This is just to let my Bloggy friends know that my lovely Mum passed away at around 03:30 this morning, peacefully and, we think, without pain.
Sunday, 31 March 2019
Saturday, 30 March 2019
Saturday
Good morning, everyone. After a glorious day yesterday, it was quite hot in my bedroom so I opened the windows a bit before I went to bed and woke up this morning feeling cold! The weather seems to be turning a bit although it won't be that chilly down here, it rarely is!
After a very stressful and distressing day on Thursday, yesterday was much better, more hopeful and encouraging all round. Mum may continue to be very poorly but, my word, she's a fighter!
John goes back to Scotland today - it's been lovely to have him down but, like me, he has responsibilities and a life at home and needs to get back. He did a bit of shopping yesterday and came back with a bottle of cider for me. It didn't help the healthy eating but I don't care, it was delicious and very thoughtful of him.
I go home tomorrow late afternoon/early evening. I dislike driving in the dark (or near-dark) but, as the clocks go forward tonight, that won't be a problem. I've cancelled some of my 'stuff' for next week because I think I need a more gentle week, but other things will continue as usual. No pottery as that's now finished for the term, but I have some air drying clay so may very well do a bit of playing around with it or I might even buy some 'proper' clay and make things to the first firing stage to take back with me when classes resume.
I've given my 'parents' the option of tuition or not as it's the last week of term and I hadn't intended to offer holiday sessions this time anyway (apart from the 11 plusser). Some have accepted and some have said leave it until the new term so it's an easier week all round. That, plus a few sessions out in the open air at the allotment and in the garden, maybe a bit of swimming and getting back on the SW plan properly again should really help to clear my head. I will have gained weight, I know that, and delayed reaching target by a number of weeks but it's just a setback, not the end of the story. I'll go on Thursday, find out the worst and carry on down that old road.
Well, I see my coffee mug is empty so I had better stop rambling on and start the day with a smile and a bath. Have a good Saturday, everyone, and may everything go well for you.
And remember - we spring forward tonight!
xx
After a very stressful and distressing day on Thursday, yesterday was much better, more hopeful and encouraging all round. Mum may continue to be very poorly but, my word, she's a fighter!
John goes back to Scotland today - it's been lovely to have him down but, like me, he has responsibilities and a life at home and needs to get back. He did a bit of shopping yesterday and came back with a bottle of cider for me. It didn't help the healthy eating but I don't care, it was delicious and very thoughtful of him.
I go home tomorrow late afternoon/early evening. I dislike driving in the dark (or near-dark) but, as the clocks go forward tonight, that won't be a problem. I've cancelled some of my 'stuff' for next week because I think I need a more gentle week, but other things will continue as usual. No pottery as that's now finished for the term, but I have some air drying clay so may very well do a bit of playing around with it or I might even buy some 'proper' clay and make things to the first firing stage to take back with me when classes resume.
I've given my 'parents' the option of tuition or not as it's the last week of term and I hadn't intended to offer holiday sessions this time anyway (apart from the 11 plusser). Some have accepted and some have said leave it until the new term so it's an easier week all round. That, plus a few sessions out in the open air at the allotment and in the garden, maybe a bit of swimming and getting back on the SW plan properly again should really help to clear my head. I will have gained weight, I know that, and delayed reaching target by a number of weeks but it's just a setback, not the end of the story. I'll go on Thursday, find out the worst and carry on down that old road.
Well, I see my coffee mug is empty so I had better stop rambling on and start the day with a smile and a bath. Have a good Saturday, everyone, and may everything go well for you.
And remember - we spring forward tonight!
xx
Friday, 29 March 2019
Friday
Good morning, everyone. What a lovely, sunny day it was yesterday. Everything is starting to look so very green too which shows that spring really has sprung. It's supposed to get colder again for a while but it doesn't sound as if it will be too extreme for the time of the year, thank goodness.
What with one thing and another, I have paid no visits to the allotment at all and it will be looking like a disaster area. I hope to be home next week and am determined to spend some time each day doing exactly what I did last year - digging and weeding!
The healthy eating has disappeared over the horizon over this last week so that's another thing I need to get under control. While I really enjoyed the Chinese take-away we had last night, the first for me since before the gallbladder crash, I HAVE to get back on plan so fingers crossed (and mouth shut!).
Thank you again for all your messages of good will and hopes for better things - it shows the good side of the Internet when people are so very kind. It makes a difference and you are all lovely!
xx
What with one thing and another, I have paid no visits to the allotment at all and it will be looking like a disaster area. I hope to be home next week and am determined to spend some time each day doing exactly what I did last year - digging and weeding!
The healthy eating has disappeared over the horizon over this last week so that's another thing I need to get under control. While I really enjoyed the Chinese take-away we had last night, the first for me since before the gallbladder crash, I HAVE to get back on plan so fingers crossed (and mouth shut!).
Thank you again for all your messages of good will and hopes for better things - it shows the good side of the Internet when people are so very kind. It makes a difference and you are all lovely!
xx
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Thursday
Good morning.
Sorry about yesterday's non-appearance. I just slumped and couldn't get up the energy (not that it takes much, does it?).
Mum is still very poorly and the hospital holds out little hope. We agree.
Pottery on Tuesday was, as always, good. It was the last one until the beginning of May when the new term starts.
I neatened off the second leaf coaster which has now been fired, I expect, and is ready for glazing in May. I started the third one and, at Alex's suggestion, have brought it home to let it dry and neaten it up. She suggested that I bring it in on the first Tuesday, if I can, and she will get it fired for the Thursday evening. I probably will do that and I can say hi to my new friends at the same time.
Two of the pendants are now finished and the clay cost the grand total of 9p!! I now have to get some leather thongs and maybe a few beads to embellish before I can wear them. I glazed the other three pendants so they will be finished by the time the new course starts. I now have to find a fourth leaf shape for the last coaster and to decide on a new project. Some kind of bowl, I think, and maybe terracotta rather than the white clay I have been using thus far. I must remember to ask whether I can bring in some porcelain to use and I want to look at glazes as there's a fairly limited range of colours on offer in class. When I make some Christmas tree decorations, I want to find some sparkly glaze too!
I forgot to take photos - my mind was on other stuff!
My brother is now down from Scotland, which is a relief. My other brother lives in the US so a quick trip over is not really on the cards!
I was going on a coach trip tomorrow but I've cancelled it as my heart really isn't in it at all. There will be another time, I am sure. I emailed the coach company explaining as otherwise the driver would be waiting for me to arrive at the pick up point. I didn't expect any kind of refund at this late date but they emailed back with their best wishes and to say they were sending me a credit note for the full amount minus a small handling charge. I thought that was very nice of them.
I may be going home on Sunday but that does depend on whether anything happens.
I think that's everything, more or less. Thank you all for your very kind words.
xx
Sorry about yesterday's non-appearance. I just slumped and couldn't get up the energy (not that it takes much, does it?).
Mum is still very poorly and the hospital holds out little hope. We agree.
Pottery on Tuesday was, as always, good. It was the last one until the beginning of May when the new term starts.
I neatened off the second leaf coaster which has now been fired, I expect, and is ready for glazing in May. I started the third one and, at Alex's suggestion, have brought it home to let it dry and neaten it up. She suggested that I bring it in on the first Tuesday, if I can, and she will get it fired for the Thursday evening. I probably will do that and I can say hi to my new friends at the same time.
Two of the pendants are now finished and the clay cost the grand total of 9p!! I now have to get some leather thongs and maybe a few beads to embellish before I can wear them. I glazed the other three pendants so they will be finished by the time the new course starts. I now have to find a fourth leaf shape for the last coaster and to decide on a new project. Some kind of bowl, I think, and maybe terracotta rather than the white clay I have been using thus far. I must remember to ask whether I can bring in some porcelain to use and I want to look at glazes as there's a fairly limited range of colours on offer in class. When I make some Christmas tree decorations, I want to find some sparkly glaze too!
I forgot to take photos - my mind was on other stuff!
My brother is now down from Scotland, which is a relief. My other brother lives in the US so a quick trip over is not really on the cards!
I was going on a coach trip tomorrow but I've cancelled it as my heart really isn't in it at all. There will be another time, I am sure. I emailed the coach company explaining as otherwise the driver would be waiting for me to arrive at the pick up point. I didn't expect any kind of refund at this late date but they emailed back with their best wishes and to say they were sending me a credit note for the full amount minus a small handling charge. I thought that was very nice of them.
I may be going home on Sunday but that does depend on whether anything happens.
I think that's everything, more or less. Thank you all for your very kind words.
xx
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Tuesday
Good morning.
Again, thank you for your lovely comments and please forgive me for not responding to each one individually. Believe me, they mean a lot.
Mum remains very poorly. They are not talking about a minumum of a fortnight but things aren't positive really.
I've come home for my pottery class as I am committed to that. I'll get on with the leaf coasters and a couple of the pendants should be finished. I also have to glaze the other pendants.
Then I will go back up to be with Dad.
xx
Again, thank you for your lovely comments and please forgive me for not responding to each one individually. Believe me, they mean a lot.
Mum remains very poorly. They are not talking about a minumum of a fortnight but things aren't positive really.
I've come home for my pottery class as I am committed to that. I'll get on with the leaf coasters and a couple of the pendants should be finished. I also have to glaze the other pendants.
Then I will go back up to be with Dad.
xx
Monday, 25 March 2019
Monday
Good morning, everyone.
First of all, thank you very, very much for the kind comments yesterday. I haven't replied individually but, believe me, they are like a warm and comforting hug for my heart.
Mum is in hospital and will remain there for a week at least. We are exploring nursing homes as there's no way Dad will be able to provide the care she is going to need.
I have to go home for a few things this week although tuition is cancelled. However, my brother is coming down from Scotland on Wednesday so that will help. One of the things is the last pottery class of the term - I'm looking forward to that. I'll drive down after the rush hour this evening and come back straight after class tomorrow.
It's a funny old life at times, isn't it?
First of all, thank you very, very much for the kind comments yesterday. I haven't replied individually but, believe me, they are like a warm and comforting hug for my heart.
Mum is in hospital and will remain there for a week at least. We are exploring nursing homes as there's no way Dad will be able to provide the care she is going to need.
I have to go home for a few things this week although tuition is cancelled. However, my brother is coming down from Scotland on Wednesday so that will help. One of the things is the last pottery class of the term - I'm looking forward to that. I'll drive down after the rush hour this evening and come back straight after class tomorrow.
It's a funny old life at times, isn't it?
Sunday, 24 March 2019
Sunday
Just home from hospital. Mum has been admitted overnight.
Probably no blog entries for a few days - but I will be back.
xx
Probably no blog entries for a few days - but I will be back.
xx
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