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neilnruth


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Rather than add to milo's thread about his Dad in general forum I thought I'd just share my own journey over the past week.

Last Thursday my husband's Mum passed away so we headed to her town, where my Dad also lives. After seeing her (in her bed where she had died) I visited my Dad in dementia. He looked as bad as my mother-in-law. We got him taken to hospital and the next day they told us he was so sick with pneumonia he may not last long.

Today before my mother-in-law's funeral, our children visited my Dad and yes, he is still with us. He has overcome the pneumonia at this stage and was able to converse to some extent with the children. So yes, one gone but one still here. It's been a roller coaster week.



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A real roller coaster for you guys - hope all goes well for you guys!

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Thanks jules. I'm sure it will - until next time.

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so sorry Neil n Ruth for your loss, and I too have lost my mother to dementia, bloody awful thing

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NeilnRuth sorry to hear about your sad loss & the ongoing condition of your Dad. It is a very hard & trying time. My thoughts are with you both & your extended families.

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Hang in there Neil and Ruth! Its such a difficult time for you all...your oldies are lucky to have such caring kids!

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NeilNRuth, my thoughts are with you. A sad time for you both. Take care.

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Sorry to hear the news NeilnRuth, a double whammy that's for sure...



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Thanks everyone. It's been a hard for weeks but we'll get there. Mum is in a far better place.

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Sorry to hear such sad news NeilnRuth. Thinking of you both.

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Life goes relentlessly forward doesn't it. It cares for none, I'm glad it doesn't though because we all have these moments to bear. If it kept stopping for us, well what would happen to the rest of the world., be in a right pickle.



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