Louise Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 I don't have a passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 - ah! bit of a problem then At least she is with her sister - and if she was here she'd probably still be on a waiting list for a scan It seems as if her sister is very capable and doing the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh Louise, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm glad she's got her sister to look after her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 My dad is on his way in fact he may be there by now I just feel so bad for letting her go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh Louise I am sorry to hear that. Is there any way you could arrange an "emergency" passport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 I can go through to Glasgow to the office and sit to wait for one so long as I have pictures and a complete form and my old passport oh and an extra large fee I am waiting till my dad calls tonight to decide I would rather she came home and then came down to me as there is no way he can take care of her she will have to learn things again and he has no patience and he would still expect too much of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise i'm so sorry to hear this awful news about your Mum. Don't blame yourself for letting her go, just concentrate on the here and now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise I am so sorry to hear the news what a worrying time for you, but like lesley says at least she got a scan straight a way and now knows what is causing her problems, you will feel better once she gets back into the country and you can take care of her........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh Louise, I am so sorry to hear that, you must be devastated. Your poor mum must feel confused and worried, but at least she's with her sister, who sounds capable, but I know how you feel, and you'll be happier when she's with you at home. At least if you Dad goes out there, she will have someone to bring her home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Poor things! You must be feeling awful!. I am sure she is in very capable hands: You flying out there might only add to the confusion. Best stay at home and get things ready for when they get her home. ((((BIG HUGS))))) being sent your way. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh Louise .. am sorry to read the news on your Mum. I hope she gets home to you safely, and you can then look after. Try not to get to upset ... although I know this is hard when you feel like you are waiting. Best wishes ..... and a big hug. x o x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks everyone I am feeling a little better and hopefully the news tonight will be a little more positive when we get results of the various tests I am just worried that this went on for about 10 days so goodness knows what additional damage may have been done There were no muscle problems which I suppose are the classic symptoms Doctor should still have thought of it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise that is horrible news and must have been a terrible shock for you when you had been thinking the symptoms were drug effects. I am really sorry. Please keep us posted with how things are going. I will be thinking of you and your parents and hoping for a good recovery. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I just wanted to add our best wishes Louise Heres hoping for a speedy recovery for your Mum Take care Dan and Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Same here Louise. I am thinking of you and you parents and hope she arrives home safely soon where you can take care of her. Fingers crossed you have some better news tonight xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise, sorry to hear about your mum, hope she recovers quickly. If you need to come up to Glasgow for a passport and I can help in any way, just give me a shout e.g. drop the car at mine and get the train into city centre, that kind of thing (parking at the Passport Office is a nightmare!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thanks for that offer Fee I'll bear it in mind I am hoping I won't have to go out there fingers crossed she is okay to travel in a few days and can come home The one thing this has reminded me is how stupid I was to let my passport run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise, so sorry to hear your news, such a worrying time for you. Fingers crossed she's able to travel home safely very soon, and that she makes a rapid and full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Louise, I am so sorry for what's happened to your Mum, but hope it's good news that she can come home in the next few days. I've only just caught up with this thread and had just got the phone next to me to call Joe as I read through the topic. It would have been really hard to have noticed the symptoms as like you said, the muscle bit wasn't there - it's just incredibly bad timing that she had started a new drug and this masked the symptoms she did have. Big hug coming your way from me too A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hello Louise, only just read this thread. Very sorry to hear about your Mum, wishing her a speedy recovery and sending you some hugs too....these things can't always be detected straight away and nor can they be predicted so her being near to you when she gets back from Spain and you being able to offer her support really is the best thing you can do. My Gran and OH's Gran both had strokes and needed a fair bit of TLC and support from family to help rebuild their confidence afterwards, this was a bigger issue than any physical after-effects of the strokes. My experience of the Spanish national health system is positive so I hope that your Mum is finding the same. xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Joe has just got in and read through the posts. He feels really bad that I hadn't found this post sooner as he took in some of the details about your mum's symptoms and while at first they would have raised a little flag the problem with speech would certainly have rung alarm bells. I too feel really bad for not reading all the little arrows these last few nights as we could have given you a ring Louise and Joe would have had a good chat about your mum and given some advice. Just a pointer to others, if you think that Joe could be of help, PM me straight away as the email about the PM would reach me a lot more quickly with little chance of me missing an important post. We really don't mind if we can help. A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Sorry to hear about your mum Louise hope she picks up soon Sending lots of positive vibes to you all karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Just a pointer to others, if you think that Joe could be of help, PM me straight away as the email about the PM would reach me a lot more quickly with little chance of me missing an important post. We really don't mind if we can help. A xx Andrew, that is so kind of you both. Professionals aren't always keen to offer their skills like that! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Oh Louise, I've just caught up with this thread. I really hope that your mum will be able to come home to you very soon. There are some incredibly kind & supportive people on this forum, always willing to help out in anyway that they can. It's great to know that somebody somewhere cares. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family ,Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
