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"I am certain no one sets out to be cruel- but our treatment of the elderly ill seems to have no philosophy to it. As a society we should establish whether we have a policy of life at any cost." -T.P, “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” - Tia Walker, That's Life - Frank Sinatra, The baton of love.
For those of you wondering what esme is doing of late, rifling through your drawers in the past few days (a practice that she shall be continuing to do so for a few more she suspects, you prolific buggers you!) – tis because she has not been able to keep up her usual standard of blogging, in as much as reading and commenting upon the blogs of those she follows for the past six weeks or so, therefore is aiming to catch up a little. The excuse for this poor show on her part is an excellent one as she has been providing rather full on care for a close, somewhat fragile, septuagenarian who resides upon the Cloud with her and who fell and broke her right hip and her right arm, said six weeks ago at the same time. groans And yes, she is right handed. looks incredulous. Unfortunately there was no social care provided during this period, due to the ‘system’ which was put in place to help the elderly recover in such situations being completely and utterly buggered up beyond belief.
Thankfully, the cast is off (cast it off I tell you!!), and things are on the up quite literally in a positive sense, so previous service upon the Cloud shall now be, hopefully, resumed.
Thank you for your patience during this trying time you knew absolutely nothing about.
- esme the champion septuagenarian carrier upon the Cloud
Esme's Cloud 
Nurse Esme
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does her very best Hattie Jacques ‘Matron’ impersonation and winks
Probably.
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That’ll teach you to go rock-climbing in your drawers carrying rifles.
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That’s a cracking comment Ark, and I would enjoy it on any post, relevant or not. Hahahahaha.
esme known to wear the odd wardrobe in her time as well upon the Cloud.
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“fragile, septuagenarian” would be out of the prime demographic and therefore utterly useless to those that rule the demographics prime and/or otherwise. Damnably inhumane I think…
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It really is just that Don, inhumane. To survive that long in such a world and be almost invisible even to what purport to be health organisations and so called ‘home care’ is quote sickening. In more ways than one.
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“Cast it off I tell you!” Haha! Hope she can exercise and get full use of her limbs back.
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“Hope she can exercise and get full use of her limbs back.” – not as much as I do! Hahahahaha. Thanks for popping over – smiles
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Positive vibes for her speedy and full recovery!
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Oh that’s very kind of you Janey, thank you!
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Sending you hopes and prayers for her continued recovery. ❤
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Thank you Rachel, how kind of you. The older we get, the slower we recover, but she’s getting there.
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Esme you are a funny one. Never before have I seen such serious matters reported in such a humorous tone
Hope the septuagenarian is in good shape
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The only way I can find a path through darkness and out the other side is by lighting and lacing my path with an element of humour. It keeps esme sane. Smiles make pain easier, even if they come through tears.
Thank you for your good wishes mak, she’s got many more weeks to go before she’ll be as fit as she was before the accident, but I am needed far less, so independence is returning, which brings confidence in it’s tow. Ideally. It isn’t easy being old. Or young, or middle aged, or a wombat, though I reckon wombats have the best deal out of all of us. nods.
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Humour does it for me too many times.
Have a pleasant weekend in the cloud
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Thanks mak, you too. – smiles
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What a Guardian Angel you are Esme. Very good karma… and your dear friend is very fortunate to count you as one. Your kindness will surely be known and returned.
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Thank you Professor. We are as magnets and mirrors in some respects, all that we do is reflected back upon our essence and builds the core of who we ultimately become. If you wish good quality ‘iron filings’, you need to have the right kind of magnet. – smiles
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Indeed. And hope you have the correct polarity, eh? Otherwise, you stick or dart-off! (snickers & winks)
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Hahaha! You Madame, are absolutely ADORABLE!!! (places hand over heart & bows warmly</em)
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Thank you Professor, very nice of you to say so – bows back smiling.
I am told I have my moments.
esme looking like a giant Andrex puppy upon the Cloud
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‘to care for those, who once cared for us’- this resonated beautifully within cells. How can we not, really. This aspect in western ‘culture’ has unfortunately been dwindled out. Very glad to hear all is well Esme. Bless ❤
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“this resonated beautifully within cells. How can we not, really” – Yes indeed. Respect, love, and most especially appreciation of the elders in our society and families has become rarer then hens teeth in many lands.
Thanks Jessie Sunshine. smiles
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There seem to be echoes in your experiences of the failed and erroneously titled English ‘Care in the Community’ policies here, Esme. My experiences with my own parents showed me that these days we have to best them at their own game to get social care, but then doing so means someone less able to do so loses out of course. It’s appalling really, and I found myself fighting my parents’ corner, whilst knowing that my success with the system was another’s loss. I suppose it’s naïve to think that the solution might lay in taxing wealthy individuals and closing tax loopholes for corporations. Yes, how silly of me, we can’t possibly do that.
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You know all too well how hard it is then Hariod – and people rarely understand just how poor the services can be until they’re in the thick of it. The powers that be in this country care not for the elderly, sick, disadvantaged and disabled. Thank you for sharing that hugs him. x
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While it was undoubtedly a difficult time for the both of you, I can imagine far, far worse situations to be in then convalescing in the twinkling mist of the cloud, hearing those creative voices echo through the gray canyons, seeing bursts of color fly past the window, along with a few cracking remarks, and tasting here and there the joy which attends the utter disregard for the rules that is permitted when doing something truly good.
Peace
Michael
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Ah you are right there Michael, and I have found a huge amount of positives spring from the experience too. It isn’t hard to be kind, especially to those we love.
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