Snooze with Sam

Often, we're only one small decision away from changing our lives.

I always say that, so, here's quick one for you - If you’ve ever wondered why your mind won’t slow down at night or why certain habits won’t budge, I’ve been exploring those deeper layers, and you’re welcome to join.

I am a personal coach: I've been doing it for years, and take great pride in being able to help us all (and myself, in the process) strive to better the areas in our life we want help in.

If you're keen, or even curious, head on over to Pateon where you'll find a library of coaching sessions ranging from quick tips to in-depth explorations of some of our most challenging experiences!

Lots of love, and maybe see some of you there.

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I would like to introduce the next story compilation: YOUR FAVOURITES!

That's right; I would like to give someone a wee Christmas gift of their own this year, and invite ALL my Patrons to write down your favourite Snooze with Sam stories.
I mean, you can list the stories of other lovely creators if you like, but I'll not be able to help you much there... :P



So if you'd like the chance to have your own faves compiled, you can clink the link to join at any tier level below!



The winner will be drawn around a week from now, and the compilation be available to you all in time for Christmas!



So get thinking, scribbling, and commenting on the post! :D

S x

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Guess what? It's Christmas on YouTube o'clock! :P
If you're feeling festive, you'll absolutely love my latest story which revolves around everyone so many of you know and love: Morag the sleepy cat, all of her pals, and Mrs Claus!

So lie back, treat yourself to a nice, deep breath, and enjoy this wholesome story! It's a very happy and cheerful one - I promise. The 'lost' element should not be taken too seriously...haha

Love to all! S X

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This is one I've been SO excited to make for you!🐨🪃🦘

EARLY ACCESS is available to 3 hour long tale of our adventures around Australia now! - head over to Patreon for a gander and getcha lug holes round this sleepy little ripper! :D

It's genuinely so soothing - I promise! <3

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Love to you all! S x
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I am back home and in the process of making stories for you! 😁 In the meantime, do you LOVE to travel? Good! What better way to lull you into a deep and snoozy state than this delightful ASMR sleep story all about a global adventure? Slip into your comfies, and pull out your imaginary maps of the world - we're jetting off around the world, with a wee stop via the land of slumber!

Coming to you, as usual, this Sunday evening! ❤️

PS. ALL suggestions below, please! I read them all.
Stories HAVE been going out as usual including an awesome HP series as well as a Sleepy Journey Around Scotland in a camper van (thanks to my amazing Patrons, and both are really good, I promise!), so if you've missed any feeling like I've not been here, feel free to go back and listen to some you may have missed!

S x

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3 months to the day. That's how long I was in hospital for, and that's how long I've had to count my blessings a thousand times over. It's safe to say, as you ALL know by now, that you are very much one or them.

I must thank you all again: one; for your patience as the recovery continues, two; for always support me with loving messages and commitment to the Snooze with Sam community, and three; just for being you, be that commenting, donating, listening, writing, emailing, or calling.

Much like the nurses who've looked after my livelihood since June, I will be indebted to you all for the rest of my life. Never have I known such compassion and empathy. For this, I cannot and will never be able to thank you enough. I love you all.

Friday marks the say when Christine and I have been able to resume our lives. 3 months apart has taken its toll on our minds and bodies. We're taking some time to regain clarity and look after ourselves. My guess is that I will be back to normal service by the beginning of October. I hope you all understand. ❤️

My injuries are still in a state of severe repair, but are stable enough for clinics and self care to do the ground work now. Still lots of drugs, still lots of pain, and still only able to bear weight on one very unstable ankle. 😅 but it's enough to get by on for now. One recovery chapter has hopefully come to an end, just as another begins. Navigating your own home in a different and challenging way makes the home less familiar: this will take time to accustom to.

I'm excited to start writing again, and have a good few ideas of what's to come!

At the same time, I would love to hear your suggestions and wishes for stories going forwards so please let me know even if the concept has been explored before: what are your faves, go-tos, or 'wish they were longer' type stories? 😁
Please comment all below!

I will miss a million things from my time in hospital, the wonderful staff being number 1 on that list. For now, though, I am truly grateful to be back in the arms of the most important people to me, in my home.
Never has making tea, cooking real food, or bathing in sunshine brought such a smile to my face. 😊

S & C xx

Should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.


gofund.me/3a1acb7d

Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...

Or of course, on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam

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Hello everyone ❤️
Thank you as always for being so patient with a next update. I only have the use of one hand just now, so I apologise for being fairly brief.

This will never change, but I want to wholeheartedly thank you all for continuing to listen and support as you are. You blow my tiny little mind every day. So do my closer support network of Christine, my parents, my sister, my friends and everyone else who has been by my side through what has become through hardest thing I've ever had to face, and a lot tougher than I'd care to admit.

After having tasted sweet, sweet freedom, I am back bed bound in High Dependency after an initial operation to apply a skin flap graft from my wrist to my right ankle. Unfortunately, there had been no healing in the right foot over the last 2 months, so we started again with this side. The first operation eventually failed about 36 hours later, meaning back into theatre to try again. It has now been 48 hours since and we're now hopeful this 2nd attempt will stick. I am hoping it'll only be another few days being stuck in this bed. The pain is still a very real thing. I am humbled by it's everlasting presence.
3 limbs put of action now! Who's keeping count? 😜

It's been 2 months now, and there's no sign of the exit yet. So the saying goes; two steps forward, one step back.
I don't mind admitting this last week has beaten the life out of me on a few occasions. I am not superman. I am not invincible. I am fragile, as much as I try to he as strong and resilient as it is possible to be. But it's quite clear to me that my experiences of life going forward will absolutely revolve around my people. ❤️ My family. My community. You are all part of that.

Thank you for being patient with me. Stories will go out when I can physically make them. Believe me, I am trying my absolute hardest to get out of this, all the while trying to learn as much as possible on the way.

Love to you all, from an uncomfortable bed somewhere in Glasgow, baking his leg at a steady 38⁰C. 😘 S x




Should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.


gofund.me/3a1acb7d

Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...

Or of course, on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam

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Thank you all very much for being patient once more. I truly hope that, wherever you are listening from, you are healthy and happy, and in some way or another, following your dreams. ❤️ You don't deserve any less, do you? ☺️

I'll update you as best I can in a moment, but we (myself and Christine) simply must express our continued awe and gratitude to you all, and thank you for your amazing support through this rather challenging spell. Your continuous listens, donations, and Patreon memberships are so appreciated mo words can really do them justice.
I said challenging, rather than bad, or difficult, because ultimately that is what we are seeing this as; a challenge. Yes, we've cried, and felt down, and wondered what our future will now look like, and all manner of other perfectly normal, emotional things to feel. The key thing is, though, that we're embracing the journey as something valuable and rewarding despite none of this being part of our plans.

I am in the fortunate position of being accustomed to challenging myself mentally and physically. I've done it many times, be it a spell of self-improvement, changing of habits, or even setting myself goals in the gym.
I'm under no illusion that this is our greatest challenge yet, but we're confident that we can overcome each step and, in time, help me walk again and regain valued mobility once more.😊

So, over the last few weeks, not a lot has changed. Recovery is going well enough, with only a few hiccups occurring. I am still not able to 'hop' much on the left leg before the pain becomes unbearable. The right leg is currently in a cast, but one of the wounds is not healing properly. As a result, further surgery is imminent for another skin graft at a minimum, with the possibility of further work needing required.
This is a slow process, and I am still likely to be in hospital for a while yet.

On a more positive note, the use of a wheelchair has been a life saver! That, and the ability to use the physios 'gym' frequently means I am doing my very best to stay strong in all the muscles that will tolerate the work! It's painful, but I'm not sure if I care! 😜
I'm just kidding...the physios keep me honest and sensible. Mostly... hehe.

Another wonderful thing happened last night: I left the hospital grounds for the first time! 🥳 Christine and I packed up the wheelchair in our wee car, and we scooted our way along the road to find some ice cream! 🍦 Physically, it was a little tricky, and the car journey was a little overwhelming (sounds odd, but it was), but we had the most wonderful evening together. I almost forgot about the pain altogether. ❤️

Stories-wise, I really am stuck where I am, which I am trying not to get down about. It's truly frustrating. I'd hoped not to have to, but my incredibly kind and empathetic patrons have suggested I release one or two exclusive stories to keep up with uploads. I thank them for being so understanding, and I'll be back to writing new stories as soon as I get home, whenever that may be.

As always, a huge thank you to Christine for being by my side always. I love her so much, and I am the luckiest darn thing on the planet to have her here.
Finally, thank you all once more. Not only am I lucky to have Christine and my family, but I am lucky to have you. You are keeping me going and helping me stay as strong as possible. I'm not who else could really say that, which is pretty crazy, so I am truly grateful to be able to. Thank you.

Should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.


gofund.me/3a1acb7d

Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...

Or of course, on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam

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Hello, everyone. It's Sam here. Thank you all for your patience with regard to updates. I know that you'll all understand, as many of you have said, but it's been a very important couple of weeks focused on repair, keeping the mind as healthy as possible, and physiotherapy. Also, I hope the photo isn't too graphic - I've tried to obscure the left leg a little.

Firstly, I want to thank Christine. She knows, as I tell her often, but she is the main reason I have been able to maintain perspective and positivity. So many of you have extended your support to her, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart ❤️.  If any of you were worrying, fear not. I am in the best hands possible. Thank you, Christine.

Next, I want to thank you all, of course. Where do I start? Has anyone else noticed the sheer quantity of love and support that's been sent our way? I am beyond speechless. We are. We're just two humble people, with simple needs, full hearts, and a lot of determination. But we're not so channelled that we can't be bowled over by your support and love. There is no other word for it: it's love. You have been gifting it and spreading it in a quantity that we've never seen before, and words can not begin to describe how grateful we are. Christine began the support page, and never in my wildest dreams would I have thought it would be so successful. It's all down to every one of you, and it's already making us breathe easier and help us know we'll be OK despite what's happened. Thank you all so, so much. Soon, we will somehow express our gratitude in a better way than through this message.

Finally, I suppose I shall update you a little on how things are this end. We are positive for the most part, as we always strive to be. 😊 but we also know that low points will come, and they are necessary so that we can even feel the good points. There is a lot of in-person support going on, as well as the incredible care from the staff at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. ❤️
Many of you have gathered that recovery is going to be slow, and that's proving true.
My pelvis has been successfully fixed, as well as both ankles. There are complications with both legs, resulting in slower progress to full weight bearing on the left leg, but a further operation soon should hopefully help. The muscle graft is healthy and healing well.
Pain is an obstacle 24/7, but my upper body remains strong and fit, bar a fractured wrist, so I can happily chuck myself about in that way! 😆
I am very driven and determined in my nature (just ask Christine) so have been advised to chill out a little by the staff when it comes to the rehab, but I am hopeful that we'll be in a better place soon.
I am far from being able to walk, though I am able to use a wheelchair now, which has been fantastic for getting OUTSIDE, as well as having a little independence back, which I've loved.
Like I know you all appreciate, this is a very slow process, and we're only at the beginning, but I hope you appreciate a little more detail in how things are here in Scotland.

All of our love is extended out to you all. Due to the quantity we've received, our hearts are brimmed, so we've got a lot to give. ❤️
Thank you.

As before, should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, for which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.


gofund.me/3a1acb7d

Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...

Or of course, on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam

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Hi everyone; before I say anything else, we are simply speechless at the seemingly endless love and support you've all given. You are all incredible, and we are so overwhelmed that one day we'll try to find the right words to thank you all. So for now, we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you all so, so much.

Sam: he's OK. Yesterday were his 4th and 5th surgeries, and hopefully, his last. The last 24 hours has been the most difficult so far, but thankfully the pain is more under control as of this afternoon. Pre-op, he was up and putting weight on his left leg, but now the right leg has been worked on, he's back to bed for now. He's feeling as positive as possible, truly.

I'll try and update more frequently, but hopefully this helps a little in the meantime. We love you all. Thank you.

Christine x

As always, we have zero expectations, but should anyone wish to support Sam and his recovery over the coming year, you can do so here. Thank you so much.

gofund.me/3a1acb7d

Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com

https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...

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