We drove up to the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston today for our first visit to see Mae, Ann’s Step-mum. We met Denis (Ann’s dad) and Bev (Ann’s step-sister) there and as we were all a bit early for visiting hours, we headed for lunch in the hospital restaurant.
Mae was admitted a few weeks ago after the persistent cough she’d acquired, failed to get better (even after three courses of anti-biotics!). The diagnosis? well, it looks like it’s serious – as serious as it can get – and we all realise that the next few weeks, and maybe months, will be a difficult time for everyone. However, we’re all realists – especially Mae, and she has already reviewed her Will – and Denis has got the plot (the earthy type!).
We drove home reflecting on our visit. It’s not been one of our better days, although bizarrely, we thought that Mae looked and sounded a lot better than we imagined she would.
I got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I’m no Samuel Pepys! If you’re looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you’ve arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it’s all done with love!
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