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

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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.

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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.