Cheerful earful

Where do I start, everything is going wrong or breaking, microwave, light bulb, extension lead, alarm bell, washing machine, grill door, radiator leak, radiators cold, door wouldn't shut, and so much more.  I have one mother of a mouth ulcer and a runny nose. Other than that I am absolutely fine. My mate sue doesn't have a blood clot in her other leg so that is good news. My mate sue b has been fab trying to make Everything ok again. Mum and dad came today and fixed the extention lead and emptied the drinks cabinet. Slowly but surely with everyone's help I am emptying the lounge ready for the builders. Joy came today my cns, clinical nurse specialist. If a bed is available I can go to hospice whilst the work is done, which in all honesty is a great relief, i can tell you as it will be noisy, dusty amd damp. Ellie is being an absolute delight at the moment. So you see I can be a cheerful earful in the face of adversity!

The day developed into a bad day

Oh dear what a turn of events. Wendy came to visit and said I can hear dripping. We looked around and found a steady drip coming from a bowing ceiling in the living room. . The leak was found to be coming from the airing cupboard. British gas were called and stopped the leak, a loose nut! They served a safety notice on me to get the electrics checked so steve managed to get an electrician to check the wiring. So at the end of the day I have water, heating and lights. Just need a new ceiling and  a carpet clean.
Then my mate, sue needs an operation which will take place on New Year's Eve.
Then I had to tell Mary off.. So all in all a rotten day but I won't let that undo the good that was done at flint house. Tomorrow has to be better.

UTI

Ok so the syringe has permanently gone. Just to muddy the waters I had a UTI but that has now all cleared thankfully. I feel great again and have gained weight at flint house. Sue and I had a terrific week. And I have come home to a fresh clean, newly decorated downstairs. It looks brilliant, all clean and fresh. I have been thoroughly spoilt at flint house, with fresh thick soup and baths most nights. I'm smelling fresher and looking a lot heavier! Cheese supper probably helped, delicious Camembert, Stilton and goats cheese. Everyone commented on how well I looked, which is very encouraging. I can't tell you how much good flint house has done me. I think sue enjoyed herself too. We went to a lovely cafe that did spicy Indian chai served with runny honey and warm milk, delicious. The highlight of the week was Dilf dressing up as a fireman, bless so funny. Glad to be home with Ellie, according to Lesley she was as good as gold with a roll of the eyes!

Syringe driver gone

Well it's been a few hours now and I feel fine! It seems strange as I had got quite attached to my handbag for the driver to go into. Having a shower will be easier though, I was always worried about dropping it or getting it wet.
Ellie has had her inoculations and I had my flu jab, we were both big and brave. Ellie also ate her worming tablet without too much drama.
Mary seems to be enjoying herself and enjoying the fish and chip shop near by even more.
Penny started at her new placement today and I wish her all the best.

Penny's visit

Yesterday Lesley and her mum took me to webbs garden centre. We had a walk around the riverside garden and then went shopping. It was quite busy. I bought Ellie a proper cat bed and she loves it thankfully. It's in my wheelchair where she likes to be. Mary and I forgot about the clocks going back and were awake at seven. Not sure where the extra hour went though!
Penny visited Ellie and I today, it was lovely to see her again. I really miss her. Ellie was spoilt rotten with a big box of ham and a large carton of yoghurt. Penny had made me some pumpkin and it was lovely. She also brought me some masala tea and cardamon sweet treats, spoilt as well. I wish her well in her new placement. Penny brought a DVD for us to watch, just like old times, a good old rom com. So all in all a very good weekend.

Organised

Carpet cleaned, new smart meters fitted, trees felled for winter, garden looking tidy, decorator organised, ellies claws trimmed and I'm packing my clothes today. I woke Mary up at half five this morning. I do hate doing that but sometimes its needs must and this morning was a needs must! I'm breakfasted, medicated and showered all before 9:30. Sue, Mary and I went to Dunelm yesterday where I bought stuff, as always. Mary is going out for an hour whilst my mum and dad are here today. She is meeting the daughter of her previous client. I'm glad she is having a proper break.
My mum and dad came to day hospice on Wednesday. They were made very welcome and I enjoyed showing them what I get up to. Thank you Colleen. I saw dr Becky and alls well for Wednesday for the driver to be removed. I won't miss being stabbed every Monday to change the line.

Took a tumble

Mary fell down the last stair this morning, no harm done thankfully but who's looking after who? It made ellie and i jump as it all went crash bang whollop. Bless her. Sue Ridley up this weekend so we went into town yesterday. I have my new cosy toes, its like a sleeping bag for my legs to keep me warm. I am still feeling so well and looking forward to having the syringe driver taken off me now.  I was a bit apprehensive but I am sure everything will be absolutely fine. I will miss having a laugh with the nurses.