No Lencoboy, that's not what I mean.
I wasn't scared of Covid. Strange as it may seem to some , I wasn't.
And the world had changed since the winter of 2019.
Big changes going on in the world but that's probably for a separate thread.
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No Lencoboy, that's not what I mean.
I wasn't scared of Covid. Strange as it may seem to some , I wasn't.
And the world had changed since the winter of 2019.
Big changes going on in the world but that's probably for a separate thread.
Catkins, I can't believe it's 3 years for your mum. :hugs:
I know carnations were your mum's favourite flowers and it's lovely you've put some flowers as a token of remembrance. Why not get yourself some spring flowers as well, you deserve them.
Pulisa, it will be a 7 year anniversary for my mum next month and a 10 year anniversary for my dad and I still find it hard because memories come flooding back.
So many things I would say to them now and I remember my dad saying the exact same thing about his parents.
As I get older and have more time to reflect there were situations I would have done different, perhaps. Or things I might not have said or wanted to say. I'm sure it's very common with lots of people.
Brilliant news Terry, the relief and happiness is indescribable isn’t it...
Carnation it will be 2 years in March since my mum was killed and 9 years since I lost my dad...
My mum used to love Freesias, she had them in her wedding bouquet, my dad wouldn’t thank you for flowers but yet he loved gardening...
I miss them so much everyday and yes I think you always have that thought of could I have done more or I should have done that or this, but think that’s only natural...xxx
Thanks YNWA, oh yes it's a massive relief. When she came in the consultant was very frank about her chances and it hit me like a bus.
Thanks Catkins, your mum would definitely appreciate it. I know my brother's GF is the same about her parents and remembrance is very important.
Cheers fishman, much appreciated mate. She's certainly fought it off and tried her best for us. The confused and distressed shouting was awful but it has gone as the infection has cleared and the pressure on her organs reduced.
Cheers Lenco, I know you understand how hard dementia is on loved ones so your kind wishes are always appreciated.
Thanks pulisa, she's already bossing us about! We haven't known what to do with ourselves at home :biggrin: It has been draining sitting here all day. We get home, eat, go to bed and do it all again.
Carn, as ever thanks for all your wise words and support. Like many of here you been through all this and know how awful it can be. We spoke to the consultant today and he wants to delay until the end of the week to perform another x ray to ensure no new infection in the last few days (they found flu and had to close the ward so we had to wear protective gear). But he said he is happy to discharge if nothing changes. He saw her when she came in and said she is so much better but still frail (being such a demand on the body its bound to take time to recover). The physio was happy with everything too.
Many of those changes since the end of 2019 probably would have happened anyway, Covid pandemic or not.
But like you said, that's all for a whole 'nother thread.
Even I (dare I say it) thought that certain aspects of Covid might have been exaggerated a little on occasions, but of course it was probably more the 'fears of the unknown' that exacerbated the threats all the more at the time, which can basically apply to almost everything in life until more is learned about.
YNWA, I can't believe it's been 2 years with your mum as well. I know how raw it still is for you with the closure that's not happened yet, but you've done incredibly well through it all. :hugs:
Terry, thank you for the kind words.
There was stuff I felt I couldn't post on here because it was just so horrendous and that's probably the case for others.
What a whirlwind you've been through Terry.
I don't have to tell you how exhausting it is mentally and physically. Somehow you get through it. :hugs:
Lencoboy, I know you've also had some life changing conditions with your mum and you have done well to cope.
What an amazing bunch of people on this thread.
Fishman, Darksky, Terry, YNWA, Catkins, Poppy, Sunflower and a few others I haven't mentioned that pop in occasionally. Not forgetting Pulisa who puts her own issues aside to try and help others. I'm so proud to be a part of this crowd.
That's enough mush from me, lol :D
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giving everyone a hug and Terry that is amazing news. Love you all. I mean that I do.
Big hug to you PK. You are one of those amazing people I speak about, don't you forget that. :bighug1: