Monday No calls overnight from The Home. That had to be a good thing. Right? I'd found it remarkably easy not to worry...
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Sunday
Sunday I think today can safely be described as 'A Bit Rubbish'. I did the early morning check on Lesley's dad's...
Saturday
Saturday Well, we definitely picked the right day for the video call yesterday. That's not to say Mum was asleep...
Friday
Friday Full day today. We got to Lesley's dad's early. Firstly, to make sure The Dog got a good walk so she'd be tired...
Thursday
Thursday The pressure was on today. Brother had asked if and when Mum might be ready, willing and able to do another...
Wednesday
Wednesday Had a bit of a mixed day today. Mum was sufficiently asleep yesterday evening for me to feel comfortable...
Tuesday
Tuesday It was another long day for Lesley visiting her dad again today. He seemed to be continuing his run of decent...
Monday
Monday My ability to judge where Mum was in her Sleepy/Active cycle let me down utterly this time around. I'd thought...
Sunday
Sunday Given that Mum was so calm and lucid yesterday, I was surprised to find she was already at the Sheets And...