Hello readers, I have just come through two weeks of hell. Bank holiday weekend I was wakened between 10.30 & 11.00pm. by a bunch of partying teenagers next door. The parents went on holiday and left the ealdest son behind. Someone shouted for them to shut up and got a load of abuse. I became stressed and lost my cool, took a small jug of water and threw it from the bedroom in their direction. The result uproar, 8 youngesters at front door cursing and abusive. One asked if I was afraid of them, wrong question to me at that point. One of them pushed me, instint took over I struck a controlled blow. It brought silence except for this 20 something yr old, telling me he would get his Dad to sort me out. I was so stressed and upset I couldn't sleep so went for a long hard run at 01.30am while my wife slept. It also gave me time to reflect on my actions. On my return I went next door and offered my humble apologies for my actions and explained my situation. No point going to bed as my day starts at 05.10am. How I got through that day I don't know.
Bank holiday Monday on my run I stumbled and fell heavy on one rib as I reached out to break the fall. In trying to get a doctor, only answering machines. Phoned our daughter to let me go to A&E, 2 1/2 hrs later I'm informed injured ribs! advised to get pain killers. Soonest appointment Tue 2.30pm with GP result: medication for internal damage and to take it easy. Four days of taking it easy (caring for my wife) was too much, just had to run in spite of pain and fear. Been running each day since and feeling better, still can sleep only on one side.
Mon the 4th was about to dress Jean to take out in w/chair when she started to convulse, bit her tongue, stopped breathing, rushed to A&E. I had to keep repeating she can't move nor talk and insisted in being involved. I would not take no for an answer and the young lady Doctor accepted my input. I talked to Jean while hooked up to machine with a tube up her nose, mask and drip. Telling her that all the grandchildren (by name) were playing down the orchard and by the river (our old house) not to worry about them just rest I've got everything under control. They'er all grown up now some with children. The Doctor was very forthcoming explaining Jean had a mini stroke like the last one in April and that they could happen any time without warning. I informed her how I cared for Jean's mind affected by Alzheimer's. She was surprised I was looking after her on my own and asked when her GP last saw her? I just laughed : "What GP, I can't remember 2yrs 3yrs?" "If I were her GP I would pop in from time to time just to see how she was, at the least I'd phone daily. I expect your doing such a good job everyone leaves you alone." Then the question: "As these strokes can strike any time, do you want her to stay in hospital or home to die?" I thanked her for her help and was pleased when she said "No, thank you I have learned to-day" I had her home 4hrs later, a little weaker but happier, as am I. We WILL make it to our 51st wedding ann on the 24th. Each day I feel less pain. God bless you and ease your pain. Padraig
Bank holiday Monday on my run I stumbled and fell heavy on one rib as I reached out to break the fall. In trying to get a doctor, only answering machines. Phoned our daughter to let me go to A&E, 2 1/2 hrs later I'm informed injured ribs! advised to get pain killers. Soonest appointment Tue 2.30pm with GP result: medication for internal damage and to take it easy. Four days of taking it easy (caring for my wife) was too much, just had to run in spite of pain and fear. Been running each day since and feeling better, still can sleep only on one side.
Mon the 4th was about to dress Jean to take out in w/chair when she started to convulse, bit her tongue, stopped breathing, rushed to A&E. I had to keep repeating she can't move nor talk and insisted in being involved. I would not take no for an answer and the young lady Doctor accepted my input. I talked to Jean while hooked up to machine with a tube up her nose, mask and drip. Telling her that all the grandchildren (by name) were playing down the orchard and by the river (our old house) not to worry about them just rest I've got everything under control. They'er all grown up now some with children. The Doctor was very forthcoming explaining Jean had a mini stroke like the last one in April and that they could happen any time without warning. I informed her how I cared for Jean's mind affected by Alzheimer's. She was surprised I was looking after her on my own and asked when her GP last saw her? I just laughed : "What GP, I can't remember 2yrs 3yrs?" "If I were her GP I would pop in from time to time just to see how she was, at the least I'd phone daily. I expect your doing such a good job everyone leaves you alone." Then the question: "As these strokes can strike any time, do you want her to stay in hospital or home to die?" I thanked her for her help and was pleased when she said "No, thank you I have learned to-day" I had her home 4hrs later, a little weaker but happier, as am I. We WILL make it to our 51st wedding ann on the 24th. Each day I feel less pain. God bless you and ease your pain. Padraig
