Thursday, September 27, 2012

Feeling Down

On Monday, after the walk I visited my other half in the rest home and then a friend from Kaitaia who is down here in Whangarei Hospital after a fall.

I was fine then but I spent most of Monday night sitting on the toilet and felt rotten.  I felt a little better on Tuesday but stayed in bed and was unwell again in the night.

I phoned the hospital yesterday to see how my friend is and was told she was fine but today I was told she is in isolation.  They wouldn't tell me what she has but I know Norovirus is around in the hospital and some rest homes.  I don't think that is what I have.  Hopefully, tomorrow, I will feel like getting up and possibly going outside.

People have been wonderful - someone came and split firewood for me.  Another bought me some chicken breasts and bananas at the supermarket and yet another delivered free range eggs to me today.

I know that I could phone one of several people and they would help.  I still feel down though and it is because at times like this I miss my darling hubby as he once was.  Anyone in New Zealand who reads this I had a call last night to tell me that there is an excellent article on Alzheimer's in the latest (October) issue of North and South magazine - I haven't seen it yet but , once I am out and about I will buy it.




Anyway, on a more cheerful note the garden is showing signs of spring.  These photos are all from inside. The wisteria was a small plant growing in the middle of a flax bush  but is starting to come away and will, hopefully, cover the pergola in due course.  The perpetual wallflower spent many years in a pot (we brought it with us three years ago) but has flourished since being planted out.

I think I am finally finding my way about this new Blogger!!

9 comments:

  1. Four minutes later and it is pouring with rain.

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  2. If you are not feeling well by tomorrow, you should definitely call the doctor.

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  3. oh dear Susan! {{hugs}} I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  4. Hospitals are full of germs.... get well soon!

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  5. The Norovirus is horrible. Hope you're feeling better soon. Hugs from me too.

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  6. Maybe you picked something up while visiting at the hospital. So sorry you are feeling down & hope more signs of Spring will bring you back up further. We had our first ground frost here this morning, a sure sign Winter is looming ahead. Be better... "Just Me"

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  7. ((HUGS))) I bet you miss your dh of how he was - it must be a very hard adjustment for you. I'm glad you have friends popping in.
    Hope the bug passes soon - not fun!
    We have a fine day down here yea two days of rain and stuck in side was enough now I know spring is here.
    Lots of love
    Leanne

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  8. Get better soon. I've caught the worst things I've ever had visiting in the hospital!

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