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milo


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Hi all,
sorry i havent been on much latley ,
but my dads back in hospital again,
he went in november for a week with a chest infection which turned out to be
 Pneumonia , and has been pretty crook since, christmas time was lousy and
and now back in hospital again, still with a chest infection, he's had  2 blood transfusions
and is having a camera down his throad later in the week,
they think he's had blood in the bowels or something and has had reall low blood count, hence the blood transfusions, he'll be 88 this year.. I have never seen him so frail and skinny and just out of it.. yet he still wants to drive his van and go on a cruise. etc
I keep telling him to get better first, worry about that stuff later..

my sister has been very good , helping out when she can, but my brother, forget him, just concentrating on his own family,... gives me the ****.sss .... .....


might have to go into a home of some sort at some stage, but hopefully not, but will see how things go... im with him every day, even when he's home..

I just hope he gets better soon..

milo







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Best wishes Milo, for you and your Dad.

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Thinking of you both Milo.  Stay strong.

Cheers,
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Hope your dad gets well soon, so hard to see them when they are sick,
my dad always seemed to me as six foot tall and bullet proof,
he collapsed one day, (they were living in Caravan at my place)
was flown by helicopter to Cairns early morning and had pace maker fitted
made me realise that yes they were getting old and couldn't do what they used to.


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thanks every one, he's back home now, and recovering , were going down to our travel agent today to book a cruise on the Pacific Jewel in June, we havent had a decent holiday in a while.. and this time he doesnt have to defend the country on the ship!!




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Hi Milo you should book it yourself online and save the fees the travel agents charge, I am computer illiterate and I booked a cruise for my daughter and myself online. Because I booked it online I got a cabin credit of $200

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That's great news Milo.  Check out what they do with the food, among other things.

The House I think was on Pentecost.  The Watermelon is self-explanatory.  Some of the Artwork was 3D.
 
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lol sheba,

dads going back in tomorrow..
not sure how long for this time..
and not sure if will be local or wollongogn..

wollongongs about an hour or so drive from where i am
guess we'll find out...

milo

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Just make sure you look after yourself as well Milo. You need to keep your strength up. No good if you fall in a heap. We're thinking of you.

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Hope he gets better soon Milo and listen to Pricey, you do need to stay healthy too mate.

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Sorry to hear that Milo.   Hope he's better in time.  Hope it's nothing serious.

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I don't know how you do it Milo. Good for you looking after your dad the way you do.
I wish my kids thought about me a bit more, but that's life.
I agree with everyone else - look after yourself. You're no good to anyone if you get run down and crook.
Give someone else, sister and brother some of the responsibility. He's their dad too. Even if you're brother is a bit distant, he may need reminding of his responsibilities to the other part of his family, including you.
Your dad must be very strong mentally to want to carry on travelling in spite of his physical health problems. That's a good thing, but don't let him go along. If he's still driving when he's well, he may need to be restricted to the car and leave the motorhome to you to drive so he can enjoy the trip.
It's a big job looking after a sick family member. Take care.


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Thinking of you Milo.
All the best.
Allara

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I would only be repeating what others have said Milo, but make sure you look after yourself and hope there is an improvement with your dads health. You have had a tpogh time of late
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How's your dad now milo? Look after yourself.

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