I called the ambulance and they were very patient and kind when I struggled to explain what exactly was going on through my distressed tone of voice. They arrived very quickly and attended to Mum, and they placed her gently on the stretcher. She was crying and moaning in absolute agony. 'Please, help me!' she… Continue reading Can’t Breathe..
Category: My Journey
Frequent doctor visits (part 2)
Mum went to the doctors and was referred to an ultrasound. But still, nothing had shown up and came back clear. What is going on? There has got to be something they're missing.. I could now sense each day that passed, Mum was becoming frustrated. The Omeprazole and the painkillers were only providing her short term… Continue reading Frequent doctor visits (part 2)
Frequent doctor visits and frustrations
The next morning, Mum called the doctors and managed to get an early appointment. The doctor sent her for a few blood tests at our nearest hospital and to wait a few days for the results . Then a few days later, she got a call from the doctor saying the tests had come back… Continue reading Frequent doctor visits and frustrations
Changes (part 2)
Max and I told mum to just take some painkillers and after a couple of hours, the pain eased a little. It could have been anything. I thought of all possible minor causes; she could have simply pulled a muscle or had a trapped nerve. I know that trapped nerves take ages to get better… Continue reading Changes (part 2)
Changes..
One day, I had come home from a very late shift. Back then, I worked in a supermarket doing very late hours and although it was a full-time job I hardly had any time for myself or socialised. But I had to take the job as I had no other choice, and Mum wanted me… Continue reading Changes..
Getting easier..
It had now been almost 8 years since Dad had died. Each year, we would say to each other how quickly the years were going by and no matter how many years will pass, it will still only feel like yesterday. It sounds like such a cliché but it is really scary how weeks can… Continue reading Getting easier..
Keeping Busy & Early Days
Each year that was passing by was getting a little bit easier. By this point, it had been 4 years already. Within that time, Max and I were working full time, Mum had got a dog to keep herself busy but it also had brought such joy and helped to fill in part of the… Continue reading Keeping Busy & Early Days
Memories..
There's so many precious memories and interesting moments I could tell you about my Dad, but it could go on for infinity. Haha! I'm not even joking. Before everything that happened , he was a fit, healthy man. Full of energy, great personality and had so many friends. He was like a social butterfly. There was… Continue reading Memories..
Learning to heal..
A year or so had passed since then. During this time, our families were moving on slowly with their lives while we were also still adjusting to things. We still had our hard times, but each day was a baby step. James had moved away to live with a girlfriend, Max and I were back… Continue reading Learning to heal..
Moving on (continued)
A familiar song started playing in the little jewellery shop. A song that most of the world know and has touched so many hearts. 'Somewhere over the rainbow...' We all looked at each other with shock. I looked at Mum and watched her hands tremble, and the look of deep anguish spread across her face. … Continue reading Moving on (continued)
Butterflies and Rainbows - Katie's Journey 