Tuesday 8 November 2011

MIA

Sorry not to be around and posting. My Mum had a heart attack last Thursday so I have been visiting her in the hospital, as well as trying to keep the house tidy whilst the kitchen remodelling is taking place! All being well, Mum should be coming home in the next couple of days and the kitchen will be installed next week. We also have a new boiler going in at around the same time with the associated changes to the plumbing .. .. oh, and did I mention the electrics to be rewired too!
This is what the kitchen looks like at the moment - the wall is almost down and the living space feels very spacious now! The fridge freezer had to be moved and the door you can just see beside it is being blocked up later this week. The cabinets along the back wall will all be coming out and replaced with new ones with a breakfast bar going in where the wall was.

I just hope that it's not going to be too stressful for Mum. She has tv in her room so can escape if she wants too, but I am sure she will be happier sat in a corner of the living area watching the men at work! I can take her around to a neighbour's home if things get really noisy and messy, although cooking for her is going to be a bit of a nightmare for a while with just a hob and microwave (the oven is knackered). She has been diagnosed as diabetic so I will have to be careful with the meal planning .. .. and she so loved Cornish Ice-cream but can't have it any more.

I'll take pictures as things go along, and hope to be able to get back to crafting in a week or so. I know I've not been around much to catch up with my loyal followers and friends, hopefully once Mum is home I can find a little 'me' time whilst she has her afternoon nap.

15 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your mum Annie, I do hope she recovers quickly. Take care x

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  2. Annie I'm so soryy to hear about your Mum I hope she has a quick recovery and back home soon.

    Take care Annie Love & Hugs Chanelle xxx

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  3. Dear Annie, I thought something was up. With all this going on around you please don't forget to take care of yourself too. I know the havoc that this kind of alteration creates & if you're looking after someone unwell at the same time it's not easy at all. We've got all the carpets up & all the floors were screwed in place yesterday; we've been moving furniture this morning. Carpets phase 1 go down this afternoon providing the carpet is delivered. I hope your Mum is improving & that the diabetes can be kept under control.
    Much love to you.
    Paula (PEP)

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  4. oboy Annie, you've got a lot going on! So shocking that your Mom had a heart attack.........praying that she will feel better soon again!
    So glad she can be at your place so you can look after her!!
    The kitchen should look gorgeous once ready!!!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  5. awwwww hun you sure are going through it I hope you mum gets out real soon and makes a good recovery
    hugs and best wishes
    Daniele x

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  6. So sorry to hear about your mum Annie. I hope she will be home soon. Linda x

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  7. Oh gosh, Annie, when it rains - it pours! I do hope your Mum is able to leave the hospital as planned and that she copes with the noise and mess of your kitchen makeover. I hope the refurbishment goes according to plan too. After a week or so, get her to try "Frank's Diabetic Icecream". Its not nearly as creamy as Cornish but my Mum (who is also Diabetic) says its a jolly good brand if you can't have the real thing! Hugs, Lesley

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  8. Oh Annie....hope your Mum is on the mend. Yes I was also thinking about a 'Special' ice cream...hope all is well and the refurbishment is going according to plan. xxx

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  9. Hi Annie, so sorry to hear about your dear Mom. Hope she recuperates well and is soon back to her old self. Good luck with the home decorating... I am sure it'll look beautiful once it's all done. hugs Sharon x

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  10. Oh Annie, so sorry to hear the news about your Mom, such a shock for everyone I would think. Hope she's on the mend now and will be home soon.

    I've been without internet access since last friday, spent a few days with my Dad and the rest of the family in Porthleven. Got back today to find I couldn't get online at home either. Just got it fixed.
    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  11. Oh my word Annie I am so very sorry to hear about your mum, I am so glad that she will be well enough to come home, I will keep you in my prayers. I could never put up with all that going on in my house, lol, but I am sure looking forward to seeing it when it's finished.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  12. Hope your Mum is home soon. We've been considering changing our kitchen for the last 2 years and I think it may happen in the New Year.

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  13. Hi Annie,
    So sorry to hear about your Mum. Glad she is able to come home soon. Work is progressing on the bungalow now. I bet you will be glad when it is all finished.
    hugs
    Marion

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  14. Sorry to hear about your dear Mum Annie. Hope she's on the mend now.

    I'm really behind with visiting my favourite blogs due to me internet or rather lack of most of the time.

    Take care,

    Kat xx

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  15. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog, I was just getting to the stage where I was really worried about you !! You seemed to have disappeared and I was wondering if everything is OK. Hope Mom is home and making a good recovery by now.
    luv
    wynneth
    x

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