Today I attended the funeral of a friend and colleague who has died of cancer of the womb. She was diagnosed in October after she had gone in for a hysterectomy. So sad that she was so close to retirement but never got to achieve all her wishes and hopes for the future. Carpe diem! RIP Fiona
Sadly my Dad passed away on the 12th February 2014. He went peacefully in his sleep and free from pain. I shall miss him greatly but I am glad he is free from suffering now. RIP Dad
Dad is now in hospital again for the third time. He was taken in as he'd had a fall and the Mac nurse was quite concerned about him. He was taken to a super palliative care unit which is part of our main Emergency hospital. The care he received there has been amazing. The physical surroundings were like a hotel and the staff were well informed and put us at our ease. However he has now been transferred to our local hospital…
Well it's now the middle of September and Dad is feeling good. He seems to have found some new vigor from somewhere! He's back to walking around the park like he used to before the diagnosis. He's also managed some light shopping on his own which is helping his self esteem.
His weekly visits to the day centre have given him a new interest to talk about although he seems to moan about having to wait to be…
