Soop's friendly kitchen

Just in for a quick catch up!

Crumbs, soop, that could have been really nasty. Hope your leg is coming along ok.

No more from N&G - hope she's ok.

I hope something is moving for you Ann. You need to get some respite.

Lucky - you are quite right. DH has just gone off to collect his hearing aids. I hope this time he perseveres and maybe we can turn the volume down on the TV!

We met friends for lunch yesterday. Dh had shared a house with them (and 2 others) while they were at Dental School so they all around 73/4. We had such a palaver getting everyone in the right seats. We had a round table and we played musical chairs until the men had their 'good' ears in the best position. Dentists have a high incidence of deafness being so close to high pitched whirring of the drill.

It has been a very busy time outside our neighbour's driveway. Police, fire crew and ambulance. A car, driven by a lady, now in hospital, finished up on it's roof. The police believe that the strong side-wind blew the car into the verge and it toppled over. No one trapped inside, thank goodness.

Maw Paw was an exceedingly handsome man. This photograph reflects his personality beautifully.

wot What a lovely girl. What is her name? Does she belong to you? I shall need to look back through the posts in order to find out.

Lovely photo - no wonder you love him!

Sending kind thoughts Maw, a lovely photograph.

Sending hugs, Maw! I'm sure you are still in shock really but you are doing fine. That is a great photo and obviously a happy memory.

I agree, it seems like yesterday- I did not realise that 6 months have flashed past. I do like that photo of Paw. I know he was not well but he does look relaxed.

It seems no time since you told us and yet for you it must be such a long time.

My thoughts are with you Maw x

We were at Althorp Literary Festival and Paw was in “book heaven”

Lovely photo Maw - glad that there are lovely memories for you.

Maw xxx

6 months ago today we lost Paw. How quickly my life has changed.
Just thinking about him and remembering with much love.

annie - I do so hope that respite care materialises. I have some idea what caring can do, and however much we want to do everything, we have to recognise that we are all only human, and, as my DD says, "You cannot pour from an empty jug." Take the chance to fill your jug and do not feel guilty. You matter too and you are doing a great job, but you cannot do it if you are worn out.

Just back from ENT appointment - he poked his camera up my nose and gazed lovingly at my vocal chords while I squeaked and growled to order. He says they are not working properly - not meeting or the wrong bits meeting or something - anyway he is referring me to speech therapy. I wonder which bodily system will start packing up next!! Fun getting older isn't it?!

Here she is!

Couldn't get her photo up

Charleyg Ditto. The sun is shining brightly. We sat outside and could both smell and hear the sea as it shifted the shingle on the shore.

Maw Gracie is beautiful as is Hattie and I agree, Merve is definitely related to Grace.

Ann I have no idea where you find your patience. I would have run out of your house many moons ago screaming. I am so glad that the SW saw the main picture and tried to get it sorted and the sooner the better before the pair of you are on your knees. People forget your age and stamina wains with age unfortunately.

N&G I hope that you are now feeling better. The weather here is glorious.

Maw Grace was the most graceful of canines. And now you have the adorable Hattie.

N&G Oh Nana, I was wondering why you hadn't been in for your usual chat. What happened? Are you fully recovered? Best wishes and healing vibes coming across the airwaves from a sunny Kintyre.

Dear Ann, I cannot put into words my admiration for your on-going steadfastness as you have coped marvellously with the most difficult of illnesses. An illness that could happen to any one of us. Please may the respite care be arranged without further delay.

Morning all,

Sorry Ive been absent, Ive been poorly , so I have to go and do a lot of catching up.

Just wanted to say how sorry I am you are so worn out Ann I hope they can get the respite care sorted quickly x

Ann, thank you for your update. I wondered, and worried about, how things are with you and am pleased that things are happening now and hope that things move quickly.

All the Dementia Support Workers I meet are young enough to be my granddaughter but are really good at their jobs. I thought about you on our last Carer's course as two attendees told us about the dreadful weeks they had experienced and also shed a few tears.

Please let us know what happens.

Maw I wonder if Gracie was related to Merve, the lurcher who is our grandog?! This picture was taken just after she ate a Mac lipstick. High pigment and long lasting ...

Just a quick remember of lovely Gracie, if I may.

annsixty just sending love and hugs. I know how my mum tried to care for my dad until it made her ill. Please don't let that happen to you. I know how much you love him but you have your limits .