My More Personal Material
Mary here again.
Dad’s still here, still aware and making the most of everything as only he can.
It’s quite hard for him to find words now but he’s enjoying conversation and company and having the odd giggle, and savouring pieces of dark chocolate with marzipan.
He sends a big wave and a smile from his sunny conservatory.
Hi!
Mary here, Richard’s daughter.
Dad’s been declining over the last week or so, and today he gave us quite a scare, fitting and remaining unconscious for long enough to make us all gather at his bedside.
Then he gradually rallied, and is currently, I’m happy to say, shoulder and eyebrow dancing to his absolute favourite new artist, Ed Sheeran. He’s been full of joy, laughing and enjoying good company.
He’d like to say thank you and goodbye to all his friends. In his words, “Signing out”.
Anything you want to say here I can pass on, he’s all ears.
Thank you for all of the love you’ve been sending.
The complexity of the additional complexity of my situation, feels like it might just be a distraction from good honest feelings.
I now feel the need to get out of my head and find a more emotional basis.
I’m aiming for a more relaxed outlook on life.
Richard
I’m feeling OK, getting quite tired and am just trying to relax as much as possible and enjoy the view of my lovely garden. I’m still happy to read messages and comments, but might not be able to reply, but it’s nice to know you are all out there.
Difficult night last night due to several reasons : 3 cold walls, cold duvet cover, nose bleed! Food overload.
Awoķe to the most beautiful of snow scenes. Stayed home, uncertain of road conditions. Dougal and Ķelly arrived late, the night before. Just in time!
I had a very puzzling experience following my first awake period. I was confused but failed to comprehend why. Very disturbing.. Was this mý first example of cognitve decline?. All subsequent awake periods (2 hrs) were normal.
Perhaps I should monitor this more closely.
Lovely Chiropidy foot treatment from Tricia. Followed by curry with Doug and Kelly.
Bad news is that the Science Museum process doesn’t even meet to review potential acqisitions for a month! However the IET have agreed to take the collection temporarily.
Mary has volunteered to photograph the material.
Good news: Porthcurno Museum (Cornwall, c/o Gareth Parry) have very gratefully received my collection of Transatlantic cable Artefacts.
Mary packed up the archives beautifully and measured the boxes. Sent photo.