Mandy
1
15

Apologies for absence

Hi all just to apologise for my absence over the last few weeks, but life has been a bit hectic.

I had a large 4 day exhibition to prepare for and the week before that I had to take a friend to hospital for a scan, only to find out he has terminal brain cancer, and then to top it off the day after the exhibition finished my husband of 18 years odd told me he was leaving me and the kids. The leaving I could cope with as he had been suffering from bad depression and mood swings for years, but what did come as a blow was the fact he had decided 16 months beforehand that he didn’t love me anymore and wanted a divorce then, but did not say anything until he had got somewhere for himself to go to.

So it will take me a little while to get on top of things, but I will get around to looking at everyone’s beautiful creations, although now that I have to support myself and the kids, I may not have loads of spare time. But I will get to them, as this is one place that definitely brightens up my days.

gateaux de mandy

15 Comments

Bethann Dubey commented about 10 years ago

Wow Mandy.. it sounds like you have had a very stressful time <3 <3 ..oh .my goodness <3 .. I hope you are getting help from husband to support the children.. <3 and I hope you have family close by.. everyone needs good friends and family <3 <3 keep you in my prayers <3

Dubey Cakes

Mandy commented about 10 years ago

My family are great, although mum and dad live about 10 hours away and she is not allowed to travel at the moment. Friends have been fantastic, “he” has been vindictive, and the kids have made me smile.
Life goes on and as long as there is a glass of wine now and again and the kids and I can have a good laugh, we will be fine.
Thankyou for your lovely words.

gateaux de mandy

SweetKOKEKO by Arantxa commented about 10 years ago

Oh Mandy, what a hard time… I can´t imagine what you´re going through but kids will be your great support. If he was this way, I think that´s on the better for you and your children. I´m happy you have good friends around you.
Have a warm hug from Spain.

SweetKOKEKO

Calli Creations commented about 10 years ago

Oh Mandy, life sure can throw us some cruel curved balls sometimes… And sometimes all at once.. You’re having a tough time right now and you sound strong and wise throughout the experience. Wishing this new path in your life, one of inner peace and happiness ❤️ Glad to see you back xx

You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits

Mandy commented about 10 years ago

Thankyou so much all of you. It is great to be back.
And as they say on a plaque on my wall “Live life 1 cake at a time”

gateaux de mandy

Julia Hardy commented about 10 years ago

Oh my goodness, you have been through the wringer! Things can only get better and I hope they do really soon ((Hug)) x

Julia Hardy

Sweet Foxylicious commented about 10 years ago

Thinking of you hun. Hope you get the support you need xx

Zoe @ sweet foxylicious x

Calli Creations commented about 10 years ago

I like that Mandy… Postive thoughts 💕

You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits

Karen's Kakery commented about 10 years ago

Oh Mandy, I’m both sorry for you and also happy for you too. You don’t realise it yet but you’ve been set free xx You’ve got more support than you’ll ever know here on CD, and as long as you’ve got the skills you obviously have you’ll be able to get by. You’re going to find out who your friends are in the coming months…….and it probably won’t be the ones you thought were either. But you’re a fighter and you’ll only get stronger from this xx

karen,Gwynedd