A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Claire of Mrs Brown Makes who asked me if I’d like to join in with a Blog Hop. This sounded like a lovely idea with plenty of time to get to grips with it.
But you know what it’s like, life got in the way. You may know I’m my mum’s carer, and I got the dreaded summons one morning, could I come, she couldn’t get out of bed. She’s very frail anyway after a catalogue of illnesses, and this latest thing, a combination of Labyrinthitis and a urinary infection meant I had to decamp to her house to be in full time charge.
Although medication has improved things for her a lot, she’s lost confidence with walking and so needs help on hand a lot of the time, and that’s been me. And although a lot of the time she has been contentedly reading a book and I’ve had time on my hands, my mum has no Broadband so I’m most terribly behind with everything.
So if you’ve arrived expecting a more interesting post than this, I’m so sorry. I will post as soon as I can, I hope it will be worth the wait!
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Please don’t fret; family first.
Hi Penny, I am sure no-one minds waiting for you. Looking forward to reading it when ever its done. Hope things get easier for you. Broadband should be considered an essential service!
Don’t worry about us! Take care of your mother. She is the most important right now. Don’t forget to take care of yourself while you’re at it. I will keep you and your mother in my prayers.
Wendy
It’s so nice you are there to take care of your dear Mother. I hope that she gets her strength back. It’s always fun to read your posts no matter when they arrive. I wish you the very best.
lots of love Penny, to you AND your mum. Change will come as it always does, and you will be glad you were available to help at this time. Remember to look after yourself too – and as for us…. worry not. We will still be here. Take good care …Mary at shirleygoldendoodles
hope things improve real soon, must be terrible for her to have to rely on you. I have been doing the same for my mother but not quite so bad. One good thing is that mum has a granny flat here at our place which does make things easier although just as stressful at times. Do make sure you have time to yourself or else you will find yourself becoming resentful.
As others above have said, make sure that you look after yourself as well. Thinking positive thoughts for you Penny. xx
Hi Penny, I do hope all picks up soon, do take it as steady as you can!
I hope that your Mum improves soon and that you can both return to “normal”. xx
Hugs to you and your Mum, may she feel a lot better soon……
Lots of love to you and your Mum, Penny xx