There are no graphics or tags on this entry, I don't seem to be able to put them in for some reason. I am also having problems leaving comments in journals...
Sunday 25/2/07.
This morning "?" took me to visit aunt "D" and he left me there for the day. When i went in she was sitting a the table in her wheelchair writting a letter to my cousin "F" in Canada. I noticed that she was looking tired and fragile and it looked like she had lost quite a bit of weight since i last see her, she used to be a tubby lady. I sat down at the table with her and we had a lengthy chat. She was telling me that she will get her results from the MRI scan she had done recently on her kidney's and pelvis when she goes along to the clinic 21/3/07. I asked her if she had seen or heard from anyone, she said, family members have been phoning, but she has only had her carers visiting and her friend little "D" (as i call her) came last Thursday and no-one else has been by since my cousin "J" and i last visited her in December on the same day.
Aunt "D" also said, her boiler was'nt working and she's got no heating. The Gas board came this morning as emergency, but they can't do anything untill Tuesday, because they had to order the part. She's got an electric fire, but can't use it as she can't turn it on or off herself, because of her disablement. She has been keeping herself warm with blankets.
Later, i cooked dinner for the both of us, washed up and done a couple of chores that i normally do for her. Then we chatted some more and watched a DVD film Yanks with Richard Gere...one of my favs!
The time went by so fast. Aunt "D" said she had enjoyed our day together and i said, i did too! We really did have a good day. "?" came to pick me up around 6.40pm. to take me home.
Once indoors, we had a cup of tea and a chat and when "?" left around 7.15pm, i rested for a while with the lights down low, i felt very tired. Later, i came online to read some journals, but only got through 2 and had to close down as i felt too tired, then settled down for the night.
Monday 26/2/07.
This morning when "?" came in we went to the shop and i bought my extension lead for my computer and "?" fixed it on the wall for me so all the wires are out of the way, so now i can plug my speakers in...have got sound again!
Later, "?" had to take his car for an MOT this afternoon, so i went with him for the ride. While we were waiting for the car, we browsed in a couple of shops near by and went in a cafe for a cupper and stayed there untill it was time to collect the car. The car had passed the MOT...thank goodness! Then we came back home and "?" left around 6pm.
I wrote a letter to my cousin "F" in Canada tonight, i must'nt forget to post it tomorrow. I still can't email her, it just won't go through. why...i don't know!
That is all for now and i hope you all have a good week. Best wishes to you all...
Astra!
10 comments:
I bet your Aunty was pleased you went to see her ,take care ..love Jan xx
How lovely of you to spend so much time with your Aunt, it must be very hard for her to keep warm while she waits for the part for her boiler, I hope it soon arrives. I hope you soon get in contact with your cousin.
Love Sandra xxxx
Better tell the journalseditor about any problems Astra. If you used to use the "Insert pictures from Hometown" link, that's been axed. Good for you for giving some of your time to an elderly relative :-)
It's a good job I do the rounds every night Astra as I never seem to be getting alerts through.AOL are as bad as SKY at times LOL!! I bet Aunt D has been realy happy you made the visit.I thinkoften of getting so old and hope I get visitors the same.I used to love visiting my aunt I went every day for the last twelve months of her life and we both looked forward to seeing one another .YEHHHHHHH I am so happy the car passed the test a little kuck for a change.Makes all the differance doesn't it.I hope Aint D's appointment for her MRI goes well by the way.The electric fire is so annoying that she cannot put it on as it is still very cold in the evenings.What a shame knowone could just bob in and turn it in and off for her at night when she was ready to retire to her bed.I hope the blamkets keep her warm enough.Glad you got yourself fixed with the music LOL!! I know it's your pride and joy.DON'T FORGET TO POST THE LETTER .Have you heard me.DON'T FORGET TO POST TH ELETTER ROFL.I am feeling much bette today.Take care lovely to hear from you again.God Bless.
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Astra,
You are such a sweet lady! :o) When I read your journal, you put a smile on my face! :o) And thats good. :o) I do hope that she can get some kind of heat for her to get warm. God bless her.
Lisa :o)
Hope the journal problems get straightend out. Have a good one.
Missie
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Sorry about my previous comment. I wanted to see if I could put a graphic. I should have known better. Have a good day.
Missie
Sorry to hear the bad shape your Aunt D is in with no heat and her disabilities and weight loss but you were an awsome person going to spend the day with her, I know how much that means to someone who sit's alone most of the time :)))))))
One reason I moved my Mum in with us, she lived alone 800 miles away and now she is with us. She's also having a hard time after a fall that has left her arm pretty useless until surgery. God Bless and enjoy the rest of your week :))))))) Doreen
Astra, I am fuming that your Aunt's boiler can't be sorted in a more timely manner. I am livid! That poor woman should not be in an unheated house. Both of Edwin's grandparents died of hypothermia. When I read this entry, that's all I could think about. Do tell me that all is sorted by now!
Love,
Susie
I'm glad you had a nice visit with Aunt D. My prayers are with her. And you. : ) Love ya, Shelly
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