tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post6736478395647953160..comments2024-03-19T09:22:02.583+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: ThursdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-66128782814647388012019-03-29T06:07:25.772+00:002019-03-29T06:07:25.772+00:00Pottery was lovely and it did focus my mind, you&#...Pottery was lovely and it did focus my mind, you're right.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-82161694946154047122019-03-29T06:06:49.504+00:002019-03-29T06:06:49.504+00:00I have to smile at this - the problem isn't ea...I have to smile at this - the problem isn't eating enough, it is that I am a comfort eater and have probably put on a stone this week or two! I'll get back on track - might even give it a go today!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-58356914973923849202019-03-29T06:05:27.857+00:002019-03-29T06:05:27.857+00:00Our visits tend to be short as they both agitate m...Our visits tend to be short as they both agitate mum and upset dad - difficult really.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-89614719550646624422019-03-29T06:04:36.766+00:002019-03-29T06:04:36.766+00:00Easier days sounds bliss - thanks, Tania.
xxEasier days sounds bliss - thanks, Tania.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-61125944087348447482019-03-29T06:03:54.782+00:002019-03-29T06:03:54.782+00:00That's lovely, thanks, Ali.
xxThat's lovely, thanks, Ali.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-56679992386649669332019-03-29T00:15:06.705+00:002019-03-29T00:15:06.705+00:00I'm so glad you were able to go to Pottery and...I'm so glad you were able to go to Pottery and it sounds like you had as good a time as possible and got lots done. It's great that your brother is there to help for a while. You're all in my prayers.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107838233635613580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-36446536581389886512019-03-28T22:07:26.112+00:002019-03-28T22:07:26.112+00:00So, so sorry Joy.
I have no words but huge sympath...So, so sorry Joy.<br />I have no words but huge sympathy for you all.<br />Remember to keep feeding yourselves however little you feel like it!<br />SueBeachcombernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-63524793428749957192019-03-28T21:28:04.280+00:002019-03-28T21:28:04.280+00:00Sorry you are going through a hard time, hope your...Sorry you are going through a hard time, hope your Mum is comfortable a d getting best care.<br />Some Alzheimers patients like to have a companion, a teddy or stuffed toy as something constant in a strange place .<br />Please take some knitting with you for hospital visits, it keeps you busy and calm and is something you can talk about with your Mum if she is well enough and a good ice breaker with nursing staff.abbeysmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578270434201681452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-43662483464761998412019-03-28T18:22:19.371+00:002019-03-28T18:22:19.371+00:00Sorry to hear you've such a tough few days and...Sorry to hear you've such a tough few days and hoping for easier days for you and the familyTanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476917225807569804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-37829686837132077802019-03-28T17:38:36.536+00:002019-03-28T17:38:36.536+00:00Sending you more hugs and to let you know I'm ...Sending you more hugs and to let you know I'm thinking about you xxxAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134857174645360450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-25447511831570557722019-03-28T12:50:56.281+00:002019-03-28T12:50:56.281+00:00It's a horrible thing, Alzheimer's, isn...It's a horrible thing, Alzheimer's, isn't it? Cruel.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-87663341878759514822019-03-28T12:50:21.360+00:002019-03-28T12:50:21.360+00:00That helps, Eileen, it really does. Thank you.
xx...That helps, Eileen, it really does. Thank you.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-43183265762638228712019-03-28T12:49:50.991+00:002019-03-28T12:49:50.991+00:00Thanks, Chrissie. It's lovely to know people ...Thanks, Chrissie. It's lovely to know people are thinking of my parents and me too.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-74453514212747878592019-03-28T12:48:04.498+00:002019-03-28T12:48:04.498+00:00Thank you, Athene, that's very kind.
xxThank you, Athene, that's very kind.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-70668197270900660322019-03-28T12:47:35.549+00:002019-03-28T12:47:35.549+00:00We can't complain about the care she is receiv...We can't complain about the care she is receiving and has received since she was admitted on Saturday night. It has been exemplary.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-13646742254120813512019-03-28T12:42:40.718+00:002019-03-28T12:42:40.718+00:00I'm not aware at all, I'm a real beginner ...I'm not aware at all, I'm a real beginner so thanks very much for this. I was wondering how I was going to do it. I will look this up on Youtube.<br />xx<br />Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-76198456469382711002019-03-28T12:41:29.556+00:002019-03-28T12:41:29.556+00:00Thanks, Viv, it is nice and a comfort.
xxThanks, Viv, it is nice and a comfort.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-37580958909354454502019-03-28T12:40:59.134+00:002019-03-28T12:40:59.134+00:00Thank you so much for these kind words.
xxThank you so much for these kind words.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-84517144058661179962019-03-28T12:31:46.867+00:002019-03-28T12:31:46.867+00:00This is a very trying time, I know. My dad had Al...This is a very trying time, I know. My dad had Alzheimer’s Disease and after a fall and broken hip, his health went down very quickly. Please know I’m keeping you all in my prayers. ZendaLady of the Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-73262245391736641992019-03-28T11:15:24.535+00:002019-03-28T11:15:24.535+00:00There's nothing I can say to make this time ea...There's nothing I can say to make this time easier for you, so just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. xxEileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-12465329204635780832019-03-28T10:18:27.598+00:002019-03-28T10:18:27.598+00:00So sorry to hear you're all having such a hard...So sorry to hear you're all having such a hard time... I can't think of anything useful to say just that I'm thinking about you and hoping day by day that things are OK xxxChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048579622077037452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-5399833218804223092019-03-28T09:44:13.369+00:002019-03-28T09:44:13.369+00:00Sorry to hear your news. Make sure you look after ...Sorry to hear your news. Make sure you look after yourself during this difficult time. Athenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291829962426006638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-70443329922653886182019-03-28T09:30:07.929+00:002019-03-28T09:30:07.929+00:00Joy what can I say words just don't seem to be...Joy what can I say words just don't seem to be enough. I hope the hospital are doing all they can to make your Mum comfortable. This is the time really good nursing care is needed not only for your mum but also for you. I'm glad you have your brothers support even if it is for a short while. I will be thinking of you.Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-8774580674730781502019-03-28T09:14:32.625+00:002019-03-28T09:14:32.625+00:00A time of rallying and sharing together and you...A time of rallying and sharing together and you're all making your mum's stay as peaceful,comfortable and loving as possible.<br /><br />My ears pricked up when you mentioned leather thong. I fairly recently learnt how to join wool with a magic knot and realised that is a very similar knotting technique to the sliding knot leather thong and pendant necklace I have. You're probably already aware of this but if not there are numerous tutorials on You Tube how to do a sliding knot for jewellery.<br /><br />Thinking of you all. xx Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-74793263936492967492019-03-28T08:48:02.918+00:002019-03-28T08:48:02.918+00:00Sorry your mum is not geting any better - it will ...Sorry your mum is not geting any better - it will be nice for you all to have your brother there with you for support. Thinking of you all. xwherethejourneytakesme2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01331935561823130257noreply@blogger.com