In order to alleviate any further stress, he has been stopping with Shein (a lady who normally has them both on a Wednesday) each week from a Monday to Thursday. Shein is really great at keeping him busy and getting him out of the house. Ben does not cope well with change and to have a house move suddenly appear from nowhere has really unnerved him. He is slowly coming round to the idea, but still it is not easy for him.
I have managed with help to take Pip to various summer activities and she has been out of the house most days these past weeks. She has attended her usual Mad Science sessions, followed by a week at Heron Corn Mill with felting, pin hole photography, nature art and den building. This past week she has been at the University sports centre every day and has a brilliant time. She has swum every day, had several goes on the huge climbing wall, played cricket, football, dodge ball. squash, short tennis and badminton. God also answered a prayer in this regard and it was one that I hadn't even said! On Pip's first day she met a lovely girl called Eva who also happens to wear hearing aids!! They just clicked and had a lovely week together. I met her mum on Thursday as she was waiting to give us her telephone number as I was also going to give her ours! Eva will be at sports camp next week and then after that we can arrange meet up times on a weekend. They also live not far from our new home!
Well I guess that is me, finally caught up! If you could pray for continued improvements regarding my health, that the house sale will go smoothly and that Ben's anxieties regarding the move are eased it would be much appreciated. I will keep you posted as we go along.
With love, San xx
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Oh San! So much tumult and upheaval. I am so very glad for you that this house move has unfolded. It sounds like a good turn in the road. I will continue to hold you in prayer, of course! For healing and wellness for you and the whole family. May Autumn and Advent bring health, vitality, and peace! xox
Thank you dear soul for upholding me in prayer and for your prayers regarding the house move, it really is appreciated xx
Hello San, You have been so busy amidst such a difficult health time, but it sounds like all is beginning to pick up again. Keep up with the diet. I know it's hard, but you are making good progress. I'll continue to pray for a smooth transition with the house buying and moving and that Benedict feels better about the changes. It's a new adventure and sounds wonderful, but new things can feel a bit uncomfortable at first. I still think of our move here from Brooklyn with some pain . . not that it was unpleasant to move, but just that I miss the happy times in the home we used to have. I know Korrina feels that way too. Being the oldest, it was more difficult for her as she was leaving some beloved friends. We still had them over once we had moved for her birthday that year, but she was no longer "just up the block" from them, and that was hard. I'll keep all of you in my prayers for a peaceful and sweet transition into the new home. Sending all of you a big hug, Love, Dorina, xoxo.
P.S. When it's finalized, please post some pics of the new home!
Yes will do! In a way we are fortunate that neither kids have friends in the immediate vicinity, in fact most of our friends are on the south side of Lancaster which is nearer to the new home :-). I think Ben seeing me so unwell frightened him and it is that plus a sudden move that has unsettled him. It will come good though and there are so many positives about the new place. Thank you for your love and continued prayers xx
May God continue to bless you & your family. It sounds as though things are working out, so I hope & pray everything that needs to go smoothly will do so.
Hello San, what big news! Looks like we will both be moving into our new homes around end Sept early Oct. I will certainly remember to hold your family up in prayer during this time, for your move, your health and the children. Xx Shirley
Thank you for stopping by and for your prayers they are much appreciated x
Thank you so much Shirley your prayers are very much appreciated! When the dust settles I am sure we will get to meet x
Sending positive thoughts your way, so pleased for you regarding the move. x
Thanks Hayley for stopping by and your good wishes they really are appreciated x
Oh I'm so glad that the chain of events connected with the bungalow are going well, God is good!! I have and will continue to pray for the items you listed. How lovely that Pip found a friend at the club and that you have some work sorted. Xxx
Thanks for the prayers they are appreciated xx
Somehow I completely missed this post until now. I do hope you are continuing to recover well, it sounds like you've had a really rough time of it! So pleased to hear about the bungalow. I know how unsettling a move can be. Aaron and Tabitha have known for months that we are moving but having no date yet is hard on them. They are sad about having to leave many of their friends and clubs behind, but I know the move will benefit them and they will love it once they settle in. I will be praying for your family and especially Ben. xx
Thanks for your prayers they really appreciated. God Bless you xx
How is the move going?
Hi San,
I'm very sorry to hear that you have been so unwell and life has been difficult. The bungalow sounds wonderful. Maybe everything is falling into place perfectly. Once you have settled into your new home, I hope you'll have a spare moment to email me with your new address. I don't want to lose contact with you.
Praying for you and your family. May God bless you. With love, Sue xxx
Just seen this! Dave has been busy with paperwork and Ben and I and Uncle Bry have been clearing and sorting. Still hoping for last weekend in September as our moving date. Will keep you posted :-) x
Thanks for stopping by Sue :-). Will definitely keep in touch and once we have our moving date will let you know details of new address. Thank you for your prayers xx
Good luck with all the work!!
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