We waited with bated breath for Mum to come home yesterday but she’s going to be discharged today instead now. Her insulin has been increased in hospital and this led to a low blood sugar reading as she was about to leave, so the hospital decided to play safe and let the diabetes nurses double-check her treatment before she leaves.
Dad and I had a very distanced G&T in his back garden as it was such a beautiful evening. He’s still coughing and weakened by his cold but enjoyed a bit of arms-length contact.
Would love to send one of these to the heroic staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Better start crocheting…
Mary, Mum’s ever-wise friend, gave me some good advice about Sainsbury’s home deliveries for the vulnerable. I’d been trying to arrange deliveries using my own account with no joy. But when I reactivated an old Sainsbury’s groceries account I set up for Mum and Dad and linked their Nectar card, three delivery slots magically opened up for tomorrow morning.
This might be because the Sainsbury’s site cross-references with a list of vulnerable people who are allowed to book slots, or holds a record of Mum and Dad’s regular shops at their local store using their Nectar card, which “knows” their age. Whatever the reason, it works and is a huge relief for me. Thanks Mary!
Magnificent new signpost seen on yesterday’s walk through Lea Wood. Someone’s been busy.
2022 and all that 