Having a bad day

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Sorry but I'm having a bad day and I just need to let it out. I woke up feeling like I've had no sleep and really down. Mum's been bad this week - a lot of pain and, I think, sliding into depression - so I'm in overdrive on worrying about her. My sister is with her today so I don't need to go round to see mum although I probably will drop round later. I thought I would throw myself into cleaning the house so make myself busy and then I'd start to feel better. My fatal mistake was asking my 18 year old daughter to help. She had a major strop. I tried to keep calm as I realise that she is worrying about my mum too but it was hard. I tried to talk to her but she just got worse and worse so I gave up. Then my husband made sarcastic comments about it all - again he is worrying and his mum is also not well - so I am still trying to keep a lid on it. But I feel even worse now. I'm now sitting on the sofa in my pyjama's watching old episodes of Grey's Anatomy without the will to do anything else. I just keep crying and feel so very very sad.

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Just about to make a strong one! Sister has good coffee machine here. (I melted my bialetti stove top one whilst writing my tribute...forgot to put water in it!! Got it in Italy with Mum so that set me off).

...have to go to Italy to buy one.. (I know you can get them here....)

My eyes are puffy.

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

I recall demise of coffee pot, I have a British made Stellar stovetop and i love it (lifetime guarantee) - hope sis' coffee perked you up xxx

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

It did.

We've agreed (she's grumpy) that tiny bear in espresso cup not going to her friend as I like it too much (dad would have to approve anyway). Said friend may have mum's sewing machine brooch as she's a stitcher too. Friend did some Dad sitting and is v nice. ..but having tiny bear too much...for me.

(I sound loopier than ever).

Looked at brooches for Mum's god-daughter who is reading and did Italian translation for us...can't decide though.

Mums got beads buttons brooches stashed everywhere.

Funeral directors gave us tea when we took cds and photo in.

Caffeine o clock.

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Oh Maisiemae, I am so sorry to hear how much you are struggling. Be sure that you are in my thoughts, and it is very difficult for you doing the sorting of your Mum's stuff alone. But you are doing it, and can be proud of yourself. Also I'm sorry, I should have realised you were going to your Mum's house. I wish you well.

Take care, Anneteresa

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

AT plse no need to apologise i dont know where im going half the time so cant expect anyone else to! X

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Jen Tiny bear needs to remain exactly where he is until you decide! For me it was mums purse and handbag. Ive got her purse by my bed and her handbag i cant take out of the house yet x

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Italy shopping. Now that sounds a good idea xx

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Yes some things have a special place. Tiny bear was placed in pink espresso cup with head at jaunty angle by Mum....he goes nowhere now!

Pink heart scarf I bought mum is going to sisters friend...it wouldn't suit either of us and Mum loved it but she would love someone to wear it...so it feels OK.

Handbags are very personal I have Mum's red 1960''s one for the funeral...and for Eleniums Mum on Tuesday.

Elenium over 8 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Haven't got any words today.

Elenium

FormerMember over 8 years ago in reply to Elenium

Elenium - x

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