Halfway through a special screening of West is West last night, I felt my throat becoming very sore. I fished out an Olbas Oil pastille as quietly as I could and carried on watching.
The film is wonderful; every bit as warm hearted and thought provoking as East is East, and equally poignant and funny. I think it goes on general release next week, or maybe it’s next month. Anyway. Book your seats. You shan’t be disappointed.
Out in the foyer, I turned to my companion and found I’d lost my voice. Ooops.
It still hadn’t reappeared this morning so I rang in sick. which meant I was home when the ‘phone rang. Mother was found lying on the floor and has been admitted to her local hospital via A&E. She’s now been moved to the Emergency Assessment Unit, and I’m advised to call about four to see how she is.
I was feeling fairly sanguine and calm about it, as it sounded as though Mother was shocked and bruised but had probably not broken anything. Then Aunt rang.
She’s my mother’s younger sister, so obviously Northern Irish too. But she spent a fair few years in Scotland, and sometimes she reminds me of John Laurie’s character in Dad’s Army. I don’t mean she widens her eyes and says “we’re doomed” a lot, but she does tend to the cup half empty. I was more than a little taken aback to hear her talking as though Mother were on her death bed.
For obvious reasons, I am hoping she’s overwrought and overreacting, but I am starting to wonder if I shall get to Skye or not.
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Oh dear. I hope she hasn’t got a fracture Isobel. Fingers crossed here. Prepare for her to be disorientated and not her usual self for a week or more, though.
I wish your Mother gets well soon!!! an you, too!
Big hugs
Oh gosh Isobel, you are having your fair share of colds etc, and now losing your voice. I hope your Mother recovers soon, any fall knocks you back a bit, it does more damage on the inside than the outside sometimes, it shakes you up inside. Take of yourself, the hospital is taking care of your mother, but nobody benefits if you go under.
Thanks both.
Still no news. I may have to wait a few more hours.
Will update when I know.
What awful news – I hope that you hear soon and I’ll be keeping fingers crossed that everything is OK xxx
Poor you. A waiting game. Was there a reason for the fall that can be determined? A trip, or did she pass out in some way?
When is Skye on the agenda? I missed that.
I hope you know what’s happening soon
i don’t know how she fell. The hospital has been told she could have been there for an hour, but I didn’t get that from where she lives. She has osteoporosis and has broken both hips, so falls are always scary.
I’ve put more info about Skye in a new post. I have mentioned it before I think. It’ s where I have to take the mirror mosaic, so there’s not going to be a lot of room in my bag for clothes!