Prosperous & Creative Soul Year 4

Blackcats

Follow your instinct about whether to visit again.  Only you know what's right for you.  Take care of yourself 

LadyWithAPlan

just checking in and good to know all is calm for the moment with you. 

lucielle

Hope you’re ok and manage to go on holiday 
L

doingitanyway

Sending a hug x

Humdinger1

@savingholmes if you recharge your batteries now, you can do more later.  The throngs around the hospice may well reach burn-out at record speed.  Put your own oxygen mask on now and take care love Humdinger xx

savingholmes

Thanks everyone. 

I went again Tuesday.  I stayed with my dad overnight with a sister. We kept watch and sang his favourite songs. We then handed over to someone else and he died peacefully a few hours later. The funeral will be after my return from holiday. 

I came home in the early hours of the morning. I have a cat sitter now and she came the last few days and will come when I am away.

I need to contact the GP and see if I can get a sick note as official bereavement leave isn't very long. I may see if I can get a Chiro appointment too. My foot has been improving slowly...

I've been trying to order holiday money but it hasn't let me so far.... 

I think I will start packing / planning my holiday clothes etc. Then I can see what's left to do / find / buy / return. I also need to empty my car, do the washing, get a few groceries etc. The mundanities of life can be reassuring and settling at times like this.

I also need to update my money. I have had a refund of my chiro appointments so far and got the nwde payment yesterday. 

I also need to visit the vet and resolve the insurance claim. 

TallGirl

Sorry for your loss glad you got to be there and good idea to get signed off sick. Take care of yourself and enjoy your holiday. 

lucielle

Condolences SH. 

L

EssexHebridean

Oh SH I'm sorry to hear your news, but glad that the end was one that sounds peaceful for you all.

It may be worth holding fire about whether you need additional time - I found that in fact once the initial flurry of helping Mum  make immediate arrangements and being there to support her had worn off, not working left me with more time to think and dwell than was helpful. As a result I went back - albeit dipping in and out depending on what else needed doing - relatively soon after and found being occupied to be really helpful. Remember - there are no rules, so see what fits for you rather than feeling bound by what is "expected". 

Blackcats

Sending soothing wishes.  
Have you got an opportunity to see your counsellor before your holiday?  You seem to get good input from them.