Friday 16 March 2012

a flying visit


I  arrived on Tuesday for a short drive by visit, keen to see Mum/Moannie and Dad/Jp face to face.
I haven't been down to visit this year and with all the drama's both here and in Kent, I knew only a visit would would comfort us all on many levels.


Mum is coping well with the treatments, drugs and ensuing symptoms and side effects. Compounded by changes in her mood and  limitations affecting her energy levels, l was pleased to see they have both now settled into new routines and managing better than anyone expected. Dad's newly diagnosed illness appears to have not daunted him. Like me he is fairly fatalistic and he is not, we are assured in any short term danger.

I am proud in how far they have come since November and how their human spirit and long marriage has served to give them strength over these sudden changes to their quiet and reportedly uneventful lives.

They are both an inspiration.




Alice x

12 comments:

  1. No truer words were ever spoken than your last sentence. I am so thrilled that you were able to go see them!

    Never in my life have I know someone who has gone through so much in their lives and come out on the other end still whole. Your mom and dad are remarkable people. And you know what they say...the apple never falls far from the tree. :) Hugs.

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  2. Oh thank you for this. You are so kind to keep us in the loop. Your parents are amazing and like Leave it to Davis said, so is their daughter.

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  3. BEAUTIFUL photos, by the way.

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  4. Your ma and pa are fabulous and those photos are great. Hope the visit was great for all of you.

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  5. Lovely photos. So glad they are both OK.

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  6. So good to know that you managed to see each other!
    Moannie looks fab, what a spirit! xxx

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  7. I covet that coat! Good to 'see' you .. I miss you and your posts!

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  8. Moannie looks absolutely charming. Please give her a big kiss for me!

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  9. Enjoy your visit together and please send big hugs.
    Happy weekend, jj

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  10. Your mum looks marvellous and a very trendy woman.
    I must try & find out what is wrong with your dad now as I obviously have missed that.
    What a bind these illnesses are when people are getting older.
    Hugs all round.....
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  11. so glad you had the chance to visit. i'm sure it did you all good. moannie looks just faaaaaabulous! hoping jp is ok as well.

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  12. WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..

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Hey! thanks for joining me here,
as I gaze in awe and wonder and dwell in possibility...

I have tea, gin and wine and a very comfy armchair..

Alice x