Home is in sight

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FormerMember

10 Jan 2011

I had a good chat with the nurses in the hospital yesterday as when i went to see pop i seen a big change in him. The nurses agreed that he is going down fast and said if he really wants to be home nows the best time to take him so im meeting with the doctor at half three today to discuss with him about getting pop home.

I know weve got hard times ahead but with the help of the macmillan nurse we are able to take pop home and i know thats where he really wants to be. So its busy busy busy today moving furniture so we can bring his bed downstairs and make him comftable.

Pop never talks about whats going to happen but im sure he knows as he talks alot now about the good times weve had and tells me so many times in a day how much he loves us and how grateful he is for having us in his life and that hes sorry its come to this and him being a pest to me. I cant state enough to him that hes my pop and im not doing this because i have to its because i want to and wouldnt have it any other way. Its me whos the lucky one for having him in my life and i cant tell him enough how much he is loved and respected and always will be.

So home is in sight for pop today and when i told him yesterday the smile on his face said it all. Im not thinking about whats ahead just the here and now and the last precious moments with pop and making him comftable for as long as i can.

FormerMember over 14 years ago

Bless you Nicola, you are right you have some tough times ahead. But I see a theme running here through your Pops' attitude and yours, you are both determined to focus on the positive and that gladens my heart.

Glad to hear you have suppert from the Mac nurses but don't forget other avenues open to you to get help with care especially overnight. Wishing you all the very best for getting him home and the time yet to come.

Diane
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

love to you all and thinking of you

jen xxxx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hope all goes well for you Nicola, make sure you take all the help offered you will need time for yourself just to be able to keep on going.

thinking of you, Rosie
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

Hi Nicola,

You are a great kid,and your Pop knows it. When the worst comes to the worst. He will be at home where he wants to be with his family around him

escecially you. So I send you my strength and caring and support. Look after yourself.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 14 years ago

HI Nicola,

I know you are such a strong and caring person and yes the important thing at this time is to try let Pops be home where he is loved and cared for if that is what he wants.

I know you want this too - both for his sake and yours, because you want him near and to feel secure with his family.

There are going to be some tough times ahead, no doubt, but I know your conscience would not of let you do other wise.

As others have already said, please take all the support that is going to be offered and do not be afraid to ask for more. The last thing you need is to run yourself into the ground or burnout by trying to cope alone - you too need some good memories of Pops being at home and happy with his family.

Maybe the last thing - when things get hard don't forget your friends are here to support, listen and share your journey - never be afraid to rant if you need to.

Love and Hugs

J xx
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