Lovely Mother's day

Ah what a lovely day I had. I didn't sleep particularly well as the latest inmate to sleep next door gets confused and upset and calls out "help me" or "please come" in a very plaintive voice, day or night. And this morning I awoke to another massive headache. However, the sun was shining through the curtain (I had to keep it closed for a couple of hours) and I knew it was going to be a lovely day. After breakfast I went back to bed to do my best to get rid of the headache, and the morning passed quite quickly. I had Communion before lunch and then Claire came to visit. She'd made me a lovely card and she gave me a DVD of The Lake House, which I love. Can't wait to get home so I can watch it again! After a while we borrowed a wheelchair and went off on a litte jaunt. First stop the WH Smith outlet that has recently opened in the hospital lobby. I asked Claire to look after the wheelchair while I went in and selected a couple of bags of sweets and Country Living. By the time it was my turn to pay I had to call Claire in quickly so I could sit down! I swear it wasn't even 5 minutes but that's how easily I tire. We then went outside and sat in the sunshine although it was rather windy. I suggested we go over the road and round the next building where I knew there was a semblance of a garden, and I ended up walking some of the way because the surface was so uneven and uphill Claire was struggling. I know I've lost some weight but I'm sure it's still quite an effort to push my heavy carcass! We saw one of the male nurses from my unit and he asked if I was trying to escape... We didn't stay too long as the wind was chilly and hurt my head where the scar is, but I did so enjoy looking at the sky and the birds, as well as the spring flowers pushing up through the earth. How beautiful everything is. Sigh. I dont think the boyf will be over today - he seemed happy that I was going to spend Mother's Day with my girl, and that's fine. We spoke earlier and he texts me lots. I still don't think he's very happy around hospitals or sick people, but he's been amazing to me. I'm sure all this is waaay out of his comfort zone! Yesterday he came with me to the ward "gym" while I did 4 trips up and down the steps to prepare for my "release" - I'm determined to be home by the middle of next week. Fingers crossed. Oh two lovely things this weekend: yesterday my friend and colleague Maria came by and pressed some money into my hand and said I should get some credit for my phone so I could call my mum today. What a sweet thought - we both sat here and cried!! (and I did indeed call Mummy today). And this evening Dr O came by with some fruit squash, crisps and sachets of cappuccino to keep me going. I'm truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and colleagues. Each and every message I get touches me more than you can ever imagine. Thank you all! Goodnight x

Comments

[Amberjane]

Glad you had a lovely day Jen - hope you get to go home soon xxx

[Jane (Brodders)]

You know Jen even after 50 years or so my Mum still says her scar gets cold and has to wear a hat in the winter when its very cold !
Was going to ask how Claire is doing and coping ?
You know there will be rumpurs arife with Dr O bringing you little gifts :)
Just take it easy and try not to push yourself too hard my dearest xx
xxx

[Jen]

It's ok Brods: Dr O is the lovely lady consultant I work for. (although hmm that doesn't mean there couldn't still be rumours lol)

[Caroline]

Hi Jen, so pleased to read you're on the mend and you hope to go home this week. Fingers crossed for you, it must seem like forever since you were last home. xxxxx

[maddy]

Jen Don says his scars hurt when the wind is cold too .

Glad you had a good day with claire , i hope she is doing okay.

Fingers crossed about you going home soon , i curse that i cant drive .

Be good
xxxx