Monday, June 09, 2008

Elsewhere


Dad’s in hospital. Old age has really caught up with him in the last couple of years. He seemed brighter today when Mum and I visited but when (hopefully) he returns home realistically his horizons are going to be severely limited.

You’ll understand that, in between work, visits to the hospital, and giving Mum some moral support there’s not a whole lot of time, or inclination, to put anything substantial together here at the moment.

So, something of a random choice, albeit with an appropriate title.

Ella Washington – Fragile (Handle With Care) 1969

11 comments:

manny said...

Hey I swing by your site maybe once a month, maybe less, though Ive never commented...

Just wanted to say sorry to hear about your dad, hope he gets well soon

whiteray said...

Hard times, I know, having gone through it with my dad a few years ago. Know that there are those of us out her who are sending good thoughts your way.

Tone said...

my first time on your site, but my prayers go to you and your mother hope your dad feels better. Thanks for havign such a nice site.

田园树 said...

thank you!
reminds me the passed things!

Michael Verity said...

Been there, done this. It's a different experience for everyone but the good vibes we send are universal. Namaste. Music Junkie at fusion 45.

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him well, and I wish you & your mum all the best.
fdvatlel (netherlands)

The Stepfather of Soul said...

I'll be thinking of and praying for your dad and your family.

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davyh said...

Darce, just wanted to add my good wishes here - my Mum was in and out of hospital like no-one's business last year and the year before and it's horrible I know. Hope your Dad's home and better soon.

Anonymous said...

your selections are inspirational.

best wishes to your father and family

Darcy said...

A big thankyou to all of you who sent your best wishes. My Dad is still in hospital but his health has improved and hopefully he will be allowed home in the next few days. He will need more care than before, probably more than Mum can manage alone, so we are waiting for a ‘care package’ to be put in place. Certain aspects of the UK Health Service continue to be chronically underfunded it seems – there doesn’t seem to be enough doctors and nurses on the hospital wards for example – however the assistance available to the elderly at home does seem to be good from my experience so far.