As some of you have noticed I have been AWOL for some time. I really must thank Linda for taking over the birthdays these last 3 months. Thank you my birthday friend.

I really hate talking about what we have all been through this last year or so. We have all suffered in our different ways.
Towards the end of last year, overnight I developed the most horrible patches all over my body. We were actually taking a break as the twins and parents came to see us. I first thought is was something like bed bugs. After Christmas I went to see a dermatologist who pronounced I had a variant of eczema. It has been horrible, mainly attacking my hands and feet.
In March my daughter bought the twins down to see us. I knew that something was amiss and on the first evening when the twins were in bed she told us that my sil, Paul had accepted a job in England and that they would be emigrating at the end of the year. I know that they are doing the right thing as SA is not the best place for the future. This last Sunday Charlotte phoned to say they were leaving end July. There is so much going on in their lives. Two dogs and cat will go with them and all their worldly possessions.
We probably will not see them again as Covid has struck again here in SA, especially in Johannesburg, where they live. We still have not been vaccinated and being in our late seventies, loath to risk our health.
For the first time ever I feel trapped. Cannot visit Emma and Josh in Dubai and now Charlotte will be overseas as well. Once we can fly again all will be well.
As I look on Cute as a second family I thought I would let you all know the reason for my silence lately.
I hope you are all taking care of yourselves during this difficult time.