Not horsey but.....

[babymare]

It's been a tough 10 months with lots of tears but tomorrow I will see my mum. Late down the dementia journey sadly I cannot hold her hand but I can say "I love you". Doing a happy Christmas dance like a child. Merry Christmas to you all xx

 

[AmyMay]

Wonderful xx. Will be thinking of you tomorrow x

 

[babymare]

Thank you Amymay. My mum bought my first pony and in later years supported my daughter with hers and the local riding club with food on show days. An amazing lady. Still dancing??

 

[Kipper's Dick]

That is truly lovely, babymare. Merry Christmas to you, and to your mum.

 

[Kaylum]

Havent seen my parents for over a year. Last Christmas mum was in hospital with flu. They have had their first covid jabs. Mum has had a bad reaction to hers. And so it goes on. But enjoy your moment.

 

[babymare]

Kaylum I send you a hug. It's been a shit year for so many. ))))hug(((( xx

 

[Kaylum]

Yes they are both over 80. Here is hoping they survive this. It really upsets me when people go on about how the elderly are getting covid and dont have long left anyway. Hugs back thank you

 

[dogatemysalad]

What a touching post. Enjoy your precious moment with your mum. In ordinary times it's so hard when a parent has dementia, but your memories of her show that you know that the person she was, she still is behind the illness.
Really hoping you find her comfortable and settled in the short time you see her.

 

[patseyr]

It's been a tough 10 months with lots of tears but tomorrow I will see my mum. Late down the dementia journey sadly I cannot hold her hand but I can say "I love you". Doing a happy Christmas dance like a child. Merry Christmas to you all xx

Hope you have a great day and enjoy your moment with your mum, you have the memories made to fall back on.

It has been a terrible year , but I feel especially really sorry for people not being able to see their loved ones. Have a good Christmas.

 

[Micropony]

Won't be having Christmas with my folks but thanking my lucky stars that's about rules and they are all healthy and happy. We will meet for a socially distanced walk in a park on Boxing Day. Am also very very lucky to have a very small but wonderful yard bubble to spend Christmas Day with. It won't be the Christmas I had been looking forward to, but many blessings to count and so much to be grateful for.

 

[Arzada]

I hope that you enjoy each other's company today.

 

[babymare]

The visit was a tad emotional but so so wonderful. I am truelly gratefully the home is so amazing and not only give mum exceptional care but genuinely love both mum and I. My Christmas has been made? Merry Christmas everyone xx

 

[onemoretime]

Very best wishes to you and your mum, have a lovely day. xx

 

[dogatemysalad]

So pleased

The visit was a tad emotional but so so wonderful. I am truelly gratefully the home is so amazing and not only give mum exceptional care but genuinely love both mum and I. My Christmas has been made? Merry Christmas everyone xx

So pleased for you. Best wishes to the care home and their lovely staff too.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I'm a Dad, middle 60s in age, I haven't hugged my daughter for 7/8 months & only seen her from a distance a few times. Pubs, restaurants, cinemas etc closed & I don't care, but he lack of contact between me & my daughter is really wearing me down. I am getting very forgetful, I can't remember names, I can't remember the word I want to use in speech or in writing. I have to describe the word & my wife gives me the word I want. People say to me that we & they get forgetful at our age but I know it's not that I've seen my doctor and done some tests. I'm heading towards dementia & it's frightening. All of you out there, don't take your parents for granted, they won't be here for ever & if you can't get to see them that often give them a call & when you do see them give them a hug, it means so much. God bless you all, have a good Christmas.

 

[COldNag]

I'm a Dad, middle 60s in age, I haven't hugged my daughter for 7/8 months & only seen her from a distance a few times. Pubs, restaurants, cinemas etc closed & I don't care, but he lack of contact between me & my daughter is really wearing me down. I am getting very forgetful, I can't remember names, I can't remember the word I want to use in speech or in writing. I have to describe the word & my wife gives me the word I want. People say to me that we & they get forgetful at our age but I know it's not that I've seen my doctor and done some tests. I'm heading towards dementia & it's frightening. All of you out there, don't take your parents for granted, they won't be here for ever & if you can't get to see them that often give them a call & when you do see them give them a hug, it means so much. God bless you all, have a good Christmas.

TZ I am so sorry to read this. It must be scary.

You are right, we should never take anyone for granted xx