The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!

ivyleaf

We've had some snow! Only about 1 cm by the look of it, and it seems to be turning to rain now.

Hard_Up_Hester

No snow here, just heavy rain, if it carries on we will have to slacken of the ropes otherwise we will start to tilt.

nannywindow

We have had about 7 - 8 inches of snow here and it doesn't look like stopping any time soon. I made sure that we, and my Dad, are well stocked with food as we live half way up a mountain.

fuddle

VJs I'm so sorry to read of your sadness and loss. May the grief quickly make way for the memories.

Knit_Witch

Just to say sorry to hear your news VJsmum

MMF007

Soooo, this morning it was -3°C, we had 4 inches of snow ontop of the prev snow and ice underneath that.

I spent 30 minutes clearing the car. We drove carefully the 20 miles to the hospital and found dad sitting in a recliner chair in his room. He immediatley began his campaign to get home. He said he could happily walk across the room, was told he was not strong enough to do that just yet, but launched himself to the edge of the chair anyway. I grabbed him before he fell and pressed the alarm for assistance! The last time he tired this, last week, his doctor reported that he 'became unresponsive' (ie, he lost consciousness).

The staff calmed him down and put him back in bed. I talked to him quietly and calmly for a while, trying to explain that he has been so sick that it will take time to get strong again and sitting in the chair is just the first step. When the medics say he can do more, then he can do more.
I repeated the theme several times during the afternoon and eventually dad asked what the time scale might be. I said that we couldn't know that but it will be slow and steady. I am hoping he will accept the slow pace and concentrate on small improvements, rather than getting workedmup about not being allowed home.
Reality is that he is in palliative care and that has not changed.

We drove carefully home but not without incident! Snow was drifting into the road in several places. I was OK but saw a van coming towards us, travelling too fast for the conditions. I put my hazard lights on but just after they past us they hit the snow drift and swerved all over the road. Luckily there was no vehicles coming towards them.

We got home, almost ... ... despite extreme low revs I could not get the car up the slope of the drive! It is insde the gates so it is safe. I'll grit tomorrow!

So, another crazy day. I am about to make something tasty for tea and offer mum a sherry

karcher

(((hugs))) MMF x

VJsmum I hope you're as ok as you can be ((hugs)) to you too x

karcher

Random ramblings warning

I've just had a long hot shower and slipped into my alluring night attire which consists of:

Thick skiing socks, (cheap) jogging bottoms, vest top, long sleeved top, jumper, huge fleecy dressing gown (with hood) and fleece lined boot slippers ...Is there any wonder I'm single :rotfl:

But at least I'm warm:D

PS I hate my neighbours, I just do not understand why they make so much noise. How many times do you need to slam doors/re-arrange the bathroom/wardrobe, shout at each other..day in, day out, 24 hours a day

Each to their own I suppose *sighs*

Nargleblast

VJsMum - the end of an era, so poignant. Your dad died in peace, surrounded by his family, and now comes that limbo period between death and the funeral. Take care of yourself, one step at a time.

silvasava

Been away at a family function over the weekend. Will post later but just wanted to offer my condolences to you VJsMum. Such a shock that you were unprepared for but are we ever really prepared to lose our parents? Hugs