Sad News

Forgive my absence at the moment.

 My Dad has taken a turn for the worse.

The Doctor says he has a few days. The nurse says a few weeks.

However long he has I want to be there when I can.

The Day has come

To take My Dad to his New Home

I don't intend for this blog to become a story about my distress over my Dad, but at the same time I cannot ignore a day like today.

Today we are taking him to his new home.

He seems calm and peaceful.

The home is lovely and my sister works there for part of the week doing night duties as the resident staff nurse.

But ....

It isn't his "home" is it?

Of course we are in bits and the guilt is kicking in. 

Will he be accepted?

Will he be judged again?

Will he be happy or confused and agitated?

Is this right for him or just right for us?

I will be spending any spare time I have this week helping my Step Mum settle my Dad into his new surroundings .

I shall be back later in the week in a better frame of mind and I know feeling more positive about the situation, but for now.....

 I just feel sad.

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Simply Heartbreaking

An Update

Thank you all so much for your kind words yesterday - since starting this Blog I have been overwhelmed by how much love and support is out there. I am not good at being vulnerable and sharing how I feel, but to write it down has been helpful for me - I am undone by the depth of kindness and compassion I have been shown. Thank you.

I did take Dad yesterday and I managed to keep my cool - just. The Manager was surprised to see us that was evident, but Dad walked in with his head held high and looked them all straight in the eye. It spoke volumes that he was not worried or embarrassed about his condition. There was a certain amount of awkward shuffling ..... and for once it was not my Dad doing it! I handed the author of the hurtful letter  my Step mums reply and left. She at least had the grace to look worried. 

I came out to find a Traffic Warden putting a ticket on my car as I had forgotten to take the disabled badge! He relented when I explained thank goodness! I got in the car and sobbed my heart out . I did not want to leave him there at all, but he wanted to see people. His choice. He may be sick, but there is fight in the old boy yet!!

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