Things have a habit of working out right?
Well, not always. But yesterday they did.
Yesterday I felt that my MiL turned a corner in her recovery and the Physical Therapist was happy to graduate her to a cane to walk with, (leaving the walker behind) after she passed a series of tests.
In a week or so she said The Matriarch will be steady enough to do without 24 hour care. After yesterday you will know why I almost wept with delight for her.
Then another grand daughter arrived in the afternoon to take over for a few days and I literally ran out the door in my hurry to get home before dark, trying very hard not to look rude!
And they were all waiting when I got home.
And followed me up onto the verandah to wait a little more.
BooBoo is not in any photo as he is attached to my heel not leaving my side and Mr Flowers waited on the table just out of the shot.
WaiWai stood under the hydrangeas because he does not do steps and the lawns were covered in chickens of various descriptions. Big Jude and FreeBee thundered back up from way down the back of their field.
We had a lovely afternoon.
This morning I will drop into town to set MiL up then I am leaving them to it for the whole day.
Just imagine what a person can achieve with a whole days at one’s disposal!
I counted back and it has been one month since The Matriarch’s stroke. Only one month. Exactly one month. Four weeks. It feels so much longer than that. It feels like there was a seismic change in all our relationships in just this one month. Something like this sorts the deer from the cows. The sheep from the what; pigs?. What else. The parrots from the herons.
True colours were shown and new colours too- I am finding new jewels in this family. New relationships to be nurtured. People I have only met a couple of times in my life who are lending their support. We need to keep our eyes and hearts open.
But for today: wash my hair then go shopping I think. There is not one vegetable in this house!
Then. Back to work for me. I have not been able to work (paid work) so I have made no money in this month which is hurting me a lot. Lucky most of the pigs have their own sponsors. I had to cancel four workshops and the online teaching. But I can set that all up again. I hope. And back to preparing the farm for winter. Back to planning. Back to walking. Back to yoga. Back to training Jude and FreeBee. Back to complaining about the useless internet out here. Lots of cleaning. Getting ahead of peoples meals. It is horrifying how messy one house gets after a month of neglect. The fridge is empty. The cobwebs! Back to work.
But for today. Rest and walk.
And tomorrow too! I am covered for tomorrow too.
Have a lovely day. Thank you so much for yesterday. The Lounge of Comments bloomed yesterday. Pop back if you are a caregiver – those comments are for all of us.
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Celi
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24 responses to “What a Difference a Day Makes!”
Perfect title for this post! I am so glad you are finding time again, as are all the animals making their thoughts known as only animals can. Tima on the cot has me laughing 🙂 Please continue to remember self care. It is a must.
Such fabulous news and you sounding so cheerful and happy makes me happy, too. “We need to keep our eyes and hearts open.” Yes! I’m writing that down.
Yay! Home again, home again jiggity jig!!! 🙂 No doubt the animals are over the moon delighted! And you too!!! So happy things are looking up and others are stepping up! And that you can now touch the earth, literally, and become one with the Farmy again!
Great news for the Matriarch and great news for you. All those wonderful animals waiting for you, l have some dust in my eye! Try not to go too barmy, though l know you will.
I’m so happy to read this! So glad you get a break, and wonderful to read that the Matriarch is making positive progress. Such good news!
Your verandah looks like Dr Doolittle’s house… I love the sound of hope slipping into the cracks between your words. I’m sure heaven has been besieged on behalf of the Matriarch, and by extension, her carers. Perhaps it’s finally paying of. I’m not sure how I feel about a Deity who operates on ‘better late than never’ principles, though!
I didn’t manage to write anything yesterday, but I certainly did send a lot directly through in several mental blasts CC. SO glad things are improving for your MIL (FANTASTIC news!) and that there’s so much positivity coming out of all of this! And Love your Welcoming Committee photos❤️ Such a loving, patient bunch you have there!! : )
More hugs! D.
Sounds like a much better day all around. Good news about your MIL. Those animals sure adore you. Nice to see.
Relief, you need it. It’s nice to hear things are improving and there are others available to give you much needed time to yourself. Have a good walk and let yourself just be. I’m sure your MiL is relieved too that she’s improving.
I completely understand where you are coming from. because I cared for my Mother for ten years…..I lost my 60th decade and like you made no money….Mother has been dead six years now and I am just beginning to get my own life back…. This is something that so many families are going through, especially the female members of the family it seems. Anyway hsnh in there – one step at a time..and breath deeply:)XX. ps writing my blog helped enormously….
Oh my. This is exactly where I am now. I am so vital and energetic and hopeful right now. For that to be buried seems awful – then I think – oh that is so selfish
Don’t feel that way. I felt all of that and more. The doctors kept telling me that my Mother only had a year to live! It was difficult to put it mildly… Make sure you talk to others who have been the the same situation. Like you I have always been very vital and energetic, but have to admit that there were times during the ten years when I wanted to give up…..!! My heart goes out to you. Also like you I had a living to make…etc etc. Hang in there.
Thank you and talking to people like you is super helpful!! So really – thank you!
That’s excellent news!
I love the picture of Tima – she’d sneak in and sleep on your bed if she got the chance.
She would!! In fact I am tempted to let her into the studio this winter. There is no food in there and she could visit. But boo would be horrified. Imagine his face.
And I hate to warm up an animal turn send them back outside.
Ha ha ha – I think I remember Tima indoors when she was little, but the same goes for Jude too. You wouldn’t want him inside now!
Boo’s the lucky one!
Good news my friend!
And now, that MIL has turned a corner. It is time for you to look after yourself. I know you need to look after the animals but I miss you look after yourself you can’t look after anybody else. Thats it with my life coach hat on today.
Wonderful, wonderful! So happy to hear when yesterday seemed so bleak. I knew you could do it!
Interesting that I got so down to it and then complained loudly and boof! Things look up!!
How much sweeter improvement is after looking despair in the eye.
Great news about your MIL! Patti