Not sure what to do !!!

@Smc 💕😊 Thank you.

Sorry to hear you and your husband have needed to stop work due to your daughters MI. Being on standby for any crisis that occurs (be it at home or elsewhere) definitely would take a heavy toll. Loss of employment (for any reason) is a major adjustment to come to terms with, because work is such a major part of our lives. When we no longer have it ... nothing is the same. Plus there is usually a significant loss of income with adds to any distress around it. Yes I think you are right in saying that it results in a grieving process. And that could last for a long time, and in fact it could be something that some people never really get over .. in an emotional and self worth sense anyway.

I do feel for you in all that you are contending with.

Emelia 🌸

Hello dear @Shaz51 .

I recall that you are seeing your Mums doctor some time today. I hope that goes well and that you are able to get the support you need from her GP to get the Centrelink Carers Allowance (at least) application for your Mum happening.

I see you are still waiting for results from tests Mr Shaz had done for possible kidney donor. That seems to have taken a very long time? Or are these additional test that you have had more recently?

Sending you a big hug and lots of love my beautiful friend. And something for you, just because you're you.

Emelia 💕

Hello @Emelia8

yes it was most definitely a compliment! I am sure that your beauty from within radiates as you are such a giving person.

I love that poem too and it is so perfect for our country! And I have always loved Poo and his friends.

My mother worked in a nursing home when I was a teenager. I used to walk there from school and spend time with my favourite oldies, to see their face light up when they saw me was priceless, bless them.

My son is doing ok I think, very little contact other than a good morning and report on the food lol. Food is always high on his agenda. I do miss him however I really need a mental break so I will be looking to do some "me" things over the time that I have.

Enjoy your night, your fireplace sounds divine. I have been rugging up with layer upn layer as Sarah Lee likes to put it, I am definitely not a winter person.

@Anastasia

Yes thats very true .. most of the oldies show their appreciation of seeing visitors. Their faces light up, and when those with dementia even remember your name ... it warms the heart. They are a pleasure to spend time with I find. I used to take my little dog sometimes too .. and they all loved her so much. Everyone wanted to have a pat and talk about her.

Sounds like you were long due a 'respite break' .. and your boy being in hospital has given you that. I guess when it comes to hospital ... there is not a lot to do or look forward to .. other than food. So it is a naturally very important thing in their lives. I hope the food has been to his liking?

Ha ha ... I am more of a winter person than a summer one. Hot weather drains my energy. Enjoy your evening.

Emelia 🌸

Thinking of you and sending warm wishes @Shaz51 Just catching up here with your news. Big decisions to be made. Hope your doctor is really helpful and you get the outcome you deserve with c'link. Take care xx

hello again @eth , @Emelia8 , @Anastasia , @Smc , @Former-Member :

Good morning @Shaz51 😀

How are you, and yours?

Happy Friday @Shaz51

Hope your day is a good day 😘

Good morning @Shaz51 @Anastasia

Good Morning @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Anastasia @Former-Member 🙂