Well... there has been virtually no sleep tonight.
The hospital is very quiet, but nurses come in all the time to check on mum and turn her.
So yeah... no sleep. But thats ok. I expected it.
There is no change in Mum's condition really, which is quite amazing.
She's such a fighter!
Once Ron arrives later on this morning I will pop out to sketch my legs... and that's it for today so far.
ONWARD...
I was rather cold overnight so once Ron arrived I walked into town.
First clothing shop I went into I saw a nice, very plain black cardigan, made in New Zealand. It fitted so I thought "Yeah that will do"... and I checked the price.
$675!!!! I almost snorted out me nose... hung it up and 'casually ' left that shop.
Then I found a merino poncho in a local 'Collective shop and got it.
The hospital is up a REALLY STEEP HILL. On my way back I realised, due to the heat; I might not make it up ... so I stood on the road and waited.
Pretty soon a car came along... and I stuck my thumb out.. and they kindly stopped and drove me to the hospital front door!
I thanked them profusely... so thankful I was saved from heatstroke and exhaustion.
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Good Morning to you! Perhaps a little nap will be in store for you today. I am happy that the nurses are so attentive - but I know that is disruptive to YOUR sleep. Oh well. Get some rest. No good for anyone if you burn yourself out.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are there for her and for yourself. To spend this time saying goodbye is very special but of course very hard at the same time. I really don't have the words to say to you right now but know we are all thinking of you.
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ReplyDeletePatricia
Thinking of you and sending hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all, sending love and hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI hope the knowledge you are with your mum and doing everything you can to make sure she knows she is surrounded with love and care is able to bring you some comfort. It’s such a difficult time and words are so incapable of expressing all that we feel... but thinking of you and I hope you take care of yourself as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteEmily
Hugs Chris xxoo
ReplyDeleteI see those prices and wonder who on earth can pay for them? :-) A small group, I'm sure!
ReplyDeletewow Ma you hitch 👍 lol yea Mamma 💙💜🤭😁😊
ReplyDelete#Lacy 💙
Beautiful poncho. I could make ya one for a fraction of that price even using wool. X hope ya getting a nap here and there. X
ReplyDeleteShe needs you to make her a blue one! :D
DeleteYou truly are on an adventure! Hitch-hiking. Love it! I am very happy you found a more affordable warming item. Good heavens!
ReplyDeleteLove the poncho. I've done the same as you in shops over there, nearly choke then try and casually leave lol. I know how the heat can drain you over there. So pleased you got a ride up the hill. Take care, thinking of you xx
ReplyDeleteLove the poncho and very resourceful hitchhiking up the hill:-).
ReplyDeleteHopefully yourMum is a bit more lucid today, this must be so hearbreaking for you & Ron and the rest of the family but at least you can be comforted by the fact she is surrounded by love and kindness and you got to spend some quality time (although it will never be enough I am sure) with her. Please make sure you & Ron look after yourselves as well and get some rest too.
Chris I am so sorry you have to go through this, but I am glad that you have been able to spend some time with your mum, and be there for both her and Ron. This is not an easy road to travel, I did it last year. Love and hugs to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMary in Tassie
Love the poncho. Hope you get some rest today. Sending prayers for your family.
ReplyDeleteGood god yourvair fare home be cheaper than the bloody card that is dreadful price...please some nice person helped u up that hill is there a bus for anothdr time.
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ReplyDeleteLove from Brylee
Love and hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHuge Hugs xxx
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ReplyDeleteI am crying reading your posts. It's really bringing back the exact same thing I went through with my mum. So desperately sad.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. 💕 Big Hugs
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ReplyDelete#Lacy 💙
You have done an amazing thing. Sending you huge hugs. Take all the time you need. The blog can wait.
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ReplyDeleteTake care Chris. Jo xxx
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you and all the family. Sending much love and understanding.💞
ReplyDeleteTake care Chris, sending you loads of love and hugs xxxx sing out if you need anything, Tania xx
ReplyDeleteChris, sending hugs and thinking of you and all the family in this hard time.
ReplyDeleteKatrina, Canberra
Hugs..take care
ReplyDeletePeta
Have been thinking of you all day xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove you Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and all the family. You are showing all your love by staying with her.
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ReplyDeleteDee
I am sending love and peace to you today and sending tight hugs. Ky Girl
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you Chris. Hugs
ReplyDeleteCaroline
This time for you is identical to what we went through with my mom. You have this time with her so say all the things that are in your heart, she will hear you. Sending you, Ron and all the family all my love at this very difficult time.
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