Comments on: A shining example to us all…

By: Julia Shepherd

Julia Shepherd — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:57:39 +0000

Hi Julia, i have read your trilogy of Life’s A Beach while on lockdown and loved them. Really like your style of writing, the characters really came to life and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened in the end. Can’t wait to read your next one! I used to read a lot but had got out of it and yours were the first books I downloaded. I will be looking for more to read now. Its good to see you back on QVC, always enjoy your shows. Stay safe, take care X

By: Eileen Davies

Eileen Davies — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:35:06 +0000

In reply to Diane Gilbank. Diane how are you and your family doing? Your comment perfectly expressed what we are feeling here and our thoughts are with your dad - such difficult times when he should be held and comforted by all his family. I will be thinking of you every day, and so will others who read this.

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:16:59 +0000

In reply to Diane Gilbank.

Hello Diane
I am so sorry to hear your awful news. It’s heartbreaking at any time to lose someone close but devastating at this time when contact hasn’t been possible. It’s awful for all of you but my heart goes out to your dad… sending you all the biggest virtual hugs.
I had a taste of the sort of life you lead after my operation – I didn’t go anywhere for weeks and only had one friend call around as everyone is so busy with their own lives, which I totally understand. Now people have more time on their hands they are reconnecting- I had a phonecall from one of my friends from dancing school last night who currently lives in France. The funny thing is, now I am back at QVC and I’m starting writing my next book while finishing the edits on the one out next month, plus all the physiotherapy, I’m as busy as ever so haven’t had time to ‘binge watch’ boxsets… I’m not complaining, I like being busy!
I loved that blouse and am kicking myself for not ordering before I went on air.
Please drop me a line, you have the address – I’m here if you need to talk
Much love
Julia xx

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:05:38 +0000

In reply to Pam.

Hi Pam
He is sitting opposite me now as I’m writing my replies and I must say I agree – I could be biased!
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:04:26 +0000

In reply to pamela Richards.

Thanks Pamela, you stay safe too
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:03:19 +0000

In reply to Julie.

Hi Julie
What a lovely message to receive especially as I am just starting to plot my next book and with all that is going on in the world I’m finding it hard to concentrate. You have given me inspiration to carry on writing – thank you and so pleased you are enjoying being transported to happier times and places.
Getting there with my physio exercises, but it is so good to be back and doing my bit!
Enjoy Mauritius
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:41:51 +0000

In reply to martin forbes.

Hi Martin
How amazing that your old VHS tapes are still playable – we stored ours outside in storage bins, hundreds of them from all the shows I did from cable television, and most of them have white stuff all over them so are unplayable. Hopefully some semblance of normality to our everyday lives will return soon.
Stay safe
Julia x

By: Diane Gilbank

Diane Gilbank — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:02:53 +0000

Hi Julia it’s really lovely to see you back hosting shows again and I am glad you are able to sit down! Well done to Dan for doing the run for you even if he doesn’t fancy repeating it! Your meal looked delicious with the photos! Should see things like that when you are hungry! Like the tip for the strawberries too. I hope you are coping ok with the restrictions we have, other than being able to come to work. It’s a very strange time. My daily life has not altered one bit, I had the isolation and lack of social life, and initially I felt ok about the changes. But it’s amazing how the outside world can still have a massive impact. Obviously the benefits have been more people being in touch than have been for a long time, and great offers of kindness from friends and neighbours. FaceTime has produced some good laughs, and we are in touch as a family every day now,which I love. We have seen our two granddaughters from the front of the house,but it’s torture not being able to hug them or touch them at all. We FaceTime our 2year old grandson regularly to make sure he doesn’t forget us!
Sadly we had a large dent in our lockdown story on Friday as my mum died… she was 95 and had been in a home for 2years with dementia, but was doing well overall. My dad hasn’t been able to see her for 34days and that had hit him hard. He went every day for 5-6 hours just to hold her hand. It was a shock in the end as she was taken to hospital at 1am Friday morning and we didn’t find out till 9ish. She died at teatime suddenly, but it was peaceful and that’s what matters. The hardest part was talking to my dad after the hospital had rung, he was heartbroken. Also both my sisters are abroad and I am no use physically. But my husband and daughters quickly went to check on my dad.
Of course the funeral etc is all up in the air, if we can have one at all really. So it’s taking a while to sink in. I must admit.
The upside of the last few days is my together crinkle blouse, which you said you wanted, the pale green floral one, came on Friday. It’s really lovely and will be very useful I can tell. If I hadn’t tuned into your show I wouldn’t have got it, so it’s your fault, joking of course.
I hope you continue to make progress with your strict daily routine for your ankle.
Keep safe and well and sending you much love Diane xxx

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:39:19 +0000

Wilfie is certainly a very handsome cat.

By: pamela Richards

pamela Richards — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:15:31 +0000

just ajoy keep safe xx