JULY . . . The month passes relatively quietly, with our chats being very light & focussing on all things nice, but essentially Mum is in limbo as she’s seemingly obsessed with what her doctor will tell her as a result of her three-hour observation last month. Every conversation revolves about her treading water waiting to hear the […]
JUNE . . . Mum, Jane & I continue to chatty about all things bright & beautiful together, yet behind the scenes Jane & I are concerned about Mum as she is clearly regressing back to confusion. I message Gina – as I haven’t heard anything for a month since we discussed the MyChart & antidepressant […]
MAY . . . Shallow grave for one? The month starts well as Gina took Mum out to visit some gardens, which she enjoyed immensely. Alas she only visits supermarkets & doctors with Bob, so a welcome breath of fresh air indeed. She looked lovely as Gina pinged over this wonderful pic of Mum above. […]
APRIL . . . ‘Hello Bob. Bob? Bob?!’ Ditto March really, a brave face is put on all but interestingly Bob now seems to have no issues with his back – & I quote, ‘it’s still dying but I’m not in any pain now,’ so he appears to be living his best life; I say […]
MARCH . . . ‘This too shall pass.’ Between the chats with Laurel & Hardy along with Mum’s neighbours I try to keep an eye on all at a distance & gradually make successful inroads into stopping my moaning & focus on all that is light & bright; to bring some joy to her day rather […]
FEBRUARY . . . Groundhog Days. I continue to have regular chattys with Mum – including our weekly family video chatty with Jane too – via Alexa or whatever means. I’ll be the first to admit it hasn’t been easy, as even before I’d left the country Bob had allowed Mum back on The Sauce, & […]
BACK IN BLIGHTY . . . I feel like I’ve failed. I know I know but I just can’t help it. I got so close but haven’t hit the mark. So close yet so far . . . I feel I’ve left Mum in the heart of it when I should’ve pulled her out of […]
Day 88 > TUESDAY 19th JANUARY This is it: Home time. I pack in the morning but have till 3.00pm till I hand back the car, so I drop my updated new-and-improved Deweyland testimonies off to Melissa at LADRAC & Dr. Lyle by hand – of course neither is in to receive them in person, but I […]
Day 87 > MONDAY 18th JANUARY My last full day in the Land of the Free. Yeah right! I spent the morning doing the remainder of my admin along with checking-in for my flights & composing messages & letters to DSS (Social Services), LADRAC (alcohol clinic) & Mum’s neighbour Gina. I met Mum & Bob at […]
Day 86 > SUNDAY 17th JANUARY Church today; it’s sunny outside & I have a 100 mile drive in the Charger – yeeharr! As you may imagine, the journey is good ’n’ quick – plus a bit loud – & church is fabulous. Again, the teach is ensuring we are in love with Jesus – that […]