Car dramas

Well they say it never rains, then it pours....

Last week Dad's car died and this sent him into a spin. The end of the world as he knew it!
However, over the weekend we've got him a new (old) car - well done Graham for doing the leg work! Dad's outlook is brighter now he's got wheels again. And can get into the village to get his paper. He's even talking of getting out and about to visit people.This is a sign that he's feeling a bit more upbeat.

We're doing various form filling and paperwork things to make sure they are getting as many benefits and breaks as possible.
The Trading Standards Money advice team have been fantastic and pointing us in the right direction. They have managed to get Fife Council to agree to pay full care costs for Mum for a couple of months - this is good news. Thereafter, we will have to contribute £100 per week to the total care costs of almost £600 per week. We're working away on that one.

The important thing is Dad is not getting stressed with this side of things and can spend his last few months(?) just enjoying a good quality of life.

This week, he's got another appointment at Ninewells to see how he's getting on. Then I suspect he'll hit the road and do some friend visiting while he's still able.

Mum is doing fine in St Andrews and had a lovely time making a photo collage last week (thanks Jackie!). I hope to see her as soon as I can get down there.

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Waiting now...

Dad is now back at home and pretending all is well.
He's getting lots of visitors and so is in 'hostess with the mostest' mode. The days and sunny and he's getting out into the garden. He's seems pretty happy and relaxed.

The tumour in his throat will be growing. His voice seems to be getting weaker every time we speak. Who knows how long he has? But if the sun keeps shining and the plants keep growing, he'll enjoy what time he has left.

Mum is getting more relaxed and more settled at St Andrews House. She is still packing and unpacking her things - which is one of the rituals she does. But as long as she has enough sweeties and regular mealtimes, she seems happy. Dad has been visiting her regularly. And he's upset and relieved that she has stopped asking him to take her home.

We're working hard to try and find a way to fund the care home for Mum. Their financial affairs are in a bit of a mess so we're trying to sort it out, without putting Dad under any strain.

I don't know if Dad has weeks or a few months left, but keep your fingers crossed he gets a chance to enjoy them.

I guess we'll just wait.....