Hi Gals, well it has been a long day. I got over to Mum's place to go through Mum's wardrobe with Jewls to select clothes for Mum whilst she is living in the Nursing home. It took us a couple of hours and we've chosen lots of lovely clothes for her. I was lucky and scored quite a few pieces of hers that will not fit her anymore. Jewls got some things too, so we are both happy.

by pennifold 10 Dec 2022

Hi Caroline, yes, we had fun sorting through all her clothes on Friday, I've got quite a few articles of hers, cause we were the same size.

Now that she's only 59kgs, we have taken in things that will be more comfortable for her. I've always been a 16-18 - in my youth I would have been a 12-14, but those days are gone, ha ha ha!!.

I think the house sorting etc. will have to wait till she comes back. She can't take anything back home with her as her car is full of animals and their belongings etc. Mum's house looks a mess, cause Jewls has got towels down on the floor in the kitchen, dog beds, cat litter trays etc. etc. etc. I had it perfect before she arrived, but she's not as anal as me! Love Chris

by pennifold 10 Dec 2022

Thanks Laura, I certainly hope the hospital finds the quilt too. Mum is still confused, but at least she's got her own room and is comfortable. Love Chris

by asterixsew 09 Dec 2022

Chris currently the picture is missing, when it appears can you add to this and say it’s showing. Thanks

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Thanks Jerrilyn, I hope it can be found. It's sentimental more than anything and so pretty. The quilt looks like a heart from the way you place the squares. I'[m attaching a picture of what it looks like, but Mum's is in pretty pink and pale green florals, with a soft green binding. Love Chris (it's about 4ft x 4ft)

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Gerry, yes, it's wonderful that she has full time care. I won't know what to do with all my spare time, he he he!!
I'll have to get back to finding funny responses to your beautiful posts. Thanks for the prayers and hugs. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Angie, it seems so funny, for months I've been trying to get her Nursing home care and it's all fallen into place. I've put my life on hold so to speak, have hardly done any sewing, but have done a little bit at night. I didn't have my annual Ladies Christmas Luncheon and all the women agreed that we could leave it till next year. I've stopped going to my Italian ladies group (until the new year) because I've been constantly caring for Mum. So thank God this has happened and Mum can be looked after professionally, it's taken a huge burden off my shoulders and yes, I hope to have some time for me. We'll see!!
Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Suzanna, we are all so happy too for Mum. She has 24 hour care and it's so much better than being in a hospital where the staff changes so often. The quilt was lost in the hospital, not the Nursing home. I'm really peeved about that. I'm going to chase it up!! Yes, it's been great catching up with Jewls and her menagerie!
Her new rescue dog is gorgeous - a big German Shepherd called Asta, she's 10 and a long haired Shepherd, so gentle. Her cat just sleeps all day and the little bird is a yellow Budgie. Jewls is a sucker for animals. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Toogie, Mum's face was lovely to see when Lily walked in the room. Of course every time someone knocked on her door she would bark. She's a good little watchdog, very bossy!
Trev's been wonderful with his helping me emotionally as well as physically and helping me with form filling!!! The whole family have been wonderful, but as you know as daughters, we do all the work. I've been Mum's carer for the past 12 years since Dad died, but these past 3 years I've been her constant companion. It's so hard watching her diminishing, and now only weighiing 59kgs - she's lost 11kg since the beginning of this year and 7 of those 11 she's lost in the last month. We need to try and keep her eating, but I'm afraid it's not going to happen. It's so sad. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Suznne, yes, we are all very happy that the transition went well. We'll go up again today to see her. Hopefully Lily can come again too.
Jewls will stay till Christmas and once her holiday here is over, she will have to drive back down to South Australia back home.
My cousin who lives in Queensland said to buy a white dog toy that looks like Lily and use it as a substitute for her to cuddle. She worked with children for years and it seemed to help them. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Karen, we are so much more relieved. We just now have to get Mum to eat more. With Dysphagia it's not east, apparently a lot of Dementia patients suffer from it. It's the act of swallowing 'lumpy' food. She may have to live on pureed food for a while, soups etc.
I'm hoping that the quilt appears soon. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Thanks so much Tonya, it all went well. I'm hoping that the hospital finds the quilt too! I don't know how something like a quilt can go missing. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Kim, yes it's great news. I had a restful sleep last night. It's now 7.30am Saturday and we are going to go to Bunnings (a hardware store) to meet up with Ben our son, to get some things for Mum's garden. We are also going to surprise Ben and buy him a new BBQ for Christmas, his old one died 2 weeks ago. He doesn't know we are going to do this, Trev wants me to come to see the look on his face! Love Chris

by toogie 09 Dec 2022

Nan, I could be wrong, but I think Chris meant her mum has to wear the brace 4 more weeks. Because of her Mum’s dementia, I am assuming this is her ‘new’ home from now on. Chris will clarify once she sees your comment though, but this is my understanding. Like I said I may be wrong to assume.

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Nan, Toogie is right. Mum is in her 'forever' home, the neck-brace has to stay on for another 4 weeks.

We will have to see the Doctor who was associated with her original care when she was admitted to hospital. "T"hanks for your concern. Love

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Thanks Caroline, yes, first impression of the nursing home is fabulous. Love Chris

by pennifold 09 Dec 2022

Hi Marian, I hope the hospital finds it too. I may have to go up there and chase it up. Love Chris