Saturday 22 December 2012

Nearly Christmas



Granny has been home from hospital for a couple of days now. She was to have come and stayed with extremely handsome son George and Tricia at least until after the Christmas period, but it is not possible. She has to stay in her own place while she learns to deal with all the things that have been installed to help her cope with life. Handrails for instance, and how to get in and out of bed safely. She is walking with a zimmer frame too now. I suppose even that takes some getting used to.
Tricia has been staying with her for a few days to help her. Yesterday while Tricia went to the shops, Granny fell again! She is OK but it shows that she really cannot be left on her own. Ironically she fell when she was 'rushing' to the door to let some people from the social services in. Quite how she managed to 'rush' while using a zimmer frame I don't know? Granny is going to come here for Christmas day, and she will go home in the evening with Tricia. Tricia will stay with her until she is happy she can manage safely on her own. Social service staff will be regular twice daily visitors to Grannie's house too, until she can manage again. I think it is social services they are called. I could be wrong, but anyway thank goodness for the welfare state at this time.

Tomorrow EHS George and me are going to stay with Granny for the day. This is so Tricia can come home and do some Christmas preparations, and also spend some time with the three dogs, Kylie, Charlie and the youngster Dixie, and the two cats, Tinker and Mr Blanchard. Mr Blanchard used to be called Blanche, until he was going off to the vets to get spayed and they discovered a set of balls instead! It was me who started calling him Mr Blanchard and the name seems to have stuck. Unlike his balls, which have been removed!

The cats are easy to care for. All they want is food, but the dogs? Well I am doing my best to keep them entertained. The two older ones tend to sleep a lot when Tricia isn't around. They obviously miss her, but little Dixie is full of energy and needs her walks. This whole area is suffering from floods at the moment. It isn't much fun walking in the rain and mud. I dare not let Dixie off the lead, for fear that she will get lost.

It doesn't feel much like Christmas at the moment. Tricia loves all the preparations to do with it, but she just doesn't have time what with looking after her Mum. EHS George has made a good job of decorating the tree. He and his Mum normally do this job together. There are still some decorations to add to the rooms to add to the festive air, EHS George and I are going to do some of that later today. Sometimes it seems a strange life I lead. The way I look at it is that EHS son George is my main focus, and if I can help keep things on an even keel for him I am happy. Besides that, for some reason Granny seems very fond of me, and I am happy to help.

I am not sure if I will get another chance to write for you before Christmas. I shall try though, especially if something interesting occurs or some wonderful thought enters my head. Thank you so much for following and reading and taking the time to comment on my writing. If you are a blogger yourself you will understand how much that means to me, and if you are not a blogger, let me tell you just how much I really do appreciate you reading my words.

Have a wonderful, happy and joyful Christmas




19 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas to you too. I hope everyone is healed and even kealed. Thank you for writing.

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  2. I hear that Tesla Motors is thinking about partnering with NASA to develop a hover-chair.

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  3. Why they couldn't let her stay with family for a few days over Christmas beats me...she can get used to the handrails and whatever any time she likes.

    I hope the weather cheers up...that you all enjoy Christmas...and that the New Year brings a bit of sunshine!

    I do enjoy your blog....but usually read it late at night, so too tired to think of a sensible comment.
    New Year's resolution...read it the next morning.

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  4. I'm impressed by how everyone is pitching in and helping Granny. Best wishes to you in this and all seasons.

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  5. I'm not in much of a Christmas spirit this year, either, but look at the bright side - it will soon be over!
    Have a fantastic holiday season, George!

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  6. Sending positive vibes to Granny. I sincerely hope and pray that everything works out for her. Seasons greetings to you all and special thanks to you, John, for keeping us entertained through the year.

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  7. Don't you see that this whole thing with Granny is what Christmas is all about? It is so sad that she has had to suffer but the whole family is pitching in to do whatever they can. And you are all doing it with love. Merry Christmas to all of you.

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  8. Too bad about Granny's fall, glad she wasn't seriously hurt again. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year.

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  9. I hope you have a lovely Christmas. If you fancy a skype, give me a shout. Love to Granny.

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  10. Glad to hear that Granny is being well cared for.
    Merry Christmas to you and those you love.
    I'll raise a glass.
    Jane xx

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  11. Happy Christmas to you and yours. x

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  12. EHS and Granny obviously need you and it is great that they are a priority in your life. Our Xmas will be tricky with blended families but will try and make the best of it. Merry Xmas, John from Lea and I. We enjoy following your blog. Always entertaining!

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  13. Happy Christmas to you John

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  14. Merry Christmas to you John, and to all of your family members.
    Glad that Granny is okay after her fall...glad too that it wasn't serious.
    Like all the others above, I have enjoyed reading your blog since I found it a few months ago....hope you will continue to keep us entertained into 2013.

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  15. Sorry to hear about Granny's fall but sounds like she has a lot of tender loving care. Merry Christmas to you all John, and have a Very Happy New Year.

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  16. I think the tree is decorated beautifully. Your son did a great job. I really admire that even though you all don't live together you still rally as a family. I like the term Zimmer Frame. All we call them over is 'Walker", how boring. I hope you and your entire family have a beautiful Christmas.

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  17. It sounds like a complicated Christmas for your family. I hope it all turns out as well as can be. Looking forward to more entertainment in the future.

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  18. John, thank you for sharing so much of your life with us on your blog. Hope that Granny is feeling better and that you all celebrated a Merry Christmas with best wishes for the coming New Year. Thanks also for reading and commenting on our blog, much appreciated. happy New Year!

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  19. Oh dear me....no rest for the wicked!

    Happy Christmas just the same.
    Here's hoping for healing and the making of good memories.

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