Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I read this and got interrupted by a phone call before I could comment apparently. I'm sure it was a big interruption in your lives when she had to be in the hospital for a while but it sounds like it was all the for best and she got good care there.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022

Yeah not bad. I had some good help while she was in there. It was funny coming home and seeing her wheelchair here and wondering where she was for 2 and a half months. Our lives have changed in a lot of ways since she went to hospital.

Comment from Julie G1

Excellent

This is very realistic, I experienced this scenario only last year, when I was a caregiver for a geriatric. I would be interested in reading the whole work, so keep on scribbling. Well done!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022

Thanks Julie G. Have a look around there may stil be some funny money chapters.More coming.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Geoff,

I always think that it's so cool you recorded all this information about your lives so that your family and friends will have it forever. It's a sweet gift to leave them all. And a wonderful way to relive all the best moments of your life, too. Thanks, sweetie!

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2022

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022

Thanks, Robyn. Some of the family would not like some things I have said, sadly. Our Queen has died we will probab ly become a Republic, now.

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

This was written two years ago but it's nice to read the background to your story. Life can be very difficult for those who are handicapped. I can imagine how damage to a rotator cuff would make functioning very difficult for Louise.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019

Thanks, Judy this all came as I was about to finish my book hence the addition. 4 more chapters to go then the Acknowledgement page.

Comment from Brenda Henderson

Excellent

Wow! Reading this was surreal to me. I'm familiar with 10 to 14 hour days at the hospital and transfers to rehab facilities as well as home health and hospice care. We too had to get a lift for my Dad. Perhaps had I journaled like you it would have been easier. I'm still struggling to get my bearings. I think your story will help a great many people. You have done an excellent job articulating the struggle and challenges involved with being a caregiver. Thank You for sharing. Beautifully done!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019

Thanks, Brenda not sure we have met before. I was all ready to finish my autobiography and this all happened. A few chapters added so stick with us. Appreciate the lovely review. Nice to know someone understands. More coming. WIll check your stuff also.

reply by Brenda Henderson on 10-Jul-2019

You're very welcome!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a good job with this entry, Sankey. I enjoyed reading it although it was probably hard to write at times. Your info is organized well and flows smoothly. The pictures are great, too. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019

Hi, Jan, thanks for coming along. I was almost done with my biography then this all happened. There is more so stick around

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I work in a nursing home and the same lift you describe, we call hoyer lifts. Excellent detail about what you and your wife have gone through with her latest health issue. Prayers and positive thoughts sent to her and you.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017

Thanks friend I know I have seen you around FS before. This hoist is funny at times but mostly ok. I don't want to replace it as we will get hit for another delivery charge ($AUD90 something!!) Had a really dumb carer last night for first and last time! Louise was having to help some of the nurses with the hoist in the hospital at times too! Not good!

Comment from GWinterwin

Exceptional

Another great job of giving an updated report on your sweetie, and the conditions you face each day while healing takes place. You are no doubt very tired from all the traveling, and extra work you are doing. God bless, we are praying for you guys.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017

Thanks Bro Stay with us. Another chapter is up now and 2 more to go.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for the update.

May 3rd. Louise was finishing off in the bathroom and as she reached around, with her Right arm... (lower case 'r' on right)

Seeing she hurt herself she was unable to transfer from the chair to bed or to the car, or in the bathroom.During the initial period prior to her admission to hospital, (space needed after the period)

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017

Thanks for that. I think I changed it in another place, will do. I just put another chapter of this portion of our lives up.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Boy, you've been having a really crook run of late Bro. Geoff, but thank God for compassionate ambos and medical staff, they've made life a little, although bureaucracy endeavour to trip you up at every turn, I think they enjoy the difficult slavery they inflict. I'll pray for Louise, (and you) that you'll prosper during this difficult period, well done, blessings, Roy
Typo : later, on return(ing) home...

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017

Thanks, Bro Roy. Three more chapters of this coming, Bro. Hang around.

reply by royowen on 30-Aug-2017

Well done Geoff