Good morning gals, well today I said goodbye to Mum as she left for South Australia with my sister Jewls.

Julie lives down in Tumby Bay, near Port Lincoln in South Australia. A two day drive for her from our place here in Newcastle.

I told you earlier that I had gone with Mum to Jewl's home in Tumby Bay for a week, then I came home.
Mum then stayed for another week and then they headed to Holbrook where Mum stayed for 3 weeks. Holbrook is near the NSW/Victorian border.

As Jewls knows we are going to Europe on the 9th September and not returning till the 24th October she had kindly offered to take Mum (and Miss Lily, the dog) to live with her for the time being. Jewls needed to get back this week, so they left this morning. They will stay at Darlington Point out near the Hay plains and then drive on to Morphett Vale where Jewl's oldest friend lives and will stay with her for a couple of days. Then it's another big drive to go home to Tumby Bay.

As I was cuddling her goodbye we both had a cry and I just said "Thankyou". She has got a mammoth task ahead of her as Mum, can't shower without someone turning the taps on, get dressed, put her shoes on etc. etc. We have to force her to take her tablets, which she hates, but without keeping her meds up, she could get really sick. It's just so frustrating watching Mum go like this. I'm afraid once she returns we will have to place her into full time care somewhere. I know she doesn't want to do it, but it's for her own safety and health.

I think we all feel guilty as daughter's when you know something has to be done, but the person you are caring for doesn't want to go.

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to get my BP, cholestrol, Type 2 diabetes etc, etc. checked and I know it's going to be high. I'm just so teary all the time, as I constantly worry about what we have to do and I know you guys have been through this as well. I just know you all understand and now I'm crying whilst typing this, aagghhh!!!!

Just wanted to let you know why I haven't been doing much sewing. I will keep myself busy helping out at my opshop just 6 houses away from me. It will keep my mind active and help our community too. Much love to you all, Chris