SS spoke to me this morning and told me after Mums very long respite that the Panel had approved Mums permanent placement in the nursing home! I'm relieved but also really sad. She does ask me when is she going home and I just say she can't go home until she's put on weight. As the medication is now kicking in she is putting on weight cause she's got her appetite back and some!!!! She's seen me gradually add things from home to her room like little lamp, vase, pictures, fruit bowl etc but never says anything. In fact she said what a lovely flower vase and where did I get it. I said its yours Mum, but she didn't know it was hers.
Now the chore of clearing out her flat. Makes me sad because that WAS her life and makes me feel awful its going. The other part of me is pleased and relieved that she's in such a caring and lovely NH when I could no longer cope. I couldn't have found a better home for Mum to spend the last part of her life in.
A selfish thought, although I visit her every other day I could actually have a holiday this year knowing she's being well cared for. Me having a holiday? Who'd have thought it six months ago, how circumstances have changed. Big hugs to everyone, Sue xx
Now the chore of clearing out her flat. Makes me sad because that WAS her life and makes me feel awful its going. The other part of me is pleased and relieved that she's in such a caring and lovely NH when I could no longer cope. I couldn't have found a better home for Mum to spend the last part of her life in.
A selfish thought, although I visit her every other day I could actually have a holiday this year knowing she's being well cared for. Me having a holiday? Who'd have thought it six months ago, how circumstances have changed. Big hugs to everyone, Sue xx