Visited Mum on the way home from the dentist and dropped off the dog food I had for her. Told her not to worry about anything - just call me and I will do whatever she needs. She started to cry - she is really finding it hard not being able to do anything. I gave her a massive hug and told her all she needs to do is recover and we have got her - anything she needs. I will go back on Wednesday, visit the chemist for her and get whatever groceries she needs. I know she is sad about not being able to do anything for christmas but we do not care - we just want her better - that is the only present we need.
I have to pick up Cat's chemo meds on Wednesday also, visit one more shop to get what I need for my Dad, do some grocery shopping for myself and get some of my own meds. I will do all that in the morning before I go to my parents' place so I can begin some of the gardening for them too. It will take more than a few days but I can make a start. Tobes will love running around their backyard and playing with one of their dogs but will also no doubt try to help.
I will of course be back up there for christmas day and then also my Mum's birthday so a lot of trips this coming week. Next week I will try to get all the gardening finished for my Mum then I can stop and rest myself. It is important for me to do the work for Mum as I know it is something she is really upset about - she used to have such a beautiful garden but with her hip problems and now this fracture she has not been able to do anything for months - it is something I can do for her to lift her spirits ...even if it is just a little.
