Although I sent my daughter in the UK, and her partner presents (all the other receipients in the UK have received theirs!), also sent a present each to my 2 granddaughters - also in the UK, I have heard from none of them.
Each Christmas Day I ring my daughter -( she is not on the internet) and when I rang this year was told 'that number is out of service.'
Anyway, they say that 'no news is good news' so will try not to worry.
Eve & Blabbermouth 111

Oh Eve.....I know how disheartening that can be. Let's just hope that it is one of those deals where it was the phone company's fault. I have kids that worry me that way also. Infact, I was just texting one right now and asking if he was still alive. They don't know how much we worry when they don't answer their phones or check in every so often.

Will be thinking of you and hoping that for the best.

Lucy

Yup. Just assume all is well unless you hear differently! Hope you had a happy holiday!

Jana

Many thanks, Lucy & Jana - I am originally British, so shall keep a 'stiff upper lip' !!
Love to you both.
Eve & Blabbermouth 111

Oh Eve, what a worry. Is there someone over in England you can contact to find out what is going on.

I just want you to know that we all love and respect you, you are very special to all of us on here and we love you heaps. We may not be as good as the real thing, but if concern and love means anything, we are as good as your family.

Thinking of you and sending lots of love and hugs, if Geraldton wasn't so far away, I would be on a plane today. See another reason to move to Melbourne, just imagine the great times we could have over Christmas and the New Year. My family would welcome you with open arms, and Lauren would just love to have a special "older" friend. I have a spare bedroom, and we could wander around my place together, imagine the mischief we could get up to.

Oh Chrissy! You are such a darling - very many thanks for your post and 'phone call - it bucked me up no end.
Sorry, I didn't realise that it was your birthday - hope you had a WONDERFUL day.

Lots of love,
Eve & Blabbermouth 111

Eve:
I hope you hear from your children and grandchildren soon. That is scary when we cant get a update from them. Take care

Hi Eve,

I'm really sorry. If there's anyway that I can help (we live in the UK) please let me know. The telephone lines may have been down due to snow depending on where your daughter lives. Hope things are sorted out soon - and as I said I'm happy to help. It's easier if you're in the country!

Karen XX

Eve - I am so sorry to hear your story. Hopefully there is a good explaination. Patty and I have family members and friends with children that are very "unthoughtful", but we're fortunate that our kids do a real good job. It's a shame your daughter doesn't have an internet connection - she would benefit from reading Carl's sermon today. Hugs to ya.

Eve, I know it was a sad time for you. My heart aches for you, jut hearing about it. But I also know your daughter is as tough as her Mom and when she was in trouble before - she got word to you. So I like your approach -- no news is good news! Hope you hear from her soon....

On a brighter note -- you have many 'children' and friends here to support you and you know you heard form me this Christmas! Hugs to you my special friend.

I am so sorry for you Eve. I also hope it is a phone company problem and nothing else. As I get older I now see more why my mother was so anxious to hear from all of her "kids" and family. It is so easy to get lonely. That's another reason we need friends close and those like we have on this site. We are not alone just away from others at times. You are loved by many.

Very many thanks, my dear friends, for your kind words.
Yes, it is probably the 'phone lines or floods, or snow.
Two years ago my daughter lost her house in the floods - it is a 'mobile home' type, and was replaced by the insurance. Maybe that is what has happened now.
Karen, it is sweet of you to offer to help. Thank you. The problem is that Beverley does not have a postal address. All her mail, etc is sent to her partner's fathers address in Tewkesbury. She has a really beautiful position, right beside a lake - maybe that is the problem if the lake has flooded. She is not on the internet although I offered to pay for it for her. She is mildly epilectic and was told by the Dr she shouldn't use a computer. Both her daughters are, but they are naughty girls, and rarely answer any of my e-mails!
(One is near Tewkesbury, the other at Evesham.) My daughter's place is between (don't laugh!) Wyre Piddle and Worcester.
Thank you all again, love and a Happy New Year to you all.
Eve & Blabbermouth 111

Eve,

My heart aches for you during this time as I care so much for you.

Yes it is nice to keep the stiff upper lip sometimes, or to be stoic as my biological family was and is so prone to do. I am more the passionate type who feels things very deeply,and sometimes don't always show that side of me.

We can be such a complicated lot,eh?

I hope you hear from them soon,so you can feel more at ease.My oldest daughter who lives in the same city as I do,sometimes fails to call as often as I prefer.At times I can be a true worrywort about my girls,my brothers,and I sure was about my Mom.For the 2 years she had cancer I called her everyday.This was even with seeing her so often as she lived only 25 miles from me.I must admit that since her death almost 4 months ago,that I have found myself automatically dialing her number even though I know in my head that she is gone.

PS I would never laugh, too much at the names of towns as I am from Arkansas,with towns called Possuum Grape,Bald Knob,Booger Holler,and Oil Trough.Then there are the barely populated little areas called 51,Dixie,Romance,and such. I must admit I did snort at the town called Piddle,though.


Love,DonnaB

Hey Donna - 'Wyre' is the old English word for Weir, and 'Piddle' is a small tributary of the River Avon!
I always feel awkward asking the bus conductor or taxi driver for Wyre Piddle!!
Love,
Eve & Blabbermouth 111 xx

Good morning Eve. I'm happy to read, in another post, that you had a good Christmas.
I hope you hear from your family soon, so you may have peace.