Getting back to normal

Life seems well & truly disrupted. We're trying to get back to some sort of normality, in a quieter, less stressful, way if possible.

Monday was another exciting day at the hospital with a lot of waiting around. We were told to report 9 - 9.30 am, which we duly did. They took one more blood sample. We were then told the scan wouldn't be until 1.45pm. We should go home. We didn't like to ring Lin, PD's wife, again to collect us, especially when it would mean we would barely have time to have some tea before setting off back to Lancaster & the hospital again. So instead, at the hospital's suggestion, we had a bit of a mooch around the city. We did a bit of shopping before heading back. This time it was a push uphill for the Fox. He needed several stops for a bit of a rest. Eventually we got back to the canal & sat a while looking at the canal boats before tackling the last stretch to the hospital. There we had lunch before going for the scan.

All this exertion meant that the Fox was washed out yesterday. He spent most of it in bed, resting if not sleeping. A bit of taking it easy is what he needs.

Meanwhile I tried to get other things sorted out. The bathroom company turned up to check out the finished bathroom & to bring us a huge bouquet of flowers. I think they felt guilty about the stress they'd caused but I tried to reassure them if it hadn't been them it would have been something else. We bore them no hard feelings, though we might take a bit longer to pay them as we had other priorities just at the moment. They understand.


I've also been trying to sort out some extra help in looking after me. Most things the Fox can still do, but the housework is just too much. He needs a bit of a break to give a chance to recover a bit before getting back into the stride of life.


I've also been fending off neighbours & phone calls, all full of well wishes & offers of help. It's good to know so many people care.


As for the Fox, he still doesn't feel right down his left side. He still limps a bit & his left hand hasn't got full strength. However, the hospital did reckon this may well improve. It is early days yet. He's very tired, but then it must have been a great shock to his system. He's mentally trying to adjust to the event & its implications. Personally I'm just relieved to have him home. We can get other people in to do the chores but nobody can replace him. He is very precious & I love him.