Friday There had been a distinct 'atmosphere' at The Home when I'd arrived. Something had clearly happened. If it had...
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Friday
Friday A slow start to the day today. I was getting over the trip to Bristol on Wednesday, Lesley was getting over a...
Thursday
Thursday So yesterday, Mum had been uncomfortable, unhappy and uncommunicative. Today, she was less uncomfortable,...
Wednesday
Wednesday Mum was starting to wake up when I got to The Home. A shorter Sleepy phase phase than 'normal'. She was...
Tuesday
Tuesday Lesley had a full day with her dad today. Various healthcare professionals were going to be popping in and...
Monday
Monday I was fairly confident Mum knew it was me there today. To start with anyway. She was very chatty. Mostly clear...
Sunday
Sunday Eldest Sister did the visit today with all three kids and youngest son's girlfriend. It was Girlfriend's first...
Saturday
Saturday Steve was in the hot seat in the nurses' office today. I popped my head round the door to tell him that...
Friday
Friday The first person I saw to speak to at The Home was Eleanor. She was standing outside the bathroom shouting at...