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A comment from al the other week made me realise it’s been about year since I’ve posted anything, so here’s a quick update on what’s been going on in my life.
The last time I wrote, I’d just lost my dad and hubby within 5 months of each other. The saga continues...
My darling gran passed away last year at the ripe old age of 88. She was an amazing woman, very strong, and as sharp as a razor, but was tired of being in pain. My grandfather died when she was 55, and she never so much as went on another date, so I guess it was time they were together. I’m just grateful that she went quickly and quietly - she was getting changed, and we found her lying on her bed.
In December my mom, who’s health was never the greatest - she had emphysema, and was a recovering alcoholic so had liver issues, went into cardiac failure. She was admitted to hospital on the 21st, and Christmas Lunch was sandwiches in the car park there. She came out on the 28th, and I moved in temporarily to nurse her as she was wheelchair-bound and on oxygen. She was doing really well, even starting to walk a little, and I was considering moving back home, when I got a call from my aunt (who lives next door) to say mom had fallen and I should get there fast. It turned out she’d had a mild stroke, and was in hospital for another week. When she came out, she dare not even move on her own for fear of falling again, so my daughter and I took it in shifts to care for her - not easy for me as I have a full-time job. Luckily I have a very understanding boss. Anyways, mom wasn’t too great over the Easter Weekend, and was readmitted to hospital on Monday 5th April. She died 3 hours later from cardio-pulmonary failure.
I’m glad she’s not in pain and not suffering any more, but I miss her like crazy. I keep going to pick up the phone to call her! I have a big pic of her in my room, and chat to her daily, which seems to help a bit. One good thing is that I've joined a gym and am doing my best to get fit and healthy - there's no ways I want to ever put my kids through all that.
Added to this, my dear, darling fallen angel, Gaeb, battled for a year to walk again after a really bad bike accident. One month after he got the all-clear from the accident, found a job and got a car in November, he found a lump.... He died of cancer the day after my mom died.
To put the cherry on top, my daughter managed to set my kitchen on fire two weeks ago... and my flat is open-plan, so you can just imagine the soot/smoke damage everywhere. Luckily she wasn’t hurt and the fire didn’t spread. So I’m in the middle of painting, having salvageable cupboards refinished, and saving for a new stove!
I dread to think what’s next...... But I’m eternally grateful for my LJ friends who keep me distracted and entertained when I can get on here to lurk. Love you all!
The last time I wrote, I’d just lost my dad and hubby within 5 months of each other. The saga continues...
My darling gran passed away last year at the ripe old age of 88. She was an amazing woman, very strong, and as sharp as a razor, but was tired of being in pain. My grandfather died when she was 55, and she never so much as went on another date, so I guess it was time they were together. I’m just grateful that she went quickly and quietly - she was getting changed, and we found her lying on her bed.
In December my mom, who’s health was never the greatest - she had emphysema, and was a recovering alcoholic so had liver issues, went into cardiac failure. She was admitted to hospital on the 21st, and Christmas Lunch was sandwiches in the car park there. She came out on the 28th, and I moved in temporarily to nurse her as she was wheelchair-bound and on oxygen. She was doing really well, even starting to walk a little, and I was considering moving back home, when I got a call from my aunt (who lives next door) to say mom had fallen and I should get there fast. It turned out she’d had a mild stroke, and was in hospital for another week. When she came out, she dare not even move on her own for fear of falling again, so my daughter and I took it in shifts to care for her - not easy for me as I have a full-time job. Luckily I have a very understanding boss. Anyways, mom wasn’t too great over the Easter Weekend, and was readmitted to hospital on Monday 5th April. She died 3 hours later from cardio-pulmonary failure.
I’m glad she’s not in pain and not suffering any more, but I miss her like crazy. I keep going to pick up the phone to call her! I have a big pic of her in my room, and chat to her daily, which seems to help a bit. One good thing is that I've joined a gym and am doing my best to get fit and healthy - there's no ways I want to ever put my kids through all that.
Added to this, my dear, darling fallen angel, Gaeb, battled for a year to walk again after a really bad bike accident. One month after he got the all-clear from the accident, found a job and got a car in November, he found a lump.... He died of cancer the day after my mom died.
To put the cherry on top, my daughter managed to set my kitchen on fire two weeks ago... and my flat is open-plan, so you can just imagine the soot/smoke damage everywhere. Luckily she wasn’t hurt and the fire didn’t spread. So I’m in the middle of painting, having salvageable cupboards refinished, and saving for a new stove!
I dread to think what’s next...... But I’m eternally grateful for my LJ friends who keep me distracted and entertained when I can get on here to lurk. Love you all!