Someone once said to me that you we’re always a child till your last parent passes away!
My own mother passed away four years ago (my father dying many years before) and when that happened, I was lucky that her sister (my Aunt) who had been very much a surrogate mother for much of my life was still there and I suppose whilst very sad at my mothers death, I felt some degree of still having a parent!
Sadly that relationship now seems to be drawing to a close as the last five weeks have been taken up by visiting my Aunt who has suffered a massive stroke at the age of 95!
Six weeks ago, when we last had lunch with her, she was still living in her own home and still looking after herself and although dealing with failing with hearing and sight, she seemed able to go on forever!
Sadly, she is now a very very frail 96 year old (she had her birthday in hospital) with severe left side movement restrictions, memory issues and requiring 24hr intensive care, with absolutely no chance of ever returning to her own home!
What a difference six weeks can bring about!
Beasley's Place 
Hello! A friend of mine is opening a new restaurant this week in Reading and wanted to send you a voucher, would that be ok? If so email me at catherine@warrilowpr.co.uk.
Thanks so much!
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