I’d like to reiterate my thanks to everyone who made supportive, helpful, and humbling comments on my recent blog posts about my time in hospital. Now that I’m home, I’m having to adjust to the new norm, which is living in our conservatory with carers coming in four times each day to make sure that I’m clean, comfortable, and have been taking my medications. They’ve also hoisted me out of bed in the morning so that I can sit in my orthopaedic chair for approximately six hours each day.
Sue has been marvellous - as usual - and been coping with the almost daily changes to her routine. She loves to make clothes and cut out a garment the day after I went into hospital … but has yet to begin sewing it together. She is obviously physically and mentally drained and - like me - she needs to have some rest.
As a result, I’m probably going to give blogging a rest for a couple of days so that both of us can recharge our batteries. I have several things that I want to write about, but none of them are urgent and those blog posts can wait.
Bye for now … and I’ll be back soon!
That was a long spell in hospital Bob and I'm really pleased to read that you are home finally! Just take it easy, not that you have much choice. You obviously have wonderful support from your wife Sue.
ReplyDeleteBob, I have found an excellent new model railway channel that you might enjoy as it focuses a lot on mental wellbeing and mindfulness. I find it incredibly relaxing to watch/listen as I paint. The chap builds lots of what he calls 'Cameo' layouts just 500cm long to incredible detail and I find it very good for my old head :)
https://youtu.be/1EpUFAx57Ko?si=A2EnUQovpiY-PXLt
Take care,
Lee.
Rest up both, good that your both home to relax properly
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you’re back home Bob. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are home at last.
It is a very challenging time for both you and Sue, and it is quite hard to find the right words, without sounding trite. It must be a help to hear from so many blogger friends who have been in a similar situation. We all meet these difficult circumstandes in our own way, there is no right or wrong way. The important thing is to be kind to yourself and just take things one day at a time. We are very resilient and adjust to the most difficult challenges in time, and in our own way. Don't worry about posting your blog for others, do what helps you get through each day. Everyone is wishing you well and willing you on.
best regards
Paul and Jan
Good to hear that you're home, if not quite in your own bed. Get some rest for now while the bones heal, before the physio starts badgering you to exercise.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to both of you
Glad to hear your home okay all the best Tony
ReplyDeleteRule #1, Rest and Recuperate, for both of you!
ReplyDeleteBOB,
ReplyDeleteIt is very good that you are Home at last- Certainly hope you are OK resting and re-charging your batteries. All the best to you and Sue. KEV.
Yep: time for some R&R, Bob - recovery and rejuvenation.
ReplyDeleteKia kaha - be strong!
Ion
I'm glad to read that you've made it home. I'm sure you'll come up with a solution to "gaming while stuck in bed" in no time. It'll probably involve a magnetic chess board and lots of abstract pieces.
ReplyDeletePlease remember that your convalescence is not laziness. Regain your bearings and you'll be (mostly) back to your old ways soon enough.
You and Sue both deserve plenty of rest. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be here whenever you are ready to post again.
Bob, time for recovery.
ReplyDeleteI seem to recall Donald Featherstone having a chapter in a book about "wargaming in bed" which was about the unwell gamer rather than a x-rated instruction manual! ☺
It may have been solo wargaming.....
Neil
Have a rest, relax and reset. Best wishes - Quinn
ReplyDeleteHi Bob (and Sue!)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about all the hassle you have had.
My reading is that you shouldn’t have to pay for the care at home, or at very least should have been assessed for ongoing package of NHS care (ongoing healthcare), bearing in mind it is a continuation of the hospital treatment, specifically “mobility”. Check out https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/ which should help. Of course, they don’t usually make this obvious…🤨
Best with the recovery!