freddie Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 This is such a lovely forum. Everyone is terribly kind to each other. Please let it stay like it. It's like entering a parallel world where nice people go. I'm so glad yr Dad has perked up a bit; it's such a hard time for you all, when a parent is ill. No-one is ever "ready" for the role reversal. hugs from here too.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Everyone's right you know, yours and ANH's posts are the first ones i read as i want to know that things are on the way up. My family's fingers are always crossed for you Freddie, you're quite right, this forum is fantastic. It feels like we all have known each other for years, even if you are a relative newbie. I don't know how i'd manage without it. Big hugs to everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sorry Poet. Like I said to ANH on her thread, I've been away for a few days so only just catching up. Your poor Dad! I do hope he improves soon. It must be so horrible for you and your family. My thoughts are with you all. Hang in there! Ongoing *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 sorry i haven't updated you, things have been so up and down the last few days i don't know where my head is at. Thank you so much to people who have sent me PMs, messages on facebook and e-mails, it's so kind of you to be thinking of us at this time and I apologise to anyone i haven't replied to so far. Had a very emotional day today, dad's been up and down, one minute we think he's totally fine, then he's not. He had a brain scan to see if he'd had a stroke as he's not waking up as much as they think he should be but that came back negative. He was given some blood today too to "top him up"!? He winked at me tonight and smiled which opened the flood gates and I couldn't stop crying for ages (tears of happiness) but i think that's been a long time coming. I've tried not to cry for mum's sake but that just set the waterworks off and now I can't stop, I look a total fright! Just off for some tea (or maybe something stroinger!) and sympathy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Here's the tea, my darling. Tears are good, a natural release. I'll mop them up Poet. xx PS. Sent you that pm about nothing much before I saw this. I always look at topics in the wrong order. Thinking of you, stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 thanks sheila ((((((hugs)))))) xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ...had some cucumber left from the sandwiches ...that'll do to rest your eyes. I'll pour the next cup. What a strong character your Dad has, the smile means everything, doesn't it. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) and a biscuit..............or three? he is very strong Sheila, my dad is my hero and i don't care how corny that sounds! Edited April 24, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ...no, just cucumber sandwiches... oh ok; let's dip our biccies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 remember 2.5 seconds is the optimum dipping time for perfect saturation without disintegration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'll remember that, think I did 2.7 on the digestives, far too soggy. I suppose it depends on the biscuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 The best way to dip biscuits is in someone elses coffee ......of course, I'm not guilty of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'd just composed a PM to you too, Poet, then thought I'd better check for updates! Sorry you're still having it tough - your comment about the wink and smile made me smile . Your dad sounds just lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 how are you doing Poet? take care of yourself, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hi Poet, how are things going? That smile from your dad must have been an extremely emotional and happy moment... I hope for those happy moments to keep coming, regular and steady, for you and your family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Have been thinking about you Poet...I'm sorry I didn't see this post last night or I too would have joined you in a cuppa or three. Sending a massive huge Omlet group hug your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 thinking of you over here too Poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hope the magic of the omlet tea and sympathy (not to mention the biccys) is working and your are feeling stronger and that today is a good day for you and your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 thank you, it was lovely to see your messages today as I've been feeling a bit down. Dad wasn't too good last night, very agitated so they gave him a light sedative. Unfortunately I had a bit of a funny turn which is the last thing everyone needs! I have a heart problem which is relatively well controlled by drugs but with all the dashing about, stress and upset lately, it caught up with me and I almost blacked out but managed to remain conscious by shear willpower and I had some pills with me which I took which worked quite qucikly. Ian came and took us all home. I feel terrible about adding to mum's problems but my body lets me down sometimes. I'm okay today, had a nice lie in and sis is taking mum today so I can take it easier. Just been sitting in the conservatory with a cuppa, watching the girls and the wild birds. Saw a group of sparrows playing in the garden. I live in a town so sparrows are quite a rare sight these days. They're so funny, in and out of every bush! That cheered me up no end to see them playing in my garden. We put wild bird seed out for our garden visitors and we have a few regulars; collared doves, robins, blackbirds (who are now bringing their babies with them), wood pigeons, great tits, blue tits and even a little wren. I phoned mum and she said they've moved him to HDU (high dependency) as ICU is really only for people with multiple organ failure. Dad's problem at the moment is waking up properly. They don't seem to think there's anything neurologically wrong with him so they're trying to work out why he won't wake up fully. Ian downloaded some Miles Davis and a few BBC jazz podcasts onto my ipod for dad to listen to, it might help to bring him round, he loves his Jazz So, we'll see if that helps. Going for a nice soak now. If I don't post for a few days, please don't worry, I just have a lot to catch up with and feel like a bit of a break from the forum so take care and thank you so much for your good wishes. Hope you have a lovely weekend. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Poet- sending you lots of hugs, care & love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 You take as long as you need - we'll all be here when you need us . Take good care of yourself and best wishes to your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Bye Poet glad your able to take it a bit easy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Take good care, and I hope things get better with you and with your dad very soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Take care, sounds as if you need a bit of a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Sorry to here you have been unwell. You need some T.L.C.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
