Haven't had too much time to create, but I went mad one night with EBAY purchases. It was like a therapy thing.
One week ago today we admitted my father in law to the local nursing home. He was in an apt and at age 96 starting to have some confusion and not wanting to be alone. He had fallen a few times and for safety sake this was the best move. Tues and Sunday hubby and siblings cleaned out his apt and so we have been trying to make room or rearrange for a few antiques he had. We are hoping for some normalcy to our time and lives. It has been stressful and busy, keeping up with both families issues. But we are thankful and our weather returning to normal conditions has made us smile. GOOD OLE' SUNSHINE ! !
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.
21 comments:
Oh it is always heart breaking to take a loved one to live in a Nursing Home. Falls are the very devil for older people.I fell recently, and although in my 60's, it still shook me up Big Time.Landed on my new knee.
It is so difficult having to make the decision to put a relative in a Home. But sometimes it really is the best decision for them.
Lace OHHHHH I love Lace....lots and lots and lots of Lace!!!
Happy WOYWW
Silvia #50
Never an easy decision to decide on a home for an ageing parent but better that than the constant worry about a fall. Retail therapy is always a good idea and that lace bundle looks wonderful. Hugs. Pam#28
Sounds like you've had big decisions to make and a busy time of sorting out your family. Really hope your Dad settles in well and you can all relax now with him being cared for well. It's such a difficult time isn't it?
Hugs,
A x # 62
That lace you bought looks very nice
You have had our lot of family things to do recently, Hope you find some time for yourself to do some crafting As it is never easy when we have to look after and help our parents
Jackie 29
The lace is beautiful!! I can never find treasure like that! I hope your FIL will be happier now, it isn't easy at all. We had to move my mum into a home too, but it was much better knowing she was being well looked after and safe. Hugs. Helen, 7
Not an easy decision and very heartbreaking but they will be getting the care they need now.
Thanks for sharing and have a great week
Candace #43
Those are some lovely laces, you've got there! Beautiful colors.
Happy WOYWW and I wish you a wonderful week.
xx
I love all that frothy pink lace - I bet you will enjoy using that in yourr projects. x Jo
Glad you are getting your father in law settled. Love the pretty pink lace!
Hi Sylvia - lots of lovely lace there - and hope all works out ok with the family - its a hard decision but one that has to be made - have a great week - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #99
I'm sorry to hear your FIL had to go into a home - it's such a difficult decision for family members. I'm sure he'll be happy there.
Love all that lace:)
Happy WOYWW. Susi#73
Not an easy decision Sylvia but it might be a better solution all round, hopefully your FIL will take to the new place and be happy. Love the lave from Ebay, I've bought a few things this week too! And yeah, I can cope with the heat but the humidity is awful, we keep having thunderstorms and showers too, which is just making the humidity problem worse!!
Hugs
Brenda 2
Hard as it no doubt was to move your FIL to a nursing home, at least now you ( and he) have the security & peace of mind that someone can watch over him. You would never forgive yourselves if he came to harm, being on his own, would you? Have a great week,Hugs, Shaz #48 xx
Lovely lace, good find on ebay! well done with your F in Law, it is indeed anrd work and emotionally stressful, I too hopw you have a more normal week!
What a difficult time you've had. Can't say I blame you for some Ebay therapy. I have a shopping list if you need to do more. I hope that your father in law settles in well and that the house sells. Most of all I hope you have a little down time to relax.
Happy WOYWW.
Cheers, Rachel #53
Sounds like your plate is overflowing!! That is a very stressful and heart breaking task you have had. My heart gos out to you and your family.
Krisha #12
Oh my... you've had some stressful days/weeks and I do hope things settle down for you now. Glad you could find some time to 'fiddle around' at the creative desk. Have a nice, sunny week. Happy ~ belated ~ woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #91
Happy WOYWW!
96 is a very good age, and parents are a worry at that age, or younger really. You have had quite a task and a lot of worry. I hope it is less stressful for you soon.
Love that pink lace, I don't know what frozen dolls are though!
Cazzy x #133
As a former nurse, I saw the anguish when having to make the hard decision to do what you did. Sometimes the anguish about a loved ones safety when they live on their own can sometimes be even more stressful. I'm happy you are finding a sense of normalcy again. As foe WOYWW, I love all your work space and all the wooden storage pieces you have. That would make sitting down to create really nice. I work from my coffee table. I'm also loving all the girlie lace. Hope your week gets less stressful and has more Sunshine!!! Have a great wknd. (((HUGS)))
Kim
WOYWW #145
Always a hard time emotionally but hopefully your FIL will settle in and have some company when he gets to know a few people. Love your lace, there is something so wonderful about a pile of lovely lace... I find it hard to use successfully but it doesn't stop me hoarding it!! LOL Annette #6
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