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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Flying By/Mum update

 I can't believe how quickly this week has passed by! Last night I realised it was Wednesday and had been a while since I posted, but by the time I remembered I was already tucked up in bed and just couldn't be bothered to get out again. The week has been flying by but, admittedly, I haven't got a whole lot done except for the normal things. 

I Skyped with Mum yesterday. She is still coughing, still isn't moving a lot or able to do anything for herself, but she did seem a little more cheerful. She has been on anti-depressants for a couple of weeks so hopefully they are starting to work. I haven't asked at all what she remembers about when she got sick, but she did talk about it a little yesterday. Made me quite sad and tearful, though I was careful not to cry in front of her. I really think she thought she was going to die in her chair and no-one would know. I was wondering if this is part of why she's not motivated, that she is afraid to be alone again. It was good to talk to her, but sad at the same time as she is not herself at all, still very confused and can't remember basic things. I am beginning to realise that this might just be how she is now. It's tough to wrap my head around as she was always so independent and strong. 

Mum did have her first Covid vaccination last Friday and did fine with it, no side effects. I was quite worried, but thankful that she managed to get it. Somebody came to the house and gave it to her. 

Daffodils beginning to push up through the dead leaves. Daffodils always remind me of Mum. She always used to grow them at the house when I was growing up and when I see them I always think of her. 


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  1. Glad to hear that you were able to chat with your Mum and she has received her first dose of the vaccination. I hope she continues to regain her health.

    Great picture of the daffodils pushing through the leaf litter!

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    1. I love seeing them do that. It's the old and the new. Such a great description of spring and renewal.

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  2. It must be very hard on you to be so far away from your mum at this stage in her life. It's nice that you are able to enjoy skype calls with her. The internet is a wonderful thing.

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    1. I'm so glad my sister took Mum's computer to her house and arranges for us to do this. I am so thankful my sister is taking care of mum. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to keep in touch if she was in a care home.

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  3. I'm glad your Mum got her vaccination and the anti-depressants make her feel much better
    There are daffs everywhere in Suffolk now but not a lot of warmer weather.

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    1. We keep trying to tempt Mum with thoughts of warmer weather and trips to Felixstowe. We're hoping it will get her motivated!

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  4. Thrilled your Mum got the vaccine. I was thrilled that they came out to the house to do both my parents, they would have been unable to go anywhere for it. It is certainly a worry been so far away.

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