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This thread is dedicated to my Mother and her recovery.
On Monday the 4th June 2007, while holidaying in the UK with my Father, my Mother was struck by a van while crossing the road.
Mum spent 88 days in various UK hospitals before finally being brought home back to Australia on the 30th August 2007.
She is currently in The John Whittle Nursing Facility with brain damage
I have set up this thread to keep you all updated on her condition and her improvements and hopefully one day, Mum will be able to read it.
On Monday the 4th June 2007, while holidaying in the UK with my Father, my Mother was struck by a van while crossing the road.
Mum spent 88 days in various UK hospitals before finally being brought home back to Australia on the 30th August 2007.
She is currently in The John Whittle Nursing Facility with brain damage
I have set up this thread to keep you all updated on her condition and her improvements and hopefully one day, Mum will be able to read it.
Well, this will be our 4th Christmas since Mums accident.
No doubt it gets a bit easier as time goes on but on Christmas Day i will still feel that moment of sadness that will bring tears to my eyes.
My sister, BIL, nephew, niece and grandma will all be going up to spend some time with Mum and Dad on Christmas Day and will ring me from the home so i can talk to Mum.
My sister has warned me not to expect any reaction from her.
I'm thinking of asking my sister to take a photo of Mum to send to me. I don't know. I havent totally decided yet.
My sister and I were talking about how great Mum was at Christmas time. I miss her so much right now.
This was the last time my kids saw my Mum at Christmas time in Dec2006
No doubt it gets a bit easier as time goes on but on Christmas Day i will still feel that moment of sadness that will bring tears to my eyes.
My sister, BIL, nephew, niece and grandma will all be going up to spend some time with Mum and Dad on Christmas Day and will ring me from the home so i can talk to Mum.
My sister has warned me not to expect any reaction from her.
I'm thinking of asking my sister to take a photo of Mum to send to me. I don't know. I havent totally decided yet.
My sister and I were talking about how great Mum was at Christmas time. I miss her so much right now.
This was the last time my kids saw my Mum at Christmas time in Dec2006
I think i will always have "what if's" about my Mum.
Amy, I still have "what-ifs" about my late husband who asked me to help him end his life towards the end of his terminal illness but I just couldnt do it.
7 years almost and I still wish Id had to guts to do it (if I had it to do over I would for sure!)
So i spoke to Mum on Chrissy Day.
My sister rang me from Mums room. They were all there with her...my Dad, My sis, my BIL, my nephew, nephews gf, my niece and my Nan.
My sister said Mum had no reaction when they all walked in, unlike last year when she cried.
She made no noise while i was on the phone to her. I was crying and telling her that i love her and miss her. She didnt do anything.
Let this all end soon
My sister rang me from Mums room. They were all there with her...my Dad, My sis, my BIL, my nephew, nephews gf, my niece and my Nan.
My sister said Mum had no reaction when they all walked in, unlike last year when she cried.
She made no noise while i was on the phone to her. I was crying and telling her that i love her and miss her. She didnt do anything.
Let this all end soon
dad had a call from a Uni professor from Sydney who is doing a study on what is available to patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in country areas.
She and Dad talked for ages, with her asking him questions about Mums care.
She was shocked at the lack of care Mum gets regarding her injury and the amount that it costs.
Se told dad she would look into thier situation and seee if she can get anything better for them.
It's been 3 days since the first phone call and she rings Dad daily to say she hasnt given up and is still trying to find help.
I don't like her chances.
She and Dad talked for ages, with her asking him questions about Mums care.
She was shocked at the lack of care Mum gets regarding her injury and the amount that it costs.
Se told dad she would look into thier situation and seee if she can get anything better for them.
It's been 3 days since the first phone call and she rings Dad daily to say she hasnt given up and is still trying to find help.
I don't like her chances.
