I have to go to visit Mum tomorrow - I'm really worried. We went last week (she lives at a distance), and she was clearly unwell - the house was hot but she couldn't get warm, couldn't sleep, was having a lot of difficulty walking. I have been worried about her ever since, though she rang after we got home and sounded much more her usual self - I assumed she had had some sleep.

Today she rang to say Dad had gone missing - but he left to go to hospital about two years ago and died that May. She knows this, so when I gently challenged her and said I thought she must have forgotten, she said 'Oh yes, I remember that, but when I woke up this moring he wasn't there.' This is completely unlike her. She has since called the Police to look for Dad.

I have called the out-of-hours Doctor and all the neighbours - I am hoping someone can get her attention to let the doctor in, in the next hour - not easy as it will be midnight! The neighbours are all being wonderful. I have rung and rung but she is very deaf and can't hear the phone.

I feel exhausted: I'm going to have a quick bath and get some sleep - though they may ring me after visiting, even if they can't get in. Tomorrow I will get the train over there and the neighbour has a key so I can get in.

Your prayers are appreciated, especially for her to get the right treatment and to have peace of mind about Dad. I guess I could do with some peace of mind too!

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Posted by deedeeuk

I will be praying! For her safety and that you can find a safer living arrangement for her as it sounds like she will not be able to live on her own much longer! It must be hard especially being a distance away (I understand that part - and can't get to my family by a train either!). Hope you had some sleep and will pray strength for you to deal with all today holds and the decisions that need to be made. (((HUGS)))

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Posted by Denise

How difficult for you, praying you find a solution x

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