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Another earthquake in Oakham last night, only a small one, but they make me feel jittery!

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1s2a1c_qaQ)

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Early birthday present from my partner 💚

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Lovely! I learned to sew on one of these. Happy Birthday

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I'd add to this - be gentle, hold hands, cuddle often, make eye contact & speak at a pace the person understands. Love to all carers, families and people affected with this horrible illness

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4y0ddXmWQM)

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7bm5liQ-bg) Lands’ End parcels on their way to our customers

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6wiIIWjMmI)

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Finished - 6 pin cushions, fun and easy to make

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Me and my mum made some fabric fridge magnets on Sunday - was lovely doing it together, she still managed to cut out the fabric circles!

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Please do a big shout out for my son @andrewarthursanders who is running 62 miles today for The Downs Syndrome Society #veryproudmum

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Happy Weekend Everyone! #feelgoodfridays

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Fab time with @andrewarthursanders - thank you xxxx

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Caitlyn Giraffe and Benedict Chimpanzee - finished for my lovely granddaughter Caitlyn @edsanimals

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Jersey Liberation Celebration day - thank you to the lads from HMS Iron Duke

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NHS in the UK

Before I start writing my story of today I just want to qualify my thoughts by saying I think the NHS is one of the best ideas this country has ever had and overall they offer a very good level of service and I'd absolutely hate to see it disappear. However ( you knew that was coming didn't you!) today I've spent the day at a hospital in the South West supporting a critically ill family member and his family. The whole ward is in isolation due to a large number of already very sick people who have contracted the norovirus whilst on the ward. So... What have I seen... I've seen some excellent nurses, some average nurses and some not so good nurses. I've witnessed one fabulous nurse navigate her way through a really difficult conversation with my family - she answered all the questions as honestly and openly as she could and gave information in an empathic manner which gave the family room for their emotions and respect for their wishes. I saw a nurse who was efficient, came in to the ward - did her job and leave, little eye contact with anyone - but the job got done. I saw a nurse who walked away from a relative who was mid way through a question leaving the relative standing looking confused, awkward and lost. I saw a nurse who, despite the ward being overtaken by the norovirus move from bed to bed with the same gloves and plastic apron on - possibly spreading the virus from person to person? I wonder if, because nurses see sickness, death, upset patients everyday of their working life it loses the impact it once had? I've never been a nurse so I have no idea.... This post isn't meant to undermine people working in our hospitals, I've always thought that the frontline staff are underpaid, overworked and the nurse:patient ratio is far too low. Their shifts are too long, whoever thought a 12 hour shift is a good idea for such a demanding job! Perhaps in my last paragraph lies the answer? Or is it just that some people are more giving, caring and nurturing than others? In hospital and sickness there is little dignity - a great deal of it can't be helped, but some of it can with a little kindness and respect.

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Alzheimer's has my dearest mum in its horrible grasp - but yesterday we had the best afternoon out together. Walking in the woods at Barnsdale looking at the bluebells triggered memories of her childhood and she could tell me stories of that time. I'm so pleased we had this day because they are becoming few and far between. My heart goes out to all families who have a parent or relative with dementure - all I can say is seize the happy moments to give you strength to face the tough ones.

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