Last blog for a while…….

A day in the life

Hello all

Luckily the last 2 weeks of blogs were written a while ago. 

Some of you may have seen on Facebook, but for those who havn’t…..I’ve got myself in a bit of a pickle….🙄

On Sunday 28th Jan. just 3 days before my birthday, I was getting ready to head to my daughter Gemma’s for a Sunday morning cuppa. Life was very normal, then suddenly my life was turned upside down, quite literally as I fell downstairs and spent the next week living my worst nightmare in Hull Royal hospital 🙈

I did it good and proper with 2 broken wrists and other injuries, which I’ll spare you the details. I did have a visit from an amazing therapy dog called Molly. By the time she left my smile had reappeared

 The stay in hospital really affected my dementia, which is unsurprising, but by the following Sunday, I was ready to discharge myself. However, we had this amazing nurse who knew I wasn’t joking, and she sorted out everything in record time and at 4pm, just as she’d promised, I’d escaped my cell and was outside in the fresh air…

Needless to say my girls have been wonderful, as have friends and villagers. My lovely friend Philly from the Outer Hebrides has flown down to help my girls out keeping me in check 🤪

However, typing is both exhausting and painful, so I’m going to give myself time to recover. It may be a long slow process so expect me back when I reappear.

Hugs to everyone

Wendyxx

About wendy7713

On the 31st July 2014 I was diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia. I may not have much of a short term memory anymore but that date is one I’ll never forget. I’m 58 years young, live happily alone in Yorkshire, have 2 daughters and I’m currently still in full time employment in the NHS. However, I’m now in the process of taking early retirement to give me a chance of enjoying life while I’m still me. I've started this blog to allow me, in the first instance, to write all my thoughts before they’re lost. If anyone chooses to follow my ramblings it will serve as a way of raising awareness on the lack of research into Alzheimer's. It will hopefully convey the helplessness of those diagnosed with dementia, as there is no cure – the end is inevitable. However, I’m also hoping I can convey that, although we've been diagnosed, people like me still have a substantial contribution to make; we still have a sense of humour; we sill have feelings. I’m hoping to show the reality of trying to cope on a day to day basis with the ever-changing environment that dementia throws at those diagnosed with the condition. What I want is not sympathy. What I want is simply to raise awareness.

103 thoughts on “Last blog for a while…….”

  1. We just echo all the other comments Wendy… there’s nothing more we could really add other than to say our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Sending you hugs galore 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

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  4. Oh wow, Wendy. You were so strong and front centre in my thoughts over the weekend I wondered why. You’ll be deluged with messages to read , or have read to you, so I’ll just add one more well wishing ❤️ heart to your pile. 

    Glad the smile is back, the bruises are healing and you have such an army of support. Enjoy. 😉

    Though we independent, single folk can find it a challenge to have folk in our space and our routine even without dementia blurring the edges.

    So I wish you all, much luck and love for the coming days and weeks. 

    May the sun shine and the birds keep visiting your garden. We’ll miss your photos too. 

    warm wishes ✨️ 💕 Sue

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  7. I was missing your blogs Wendy so was getting a bit concerned and so very sorry to hear what happened. Look after yourself and glad you’ve got some lovely company to recuperate in. Big hug 🙂

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  10. Oh my lord! Really sorry to hear that you are hors de combat, and wish you a full and speedy recovery! Many hugs and best wishes, Jane

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  11. Am just so sorry to hear this Wendy and I do hope that with the help of your lovely family and friends you will recover swiftly. Sending you fondest love, always. Look forward to hearing from you as soon as you’re feeling up to it. Xxxb

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  12. So sorry to read about your fall and the injuries it caused, Wendy. My first thought was – ‘ I wonder if Wendy can see the sunrise through a window?’ Here’s hoping that you can and that it won’t be too long before you’re able to be outside, seeing the natural world and snapping away again! Much love xx

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  15. So sorry to hear of your fall, Wendy! I will miss your regular posts. Your wrists are very important to your ability to communicate. I look forward to your recovery and return to writing. 

    Peter

    Portland, Oregon

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  17. oh treasure, we mostly knew something wasn’t right. Love to you and your girls and friends. Now we can send you blogs about what we are doing. Love Wendy.

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  18. I’m sorry to hear about your fall and injuries. My husband David is also hoping that you have a steady recovery.
    My last lengthy comment didn’t go through. Basically: Review your own blogs to enjoy your walks in many places. Interview the Village children about the decorated stones they found and/or their favorite scarecrow. Choose a walking stick for the comfort of your wrist. Keep changing if necessary.

    Sending healing energy and affection, Barbara

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  19. Oh Wendy, so sorry to hear of your fall and stay in hospital. I can imagine you couldn’t wait to get out of there. Hope you are resting well at home and able to “do as you are told”!! by your lovely family and friends. Like all your other blog-followers, I wish you well and hope you will soon be out in the sunshine taking photos and bringing a smile to the faces of those around you. Rest up and take it easy. Hugs, Fiona xxx

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  24. Crikey Wendy ! Get well soon . It must be super hard to manage with both wrists broken .
    Thinking about you and so glad you’ve got some help from your lovely girls and Philli.
    ❤️Sue xx

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  25. So sorry to hear about your accident. Take good care of yourself and hopefully you will be back to your trundling soon, just in time for Spring.

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  26. My dear dear Wendy, I have no doubt you will be inandated with messages after reading your dreadful news. I had been saying to Mary that I thought something was not quite right with you but coudnt quite put my finger on the reason….now we know. I’m so so sorry.. I am sure you will overcome this setback if it is at all possible. Meanwhile we will be thinking of you EVERY day and praying you will be back with us before to long. The lovely spring days will soon be with us and I hope you will be able to enjoy the sunny days.  I’m going to miss you so much, more than you could ever imagine. Till we meet again. Night night. Take Care. 🥰🥰❤️❤️

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  27. So sorry to hear about your fall, Wendy. It must have been horrendous being in hospital. Thank goodness you had such a kind and caring nurse to get you out as soon as possible. Hope you will soon be able to resume your walks and enjoy nature outside. A wheelchair is not the best means of travel – as you say, pavements can be very uncomfortable. It hadn’t occurred to me to follow you on Facebook – have set that one right now!

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  28. oh dear Wendy, so very sorry to hear this, absolutely the last thing you needed to happen. It’s just good to hear you’re out of hospital now and beginning the road to recovery. You are such an inspiration to so many people and I along with all your followers hope that it won’t be too long before you are able to visit the ducks, the sea and your happy place again.
    sending a virtual hug 🤗

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  30. Hello Wendy, I was very shocked to read just now of your dreadful fall. I never leave comments normally, but I so enjoy your blogs, and I wanted to wish you a very speedy recovery, though those fractured wrists will hold things up a little! Take care, enjoy being pampered and feel comforted in the knowledge that so many friends, known and unknown, are thinking of you. We shall all look forward to your return, when the time is right!

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  31. Dear Wendy, that was obviously quite a tumble ! I hope you are far more comfortable now, very challenging injuring both wrists ! Great to read the girls and Philly are taking care of you. Gentle hugs from Gillian in Australia 🥰

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  32. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I’ll miss you for now but will look forward to more inspirational and wonderful blogs as soon as you can.

    Sending healing thoughts to you, lovely lady

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  33. Really sorry you have had a fall it seems an easy thing to do as we age. Glad to see your smile again I hope your bones heal quickly. Enjoy the time recuperating with your daughters and friends. Hope you get to see plenty of animals and birds even though you’re not able photograph them or the sunrises enjoy them in the moment. Best Wishes and quick recovery

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  34. Wendy, you continue to inspire even as you tumble. Your attitude and good humor obviously came through the episode unscathed. I look forward to the return of your delightful pics and comments. Meanwhile, be gentle with yourself.

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  35. So sorry to hear this news, Wendy. Glad to hear you have lots of support. Take good care of yourself and do as your daughters tell you. I say that with a smile on my face – I, too, have a daughter! Hoping you get better real quick and look forward to al the stories you’ll have to tell us we you’re better.

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  36. I am saddened to learn of your tumble and consequential injuries. I am sure your ‘village’ is ensuring that you well supported and cared for. Rest and repair so that you can report on the the changes that spring will bring. You are resilient and strong. sending healing thoughts your way

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  38. Well now you’ve really gone and done it! I am so sorry to read about your fall. But glad you busted out of the hospital and are being cared for by your daughters and good friend. I was in the hospital for a week before Christmas, and couldn’t wait to escape! I too had one great nurse, otherwise it was oh so boring. Why is it people always seem to get injured on the body part most essential to their whole identity – in your case, those typing and photo-taking wrists. Dang! I will miss you every day, as will all your readers, and look forward to your return. Hope you have a good view of birds and sunrises. Sending smooth recovery vibes your way!

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  39. Congratulations for surviving hospital and breaking yourself out early. Three cheers for that nurse ! Get well soon Wendy.

    I hope you can find a way to keep up your skills with words. Will you be mentally typing things in your head until you can get back to using your fingers ?

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  41. Oh Wendy …I am in tears after reading about your tragic accident. Please Please heal quickly..we shall be missing you SO much. Our love and healing prayers are with you ❤

    So much love, Lynne Frampton from Denmark.

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  42. Wendy, I’m the bloke who contacted you because I’m writing a self-help book for people with mild to moderate cognitive difficulties, and you suggested I contacted George Rook, which I have. I hope to get the book out by Easter.
    Anyway, I was very sorry to hear of your fall
    All the best for a speedy full recovery,
    Mike Bender

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  45. wishing you a good recovery, breaking both wrists will take quite a while to heal so in the meantime, enjoy being cosseted by your daughters and your lovely friend Philly. With best wishes. Danielle

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  46. Hull Royal is a living Hell. I was in for ten days as I had to have Tests and they would only do one a day. I am doing a lot of full on academic research with Emma Wolverson who runs the Dementia Ward, she is good and that Ward seems to be as good as it can be,

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