No I was going to have a day at home tidying and generally just taking it easy, but as usual things didn't go to plan. As Ray was having real trouble breathing and has once again been rushed into hospital. I was in the middle of blogging when I got the call and my day was turned upside down.
I went over to take charge of the two grandaughters, I was a little perturbed by the 8yr old watching the paramedics so closely and seeing her dad in such a bad way so thought they needed a care free childrens day (she is far too grown up with whats going on).
Anyway I took them to my other daughters so they could play with her two girls 10 and 8 and we have had areally great day
inspite of what else was going on.
First they had ice creams and played on the trampoline,then we went to the park and swings, followed by a walk along the canal picking wild Flowers ![]()
When we got back to my daughters her partner had made a plate of sandwiches with crisps and bought them all sweets 
Then he looked after them all and they dressed up while my daughter and I went to see to my dogs and other daughters dog. When we got back they had made up a play and set seats in the garden ready for us to watch 
Later I left them there again while I went to hospital to see what was happening and give daughter some support, Ray by this time had been admitted onto a ward and was breathing slightly easier and very tired. We spent a little time together before I brought my daughter home and we fetched chinky chip shop food for us all to eat ![]()
After which I took them back to there own home and now I am ready for a cup of tea and putting my feet up.
I really enjoyed watching all the girls play together and having a carefree day inspite of what else was going on.
I had forgotten how nice the local paths were and how many secretplaces there were for the children to enjoy
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- 2009-07-04 @ 23:08:10
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- 2009-07-04 @ 23:09:47
It was what you could call bitter sweet

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- 2009-07-04 @ 23:30:00
Sounds like a very stressful day. Hope he gets better soon.
Hi, I’ve enjoyed your blog and hope you don’t mind but I have posted a link to your blog from my Tylluan’s Recommended Blogs page. The idea is to encourage my blog friends to come and visit other blogs that I think they will enjoy and generally to get blogland moving a bit! 
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- 2009-07-04 @ 23:38:35
It was stressful because of why we were having the girls but it was a lovely day with them all

Thank you for your wishes xx
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- 2009-07-05 @ 00:14:31
Poor Ray.
Sounds like there were some good bits to the day though.
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- 2009-07-05 @ 00:36:06
Glad you're able to make the best of things. It must be so hard, but I bet everyone appreciates you keeping the little one occupied. x
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- 2009-07-05 @ 08:12:10
Thank goodness for grandmas.
I hope Ray is much better today and that you have a lot more fun with the youngsters
Take care
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- 2009-07-05 @ 09:09:29
yeah, thank goodness for Grandmas. This must be all such a strain for you all
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- 2009-07-05 @ 12:25:51
My heart goes out to you all but thank goodness you are there to keep a bit of stability for the children at this difficult time Xx
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- 2009-07-05 @ 18:04:48
You're a wonderful grandma and mum
Hope Ray is soon well enough to come home again 
GBH's XXX
freeasthewind
Sorry for the problem that lead to the play date. Hope Ray feels better. Hugs