Sometimes I think that blogging is self-indulgent. Other times I think that it is similar to being sick on the page. Given that I write about creativity and mindfulness I try to ensure that I write about both of those each day.
However today I am not feeling mindful or creative. At about 8.30am this morning came the first news that France would be significantly reducing travel from the UK from Saturday and over the Christmas period. At that time it was a leak rather than definitive information. By lunchtime it became clear that there were significant new restrictions. So whilst our younger son might be able to come our elder son certainly can’t .
If Mohamed can’t come to the mountain, and other such euphemisms, we would go to the UK. This might be extremely challenging however we started to put out feelers and find a way around this. However it now seems that it might not be legal for us to travel to the UK. I am waiting for the next update from the British Embassy in Paris.
Last year I understood, the virus was rife and the inoculations and treatments were not yet available. However that has all changed in the last year. All members of our family have been jabbed 3 times. It would seem that this makes no difference. It is extremely difficult to accept this, this time. It is all making me question whether I have done the right thing. Living in a different country to my children is far more challenging than I could possibly have imagined.
Tomorrow I will try to pick myself up and find a way of being positive. Until then bear with me …
Tales from the Sheshed France 
Yes, the French decision to restrict travel from the UK certainly did seem to come out of nowhere. Your family was the first I thought of when the news came through. I do hope you can work something out and all be together for Christmas somewhere ❤️
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Unfortunately it would seem that for the 2nd year in a row we will be separated at Christmas. It is very hard to accept. We have always been very close and done so much together. Xx
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My first thought when I heard the announcement was of the four of you Of course you will be really upset at not being able to have the Christmas you’ve looked forward together Zenna 🤗
For what it’s worth: you and Chris have moved during the most difficult of times and things WILL get easier as we learn to manage Covid. You have coped with parental loss and illness; you have coped with Covid; you have coped with doing up a property AND setting up a business. All of these things are emotionally and physically exhausting!
If you still lived in Devon snow could have prevented Billy and Henry from getting to you at Christmas. The UK government might have locked us down (might yet)
Your dream of France was always there so your achievement is AWESOME! I thought it was worth mentioning what you have achieved and what you continue to build – Christmas is always important- but there will be lots of times ahead when you can enjoy being together in a place you have always loved 🤗
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Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. This really helps to make me feel positive again.
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Sending love to you and your men 😘
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Thank you x
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Sending love and hugs xx
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Thank you xxx
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