Mum had to go in to hospital due to a bleed. This meant Tony had to stay and look after Dad. This is quite a job at the moment, he needs a lot of care, putting to bed, and cleaning up in the morning. I went down to help on Sunday and stayed overnight, worked from GY in the day and cam back in the evening.

Looking after a parent in this way is very upsetting in many ways, not how you wish to see them of course. I know he isn’t aware but it is hard to see my lovely Dad so helpless. Sometimes you can see a flicker of recognition, but then things close down. Strange though as I left he said Cheerio Martin with a voice and manner like he always did. Seemed to me that he was saying a final goodbye until it all fades away.

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