rab57's Journal

Thurs 31st late - not a great deal happening here this last week, most things are coming to a halt for August. We are flying back to Scotland to see my Mum at the end of August for ten days - she has had to go into a nursing home after her stroke earlier this year. The hospital was great, but she now has to come to terms with not having her own "house" anymore - she rented from the council, but was in the same house for 50+ years, so it has always seemed like our permanent home, so it has affected the whole family, but I can't really imagine how she must feel - must be a real strain and is naturally very upsetting. She has been in the home for nearly a week now, and seems to be settling in a bit. I have a sister and brother who live close by, and my sis phones every week to give me an update. My eldest brother has taken on the task of organising the sorting out the house - I don't envy him on that one - not sure I could cope right now. Not really looking forward to the plane journey etc. but I'm sure it will be OK when it comes round.

Still coping with the general day to day stuff OK - so will leave my mood as good - feels like that most of the time with the odd little wobble.

Hugs to all.

Rab.