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  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,017 Forumite
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    Have a nice relaxing day today SA. From what you've said in the past SIL has always been like this - I believe she thinks a regular phone call to Mr SA is all she needs to do!🤷‍♀️. I'm glad you've stood your ground with her and told her a few home truths though - it needed to be said. Perhaps she may think things over now and offer to take him out occasionally now when he's up to it and give you a break. 

    Positive vibes for both Mr SA and DD. 
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  • doingitanyway
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    Hope you get your hospital free day today.
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  • warby68
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    Fingers crossed for a uninterrupted nice day 
  • Blackcats
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    Hope you are able to have a "restful" day at home today.  You'll need fully re-charged batteries for when they both get home.  Glad they are both doing better.
  • badmemory
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    Today is your "put your own mask on first" day.  Hope you manage it in full & everyone keeps out of your hair.
  • beanielou
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    Your poor DD. 
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  • Makingabobor2
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    Oh no, poor DD.  Hope the pain subsides soon. At least she's still in best place to be cared for still. 
    Hooefully you can make her room a bit cleaner for her return. Certainly the dust & clutter won't have been a relaxing setting for her. Hoarding is sometimes due to anxiety issues though. 
    Hope Mr SA is ok when you see him. 
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  • ladyholly
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    A poductive day. I am sorry your dd is in pain but hopefully it will be shortlived.. Good for Mr SA accepting you wont see him until tomorrow.
    Have a peaceful evening and a good nights sleep.
  • EssexHebridean
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    Glad to hear MrSA gave in quietly! I assume his sister didn’t visit as far as you know?! 😆
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