

It’s a win-win
I’m sitting at my desk engrossed in transcribing the Polish words mum’s taught me recently. There are only a few pages left and I resist...
Jane
Aug 20, 20212 min read


No wonder there’s a mouse in the house
27.7.21 A cleaner came today from the agency, the first time since early March. I thought I better do some necessary tidying up before...
Jane
Aug 10, 20212 min read


It’s God’s Plan
31.7.21 It’s early morning about 5am. As usual, I’ve had a late night and only a few hours sleep.There’s rustling in the house and I...
Jane
Aug 10, 20212 min read


Where are the nappies?
28.11.20 I bring mum her breakfast. She doesn’t want to eat porridge anymore, so instead, I give her a toast with p-nut butter and jam...
Jane
Jul 18, 20211 min read


Dementia at the movies
13.6.21 Yasha suggested we all go see a movie as it had been awhile since we had all been out together. The only movie Gil and I were...
Jane
Jun 20, 20211 min read


A solution to 'not exploding'
Since my earlier post ' I exploded today. Poor mum ', I've been brainstorming solutions to help stop mum from taking her nappy off at...
Jane
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Who's wearing my clothes again?
12.5.2 Mum’s put herself to bed for an afternoon sleep. She’s been resting for a couple of hours and it’s time to get her up. I pull back...
Jane
Jun 5, 20211 min read


Morning: Polish practice, wrestles & salutes
29.5.21 Mum and Gil have this quirky relationship of singing odd songs, conversing in a smattering of Polish words, and stomping and...
Jane
Jun 1, 20211 min read


Who do you love more?
8.5.21 We often have very cosy Friday night dinners, especially when it is just us - Yasha (Coby), Gil, Mum and I. It is the end of the...
Jane
May 31, 20211 min read


I exploded today. Poor mum
5.12.20 ... I’m scolding mum. She’s taken her nappies off for the third time today. Everything’s pished. I try to explain to her in a...
Jane
May 30, 20212 min read
Tom Days
20.5.21 Tom is 85 and a precious relic from the old world. He is down to earth and frugal, the simple things make him happy. Tall,...
Jane
May 30, 20212 min read


Another Mad Manic Night
19.4.21 It’s after 1am and mum is high as a kite again. I’ve really lost it this time. I feel I’m heading towards being arrested for...
Jane
Apr 19, 20213 min read


I lose my cool
2.4.2021 Here is a snippet from the few days when mum went manic. I kept taking her to rest in bed, but all she wanted to do was run...
Jane
Apr 2, 20211 min read


The nuns visit us
29.3.21 Today two nuns visited our house. They came to visit Lena, the tenant from the Phillipines, as she volunteers at their mission....
Jane
Mar 29, 20211 min read


Mania: it takes a village to settle mum
Sunday 14.3.21 It’s been a rough couple of days. On Friday , mum started showing signs of ‘mania’. I’m not sure of the correct...
Jane
Mar 23, 20213 min read


The Corridor
My family has a term for urinating and bowel motions - we call it ‘pishy and kuki’ things. I know it seems undignified and bad taste to...
Jane
Mar 1, 20212 min read


We have a nice moment right now..
12.2.21 I could hear Gil’s voice talking to someone loudly. I found him lying next to mum in her darkened room. They were holding hands...
Jane
Feb 17, 20211 min read


Mum has Two Angels
12.2.21 Mum has two angels that landed in this house - one is Lisa from the Phillipines, the other is Serena, a young student from India....
Jane
Feb 17, 20212 min read


Move now, Som Chai
4.11.2019 Mum has returned home after breaking six ribs and spending time in hospital and rehab. Even though her side hurts she...
Jane
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Cherishing the moments: Sisira, Bee & Sandra
29.2.20 I get these moments often - a deep surge of joy somewhere inside between my belly and my chest. The joy comes from my household....
Jane
Feb 7, 20212 min read