Just in case you're wondering, I'm slowly getting my life back on track.
I've finally got my mum back into a Nursing Home. She has onset dementia, diabetes, urinary, sleeping and mobility issues. She requires 24/7 care. Unfortunately, Dad's death has exacerbated her dementia.
As far as I'm concerned, it is mentally and physically draining for one person to do this type of care for any length of time. A couple of hours of respite a week is not enough. My hat is off to those of you who do it, as I just couldn't contemplate doing it any longer than I had to.
It's been hard enough trying to sort out all the legal and other issues my dad's death left me with without looking after my mum at the same time. My siblings have not been of much help as they have their own issues.
My parents lived on 10 acres. Do you have any idea how much crap you can leave lying in the grass over a 45-year period when you don't chuck anything out, not even the weekly rubbish? Not to mention the eight falling down bush houses, old tank stands, two sheds of plant potting paraphernalia and one filled with old electrical equipment that we must deal with.
My husband and I have given up counting the trips to the local dump, metal recyclers, charities and other recycling businesses we have made over the Months. Unfortunately, he can't be here with me all the time, as he does have a real job. Flying back and forth to me for one week out of four has cost us a bomb. The idiot must love me — grin.
Anyway, I'm still battling on, and hopefully, we can get the property on the market in the next few months. That will be my next challenge, as we won't be able to fix everything wrong with the place, as it needs a total makeover. We are just concentrating on removing the rubbish and emptying the house.
So, I'll post the new, improved Dusty Series over the coming weeks just so you know I haven't faded into the ether.
Kris Me.