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25 Feb 2018 08:02 AM
25 Feb 2018 08:02 AM
Hi @frog.
I'm glad you were able to take the trip and get safely back home. It is such a stressful time, when a parent is gravely ill.
I am back home, too, after seeing my Dad. I have to make the decision whether to go again to Dad's side or not. I believe I will go, but I wonder if it will not be too late, when I arrive.
I'm glad to read that you Mum is able to breathe on her own now. That is something. XXX
25 Feb 2018 05:21 PM
25 Feb 2018 05:21 PM
Thanks @Sahara for your kind words. The uncertainty is really hard. Thinking of you.
25 Feb 2018 05:23 PM
25 Feb 2018 05:23 PM
Hi @soul Your experience sounds incredibly difficult. Thanks for your kind wishes.
25 Feb 2018 09:06 PM
25 Feb 2018 09:06 PM
Kind thoughts for you and yours @frog. Deeply sorry for your pain through all of this.
Glad you are keeping sight of looking after yourself while doing your best for everyone else.
Rest well when you do.
26 Feb 2018 07:11 AM
26 Feb 2018 07:11 AM
Thanks @Former-Member for your lovely thoughts. I have to go to work and am feeling very anxious this morning. One foot after the other.
26 Feb 2018 12:11 PM
26 Feb 2018 12:11 PM
@frog try to concontrate on one moment at a time if that will make the day easier to navigate. You can get through this, as hard as it is, you can do it.
Breathe, remember the food and water to keep you going.
26 Feb 2018 06:03 PM
26 Feb 2018 06:03 PM
Thank you @Former-Member @Mazarita @MDT @Bunniekins @soul @The-red-centaur @Faith-and-Hope @outlander for all your positive thoughts and encouragement. Hello to @Sahara @Shaz51 and my other friends too. Well, I got through the work day. Haven't heard any news of my mother today, but am letting it be for now. I don't know if that's kind of irresponsible/running away, but I need to have breaks and regather. Hope you all negotiated today ok. I know there's a lot going on, for a lot of people! Now for the housework and dinner. My kids want to watch 'The Good Place', which looks very interesting and funny, so I hope that'll be a good distraction.
26 Feb 2018 06:04 PM
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