14-06-14, 10:31 PM
Thanks Mick. I'm not really sure I should apply for it though, as I'm not one to scrounge off the state, and also I resent having to jump through their never-ending hoops to get anything. My Dad gets more in pensions than I've ever earned in my life, plus my brother helps out too.
Just a couple of months ago, I thought he was going to last a fair while yet, but last time he came back from hospital he lasted 8 days before he had problems and had to go back in. And he was having real trouble coping at home alone this time. I really don't think there's much choice, and at least together we're better off than many. And yes, you're right, having those last months together will mean a lot to both of us, I'm sure.
When my Mum died in hospital, I was left with a deep feeling of guilt, cos in her last month I had this stinking viral infection and couldn't visit her because I might've passed it on and shortened her time even more - little did we know how short her time was then, so I didn't get to say goodbye and tell her one last time I loved her.
Just a couple of months ago, I thought he was going to last a fair while yet, but last time he came back from hospital he lasted 8 days before he had problems and had to go back in. And he was having real trouble coping at home alone this time. I really don't think there's much choice, and at least together we're better off than many. And yes, you're right, having those last months together will mean a lot to both of us, I'm sure.
When my Mum died in hospital, I was left with a deep feeling of guilt, cos in her last month I had this stinking viral infection and couldn't visit her because I might've passed it on and shortened her time even more - little did we know how short her time was then, so I didn't get to say goodbye and tell her one last time I loved her.