I forgot to do a ‘How my weekend was’, mind you I did not have enough to write about. Friday I spent the day at the penguins and did their weeding for 5 hours, yes my bum cheeks and thighs felt it Saturday.
Saturday afternoon, went to the ‘The Circle’ to watch the fledging mediums strut their stuff, unfortunately no one wanted to talk to me. Sunday? Um Sunday – scratches head – oh yes Sunday in the afternoon went for a demonstration of a Thermomix machine the whizz bang German made cutter, slicer, dicer, scales, cooker, bread & maker everything you can imagine all in one unit that does everything apart from brown the meat. At $2,000.00 a bargain…. no I did not buy one. I hardly cook these days and not working still thought better of it.
Remember the diamond I lost out of my ring, I didn’t have enough Insurance so they only could pay out $1,000 (the diamond was $2000) so sadly instead of putting it towards another gem, I will be using this money to help with the bills etc.
I did see a service last Monday with another Celebrant from the same company as the first one I saw. This one was a gentleman however. It was a bit eerie as the service was held in the same Chapel where Mr. S.’s mum had hers. I watched him ‘do his thing’ and although he spoke quite well, to me he was to business like, there was no emotion in what he said, though he paused at the right moments.
The positive that came out of this was that this time, I met the owner of the F.D Home. Mal, a lovely elderly gentlemen. He said Liz (the lady I first saw) I know I am testing memories here from previous posts, has been with them for years and she does generic services (I call that lazy). Greg has also been since the company started, so they have to give them priority. BUT (I know you can’t sentences with but) he said that his niece also did services but didn’t really want to do them anymore, so they have 2, but they could do with 3… and to keep in touch with his son who is now waiting for an appropriate (hopefully smooth sailing) funeral for me to conduct on trial.
So each day I sit and write, and visit the folks – oh yes, sorry, I haven’t really updated them have I. Dad is doing okay after his 3rd fall. We are off to see the Oncologist next week. We have to wait till the end of Nov for mums Geriatric assessment. We are in the process of getting the medical alerts pendants and also another assessment to how they are coping living in their home.
Pop is feeling weaker though, I went in yesterday and he was asleep at 10 (he wakes at 5) but normally doesn’t sleep till the afternoon. In fact sometimes when I am sitting there during the day he nods off in the chair at the kitchen table. Mum started crying, which got me going and he said he is feeling useless and weak.
Each day as it comes, that’s all I can get through and hope that he is with us for a long time to come.
Now just to brighten the mood a little…. Daughter # 2 has a onsey – I tried it on this morning for a giggle, so that you may too. Erm I’m a Unicorn in case you are wondering.
Is modelling a possibility Jenny to raise a few dollars??
in that outfit!!! I hardly think so ~ they are damn comfy though 😉
That is the most awesome onesie I’ve ever seen, why do you NOT wear that every day? Think how much more fun it would be to go shopping in that! 😉
That’s what daughter said. Actually wear I live I probably would fit in very well 😉 love to do it for a joke to see the reactions! xx
I’d wear it to the barn to feed the animals lol
you would scare the poor little buggers! but it is kinda cute… 🙂
the horses would be jealous that they weren’t unicorns 😉
It’s adorable, both my girls would demand one if they saw it!
True that
I don’t know what sizes they come in but I’m sure something could be arranged? 🙂
But I like to start a sentence with but. And also. I often don’t even use caps. *nods lots* I am a rebel. a real case of antidisestablishmentarianism. lol.
you sure dress funny though. 😉 is that how you shop?
Mumsy has Pops had tests for sodium and potassium levels?
Yes of course that is my shopping gear – don’t you think it suitable;-)
I like starting with BUT also strange BUT true. He had blood tests this morning and mum and yes potassium and sodium – I read this prior to going to make sure 🙂 – Thanks sweet. They once again had a battle trying to find a vein – he’s a pin cushion 😦 but they got enough hopefully to run all the tests. xxx
Water too, do they drink a lot of water during the day? Seniors need to drink much more, but tend to drink much less. This can cause fainting. Also the shrinking veins. Drinking more water to hydrate them is important. I bet if you check they are not drinking much water through the day.
lol, the shopping outfit is perfect… eeeps. lol
my Pop has never been a water drinker 😦 it’s only the last few months I bought a water bottle and he sits and sips throughout the day – but really – he is lucky to get in 600ml a day if that. Failing that it’s 2 cups of tea a day. I have tried everything bar intravenously getting it into him 😦
Thanks though hun for suggesting – now just come up with a way for him to drink the stuff! PS we do flavour it with a little bit of low jule flavoured cordial or fresh lemon juice.
Perfect you say? 😉 hmmm xxx
when life is tough, get your unicorn on. a wonderful approach jen.
and I simply loved how you put that – thank you sweetheart 🙂 xx
Love the look, especially the tail, and I also love ksbeth’s comment! Good point! 🙂
Thank you – I’m too sexy for my onsey ~ should make a song out of it. Yes sage advice from that lovely one – thanks honey 🙂 xx
hehe…you look very much like a unicorn…smiles…
hugs on pops….so hard…and i know as a man that feeling of uselessness is hard to deal with as well….
smiles right back at ‘ya Mr. M and thank you for the hugs – yep it is more on him than I, but I shall keep fighting for him and trying to get him back … as much as possible – thank you Brian …smiles again coz I just wanted to.
Love the red toe nails!
Hi lovely. Thank you for visiting. Well a Unicorn must always be at the height of fashion don’t you think? 😉 xx
I love the Unicorn onesie! I can so relate to the place you are with your parents. I’m thinking about a trip to see my parents. I talked to my dad a few days ago via phone and he was really having a hard time finding his words. He’s had a couple mini strokes since the last time I was home to see him. I dislike being so far away.
Thank you darling 🙂 Please yes go and visit – I know that you miss them and …well just try I am sure they would love to see you as much as you want to see them {hugs} xx
Be strong hun, you are doing stirling work, remember smile, deep breath count to 10! woo pink and white unicorn …… only you!!! xxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much Willow – I try … but perhaps count to 50 and not 10… yes not my usual attire… 😉 xxx
sending you some patience. xx
thank you hun xx
I knew you could pull off anything, but this was beyond my wildest dreams!! you look awesome!
😀 oh dear I’m awesome lol thank you darling *blushes* xxx
Cute! Love the pose!
You must be emotionally and physically exhausted with all that’s going on. Hugs.x
ta 😉 and nods a lot…yep that I am, but us females are strong – I shall get through this for them as they are the most important right now. Thank you for your kind words hun. (hugs x)
Love the cute outfit 🙂
My folks are in the same boat but my dad is frailer ~ Hugs & have a good week ahead, smiles ~
Thank you hun ~ hugs are also with you and your folks – it is not an easy stage of life. Have a lovely week too ~ smiles x
Great pic. Thanks for the chuckle!!