BerryBunch Family @Berrybunchfamily@dingdash.com

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That is all for now

Except to say God is good!

Today is my estranged dad's cremation service. He died the day after my first hospital visit last month - 12th November. He was 78.

So mixed emotions for me. I won't be attending because I'm still not up to a journey of that kind & as I avoid any stress I can.

He left behind his 3rd wife, 4 sons, 2 step daughters

I'm sad by the pain of a very broken, fragmented family.

He was saved.

I was even contacted by a half brother I hadn't seen for 32 years, and 2 half brothers I've not seen for 14 years

I'm sad he left a legacy, sadly, of broken people and lives. But I also know enough of the 'why' of how he lived and have no bitterness. Just sadness.

He ministered originally in Wolverhampton, setting up youth work projects. And was a passionate speaker and brilliant orator. I definitely learned those skills from him.

I said my real goodbyes 14 years ago. Today I'll say it one last time.

Andy
Photo : Top left to right
Steven (my son), Mark (youngest half brother of 3 boys), me, my dad

Anybody know what the latest real story is out of South Africa regarding the Omicron variant?

They had said nobody had been hospitalised, or died

Can't find a single piece of news about what is going on over there now?

With the seemingly OTT response from multiple governments, I'm truly curious how things really are over there....

I've never felt the cold before. I certainly can now!

It's 3-4 degrees outside with a slight breeze

I love the colder weather!

And, of course, when out walking I have to shuffle along to keep my heart rate very low. Which means I can't heat my body up by faster movement!

My t-shirt and a light jacket simply isn't enough anymore.

So I put on my thick fleece jacket (barely worn as it used to make me WAY too hot), a ridiculously good winter coat, fleece gloves & hat.

Home now & I've only ditched the gloves/hat

And @StevenBerry was very patient with my very slow speed. When I apologised, he simply said I was doing what I was supposed to. Good lad.

Our boys amaze me every day, in one way or another.

Roll on Friday so I can see what my BP is doing...and if it is sufficiently low I may be able to discuss at least coming off that...as long as it doesn't drop too much when i come off them.. we'll see. With a blood test at the same time I fear my result may be unfairly skewed!!

Andy B

Good morning peoples from around the world. Feeling pretty bright and breezy today. And since I decided to stop drinking caffeine after my heart had an argument with itself, that bright and breezy feeling is all me.

How's y'all today?

Me? I'm still just chuffed that I filmed, edited, transcribed and published 3 Andy B 2 Minute Videos yesterday. And, I managed to put fresh bedding on our bed for the first time in 6 weeks.

Andy B

A job I love doing, that I can't currently risk doing (as I get a bit too enthusiastic while doing it!!) And Mr getting a bad and unecessary cut would really upset my family.

So glad for my wife and Boys. They truly are awesome.

Andy B

2 in one night (mostly cos i forgot to set episode 24 to publish...)

Andy B 2 Minute Video, Check with The Instructions, S4, E22

https://youtu.be/EdlcBBmD4yY

After a small mishap, when a pair of woollen gloves tried to take on the heat of a tumble dryer, and lost, Andy B started thinking about a much older memory of a very expensive cardigan that suffered the same, inevitable, outcome.

And, much like what happened to those woollen gloves, mistakes happen.

But, with God, the Good News is that we can’t mistake ourselves away from God. Because the very nature of Gods to redeem our mistakes.

Those woollen gloves no longer fit an adult sized hand. But that mistake isn’t a complete failure, as they still fit smaller children.

Read the rest on our website - https://www.berrybunch.family/andy-b-2-minute-video-check-with-the-instructions-s4-e22/

Andy B 2 Minute Video, Do What You Can When You Can, S4, E24

https://youtu.be/-P3ZtdgjGow

As a Stay-At-Home-Dad for more than 15 years I’ve thoroughly loved everything with caring for my family and our home.

But since catching Covid a little over a month ago, discovering an issue with my heart, getting through a lung infection and adjusting to a whole host of medication to keep me healthy until the heart issue can be resolved, it has taken a lot out of me.

The most challenging part is being on blood thinners. Because there is so much I can’t do, or need to seriously question whether I should do that, or not...

Read the rest on our website - https://www.berrybunch.family/andy-b-2-minute-video-do-what-you-can-when-you-can-s4-e24/

Be grateful, even for the small things you can accomplish

Today I'm making our bed.

Last time I tried to tidy it up, I had my first cut to deal with while on blood thinners - from a bolt that holds the frame together.

But I'm learning to get on with what I can do, when I can do it, and be peaceful when - like this morning - I felt a little in need of a bit more rest.

But this afternoon that extra resting (not my favourite activity.....at all....like ever!!!!!!) has paid off as I'm able to, slowly but surely, put fresh bedding on our bed.

For me that is an achievement, and one that I'm feeling very blessed to be able to do today.

I've even organised the table dryer loaded, loaded the washing machine myself.

Small things, but important. And each one I feel blessed to be able to do, as I start to get back with the idea of living.

So, put really simply count your blessings!!

Andy B

Bit slower and more sluggish this morning.

But God is still good, and the good moments are increasing, while moments like now are fading!

How's my DingDash family doing today?

Andy B