It was the last day at work today. Next week on Tuesday night I'll take the plane to Thailand. I could finish all my work, so my colleagues don't have too much trouble. Then I took the bus home and halfway I stepped of the bus because there's the hospital where my mother stays for a few months now. I go there twice a week and always after work, the other days a brother or sister visit her. It's always during eating time and I cut her bread, put meat or cheese on it and pour the coffee out. She doesn't know anymore how to do and what is what. Sometimes she recognises me, sometimes she's moody. It can change within a few minutes and one has to be careful with the words one uses.  Before I left I walked to her room with her and said 'till next time'. She had a clear moment and said how embarrassing it was for her that we had to take care of her. I gave her a big hug and said: 'don't care. We love you, mum' (and that's an expression I don't use a lot). And I felt she hold me tighter.This holiday I'm not so excited to leave. I have kind of mixed feelings to go away. But I know my brothers and sisters will take care of her. 

I forgot to say that after I'll leave, next Wednesday she'll move to an excellent nursing home specialised in demented people. She'll be better there.

Sounds like youve earned your holiday mate, go and enjoy yourself..........like you said, your brothers and sisters can look after everything until youre back :-)

My mother has been in the hospital for 2 months as well, but for something different. Enjoy your time away and try to clear your mind.

I hope you'll have a good time in Thailand and I hope she's ok too

have a great time in thailand say heelo to Kenny from me.

And don't wurry about you mother Yopur brothers and sisters take care your mother.

when you stay in thailand.

Make a lot of fun with your event,I'm sorry that i not can come we stay on 15-11 in phuket

I give you 60 bath for a drink from me ok mate120 bath also for kenny

Have fun mate