My mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2010. This is a blog about coming to terms with her absent mind.

Tuesday 27 December 2011

Boxing Day and beyond

Yesterday we had a slow start, I was a little creaky after all the work on Christmas day so a quiet morning seemed essential.

We went up to have lunch with M&V at 1pm and of course they made us very welcome. We had a lovely buffet lunch and lots of laughter but Ma ate almost nothing and had had enough by 3.15pm so we headed back before we got to the pudding *sad face*. Ma went for a rest and didn't get up until about 9.30pm when she had a bowl of porridge and her tablets and went back to bed where she slept until 6ish. So clearly, although she ate almost nothing and didn't really seem to know what was going on, the last two days still tired her out.

Today I have been doing laundry and getting ready to set off for Cornwall. Jane came to see us which was great because I could get on with things without having to stop every two minutes. Jane also brought a lovely scented candle in a glass for Ma for Christmas which she duly admired thoroughly before trying to drink it...

I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to a week off even though it will take me several days to recover from the driving. I'm collecting the younger two of my lovely boys on the way down and I'm very excited about spending some time with them in Cornwall. Hopefully Peter will be here early doors tomorrow so that I can set off at a reasonable time - they were due to arrive back at the airport at 3pm today so am hoping for a phone call soon to let me know what is happening.

He is taking Ma to the respite home on Saturday and I will be collecting her next Thursday when normal service on here will resume. I am fairly sure I'll be posting the odd photo between now and then but I'd like to wish everyone who comes in here a wonderful New Year and hope it brings good things to us all.

8 comments:

  1. I do hope you enjoy your much-needed and very well-deserved break. Happy New Year.

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  2. Thank you Daphne - and a very Happy New Year to you too :)

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  3. Enjoy your few days off - have a lovely relaxing and rejuvenating time. And Happy New Year - may it be a decided improvement on 2011.

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  4. Have a great break Bee, love the photos from yesterday, and will be praying that you all have the respite you need. xxx

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  5. I hope you have a good time, Bee - you deserve the break!

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  6. Echoing Sue - enjoy the break.
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  7. Hope you have a brilliant time, Bee - you more than deserve the break. :) *hugs*

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  8. I enjoyed reading the post. Excellent job.

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