Not gallivanting much
Forth and Clyde Canal at Ruchill
Forth and Clyde Canal at Firhill
September was a silent month as far as blogging was concerned. As in August, my walks were confined to my local area with the canal banks featuring largely. Until Monday 27th, I drove to Paisley every afternoon to visit Mum in hospital. On Tuesday 28th she was discharged into a care home much closer to us: a big change to which we’ll all take time to adapt. For the first two weeks Mum is confined to her room and can only have one designated visitor (me) three times a week. I have to wear both mask and visor which is extremely hot and uncomfortable. I’ll probably go silent again now till my next end of month update, but will try to drop in on you all occasionally. Happy October!
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother! Just take care of her, and yourself, as much as you are able to. Your blogging friends will still be here when you have time for us…trust me on that. Meanwhile, sending good thoughts your way!
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Thanks Ann. It seems many of my blogging friends are having a hard time at the moment. I suppose because we are all of, ahem, a certain age!
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I’m so sorry to hear your mum has been in hospital. What a horrible time for that. I hope she is settling in to her new home and that the move will make life easier and better for you all.
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Thanks Su. It’s one of these situations where there isn’t really a satisfactory solution, but I hope this will turn out to be the best of what’s on offer. Also hope treatment etc is going well with you.
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We’re becoming masters of making the best of what’s possible/available since Covid, and I hope your solution works out well.
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I hope your mum is settling in well. We had a similar thing with both my nan and my grandad last year, but we were unable to go in to see them which was rather upsetting all round.
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I am truly thankful this did not happen last year.
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Hope things settle down now that your Mum is out of hospital and nearby. Hope the rules ease up too. xx
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Thanks Sharon. Just hoping for the best at the moment,
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So sorry to hear your mum hasn’t been well Anabel – it must have been a very difficult time for you. Do hope things settle down for you soon, as best as these things can. It will be a big change for you all. Sending love and best wishes X
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Thank you – it’s definitely a big upheaval for us all, especially mum. Fingers crossed it has a good outcome.
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Sending you very good wishes with everything.
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Goodness what a trial for you both. I hope this settles into something you’re both comfortable with and you can both enjoy your mum’s company rather than feel like a one woman fish tank and get in some fresh air. Love to you all. G
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Thanks, Geoff. I hope so too. Early days, so just taking it one step at a time (and longing for the fish tank requirement to be over).
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Hope your Mum settles into her new home ok. It is such a change and challenge, made more difficult with covid, restricted visitor, masks etc. Glad to hear that she is now closer to you. Thinking of you all. Take care x
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Thanks Ruth. It will definitely be easier to visit, though not at pre-covid level of restrictions. I’m just grateful this crisis didn’t happen last year when no-one could visit at all.
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You have much more to deal with than thinking about your next blog post, that’s for sure. I hope your Mum copes well with the change and also that it might be a little easier for you if she’s closer. Sending best wishes and love from all the way over here.
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Thanks Carol. It will certainly be easier to visit, especially once the initial restrictions are over. Visiting will still be more restricted than it would have been pre-covid, but at least I will be able to ditch the visor!
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That will help.
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I’m glad your mom was discharged from the hospital, Anabel! Family rules – I’m wishing all three of you love, and care, and patience, and comfort.
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Thank you. We need lots of all of those things!
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I’ve missed you and I’m sad that your mom’s difficulties have been the reason for your absence. I wish her – and you – the best. I was there at one time with my own aging parents and I know that it isn’t easy.
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Thank you. You’re right, it’s a very difficult time.
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