I am loving them!!! They wash really well, so no reason I can't make some to colour coordinate with every outfit, is there? Is there???
Sigh. Thanks again to all of you for reaching out; the situation at the moment is mixed. Physio assessment last week means that some equipment is to be sourced for assisting father to transfer from seat to 'chariot' and into bed, or possibly onto the toilet if needed. That's positive. On the downside, there is to be no night care assistance anytime soon. The company we contacted (who were lovely and very sorry they couldn't help) advised that the level of cares would warrant nursing level staff, which they do not provide. I guess I knew this. With all three of we Mac gals being medically trained in various levels, we have just taken things in our stride, not really allowing for the fact that any care brought in of a general manner would be little more than a companion and home help. Six months ago, that would have been fine. Not now. We need to regroup...
Meanwhile, I continue on the 24-hour watch, with occasional two-night breaks when Mac1 can get sufficient gap between her work at the hospital and coming to us. We'll be right, mate.
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YAM I know the struggles you faced when you were told Dad needed more skilled RN assistance that they company could not provide. Mama had a very dependable lady who gave 24 hour care for 4 1/2 days. She was off from Friday noon to Monday Morning. We struggled with proper care on the weekend. As you know with your dad, routine is a high priority. One weekend there were 3 different ladies in 24 hours. Bad and they needed supervision. Then regular took 10 days vacation which was deserved but oh dear me.....
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Cecilia
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PS comfy slippers are wonderful when you are on your feet a lot yes make more!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Such a challenging time for you. We know you want what is best for your father, but remember to take care of yourself too.
ReplyDeleteCaught a glimpse of those slippers yesterday - very nice. That style might actually stay on my super skinny long feet:)
You know how I feel Yam, so instead I will tell you your reminiscence of the trip you took with Mac1 led me to buy A Town Like Alice. I probably would have sat up all night reading it except I had a call from a sick friend, and so I came along to read blogs. Maybe you need a loom. I wonder if I could get one over to you?
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Dad.
look compfy
ReplyDeleteSo nice :)
ReplyDeleteHard times, I can very well imagine, as I have gone through a similar situation when my uncle wasn't well. Take care of your father and you too take care, Yamini.
ReplyDeleteI love your slippers... they are so much "home sweet home" ;O)
ReplyDeleteWell done Yam ... it's just this difficult time at the end of our parent's life ... at least the three of you have nursing experience ... though it's so debilitating on the soul's day to day abilities. It sounds like you're together with this ... and I'm sure you can work something out together ... just not easy: all the very best.
ReplyDeleteYour crocheting is just amazing ... love seeing it all. Stay safe and take care - and with thoughts - Hilary
There are many more colours (and colour combinations) still to exploit!
ReplyDeleteOur care system is so disjointed. If a family with four well educated siblings, three with medical qualifications, finds it complicated to access appropriate care for their elderly parent, what hope for those with fewer resources to call upon? I despair...
Hari OM
DeleteOOOHHHHH - yes, I need to make a pair of slippers of many colours!!!
So many local authorities and indeed the NHS are under the cost just now, that the fact that folk at home are able to 'manage' means that there is a tendency to let that continue. Father being also of some means is seen as one who can 'go private'... which we may have to do. However, even that is not necessarily straight forward. Hey ho - on we go!!! Yxx
Bertie has got a point, and the really hard part is that in the stress of being the carers you lose the time and space to be daughters and friends - to simply be family together. We do hope you will be right mate. Furrings and purrings from Mr T and F
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DeleteYou hit a fair point, T and F... we have said to father on more than occasion that to get his daughters back, he needs to become more flexible in his thinking about obtaining outside care help... or his insistence of staying in his home... Yxx
I hope the situation get better for you. Love your comfy slippers.
ReplyDeleteI really like this pair a lot! And I think that there are my favorite other than the baby ones that you made. And these look like they would be really really comfortable. And to me that's all that matters. So sorry to hear the continuing Saga of taking care of Dad. And I'm sure that all of this going on during the covid-19 is even worse than if it weren't for that. Prayers for all of you to have the strength to get through this
ReplyDeleteMy 6 year old niece, who is far more in tuned to fashion then I will ever be, would say matching slippers are essential.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many changes we need to make to care, especially for the elderly. May you find a solution that works for you all. Hugs.
Beautiful slippers on your 'foundations'. Tough times and tough decisions for all the Macs. Sending out good thoughts for all of you as these decisions are made. Difficult and heart wrenching at times. namaste, janice xx
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your slipper adventure!!
ReplyDeleteSending love and warm hugs your way <3
Slippers in every color of the rainbow sounds essential to coordinate with all your outfits. We hope you can find a solution for your dad that can satisfy everyone's needs. Good luck.
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