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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi all,
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be here. In saying that I have had some interactions with some of you and you are all lovely, so thanks for saying hi and making me feel welcome! @Shaz51 @Determined @Maggie @Former-Member @Faith-and-hope @Smc @SoS .
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Oh @Anastasia , I'm relieved that your boy is still in hospital for another week...it means you can know he's safe while you're caring for your parents 🙂
@Anastasia wrote:Mum's not coping with the daily changes, a creature of habit and that in conjunction with the heart ache and sleep deprivation is not a good mix.
Thank goodness your Mum's got you there...although I guess that means more pressure on you. Does your Mum wake up in the night when you get up for your Dad? Or is it insomnia for your Mum? I have been wishing for enough sleep for her (and you, and your Dad)...I know sleep must seem impossible at the moment, but I'll keep wishing. I'll also wish for her to cope with the daily changes and heartache.
Also sending all the wishes I can think of for your Dad (not to suffer is the main one, also to cope with what's happening to him), and you, my dear friend.
@Anastasia wrote:Hope you're ok and that the sun is shining, the coffees hot, and you have all that you need xox
Thank you, as lots of people are without power due to the storms here over the last few days, but I have power and my coffee is hot thankfully 🙂
Many hugs and much 💚 to you...
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Dad is no longer able to swallow, he's heavily medicated so he doesn't cause himself harm. Communication is limited.
It's heartbreaking and I'm pretty much holding his hand 24/7 now...
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Oh dear @Anastasia that must be so hard to see. It sounds like your Dads end is near. Hang in there gorgeous. He is a lucky man to have such a loving and dedicated daughter and family. 💔
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Oh no @Anastasia I am so truly sorry
this must be so difficult to see
sending you loving hugs 🤗♥️🙏
thinking of you at this difficult time
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you precious @Emelia8 @BlueBay 💔
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pancakesSenior Contributor
@Anastasia 💙💙💙
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Sending lots of love to you and your family @Anastasia
💚❤️💚
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Anastasia wrote:Dad is no longer able to swallow, he's heavily medicated so he doesn't cause himself harm. Communication is limited.
It's heartbreaking and I'm pretty much holding his hand 24/7 now...
Oh gosh, @Anastasia 😞
So very sorry, how heartbreaking 💔
No words but lots of wishes for your Dad, plus the whole family.
Plus much 💚
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Thinking of you @Anastasia
♥️🙏
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
@BlueBay 😭🙏💞
This is unbearable, what's Dad holding on for?
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