Changing dates...

Well, mum was due an MRI on her back last Thursday at 9am. Then, whilst trying to find a way to get us there by that time, I remembered that she also had an appointment in a few weeks' time for an MRI on her head, at an equally awkward time of 6.30pm. So I rang the hospital appointments department and put it to them that it would be better for mum AND save them money if they did the two at the same time.

After an hour they called back and said, "Oh yes! That's a good idea!" D'oh! Why didn't anyone up there spot this on mum's file? No wonder the NHS is so strapped for cash! These MRIs cost about £800 a time!

They also found a better slot- 1.45pm. So we went last Thursday and had it all done. Mum was quite low afterwards. I suppose being shoved into a noisy tunnel for half an hour does bring it home to you that you're not well...

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We have postponed the move for a week. Nothing has gone wrong. But this way mum will have Easter at her regular church, and I thought she'd like that. Also gives us longer to pack.... today we are packing up all her ornamental dragons!

Things are starting to fall into place. A local cat shelter is taking the stray that's been hanging around for ages on Thursday. We were worried about what would happen to him when mum isn't here to provide food, a box in the shed and a hot water bottle on cold nights.... :)

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As ever, thank you all for your lovely messages and emails. It really is a tonic to read them. I haven't been on here for a few days because since last Thursday I seem to have a dose of tonsillitis. Bleagh! Seems to be easing up now. But for a while I felt I had been run over by a truck! Luvbug says I'm probably just run down, ....not run over ... :)