The weather today is glorious, and much like the summer trying to prolong it's life, the damn woman won't quit.
This is no surprise to us as we're talking about a lady who would delay her chemotherapy so she could play tennis, only to then find out that she couldn't have chemo due to her blood test results not being good enough.
We can each handle our own distress at the current situation, but what I think we're all finding incredibly difficult is any sign of distress from mum. She hasn't got the ability to communicate clearly at all and so we're maintaining a solid vigil to ensure that we're able to monitor her for any sign of discomfort.
I was thinking before as to how privileged I feel to be able to write this blog - to tell mum's story at a time when she can't. The only problem with this story is that our main protagonist, our hero, even after overcoming so much adversity, has to die prematurely two thirds of the way through the book. It reminds me of Game of Thrones in that regard. It's not the story I'd like to have told, but it's unfortunately something that was beyond my control.
You're so right Tom. I remember waiting for Jilly and the hospital to arrive and the nurse telling me she was late for her appointment, I didn't say it was because she was playing an exciting game of tennis, instead I said she was struggling to find a parking space! I then phoned Jilly to tell her to come in saying she couldn't find a parking space! Nurse was sympathetic! Bless her. Xx
ReplyDeleteJill's fighting spirit continues. How we would gasp in disbelief at how much fight she always managed to muster up on the racketball court. Thank you for continuing to blog Jill's story on her behalf. I know what a surreal and difficult waiting time you are in right now. Yes, it's all about making your Mum as comfortable as possible. We are all out here, sending our love to Jill, and thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time. Lxo
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