THE SAGA OF MUM’S CHAIR
When Mum went into the Nursing Home she took her reclining
chair, which was in her room for two years. In the lounge she wasn’t putting
her feet up and her legs were swollen, so we moved her chair downstairs.
All was fine till my brother thought it had been removed for
general use. He almost accused the staff of theft – he asked Mum, who got upset
– he told the Home to move it back.
Today the manager tells me she’s spoken to Mum, who wants it
left in the lounge between her two best friends.
Now I must tell my brother.
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A true story this week, and how I managed to condense it into 100 words is a mystery! I am now about to go and see Mum - after taking my compulsory lateral flow test - so I'll have to sign off, after a quick thank to Dale for the photo and Rochelle for the FF site.
A poignat tale. I hope the vist goes well
ReplyDeleteWe had a good chat - mum had already forgotten the fuss!
DeleteBetween her two best friends, there's nowhere better.
ReplyDeleteExactly, and with minimal short term memories they never run out of things to talk about!
DeleteI hope her chair remains in the right place!
ReplyDeleteSo do I - what a drama that was!
DeleteI am glad she was thinking of her friends.
ReplyDeleteShe'd be lost without them.
DeleteFriends and a comfy chair; nothing better.
ReplyDeleteI hope I am as content a her age.
DeleteAll's well that ends well.
ReplyDeleteIn the grand scheme of things, it's a small drama, but it loomed large in our lives!
DeleteGood thing the chair is back at the best place. Your brother will understand. Lovely story.
ReplyDeleteThanks. GAH.
DeletePoor guy just didn't know! Once your brother knows, he will completely understand. :)
ReplyDeleteHe didn't know, you're quite right, but it got Mum agitated. All better now!
DeleteI'm happy your mum expressed her wishes.
ReplyDeleteI think in-between her teo friends is the perfect spot.
Blessings to all ... Happy Easter
Isadora ��
She's happy now 😃
DeleteMay it all turn out the best it can. And may love remember all it can.
ReplyDeleteLove conquers most things.
DeleteIt's good to hear that your mum is happy and content, and the chair placed between her two friends is a lovely, poignant detail. Isn't it great when real life gives us inspiration for a story? Well told.
ReplyDeleteShe is really happy there, which is such a comfort to me and my siblings, Margirene x
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your mum is happy. Ah family. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle. Did you read my second post too?
DeleteIt's so easy to assume that older people want their decisions making for them. Good one.
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