by pennifold 23 Sep 2023

Hi everyone, I'm back home. I've been looking after Amy and Steve's home, dog, cat and fish sitting for 3 weeks.

Mum had 2 seizures about 4 weeks ago and we (Jewls and I) were both worried so she came up and stayed with me, whilst Trev batched.
Jewls went home to South Australia yesterday, so I washed her bedding and cleaned up the room, bathroom etc. This morning I washed my sheets, towels etc and dried them and remade both beds. I even washed Ophelie's bedding, so they've got nice clean sheets to go to sleep on.
Mum has had a miraculous outcome and is talking non-stop now! She's still got that wicked sense of humour somewhere inside her mind.
Yesterday we went to the nursing home and they were making Muffins, so Jewls, Mum and I sat in the background and watched. One of the ladies there who is always a bit offensive with her comments, annoys Mum. Jewls said to her just smile at her but on the inside just imagine giving her the 'bird' with your middle finger, well Mum lost it and was laughing so much. I got photos of her with Jewls. I just had to share that with you all.
I'm well and now back home feel much better as I always had to watch the cat. She's not allowed out of the house and of course as soon as you open the back sliding door she'd appear in a flash!! Maisie, the dog is a delight and loves her walks and sleeps on the bed at night.
It's now September school holidays for the next 2 weeks and I'm sure we will be called upon to help out.
I've got all my stuff still sitting in my room yet to be unpacked, I hate doing that, but it has to be done.
I've been sewing things whilst at Amy's for the church Fete on October 21st now as on the original date we in Australia have a referendum to vote on The Voice to Parliament 14th October. I might get some more sewing done this week, I'll see. I still go visit Mum every second day. She has lost a lot of weight, but is now eating better.
Love to all those who have been worried about me. Love Chris

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Comments (9)

by pennifold 27 Sep 2023

This is the current state of Mum, taken on last Friday before Jewls left to go home to South Australia. She's in much better form.

I took her out on Monday to buy 2 more pairs of shoes, ones that are easy to put on. I have taken all her old shoes and given them to one of our local charities. Love Chris

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by shirley124 24 Sep 2023

Lovely pictures. Great memories. Nice to hear from you again. Hugs

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Thanks Shirley, I love coming on here, but time is and has been an enemy at the moment. I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with Mum, you never know what the next day will bring. Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 23 Sep 2023

Three lovely ladies!! What a wonderful post - all of you laughing and having a good time! Hope you get a day or two of "rest" before you are off again to help out! Thanks for the update - loads of hugs! Laura

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Hi Laura, I'm glad you liked it. I had a great weekend and visited Mum after church yesterday.
Our Bishop visited and I said the Prayers of the People and everyone loved them. It was our 4th Sunday in the Season of Creation and of course I included all the things beloved in our country, flora and fauna included, plus prayers for the world, community, church, people and those who have gone before us. Love Chris

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by sebsews 23 Sep 2023

Love the pictures! I even got a chuckle out of the story! I am glad you are able to help your family. Jewls looks like she is really enjoying the day. Mum looks great! Hugs and flowers to you, Suzanna

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Hi Suzanna, there's always something to make one laugh and there's so much going on at Opal. Jewls had a wonderful time here and was very teary leaving on Friday morning, but she's back home in South Australia and looking after her animals, (who went berserk when she walked in her door). Thanks for the flowers and hug. Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 23 Sep 2023

What precious memories and pictures to treasure. It’s good to see your mum having lucid times to enjoy. You have had quite the busy time iPod it so hope you manage get in some time to rest.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Thanks dear Karen, it's so good seeing Mum living life again and enjoying her time at Opal. I'm taking it easy and only visiting Mum every other day, sometimes I miss an odd day and Mum doesn't know anyway. Love Chris

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by sewmadau 23 Sep 2023

Welcome home.
I love babysitting the four-legged children. "G"

Your Mum looks really good, and your sister is so like you. Good to see you looking so happy and well.

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Thanks so much, I love babysitting the dog mostly, but having to always keep an eye out for Fleur the cat was taxing!!!!!
Mum is doing well, we can't believe the transformation after her 2 seizures. Annette, one of Mum's favourite nurses said she thought she'd lost her when she had the first seizure (in the Dining room of all places!) She calls her her 'miracle' woman. Mum follows her around everywhere and Annette loves her. Thanks for the comment about Jewls, I always think Jewls looks like Mum more and I look like my Dad! Love Chris

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by toogie 23 Sep 2023

Oh Chris, it’s so good to see all of you together and having a happy moment! Three weeks is a long time, wow! We’re Amy and Steve on holiday or was it work? Your mum looks good and always so nicely dressed. Love the pictures!

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Hi Carolyn, Amy, Steve and the girls (Opehlie and Delphi) went to Greece for Steve's twin sister's 2nd wedding for the first week then onto Italy down the Amalfi coast to Sorrento and some other places. They got home Saturday absolutely bushed, slept most of the afternoon and of course woke up at 1.00 in the morning. They then tried to rest for a couple of hours but by 5.00 were all up having breakfast and going for a walk!
Mum is a miracle, the 2 nurses who are Mum's favourite girls always make her up for me. I'm taking Mum out today (Monday) to take her for some more shoe shopping!
Thanks for your lovely comments. Love Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 23 Sep 2023

Lovely pictures and life sounds busy but fun

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Thanks so much Caroline, it is busy, and of course fun! Love Chris

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by sdrise 23 Sep 2023

What a nice picture of you all. Good to see mum laughing and you enjoying her sense of humor. You all look so good too.. Makes you feel good inside. Thanks for the update we love seeing you all. HUGS Suzanne

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by pennifold 24 Sep 2023

Thanks so much Suzanne, yes, it was great to see Mum laugh. It's so hard to get her to even smile at the camera, as she doesn't know where to look. Love Chris

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