Menoramblerrly; It's A Path, Of Sorts

The respite at the Hutch hasn't, perhaps, been as restful or restorative as it might be. There have been rumblings from Edinburgh as Mac2 has faced up to some of the difficulties of caring for one's ailing and ageing parent. Then there is the ongoing issue of getting things more formal in place for father. Mac1 has managed to start the process of upgrading the flooring in dad's room, to aid the movement of the hospital bed, auto-chair and other equipment. From my side, negotiations have been initiated with a care company who have said they are willing to take on new clients. We really want that in place before any 'second wave' arrives...

While there is some way to go yet, there is a sense of the proverbial light v tunnel. A more defined path in the next level of cares feels as if it may be sorting itself out. (And such is the state of mind, that one crosses one's fingers and offers up a prayer that saying this out loud is no jinx...)

There have been a few more sleepless nights than would have been expected. Whatever. As you read this I will either already be on the way back East - or have managed to delay it till Sunday. Either way, by Sunday night I am back on full duty. If the care company proves to be all it seems at this point, I may only have another two or three weeks of the 24/7 and can move into daycares only for five days of the week. 

Anyhoo, lots will be happening in September. Unless something major comes in the way of things, we will be settling into a new care regime at some point in the month. Also, there will be a bit of turmoil as we get the bedroom flooring sorted. Mac3 is hopefully also going to be up for a visit - and with any luck, Aitch will be able to come and visit too. 

So, I have prepared September's posts based on borrowed material. It will be a month of personal reflection based on Martha Simpson Coaching (a Scottish Executive Professional Development Coach) - she has kindly provided the affirmations for download and I shall be linking her site on each post both in acknowledgement and with gratitude. 

It is the "Alphabet of Resilience" - There will be something for everyone in it, I am sure!

There will be a post every day of September except Fridays, in which the 'film club', FFF and a couple of catch-up posts will fill the remaining four days of the thirty. October will see normal service resume!