So after yesterday's craziness, today has been much calmer so far. After re-reading my account of yesterday, I realised that even though...

Actually I like the thought of dragons so maybe not. What I mean is becoming embroiled in a battle and drama of someone else's making....

This week has been very different. We have had so many carers, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists visiting our house,...

It is silly o'clock and I cannot get back to sleep. I had already been awake for an hour when my dad called for help. He is in pain and...

Feel like I have been given the best early Christmas present ever. He has agreed to a carer coming in each morning to help him with...

We fetched him from hospital this morning. His nurses today all told me how amazing he is and how lovely it was to care for him. I...

I know a lot of children have imaginary friends. I have wondered if they had these friends for the same reason as I did. I am an only...

One of my earliest memories is when I was two or three years old. My dad and I drove to the shops and he would park up across the road...

I have discovered through the years that my back is really sensitive. I do have a congenital hip disorder that affects my back but there...

Yes, I have been quiet. He is still in hospital experiencing a rollercoaster ride of health related events. I had hoped and thought I may...

Well, that was emotional. Although obviously I tried not to show any emotion as my Mum had always trained me not to cry in front of him...

I was brought up in a very religious household, both my parents were devout Christians. In fact my dad was a church minister. I was...

So my dad is still in hospital. His heart is struggling to stabilize and the medics are trying to decide what is best for him. I feel for...

'You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes a day. Unless you're too busy, then you should sit for an hour.' (Apparently an old Zen...

I know I said I try and use his hospital stays as a time for my rest and recuperation but that ain't happening. My body is willing but my...

Peace and calm is all I wish for in life and this is such a time for me. He is in hospital. Something new this time. This is his second...

So he never understood or 'got' my facial expressions but I definitely knew his and reacted accordingly. As a very young child I learnt...

My dad has never seemed to understand any of my facial expressions, especially of fear or sadness. He would just ignore them and do what...

Another prime example of my dad's inability to offer positive touch occurred after my beloved Mum passed away. We were all by her bedside...

Where do I start with this subject? My initial hesitancy about it tells me a lot. Okay, when caring for someone, touch is an important...