Day #65 > SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER Up early for Church at Gina’s. Mum’s still in bed but Bob is up; I have half a cup of weak coffee & he just grunts when I say goodbye. Church is predominantly carols sung by the choir today – rather nice actually, & felt very good to simply focus on […]
Day #64 > SATURDAY 26th DECEMBER Boxing Day isn’t celebrated in the U.S. You’re telling me! Boy it felt flat in the house. I came downstairs just after 9.00am & Bob was snoozing on his throne with a DIY programme on the TV, & it sounded like Mum was in the shower. I made a pot of coffee […]
Day #63 > FRIDAY 25th DECEMBER Christmas Day! Whoop whoop. Hold on, where’s the Christmas cheer?! None here, that’s for sure . . . I make a coffee & drink alone as both the Chuckle Brothers are in the en-suite. Bob comes out first & I wish him Merry Christmas. He mumbles the same in return & […]
Day #62 > THURSDAY 24th DECEMBER Up at around 9.00am & the house is quiet – Bob has taken Mum out, presumably shopping as they were going to get a couple of supplies for the fridge along with some flowers to take to Sherrie’s on Christmas Day. I made lovely coffee, chatted with Lia, tidied up, did my […]
Day #61 > WEDNESDAY 23rd DECEMBER Lovely video chat with Lia – she’s on great form this morning, but that could have something to do with the raki she’s used on her toothache . . . Woke up feeling more reassured by the fake departure scenario. I know it’s misleading, but it’s the only way I can […]
Day #60 > TUESDAY 22nd DECEMBER D-Day: Doctor Day! We’re finally off to see the doc all together – something that Bob has flatly refused before now, so it’s quite a thing. We’re off to talk about the future & it hinges on Bob quitting the drink, so quite a sombre start to the day, & Mum’s a little […]
Day #59 > MONDAY 21st DECEMBER Mum & Bob off to the docs quite early as all-being-well today is Ditch that Neck Collar Day! They’re out from around 9.30am till 12.30pm, but once back Mum does indeed confirm she does not need to wear her collar any more. Phew. Fantastic news – truly fantastic, but slightly […]
Day #58 > SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER I slept soundly till 4.30am, when I struggled to get back to sleep. Sigh. Up early, downed one of Bob’s pissy coffees & then headed of to Gina’s church for a bit of peace ’n’ quiet & God time. Surely I’ll come back with some grace I thought! So very […]
Day #57 > SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER Great start to the day – I made coffee & emptied dishwasher as seems to be The Way, & Mum was on good form. Liverpool had just beaten Crystal Palace 0-7 so I was in a particularly good mood, & as they’d also beaten Spurs in the last minute during the […]
Day #56 > THURSDAY 18th DECEMBER A good start to the day. Hoorah! I don’t think I’ve written that before have I?! Despite making a new brew & emptying the dishwasher & generally tidying up whilst the Dewey’s chill out – Mum and Bob seemed happier this morning & the sun is shining outside, so I hope […]