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  • ladyholly
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    Oh SA I hope the rest of your holiday is a little more relaxing and that there are no mnore accidents.
  • RelievedSheff
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    Glad you have had a better day today.

    Those pictures are beautiful. 
  • Blackcats
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    Like all your MSE friends I really hope you have had a relaxing and nice day today.
    you really are incredible how you cope with MrSA.
  • PennysIntoPounds
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    Aw glad everything is now going enjoyably, have a lovely walk and flop 
  • RelievedSheff
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    We are like you. We don't do sitting around sun bathing all day, we have to be up and about doing something :) 

    Enjoy your day. It sounds lovely.
  • foxgloves
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    Love the flower pots arranged out on the steps. I want steps now, just so I can have interesting flower pots on them!
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  • IzzyBee
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    Gorgeous have a fab time 
  • enthusiasticsaver
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    Your photos look lovely and sorry about the "accident" with Mr SA.  It sounds like he needs some investigations when you get home. 

    It would be so good if you got some respite  through Mr SA accepting care from someone else as this must be so difficult for you. I know that DD is not particularly hands on with him but getting some help from social services (stretched as they are) might be worth investigating again when you get home. Is even a weekend or few days away on your own a possibility? 

     I think it is incredibly unfair you probably do not qualify for carers allowance in view of the number of hours you must spend clearing up after him. It may get more difficult as he gets older so getting things in place asap for if you are unable to care for him would be sensible. 
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