Things that make you SAD thread.

[Parkins left foot]

When my turn comes I hope it is quick.

Can't disagree with that Frank - would like to go like my Gran

In reasonable health - went to sleep one night & didn't wake up. The wife of the doctor who lived next door (& used to check she was OK each day) found her looking peaceful, but gone

 

[PPB]

Can't disagree with that Frank - would like to go like my Gran

In reasonable health - went to sleep one night & didn't wake up. The wife of the doctor who lived next door (& used to check she was OK each day) found her looking peaceful, but gone

If there's a perfect way to go then that sounds it to me. My perfect ending would be after seeing a Wolves win. The shock would probably do it.

 

[lemonjelly]

After losing her Father just over a year ago, the good lady and myself were told this afternoon that her Mother is very seriously ill, and her vital organs are shutting down. Medication has made no difference, so sadly it is again a matter of sitting at one of her parents bedside watching as they fade and pass away.

The nursing staff at the Leicester Royal Infirmary have absolutely brilliant, and looked after my mother in law as well as anyone could. They have now arranged for her to be transferred to Sunnyside Hospital in Hinckley for her last few days. It is an understatement to say that Christine is distraught at the thought of losing her Mother.

Sorry for putting this in here, but I just needed to get this off my chest, and all the family are too upset so I cannot confide in them.

Look after yourself, and each other matey.

Sound off whenever you need to. I've done my fair share, and I also know how beneficial it is knowing someone else (even if that person is only a set of pixels) comments, supports and so on.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Look after yourself, and each other matey.

Sound off whenever you need to. I've done my fair share, and I also know how beneficial it is knowing someone else (even if that person is only a set of pixels) comments, supports and so on.

Thank you. And it has helped being able to open up with people who are not emotionally involved.

 

[playtheace]

The amount of parents at my kids primary splitting up.
Not sure if there is a spike in break ups or is it just a coincidence I seem to know em.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Bray Wanderers are in financial difficulties and it looks they may be looking at administration imminently.

Very sad for one of the harðest working clubs in Ireland. They're currently in 3rd in the League of Ireland and have been having their best season in years, yet it was announced tonight that only 59 people bought season tickets. Average attendance is around 300. The chairman released a statement tonight outlining how bleak their future looks.

https://theleagueofireland.com/2017...statement-in-the-middle-of-defeat-to-dundalk/

 

[Langers]

Only just read the latest posts in this thread - thinking of you and your family, David. And absolutely use this place to sound off if it helps.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Only just read the latest posts in this thread - thinking of you and your family, David. And absolutely use this place to sound off if it helps.

Thank you, it is appreciated and it does help to release my frustrations.

 

[PPB]

Tomorrow, will be 40 years to the day that me dad died. Only seems like yesterday tbh

 

[FrankMunro-371]

With no spare beds at Hinckley, my mother in law is still at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The nursing staff have been superb but are too busy to accommodate her. She can no longer feed herself, and if there are no family members there, her meals are left on the tray. Today the good lady and myself had to feed Christine's mother, and then had to wash and change her. Well basically I did most of it as Christine is far from well herself. Fortunately I got a trainee nurse to attend to my mother in laws private ablutions. I really cannot bear to see her like this.

Both the the good lady and myself arrived home at about seven o'clock tired, frustrated and upset.

Thank you to the moderation team for allowing me to open up on here.

 

[UKYankieWWFC]

With no spare beds at Hinckley, my mother in law is still at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The nursing staff have been superb but are too busy to accommodate her. She can no longer feed herself, and if there are no family members there, her meals are left on the tray. Today the good lady and myself had to feed Christine's mother, and then had to wash and change her. Well basically I did most of it as Christine is far from well herself. Fortunately I got a trainee nurse to attend to my mother in laws private ablutions. I really cannot bear to see her like this.

Both the the good lady and myself arrived home at about seven o'clock tired, frustrated and upset.

Thank you to the moderation team for allowing me to open up on here.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Frank.
I know it is of little to no consolation but I did this with both my mom and dad

 

[PPB]

Sounds an awful situation Frankie. Thoughts and love to you and the family, and strength to you and Christine through this trying time xxx

 

[lemonjelly]

Remember that we do such things because we love people Frank.
People say sometimes society has gone to the dogs, yet every single day acts like yours & Mrs Tisi's acts of compassion show it hasn't.

Stay strong.

 

[Parkins left foot]

With no spare beds at Hinckley, my mother in law is still at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The nursing staff have been superb but are too busy to accommodate her. She can no longer feed herself, and if there are no family members there, her meals are left on the tray. Today the good lady and myself had to feed Christine's mother, and then had to wash and change her. Well basically I did most of it as Christine is far from well herself. Fortunately I got a trainee nurse to attend to my mother in laws private ablutions. I really cannot bear to see her like this.

Both the the good lady and myself arrived home at about seven o'clock tired, frustrated and upset.

Thank you to the moderation team for allowing me to open up on here.

The lack of sufficient hospice beds is a travesty & the fact that most are provided by charities supported by public donation.

We are a wealthy enough nation, if we didn't spend vast sums on things that are not essential, to provide sufficient resources to give dignity and proper placement at this time.

I feel for you Frank (& Christine) - can still vividly recall my Mother's last few days in hospital and that was 17 yrs ago

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Thank you all for the kind words and support.

A bit of good news, they are moving my mother in law to Sunyside hospital in Hinckley later this evening.

 

[lemonjelly]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/05/zero-hours-contracts-affect-young-peoples-health-study-finds
Surprising to absolutley no-one.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Thank you all for the kind words and support.

A bit of good news, they are moving my mother in law to Sunyside hospital in Hinckley later this evening.

Good news - the NHS hospitals do what they can, but are really not geared up (or staffed) to deal with these situations in the way that you would want. (certainly my Father in Law & his family had a much better experience in the last few days when he got a place in a local Hospice before he went)

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Good news - the NHS hospitals do what they can, but are really not geared up (or staffed) to deal with these situations in the way that you would want. (certainly my Father in Law & his family had a much better experience in the last few days when he got a place in a local Hospice before he went)

Indeed. She will have a side room, and family can any time of day or night. They have given me the code to access the hospital after eight in the evening. We are all quite relieved because at least she will have some dignity in her final days.

 

[YoungWolf]

I'm not sure whether I'm angry or sad. My Grandad has got advanced stage of dementia, which has accelerated in the past year since he was found wondering around on the streets in his slippers and was only identified because he had medication on him. He's been moved around from place to place who won't have him because he's been too much for them (sometimes he got quite violent, sadly). Anyway, it got to the point where he has been at the only place in Swansea who will have him. I went to visit him not that long ago which had quite an impact on me because it is a horrible place to have to visit. He can barely speak coherently and he certainly didn't recognise me. Only five years ago he was the oldest referee in Wales and was driving up until just a couple of years ago . This was a really, clever, funny, caring man who has never recovered since my Nan tragically died on holiday and it's absolutely heartbreaking.

The reason I am angry however is because we've found out today that a member of staff has been suspended (and is being investigated) for apparently abusing him. My Mum and Aunt, next of kin who they will only give more details too, are on holiday which has left my cousins who are my age to go and see if he's okay. They aren't back until Saturday so we are left really unsure and a bit helpless too with the bare minimum of information which is pretty horrible to think about too. Absolute nightmare situation.

I've been shaking with anger most of the afternoon and I had to get it off my chest somewhere otherwise I was going to end up causing damage to something, which would be most unlike me...it makes me sick that a person would target someone so vulnerable.

 

[Langers]

That's horrible, YW.