MrsClausinJimmyChoos - are you there?

[Sidge]

Was trying to CAT you but MN can't find you with this name!

Have you namechanged? Was just wondering how things were going and how you and DH are.

My dad is hanging on (I'm astounded TBH) but it's horrendous waiting for that phone call. Every time the phone rings my heart leaps in case it's DH (he's away) then sinks in case it's the bad news.

It's so exhausting living like this.

Sidge - She's staying at her mums at the mo so may not be online (haven't heard from her for a few days!) Will email her and ask her to check this thread though

Her MiL died though.

Oh thanks WMMC - I knew her MIL had died and her DH had been away so was wondering how things were for them.

Thanks

Sidge

Am so sorry - I didn't see this thread! WMMC alerted me to this. MrsClaus was my festive name change. I've cat'd you right away with my e-mail address and of course, you can have my mobile number if you wish as I know what you are going through re the phone calls - we had three months of it..its very exhausting, draining and tense

DH is back now...we are coping ok but the situation in Gaza is adding to his misery - its something close to the heart of every Arab, not helped by the fact that we have a friend living there and we cannot get hold of him..eeek!!

E-mail me any time you need to off load - am here for you and how is your Dad now?

Take care

Puss

Hi Puss, don't apologise for having a life outside MN

I tried CATing you with Pussinjimmychoos and it said user name not found? Anyway here you are now, and I'm glad you're ok and that you have your DH home. I do hope your friend makes contact soon, that must be very scary.

Dad is much the same, sleeping a lot and requiring shedloads of drugs but hopefully if he is asleep he is comfy. I can't phone him as he can't really speak now, but the family Down Under are keeping me up to speed with everything. It just seems to be going on for ever, it's exhausting. You know what I mean sadly.

Anyway will be in touch soon - take care!

Sidge - its probably that you forgot the capitals for the Jimmy and Choos bit but no worries as have cat you instead.

Yes, I do know what the waiting is like sadly. Its hell. I would say though, that the hearing is the last of the senses to go so there is no harm, when your Dad is having an awake moment for you to call him (time difference allowing) and just talk to him on the phone so he can hear your voice. My DH said that even when his mum was asleep, she became more soothed when they talked to her and read Koran (she was very religious) so that is something to think about maybe?

MIL slept loads as well...but at least when asleep, they are not in pain so thats a blessing. I sometimes think it can be harder at times for the family watching it than the person going through it (no offence meant to any cancer patients out there).

Anyway, e-mail me whenever and am really happy to try and support you through this should you feel you need it. Understand of course, if you'd rather not as not everyone feels the need to talk like I did!

Sending big love and designer shoes your way!

Puss