Hi everyone, haven't visited for a while as we've been really busy with everyday life. Mum has now been living with us since february and we treasure each and every day. She is slowly deteriorating daily now, she gets weaker and now hasn't eaten for over three weeks, she lives on supplement drinks and coffee!
She remains positive although she is now obviously in some pain but being the person she is , she still tries to hide it.
It's been a tough journey for all, my teenage son had a 'wobbly' time of it a couple of months back and had drink problems and behaviour issues all connected with the thought of losing his much beloved nanny. We all deal with it differently I guess, some days I cope and some days I want to scream to the roof tops at how unfair everything is. I love the chats I have with my mum and these will remain with me for ever. My love and best wishes go to all those who have lost loved ones recently and to those newly diagnosed, keep your strength and never give up. Mum was given weeks to live in Feb and she is still here. It's her 65th birthday next week and I never thought she would make it.
I feel the need to be proactive so I have decided to do the Farleigh Hospice cycle for Life, I didn't run the race for life shamefully although I sponsored everyone that asked and fully supported it!! So I am being really cheeky and asking if anyone would like to sponsoe me to cycle 20K to help raise funds for the Hospice. It is the Essex equivilant of Macmillan, so it enables the nurses to do their jobs etc. I already have a standing order for cancer support and give to Macmillan regularly but this is another way to help.
If you feel like donating you can do so on line at www.justgiving.com/Lynne-Baines and then donate on line so its totally secure!! Not sure if I'm allowed to do this on here or not but if you don't ask you don't get!!!
Made my mum laugh at the thought of me on a bike~ haven't riden one for years! I will keep you posted about my bottom!!!!!
Thank you if you do and don't worry if you don't, we all have our daily problems and issues to deal with but without Macmillan or farleigh I don't know how I would get through each day yet alone my mum!!!!! xxxxxxxxx
bye for now
Lynnex
FormerMember
It is such a tough time for you at the moment. My heart is with you as I understand what you are going though. Where possible try and pamper yourself as you need looking after as well if you are going to get through it all.
It sounds like your having a pretty hectic time of it at the minute. Enjoy every day you have with your mum as i'm sure you do. I'm pretty much in the same situation as you and yes my children have been seriously affected by my mums illness. Its a tough time for everyone. Good luck with your bike ride its good to something pro-active.
