Thread: Harrowing Few Weeks

We have had a very sad few weeks for our normally happy family.

Erich's mum, who is 83 and was VERY active - travelling to all sorts of places (NZ, Canada, Alaska, China etc) suffered a really bad stroke late January and hasn't come out of it very well at all.

She spent 4 weeks in hospital and is now back home, spending time with us, or Erich's sister, who lives nextdoor, but it's really frustrating for her, as she knows what she could do before the stroke, and she can't do now. We are doing our very best to keep her spirits up.

My mum had a stroke a few years ago and it affected her mobility - not her "fine motor skills" (eg. knitting etc), but Erich's mum has had her skills taken away, and she was the most amazing knitter - had her exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show - Now not sure if she will regain the skill...she's trying though, and I guess that's a good thing.

So, if we're quiet on the Forum, that's why.

It's so sad to see our loved family members suffer.

Mrs B

All the best to Erich's mum and to you, Sheila, Erich, and Andrew (I don't know if there are any others in your immediate family - if so, best wishes to them, too).

It must be stressful for all of you.

Ron and Elisabeth