Since my last post things have gone from bad to worse. Mum has had to move out of her new retirement flat after a third mains water burst further up the road caused severe flooding.
Mum is fine, she stayed one night with us then alongside United Utilities we packed everything up and moved it back to her old house that she had left less than a week ago. She sat quietly at our house while all this was done and now we have to wait anything from 4-8 weeks before she can be moved back.
In fairness to United Utilities even though they have wreaked all this havoc, causing more stress and anxiety than I’ve had in sometime, they are working with us brilliantly. I have a direct contact person who came to talk to all the residents at the retirement court. So for now we sit tight until the flat dries out and new carpets can be fitted - again.
It’s not that simple though is it. There’s the question of all the paper work when moving house. Not to mention changing councils and a telephone line that is now in the wrong house. I could go on and on.
On top of this one of my dearest friends died unexpectedly and it’s left me heartbroken.
I’m hoping that sometime soon I will be back to blogging in my usual bright chirpy way. I hope you will bear with me.
I have got a pile of lovely books to distract me from all the things I have to do. Don’t read the Richard Osman one while you’re trying to go sleep, it’s far to funny.
As is this Alan Bennett one about the Queen and a mobile library.
See you soon with a happier post hopefully
Lynn
xxx
Oh Lynn, that sounds absolutely horrific and must be a true logistical nightmare on top of everything else. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend unexpectedly passing away. You're certainly having a hard time of it, my friend. Sending lots of love and oodles of hugs you way! xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Lynn. Xx
ReplyDeleteOh bless you - what a time you are all having. Sending you love and good wishes that all is soon sorted. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend. Sending condolences. If I were you, I'd be hiding my head underneath the duvet until it's safe to come out again. Your poor Mum having to endure all of this too. Hoping for better days ahead. x
ReplyDeleteBloody hell, Lynn (pardon my language) but what a complete and utter nightmare. I'd be round the twist by now.
ReplyDeleteSending you, Philip and your lovely mum lots of love and hoping it all gets sorted soon. xxxx
Oh Lynn, that all sounds like an absolute nightmare! Your poor mum, and poor you too. Glad you have a lovely pile of books to distract you when you're not filling in forms. Condolences on the loss of your dear friend. Will be thinking of you through the coming weeks. Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteGood grief, Lynn! I hope the world settles down and gives you and your family a break soon! Your poor mother! I hope she is handling everything well.
ReplyDelete...Taja 🏜️
I’m so sorry to hear this Lynn and send hugs for your mum and sympathies for your friend. You don’t have to be jolly on your blog, we all understand that life can be hard at times. One step, one day at a time. I agree about the Richard Osman, thoroughly enjoyed it, good tip about the Alan Bennett too, I hadn’t heard about that one but will see if I can find it. Take care lovely gal,
ReplyDeleteHUgs LLJ 3 xx
Ahhh Lynn my heart goes out to you, as I type ... for all that you are going through as a family, for your Mum and for the loss of your dear friend ... no words enough! Sending much love,light and gentle hugs to you all, pray that everything gets sorted and your Mum is okay. You take care Tracy #8 xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a nightmare! I could say “This too will pass” but it probably doesn’t help right now… but it will. Meanwhile, sending virtual hugs, shoulder and hankies … and virtual chocs because they are not fattening”. Seriously though, hold on tight and take care xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn. I'm so sorry to read about all you're going through. Fingers crossed life settles down soon for your Mum and you of course.
ReplyDeleteBiggest hugs my friend,
Annie x #9
Oh how awful all round I am so sorry about your friend. I hope your mum gets re-settled soon too hugs Helen #1
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you and your mother are going through this traumatic time. I do hope it will be sorted out quickly and your mother will be okay. Angela #13
ReplyDeleteIt's hard enough for the elderly without having to suffer this. Hope everything gets sorted soon. Woyww hugs, Angela x10x
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn, horrible water messes do play havoc with all involved. been there done that and dealing with my son's family with the derecho last Aug topped the cake. Life hasn't been the same. They are young and it seems easier, but spendy and paper work is craziness. Wishing you and your mother strength and mental toughness for better days. Hugs and Sunshine sent your way
ReplyDeleteGosh that all sounds really awful. It might be funny in 10 years but not before. I do hope they sort it out for you and quick. Hope the services are now restored at your mum’s house. Xx
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn that all sounds awful for you and your mum - I do hope it's all sorted out soon - what a nightmare. My sympathies for the loss of your friend also.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and warm wishes to you,
Diana xx #14
Oh how awful for you all and especially your Mum Lynn. I do hope all is resolved soon and back to normal. Hugs all round. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful upheaval for you all! I hope they get on quickly with sorting it out! So sorry about your friend- I miss my friend so much even though she died over a 18 months ago! I haven't read my new Richard Osman yet, I had planned on it being a bedtime book (read his first at bedtime) will look for the Alan Bennet too. Wishing you calmer times soon, Chrisx 19
ReplyDeleteEvening! Sorry I'm soooo late , I did visit but had trouble commenting with quite a few people so I'm now trying to catch up as I'm so behide with everything! I hope your mum is sorted now and so sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteWell...I agree...I have LOADS of books and a very messy house! We're just started listening to the man who died twice...(Listened to the first one, so had to get the next one!) Anyway...must rush! Hoping to do a bit of swapping next week ...but not started mine yet! Happy VERY late WOYWW!? ((Lyn)) #20 (last!)