I find myself, not for the first time, shouldering a huge responsibility. I have to make Leaf’s decisions for him. Thank goodness he and I have never shied away from uncomfortable life truths, particularly that we all have to die. Obvious, I know, but it’s surprising how many people act as though they’re immortal, as if, somehow, it … Continue reading THAT BIG RESPONSIBILITY
Month: November 2020
GUILTY ….
Getting old can be unbearable. It’s a time when we simply have to be realistic, deeply uncomfortable though that may be. Our bodies are giving out and we have to face the fact that we, or our partner if we have one, may not live much longer. There is every likelihood that, like me, many readers will … Continue reading GUILTY ….
RULING OUR LIVES
It’s with enormous sadness and fury that I’m forced to go along with the prevailing lockdown restrictions. My husband is a prisoner and I’m not allowed to see him. I know that thousands of family members across the world have been or are, like me, suffering from the lockdowns and their loved ones are suffering even … Continue reading RULING OUR LIVES
TIME FOR PLAN B
One again, it’s been another chaotic week however I’ve found time to get my thoughts together. I am sleeping well and that’s a big bonus. I get a daily walk with Monty which blows the cobwebs away and I’m cooking myself decent suppers. But what of Leaf? NOTHING LIKE A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP The 45-minute, masked, no touching … Continue reading TIME FOR PLAN B
TURNED AWAY
When I went to the hospital ten days ago, laden with goodies and massage oil, I was horrified to be turned away. I was told I couldn’t see Leaf because the ward was ‘locked’ to visitors. Well! I hit the roof, made a real exhibition of myself probably. The nurse got rather agitated and said … Continue reading TURNED AWAY
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