Good morning Mary. I hope by the time you read this you’ve managed a bit of sleep. I find that listening to something really helps me stop my mind from racing & keeping me awake. Whether it’s a podcast, radio or audio book doesn’t really matter, just something that distracts me sufficiently to sleep

The Archers Podcast - Truth and Lies - BBC Sounds Emma Freud and guests discuss last night's events in Ambridge.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... this week’s archers podcast covers a lot of the points in just 28 mins. There was also a “what do you need to know about the Archers if you’ve never listened/not listened for a while” episode just a couple of weeks ago.

We’re at that glorious stage in life where the turkey needs to go in the oven before the (now adult) kids want to get up and open presents!!
Happy Boxing Day!

So are you still in bed? No little doodles urging you to get up and play new games?

I hope you’ve managed to get yourself some breakfast.
Although we can’t physically help you out (much as we’d all love to make sure there’s a cup of tea waiting at your bedside in the morning), remember that there’s a host of us in your phone here to support you 💕

Well said - you’ve perfectly captured who Michael was for me - thank you.

Mary I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Michael was so dearly, well loved and will be missed by so many of us, but I’m sure by none more so than you and your family. Sending you all my heartfelt sympathy and love 💔💜

Mary, you are such a wonderful, kind and caring person. Thank you for sharing our messages with Michael and for sharing this time with us 💕

I can imagine that with flickering candles it’s very difficult to look away!

They are so beautiful.

Both your and Michael’s sharing brings light to a part of life not seen enough. Thank you both and so much love to you both. ❤️

I’m in too ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ditto to what @avensarah.bsky.social says, he made social media a life-affirming experience and brought new friends who I could never have otherwise met.
#CircleOfLoveForWombie

Sounds more like parkpun to me!

That’s good news. I hope it also means that you can rest easier too.

a little girl is hugging a monster from monsters inc ALT: a little girl is hugging a monster from monsters inc

Sending you all the love and hugs in the world as you and Michael go through this really difficult time

Happy birthday Mary.
I hope in amongst the tram rides you manage to find yourself a little treat and that you get the present of having Michael back home ❤️

Happy Birthday Captain Reindeer 🎉

Good morning. I hope you have a better, more fruitful day and that Michael gets back home xx

We’ll play nicely, Uncle Wombat.

Make sure you eat your greens 🫣

Oh pants! Sorry this keeps happening to such lovely people as you two. Hope treatment is gentle and swift. Much love and hugs xx

It’s ok to be scared, but we’re all virtually with you to share it out among us. Love and hugs as ever.
#WomsLastStand #FuckCancer

What an absolutely lovely thing to do 💖

I definitely won’t be muting. You are a wonderful human wombat and your bravery in sharing at such a time is generous and will help us all in understanding what comes to us all in the end. Thank you and much love to you and Mary 💜❤️

Wishing you both all the good things.

Do give feedback if you try it.

Much love to you both; hoping that visiting hours are generous and that the travel isn’t horrendous xx

I reckon there’s a bit more flavour synergy with the Pepsi and gingerbread than the monster munch and vanilla, so I’d say worth a punt. Do you know 7 people near you who you don’t like much if you need to give them away?

Oooph, sorry to hear that. Wishing a speedy visit.

Fingers crossed that Baldrick has been nowhere near your plan. Glad to hear you’re back at home - you and Mary deserve to be in your comfy chairs at home instead of the hard ones in A&E. Xx

💜 What awful news to have to share 💜
Thank you for being a wonderful friend and Wordfeud opponent.
Thank you for gathering such a fantastic group of people via the likes of Twanta and the TweetUps.
Please continue to write and make the most of every day.
#FuckCancer