It seems an age since I wrote a post. Weeks fly by, and family/visitors come and go.
Today I have just returned from Devon. I took my husband to this beautiful Veterans Nursing Home, where he will be staying for a couple of weeks. This is known as Respite Care here in UK, but I'm not sure who benefits most!
I know it gives me a chance to rest awhile, but it also gives him the opportunity to meet other interesting people, be looked after by very caring Polish staff, and be extremely well fed!
It isn't that far from home, maybe just over an hour and a half, but I choose to stay a night nearby rather than drive back after settling him in. I had a delicious Sunday lunch with him and a charming group of residents, and then moved on to a pretty little hotel.
The peacocks and ducks wandering about were fun to watch, and I was told that they might wake me up early. They didn't!
I chose a light dinner, smoked salmon and Rye bread.
I slept in the most comfortable bed, and was grateful for the chance to have someone prepare breakfast for me. I was glad to have stayed as the drive back was hard, in wind , rain and mist.
I chose a light dinner, smoked salmon and Rye bread.
I slept in the most comfortable bed, and was grateful for the chance to have someone prepare breakfast for me. I was glad to have stayed as the drive back was hard, in wind , rain and mist.
Now of course, I am missing him, but have a plan to do so many things, particularly in the garden. And also getting a room ready for my daughter who arrives next week from Vancouver. So exciting.
22 comments:
It's always good to have a bit of time to oneself isn't it however much we miss them! Enjoy your time and don't fill every moment keep some quiet moments too.
Oh dear friend, what a blessing to have such a place where you know He will be taken care off with compassion and attention.
Enjoy these days... respite is for you also. I know how hard it is to look about us and miss those we care for each hour of our day. Enjoy it! :)
Peace be with you dear friend :)
I have been a full time caregiver and I know what a blessing respite care is. You know how well he is being cared for so I hope you will enjoy a little time for YOU! Thankful your daughter is visiting.
Oh, I hope M has a nice time. When my husband is away I make plans to do lots, but most of the time I do very little. I hope you feel like being productive.
Good thing, dear friend. How lovely you stayed over and that wonderful 'bed and breakfast' experience. I hope you will both have a restful time. Your daughter will be there before you know it, enjoy! ;)
Love, Carolien
You were wise to linger a bit before hurrying home. May your days apart hold refreshment for both of you!
Praying you both have a great time. So pleased you were able to be pampered a little. Have a fab time with your daughter.
It sounds like respite is good for both of you! I hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter, I know how precious that time is, and soon your husband will be back and you will both be refreshed! Sending my love...
How nice to have respite from care. How fun to anticipate the arrival of your daughter. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time together.
It's almost like taking separate vacations, which can be a fun thing. I'm glad your husband enjoys the care, and that you feel free to enjoy yourself and accomplish what you can. Have a wonderful time with your daughter.
I like Lorrie's thought of it being like separate vacations for you and your dear husband. It's a win-win for both of you.
And, how exciting that you are preparing for company from Canada. May your preparations be sweet with anticipation, and your time together be all you hope and wish for.
Sending a big hug...
Brenda xox
I excited for you that your daughter is coming to visit.
Glad your husband gets to have great care and food.
Blessings~
How wonderful that you both enjoy the benefit of respite care. Especially nice that you have your daughter's visit to look forward to.
Dear Elizabeth,
I admire your attitude when it comes to the care of your husband. I hope you are able to get the jobs done that you have planned and I know you will enjoy having your daughter visit with you.
Good to hear that you stopped for an overnight stay and a chance to be waited on; that looks like a lovely place in Devon. Horrible weather for your drive back home - we have had non=stop rain for ever, it seems and lots of foggy days. Now the sun is out - yippeeeee! I need to do lots in my garden too, but been busy looking after my 2 youngest grandchildren while their parents decorate their new house. They are now back home - phew! Lol, lol.
Glad you are benefitting as much as hubby from the respite, enjoy your 'me' time x
Glad you are benefitting as much as hubby from the respite, enjoy your 'me' time x
It sounds as if he will be having a good time, too. Glad you will have this time of rest, and a lovely visit with your daughter! So special. You'll both have lots to talk about when you are reunited.
Sounds like a bittersweet time for you both! A nice getaway for you both, but yet you miss each other! Glad he is spending time in such a lovely place that he enjoys, and that you will have time to get a few things done. What a lovely place you stayed in overnight! :)
I’m glad you rested in what sounds like a beautiful place before driving home again, it’s so important to be kind to yourself especially when you are a caregiver for someone else. Hope you managed to get done what needed doing xx
Hello Barbara. I am so glad to be back, I missed you. Respite care is god send. My daughter's father in law was so ill and his wife had him a home caring for him. we all worried as much for her well being as we did for him. I now that we have such care here, but I don't know how it caregivers apply for the benefit. I've sent my husband--well--I didn't send him, he left on his own--off to the corn fields of eastern Colorado to work corn harvest for then day--a respite fro me from cooking supper. I hope you get all of your projects done, that time passes quickly, and that your husband returns happy and a bit stronger. Hugs.
We call it respite here too. We used to take advantage of it with our daughter, Amy. I always looked forward to it until I actually had to walk away from her, then I tended to fret the whole time. :) I do hope you have been getting some rest and sweet time in your garden with the Lord as a companion. Think of you often and remember you in prayer! {{hugs}}
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