Hello All.
Just a quick post.
I had a rotten night last night.
Kept waking up with cramp in my instep.
And it was too darn cold to get out of bed to do anything about it.
So tonight an early night is called for.
Today we saw the sun.
And blue sky.
What a treat.
Oh yes, last night we met friends for supper.
One of my dear friends was on her way back to Cape Town.
Lucky cow.
The supper was great.
The company even better.
And we got back quite late.
And the old folk were babysitting Jasmine.
I felt quite guilty.
I made up for it tonight by making a huge stew with dumplings.
They should sleep well.
Wendy has pneumonia.
They are treating her with antibiotics.
M. says she is too weak to move to hospice.
I don’t think she will make the month they forecast.
I want her to go now.
Is that terrible of me?
I just want her to be at peace and pain free.
Now a nice hot shower is calling.
Chat to you tomorrow.
Poor Wendy. I don’t think it’s wrong to hope her suffering doesn’t last long.
Leg cramps are the pits!
We’ve had such strong wind blowing the last few days and only a bit of rain.
By: Pussycat44 on July 17, 2012
at 8:21 pm
Think our bad weather has just reached you!
You need not thank me.
By: granny1947 on July 17, 2012
at 8:23 pm
I am happy that you had a pleasant evening.
My prayers are with you and with Wendy and her family….
No it is ok to feel as you do. Wendy is your best friend and you do not want her to suffer anymore than she has too. Your wishes are made in love
By: misswhiplash on July 17, 2012
at 8:40 pm
Absolutely P….I love her dearly.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:07 pm
No, that isn’t terrible of you at all, you’re a very compassionate person. None of us want to see our loved ones suffer, and if there’s absolutely no hope of recovery, then we just want to see the suffering end. That’s what I’d want for myself as well. I’m just sorry she can’t be moved back home as she wanted, or at the very least to hospice. My prayers are still with you all. Love and hugs to you Granny.
By: raisingdaisy on July 17, 2012
at 8:58 pm
Thanks RD…just can’t imagine how bad she must be if they can’t move her.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:07 pm
Hugs.
By: Booksphotographsandartwork on July 17, 2012
at 9:16 pm
Back at you Linda.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:06 pm
No it’s not terrible of you to want your friend to be out of sickness and pain. I’m so sorry, granny. Hugs xx
By: adinparadise on July 17, 2012
at 9:28 pm
Thanks AD…just wish it was over…for everyone.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:06 pm
Sleep well!!!!
By: rumpydog on July 18, 2012
at 12:25 am
Thanks Rumpy…I did.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:06 pm
I feel the same way about my mother back in the UK, as you do about Wendy, granny.
My mum is 92 and has been in a Nursing Home since her first stroke 8 years ago; she had another one a few months ago and now cannot speak, walk or even turn over in bed. Her swallow reflex has gone so all her food is mashed to a pulp so she can get it down. I wish she would just let go, and I don’t feel bad for feeling that way; my brothers feel the same. She has no pain, unlike Wendy.
My prayers are with you and Wendy’s family, always
By: barb19 on July 18, 2012
at 2:59 am
Oh Barb…that is awful for you…you must feel so helpless being so far away.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:05 pm
I really feel for my brothers having to see her like that, as she is not the mother we knew and they are finding it hard; at least I can remember her as she was when I visited her last year. I’m so thankful I went.
By: barb19 on July 18, 2012
at 11:37 pm
When someone won’t get better and there is so little quality of life left for them, then it is kindest to pray that they be released. My sympathy to her and to you, she means a lot to you.Hugs my friend.
By: SidevieW on July 18, 2012
at 6:53 am
She really means a lot….I so badly need to talk to her right now…and I can’t…pity party.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:04 pm
sympathy, i think she knows how much you love her. it is surely a great comfort to her
By: SidevieW on July 19, 2012
at 7:32 am
you are a good friend Granny
By: Ruth2Day on July 18, 2012
at 7:33 am
I hope so Ruth.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 1:57 pm
I hope Wendy is as comfortable as she possibly can be and that if she can’t move to a hospice, at least the place where she is will consult the hospice for advice on achieving a pain free few days with the right medications
By: Pseu on July 18, 2012
at 10:16 am
Thanks Pseu…she is in hospital but must be very weak.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 1:57 pm
I don’t think you’re terrible for not wanting Wendy to suffer. If that’s terrible, then I right there with you.
By: mairedubhtx on July 18, 2012
at 2:10 pm
Thanks Maire…I appreciate the support.
By: granny1947 on July 18, 2012
at 8:02 pm
That’s called compassion, Granny. If you said that about me, I’d know you loved me. The fact that you have the courage to speak up validates your love for her.
By: souldipper on July 20, 2012
at 5:16 am
And now that it has happened I am devastated.
By: granny1947 on July 22, 2012
at 2:03 pm
I am so, so sorry. I’m holding you in a hug.
By: souldipper on July 23, 2012
at 12:16 am
Thank you Amy….I can feel it from here…much stronger today.
By: granny1947 on July 23, 2012
at 7:02 am
You love her; of course you want her suffering to end in the only way it can.
By: Tilly Bud - The Laughing Housewife on July 20, 2012
at 12:46 pm
All our crazy ethics won’t allow us to do what we would for a beloved pet. I would much prefer to be put down than to linger on to the misery of myself and my loved ones.
By: colonialist on July 20, 2012
at 1:38 pm
A touchy subject Col…but I agree with you!
By: granny1947 on July 21, 2012
at 7:45 pm
When my very close friend was nearing the end of her life, and suffering as is Wendy, I just wanted it to end for her. My thoughts are with you as you go through this terrible time.
By: judithhb on July 23, 2012
at 11:33 pm
thanks so much Judith.
By: granny1947 on July 24, 2012
at 8:10 pm