After much planning and anticipation we flew to London last week. Our itinerary included a month in America, visiting friends and relatives. A visit to my mum was also long overdue.
My mum was overjoyed to see us on the first day, but sadly on the second had to be reminded of who I was. That is the cruelness of dementia.
Things were going swimmingly, flights and hotels were all booked for the US. Unfortunately a few days ago my poor husband had to visit the emergency department. There were problems with his bladder. He is now awaiting further tests.
Health always comes first obviously, but that still doesn’t mean there isn’t profound disappointment over a long awaited trip. We have both received quite a scare and a wake up call. As soon as he is fit to fly we will be making our way home.
We did have a few lovely days before this catastrophe. A walk along the River Crouch, along from where my brother lives. Staying at my brother and sister-in-law’s has been a blessing. We also had a fun day in London catching up with some cousins. Although Anthony did nearly fall down the stairs from the top of a double decker bus! He just about managed to hold on, this is where things started to go wrong. Who knows, a coincidence perhaps?
London Gallery
These are photos of the Guild Church of St. Katherine Cree and with the Gherkin in the background. I love walking around the streets of London, admiring the old and new. Although I think they could spend a few pounds on cleaning up this lovely old church! It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, with the present building dating back to 1628.
Overlooking Regent’s Canal
The best laid plans of Mice and Men is from a poem by Robert Burns. It highlights the idea that even the most carefully planned things can be disrupted. The best way forward is to accept all things with equanimity and not to rail against events that cannot be changed. This is my mantra for the moment.
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Oh dear, I’m so sorry to hear Anthony isn’t well and also that you’ve had to cut short your trip. At least you got to see your mum, although I know only too well how it feels not to be recognised. I hope your journey home goes smoothly and that Anthony can get his problem sorted quickly 🤗
Thanks Sarah, the reason I didn’t get in touch 😕. A test is due tomorrow when we will know more
Understood, and fingers crossed for tomorrow
Hope Anthony’s troubles are promptly resolved.
Thanks Sheree, me too 😊
Sorry to hear about Anthony’s troubles. I hope he makes a good recovery, and soon.
Thanks Anabel 🙂 waiting for a test tomorrow
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻.
Sad to hear your news, here’s hoping Anthony makes a rapid recovery
sad to hear you had to cut your trip short and here’s hoping Anthony makes a rapid recovery
Thanks so much 😊
you’re most welcome
All the best for the tests tomorrow, Ailson.
Thanks so much Suzanne 😊
Sorry to hear about Anthony’s health issue. I hope he gets well soon. I’m glad you have your brother, SIL and cousins with you.
Thanks Natalie ☺️
These things seem to arrive out of the blue! Hope it can be easily resolved, Ali. Best of luck to you both xx
Thanks Jo, will hopefully find out more next week.
That’s not good at all. At least a few days were well spent. I am hoping you don’t have to battle any refunds, if any are due
Thanks Brian. This time we took our full works insurance which we never do. Yes I’m hoping they will okay ball, but all depends on diagnosis I suppose.
I was screwed over with my fares and booking when going to catch up with a friend travelling but her daughter-in-law had a miscarriage and she flew home before I even left Australia.
My claims were rejected because it was a pre-existing condition WTF 😠
I will be put off buying travel insurance again if that’s the case!
Fingers crossed for good outcome for you two 🤞
Thanks 🙏 Brian 🙂
Oh no, what a shame. But health always comes first doesn’t it. Hopefully all will be well and you can resume your holiday at a future time. Best wishes to you both.
Thanks so much for your words. Always another time 😉
Have a fair idea of how you must be feeling. Darn life. Trust and hope a diagnosis can be found and treatment commenced. Fear is one’s worst enemy!
Thanks so much for these words. You are so right about fear!
Not so good huh. All we can do is wish you both the very best.
Thanks Phil, just a waiting game at the moment 🙂
So sorry to learn about Anthony’s health problems as he looks so well in the earlier photos. It’s good that you were able to spend time with your mum Alison but very sad about her dementia. Home is the best place to be right now and hopefully it won’t be too long before Anthony is on the road to recovery. Take care. Marion.
Thanks for your kind words Marion, hoping for the best outcome 🙂
Hoping for a full recovery. Maggie
Thanks so much Maggie 🤞
Your mantra is wise Alison, and as ever, you are making the most! See you soon x
Thanks Jo xx
Wishing your husband a speedy recovery!
Thanks so much Diana ☺️
You certainly got some beautiful pictures and some precious time with your mom before your plans got changed. I hope Anthony is okay. Wishing him a speedy recovery. When you replan a trip to the US, let me know 🙂
Thanks Meg, won’t be till next year at least 🙂
Sad to hear about your mum and also about Anthony. Some things can’t be prevented, I am just hoping that things won’t be as bad. Are you back home now?
Finally two days ago