> Top of the afternoon everyone!
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> JVH - such a relief your mum is peaceful - I hope she stays comfortable. Is she able to at least watch t.v? Or listen to music? So sad for her and for you. Stay strong!
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> Purple - nothing like a new hair-do to perk you up! Glad you are feeling better. I expect you will miss your family while they are in Singapore. I loved Singapore - especially singapore slings at Raffles!
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> Hello Dame - your posts always shine my day too! Congrats on the air-con and getting the tradie to install. It will make such a difference to your 'oldie'. Nice of Mr. Beam to toil with the tint - it will be well worth it when 'hot chillie' is in all her glory!!
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> Hey libby - totally agree regards your son. Sorry for his ankle (same as mine by the sounds) - I was supposed to go for ultra as well on it (but haven't as it is improving) hope his does too! As for the work experience couldn't agree more. It is totally in his best interest to learn responsibility to help him in his future.
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> Nef I am so proud of the way you climbed out of that dark hole you were in a while back. That took real courage and determination - well done! So sorry you lost your mum so young - I'm sure that such a tragedy has not helped with depression. They say time is a great healer - but I find time just allows you to get used to it and not over it. I sincerely hope you find some lovely friends within your church and more power to you for making such a huge effort. I have never been to Townsville but would love to get there one day!!
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> Pjbear hope you are doing well and feeling stronger after your hospital trip. Yours is not an easy road either - best wishes and good vibes your way!
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> Was home alone last night while OH had an overnighter in the city - so naturally I heard every creak/noise to be heard lol. A lovely warm sunny day here today - so instead of tackling another room - may go pull some weeds!
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> Have a fantastic day everyone!!!


Hi Miss and thanks for asking after Mother

We have her in a lovely room painted a soft lemon and lovely window outlook to some stunning azaeleas........hung some lovely pics the other day one she used to be very familar with..........but unfortunatlely her eyes have been a blank for a long time now.

My son visited her last week........there was no recognition.....no pupil dilate or contraction no eye movement following him no hand squeezing..........

The Welsh have a saying the last mile is the hardest........and as Dadda was Welsh........i think this saying sort of says the stage where she is at:(

I have had massive rows with the Doctor about her medication.......he is following the law to the last cross on the t:(

However my son made an appointment and went and saw him and took him to task over him not upping her pain meds opiates etc I had previously said to the Doc how would you like to see your mother /father in that state., his answer was a blank stare:(

He has a marvellous manner but for want of a better word is passive aggressive in the nicest way")

Anyways both myself and my son are on his case........and everytime i visit i ask to see Mothers chart to see that the pain level is staying at the increased level:)

She has a tv and lovely music in her suite but she doesnt seem to even look at it:(