They say start at the beginning but i'm not sure where that is so bear with me. I waffle, memory outages too. This is why the Internet is great for me. If I lose words, lose train of thought, it doesn't matter because I can go away and come back. But I still waffle. Housebound, that's my biggest problem. The last few years i've managed to get out no more than a handful of times. I'm physically disabled with a number of conditions including chronic pain, plus 24/7 oxygen. Some years ago I had to give up my mobility scooter because the arthritis in my neck was making it dangerous. 2 near misses I had to return it. Last year I returned my wheelchair (powered). The year before I had an accident caused by worsening cramping in my hands. I really didn't want to send it back, but it was costing so much £ as a glorified kitchen chair it didn't make sense to keep it. So now I use a zimmer frame or trolley to get around my home. I manage, i'm lucky enough to live in a Council adapted bungalow. I am grateful for it. Feelings of isolation and loneliness of course. I have an old friend who I grew up with, she comes twice a week bless her. Love her dearly. I also have 2 much loved daughters, ditto 2 grandsons. Plus one gorgeous little Jack Russell. The sweetest nature, my GP said there must be a little angel inside him! I'm inclined to agree.
Speaking of my daughters, one is planning to get married. She said not to worry, she will sort it. I can't help worrying. These so called 'portable' oxygen tanks last about 3 & half hours, so I would need, maybe 3? To take with me, and find a chair to hire? Just to get to my gate, not sure if I will be able to get in either of my daughters' cars. Someone is going to have to stay with me all day and look after me, toilet etc. I tire easily. Any thoughts, much appreciated.
