@carolynp Hello again. I'm not certain but believe I may have responded to your message by replying to @kindred. I can't think straight at the moment and if that's what I've done Im sorry. It seems to read that way. However, beautiful messages from you both so my deep thanks to you. Please bear with me if I'm mixing messages up. The main thing is I am so very grateful for all your support. I am dreading today.
My dear, it doesn't matter who you have responded to, we will find it on here. Not surprised you can't think straight and so understand how you feel dread about the day. At another level, I think so many of us wake up heartbroken every day. All sympathy. Thank you so much posting.
Thank you. Yes you are absolutely right about the heartbreak on waking and my heart goes out to all those whose loved ones have this wretched disease, whatever stage it is at. My aunt read your letter in the Times by the way and said it was excellent. She and my uncle return to Norwich today. This has been a sad visit for them but they did say mum gave them the most beautiful smile yesterday. I hope you have a positive visit with your beloved OH today.
Thank you so much my lovely friend. Today I may politely mention the TV if it is so very loud. It really was terribly intrusive. My brother and I visiting today having taken my aunt and uncle to the train station. Praying certainly helps me and Im hoping it helps mum too. Ide like to think she's thinking happy thoughts or having happy memories but of course we just dont know. When I visit alone tomorrow I intend trying the silent communication again. Once again, Thank You so very much for your wonderful support x
thank you so so much. Oh to hear about your mum's beautiful smile ... Thank you for all your loving support, too.
well, sweetheart, I am the horses mouth, if you see what I mean. It's fine by me to have you aboard. See what the others think!
Wow! Amazing! I wonder what prompted him to stand up and walk? I am sure he was perfectly happy at home with you and he's now equally happy in the home. You visit daily and never just pop in for five minutes. You are now part of the team and your involvement has to be a massive comfort to him. He may be living in a different building but when you think about it, you've pretty much moved with him! I appreciate that when you go home it must feel lonely but I honestly think what your OH has now is as good as it could be, given his illness. A lovely home, great staff, company, lots going on but most important, you remain a constant in his life. For such a devoted couple, I reckon it's wonderful. Please keep us posted about his sudden ability to walk! Sending love and hugs.
Oh thank you that is so beautiful and so encouraging. Yes, the staff say I am indeed part of the team and I know it helps the other residents that I am in every day, I am a constant. Yes, this sudden ability to walk! A year ago, he was able to walk longish distances and something quite significant happened. We were walking in a local wildflower meadow in August and his feet got really hot and red and he all but buckled over. People came to help us because I could not keep him upright and they helped me get him home. And after that, feet and legs normal, but he had lost his confidence about walking. A trip along to the churchyard along the road was all he would dare. Then not even that. So his last real walk was in a wildflower meadow. And seeing as he is an award winning wildflower photographer, that seems nice.
That is very interesting, thank you. I wonder how much we react to titles that appeal to us.
OH thank you, no webpage, this was long before that kind of thing. Keith seemed to be able to capture the mood and the soul of the wildflowers he photographed, as though they were speaking to him. IT could well be his confidence has come back. It is as though this nursing home is nursing him back to health, and me. Thank you with all my heart, so appreciate what you say.
Oh @Blondee Thank You, that's so kind of you. Well I think I'll stay on this thread then. Mum was awake-ish during our visit but again, found it impossible to verbalize. She let me freed her some lunch which I as happy about. I sought out the Deputy Manager as I had questions and she told me:
Keep doing what you’re doing! It’s a moveable feast on TP I reckon. I post all over the place as the spirit moves me. I don’t even ask permission. I am a hijacker. So don’t listen to me but for what it’s worth them’s my sentiments.
