12 September 2017

Chasing White Vans

tomato soup for lunch
We were having lunch today when Rick started barking and alerted us to presence of a white van driving past the house.  We were expecting a courier to deliver Sarah’s suitcase today so Paul ran outside and chased the van up the road.  He managed to catch up with the courier in the middle of Monsieur Escalier’s farmyard and eventually re-appeared trundling Gandalf the Grey across the field.  At least Sarah can ditch the big white pants now.


Paul trundling Gandalf back home

It is wonderful having both my daughters here and when they are sitting on the sofa giggling and laughing, watching rubbish television, it’s like the clocks have been turned back about fifteen years.  Sarah is putting on a brave face but the veneer is very fragile and I can see that she is struggling.  Hopefully the time she spends here will give her the strength to re-build her life; we can give her plenty of love, laughter and wine while she is here.

Rick and my girls

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18 comments:

  1. The Weaver of Grass12 September 2017 at 16:33

    There is nothing like being home with a happy, loving family for starting the healing process.

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    1. Sue12 September 2017 at 20:34

      She doesn't have to try to be brave now she's home. If she wants to cry, then she can cry.

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  2. Rachel Phillips12 September 2017 at 17:32

    I hope all goes well for you and Sarah starts to see out the other side and gains some strength being with you all. It is hard but she will get there.

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    1. Sue12 September 2017 at 20:32

      It will be a long time before she trusts anyone again.

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  3. Yael12 September 2017 at 19:42

    You look happy,it is wonderful to have your children around for a while.

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    1. Sue12 September 2017 at 20:34

      The next couple of weeks will go all too quickly.

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  4. Coppa's girl12 September 2017 at 21:27

    Lovely family photo of you, the girls and Rick. Wishing Sarah every happiness in the future and hoping that she will soon be able to put this distress behind her.

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    1. Sue13 September 2017 at 08:38

      Thank you, one day she will stop hurting so much.

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  5. Mac n' Janet12 September 2017 at 21:36

    How wonderful to have both your girls at home. It's good to have family around when your heart I'd breaking.

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    1. Sue13 September 2017 at 08:39

      It's great that she finally made it home, hugs aren't the same on Skype.

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  6. christine bailey13 September 2017 at 07:31

    Rick a Guard dog in training!

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  7. Maria13 September 2017 at 08:06

    I have a tear to see the table set for four and the three of you together on the sofa.
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Sue13 September 2017 at 08:35

      This is a rare and precious time for us Maria.

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  8. Helsie13 September 2017 at 12:26

    Just being home with Mum and Dad will make a difference. Family is a great healer.

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  9. Silver in AZ14 September 2017 at 00:45

    Funny how our minds can wander; you said 'chasing white vans', and I instantly thought O.J. Simpson. LOL

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