Category Archives: Juliet

Another day, another drama. Yesterday it became clear that Dad wasn’t coping well with the situation and his grief. He wasn’t answering the phone, so I phoned the GP to make them aware of the situation. They were very sympathetic and said “Just call us if you need anything”. Well, actually that’s exactly why IContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 2 May 2020,”

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for mum. She is peaceful and comfortable and being well looked after. Will update later when I have more news. We got the sad news that Mum passed away this morning at Chesterfield Royal. Dad is devastated and it’s very hard that we can’t have contact until we’reContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 1 May 2020”

Mum’s condition has deteriorated a little. It’s been a busy morning of calls and trying to support Dad. We managed to get a four-way call going with him this morning so at least he can see our faces. That’s my priority today, so will post more news when I have time. Mum is comfortable andContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 30 April 2020”

I started this blog as a chronicle of the lockdown, but it’s now officially about our family’s experience of the disease too. A junior doctor called me yesterday about 5 pm to tell me that Mum’s last swab was positive and she is now on a covid ward (Hasland Ward) and needing a little moreContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 29 April 2020”

I varied my walking route today because it’s raining and I wouldn’t have been able to sit on the bench outside Dethick church to write this. I went up around Lea Gardens, which we used to know as the Rhododendron Gardens. They are perfect at the moment, but no one is around to see them.Continue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 28 April 2010”