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October 21, 2023

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Bonnie

Wow. I just caught up on the last few posts. I'm sorry you had to move your dad, but it absolutely sounds like the best decision for him. I can't imagine how difficult this has all been. I'm so glad he seems to be settling in well!

CJ

I'm so glad you dad is settling in well, that's such good news. I hope the rest of your journey went well and that you are safely tucked up at home now. It's been a such a hard few days, look after yourself my friend. CJ xxxxx

GCJ

Get back to normal track dear Lucy...
I was wondering how you all managed the financial part of these struggling days..
Thanks to your dad's planning and am sure the care givers are paid well enough to do their jobs at their best...best wishes to all at home...
Thank you kindly for all your blogging efforts and time. Love you and Leave you to relax and regain yourself more

Nuria

Nos alegramos de que tu padre esté más tranquilo igual que tu .Ahora toca descansar y relajarse que todo mejorará.Un abrazo desde Barcelona

Nina C

I'm glad for you that your Dad appears to be settling in nicely. Being a caregiver is difficult enough but when it's our parents, the role reversal feels unnatural and awkward. You deserve a good long rest, both physically and emotionally. Sending you warm hugs.

Femke

Good to hear your father has settled in and is happy. Hope you had a good night’s rest!

Lynn Walsh

Hello Lucy, so glad you can breathe a little easier now that you can see your Dad is safe and happy. Care homes are wonderful places and the staff really put their hearts into making every day a joy for their residents. I am still deciding whether to buy your Starbright pack but do the Yuletide pattern from last year, as I do love a 'granny square' blanket as opposed to stitching squares together.

PennyJ

Dorchester is lovely. My mum moved into a care home in Dorchester for last 8 months of her life. She said she felt safe there, which is all anyone wants really isn’t it. I’m glad your visit went well, enabling you to go home feeling as ok as you can in the situation.
There’s a lovely river walk in Dorchester, museums are small but nice, lots of coffee shops, the central gardens are good to wander through and there’s always somewhere to grab lunch. I often go round their shops as a lovely mix of charity shops, some high street shops and independents and Goulds a lovely shop of nice things, including wool etc upstairs.

Gillian

So pleased your Dad is happy and you can relax and put that big boulder down. Sleep will be a lot sweeter from now on knowing he is being well looked after. When you do go and see him it will be quality time spent with him. Take care xxx

Tracy

I'm so pleased your Dad has settled in. Sounds like my Moms care home, free hugs.👍
I'm sure there will be good and bad days but the staff will do their best for more good than bad for your Dad.
Sending hugs to you.💖

Laura Miller

So good to hear Lucy. It's been a long journey for you and your family. Hopefully now your Dad has found "his tribe away from tribe" and he'll know some very happy days. xx

Jools

That's such good news, Lucy, I'm so relieved for you! Hope you got home OK, and that you manage a lie in this morning xx

Elizabeth

I am so unbelieveably happy for you, and your father! Such wonderful news! His adjustment took no time at all, which is a huge blessing. And how nice that when you went to bid him goodbye, he was happy, and smiling, and relaxed, and laughing. I can just imagine your relief. Gosh, even I was relived. Dorset is indeed lovely. Those are some beautiful tree-lined walkways — my favorite kind. I'm so envious of all those leaves arrayed in those lovely autumn colors. We don't get that here. I shouldn't complain — like anywhere else, SoCal has its compensations. Still, autumn is gorgeous in your part of the world. Weather has been crazy everywhere this year. We actually had rain in August! Completely unheard of. Hope you get home safely. Your loving family and cozy attic await you.

Ruthie

I am so pleased he has settled and seems happy. What a relief and load off your mind. Hopefully you are home now and can relax and recharge. Love from Dorset xx

Sandra

What wonderful news!
I'm so relieved for you and your Dad.

Norma

Such a relief for you Lucy. At least your Dad will be getting regular meals and medication which will restore his strength & ability to cope with his new reality.
Now you must restore your own health & mental well being. Hug your family a lot, they must have missed you too.
Take care x

julie king

i'm so glad your dad is doing well, hopefully you'll be able to relax a bit now x

Charlotte

SO glad for you...and for your Dad! Rest up, Lucy, and...even have a break from your blog if you need it. Cx

Carol Millard

Hope you are at home, or very close now, dear Lucy. So glad your dad is settled in his new 🏡
My mum has been in a care home for about 20 months. She is treated so well, and has many friends. She will be 92 on the 1st of November, I will be 71 on the 3rd.
Your blog and beautiful blankets have kept me going through many problems. I am so grateful to you Lucy. Sleep well, warm regards, Carol xXx 🐈🥰🌻

Jessica

Sending love, what a hard thing to have to do! I’m glad to hear your father is settling in well and that you can begin to relax

Evelyn Holdstock

I feel for you travelling by train at the moment. My lovely husband travelled back from Leeds on Friday. Got on train 12.15, left Leeds Station 16.15, train terminated around 8pm at Peterborough. Eventually got train to St Pancras arriving 10pm reached home in Gravesend at 10.4
Hope your journey not so traumatic.
It seems to have been rough in your part of the world according to my son in Roddlesden. Take care of yourself Lucy.

Carolyn wood

So glad to hear he is settling in to his new home! Must be a big weight off your shoulders! Safe travels! X

Naomi

So glad Lucy. Rest well. Xx

Severine

Safe journey home Lucy, I am so glad you were able to see your Dad and he is settling well, we had a similar situation with my husband's parents and it is such a relief to know they are safe and in the right environment for them, they both thrived in their nursing homes and they were both able to take pleasure in life again. (They both had dementia). Much love to you and Lady B, and to the rest of your family.

Bev Farrow

💕 Wow Lucy what an epic few days and such a stressful final leg of your journey. Now you know your Dad is settled and well cared for I hope you can find some time to re-charge your batteries and receive all the love and support from your family which I know they will give you xxx sleep well knowing you have done all you can for you dad. 🙏 God bless

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