Is It 2008 Yet!

[lady_windermere]

This has been a hellish year. Everyone has either been ill or quite a few have died. Now, today, David has phoned to say his Brother-in-law is in hospital. He suffered a Massive Stroke. From what we have heard, his future is looking bleak. Seems that, if he doesn't die, then he will be in a vegetative state. I really do not know what to hope for.

Charlie Brown, yes that is his name, has been a caregiver since he took early retirement, looking after his wife Anne, and Anne's Uncle Andrew. Andrew died last month, but Anne, no-matter the outcome, needs constant care. Charlie really doesn't deserve this, and neither does his wife. Especially not at this time of the year.

I really am not in the mood for anything dark or angsty. Real life is too full of it already.

Comments

[sueworld2003.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry to hear this awful news love. It seems at this time of the year so many people fall like leaves to terrible illnesses and accidents.

I don't doubt that being a constant carer didn't help matters. That much constant strain can really injure a person over along period of time. I used to look after both my Mum and Dad for years and I wasn't surprised that after they both died I developed the chronic illness that I have now.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You Sue! Your words mean so much. I am sure the constant strain didn't help the poor man, and really at a loss at to what to hope for.

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You, *hugs*

[bakatulip.livejournal.com]

I can't say I've had the same experiences but 2007 has been it's own personal hell dimension... let's hope 2008 is better

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Yes, it really hasn't been a good year. Can only hope for a better 2008 now.

[aschicca.livejournal.com]

*hugs you hard* I'm sorry hon...

I wish with all my might that 2008 will be a *very* better year for you and the people you care for :)

I'll be thinking about Charlie Brown. And you. Love you :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You! Just seems like it has been a year filled with bad news. *hugs You Tight back*

My on-line friends have been such a comfort this year. Love You!

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sorry sweetie. I really am. *hugs you tight and holds you*

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You, you have been such a support this year. I have loved having you as a friend! *hugs you tight back*, I needed held, it is such a comfort.

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

Awww sweetheart, you've been a wonderful friend too! I'm so so so happy I met you *bg*

*snuggles*

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

*snuggles and kisses back*

[gillo]

Dreadful news - I'm so sorry.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You! I really do feel for the family.

[tamakin.livejournal.com]

Nawwww hun. *hugs* Yeah i hope next year is full of yayness for you :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Thank You Hun! *hugs*, I think it can only get better.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

This is tragic for all concerned. I hope 2008 is a much better year for you. Big, big hugs.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Yes, the family are lost at present. Thank You, Big Big Hugs back!

[mwrgana.livejournal.com]

2007 hasn't been a friend of mine, as you know and such trauma at the end of the year always seems worse. thinking of you, as ever.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

It has been a bad year all told. I can't think of one of my friends who hasn't been having a bad time of it. Thinking of you as well, as ever.

[shapinglight]

2007 does seem to have been a hard year for lots of people. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's family. Being a carer is the hardest job there is.

[http://users.livejournal.com/woman_of_/]

Yes, it has been a hard year on many fronts! David phoned, and the outlook hasn't improved, so I am not sure what will happen to Anne. This is such a shock that it was Charlie who is in this situation, the constant strain must've taken it out of him is suspect.