I literally just turned on my computer and saw your post pop up @Faith-and-Hope - FC again Hon 
Is your friend ok? Is there anything you can do? I knowyou prpbably can't talk here about what is happening so going to the coffee shop and doind a crossword sounds like the best idea for you to look after yourself sweetheart.
I am supposed to be going to an art exhibition with my mum and sister this morning. I really don't feel well enough to go out but I am going to try. I told my mum that she would need to expect me to not move around much and that I would have to sit down alot. I also told her that if I needed to come home then that is what will have to happen. She seemed to be ok with that so I am hoping it won't be too much for me and she doesn't try to push too much. I will let you know how it goes later.
I thought you would like that painting - matches the colours in your avatar (and mine) -and it is done in watercolours - your next adventure with painting 
I will have my phone with me when I am out so I will check in with you throughout the day.
Sending you lots and lots of love and huge hugs this morning Hon - here for you
HI @Faith-and-Hope and @Zoe7
You both have beautiful avatars - I have to look twice to make sure which is which - they are both in my favourite colours as well
It seems both of you are having a rough time - I am glad you got a new IPAD Faith - when I am without my computer I feel quite strange - not all that good actually - and your daughters both having a melt-down - things must be tense at your house - so yes - the coffee shop and the crossword - what a great idea
I like a hard Sudoku puzzle for moments when I have to calm myself down to the basics of filling in the right numbers in the right squares - so yes - I had not thought before but that is good therapy
And Zoe - I hope you get to the art show with your Mum and that with taking it easy and resting and being able to leave when you are ready you can enjoy your day - going out is good therapy even if we are knocked out afterwards
I have you both in mind
Dec
Thanks @Owlunar
@Faith-and-Hope and @Owlunar have finally returned home - am exhausted.
There were some really nice works at the exhibition - my sister has already told me what she wants painted next - I told her it will be a while as I can't hold the paintbrush for long without my arms giving way atm.
@Faith-and-Hope I took some photos of the river for you but I'll have to post them later - still on my phone and phone is charging.
I think it is quite likely that I will fall asleep soon - it was too much. I am very tired, aching everywhere and my throat is sore again - so rest, rest and more rest is on the cards for the remainder of today, and I would say tomorrow as well.
Has there been any news about your friend @Faith-and-Hope? and ...How are you doing Hon?
I am not surprised you are feeling a bit 'numbed out' @Faith-and-Hope - what a big day for you Hon. I can imagine how much pain you have taken on from others today and that you are coping with this the best way you can 
I wish I could take it away for you sweetheart - I really do!
It is so nice of your friend to come over because you can't go out - that really is very sweet - what a lovely friend you have
I really, really, really wish I could have a print of your painting too - but I do have an image in my mind and that will have to do I suppose!!!!
My sister told me today that her partner really liked the paintings I was doing (they were here to pick up their dog who stayed with me for a night a couple of weeks ago). She told him 'that's good because one is for us'. He was pretty happy with that.
When she told me what she would like I immediately thought of you as it includes deep pink roses - so without her knowing it there will be a little of you in that one also @Faith-and-Hope
@Faith-and-Hope This photo is a bit distorted but it adds to the effect - I hope you love the colours...
