Hello - Feel Good Friday

[MAS_Nurse]

Here we are again folks, I have been thinking this week about rainbows, probably because we have had a lot of downpours here in Wales over the last 24 hours.

What do we do when we are feeling down or things are getting on top of ourselves? Do we play music, watch an inspirational film/programme or go out for a walk, share with others exactly how we are feeling or keep it to ourselves and soldier on.

What do you do? personally I look for the rainbows, sometimes they are hard to find, which makes me look harder and confide in a friend with a listening ear, or employ anything that I have learned that works. It's been a hard week, this week so I have used music, walking my dog and looking harder for that rainbow.

What ever you all do, I hope you take care of yourselves so that you can continue to care for others.

Best wishes X,

One of the MAS Nurses.

[sassy59]

Hello MAS_Nurse, sorry to hear you’ve had a hard week but hope you’ve found those rainbows somehow.

We’re ok here but Pete is still suffering with his back. We did see another chiropractor who said that he recommended Pete see a neurosurgeon to discuss having an operation. I’m very concerned about that possibility but it will be good to speak to someone else.

Wishing you a better week ahead and hoping everyone has a lovely weekend. Take care all. Xxxxx

[MAS_Nurse in reply to sassy59]

Thank you sassy 59 for your words to me this time. Have you thought about a pain specialist team to see Pete, they did wonders for my back during a procedure because I wanted to avoid back surgery as such. Typical nurse - back injuries went with the vocation years ago. It might be worth a discussion. Just a thought, take care both.

MAS Nurse.

[sassy59 in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thank you I’ll look into that. Enjoy your weekend. Xxxx

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Hi MAS_Nurse,

What a wonderful way to get over a troublesome period; to look for the rainbows. I guess they are always out there if we can focus and look for them. I wish I was as inspirational as you, and able to do that.

I am going through a bit of a troublesome time at the moment, and what I tend to do is to retreat within myself, try to keep busy and hate sharing my troubles with others. I put it down to my cat-like personality. (I think I've been around them for too long, and have picked up on how they will creep quietly away when something's wrong). I shall endeavour to be more like you in future, because the trouble with being me is that it shuts people out. Then they tend to wonder what's wrong and can't find out because I'm loath to say anything.

I'm so sorry if you've had to be hunting rainbows. I hope you find some soon.

I also hope that all our Carers have a rainbow or two themselves, to keep them going. Best wishes everyone.

[XSitch38]

Hi MAS_Nurse. We all have a lot going on in our lives that we often forget others too have difficult times too, and Hope your rainbow helped? We have some stunners here too in our part of Wales, and some beautiful sunrises and that's what I love. Been slightly better week. Hubby's doctor now trying to find him sleep specialist as there is obviously a problem and it's a relief that someone is taking an interest in trying to help. Mom's pressure sores healing well, so the silver dressings are working! She seems to be gurgling a lot and I think she's starting to make a lot of mucus which may mean she needs medication to set it up? Will ask nurse on Monday. Managed to get all the lawns cut before the rain came, so can concentrate on painting this weekend and leave washing and garden till the sun returns. Thinking of you all and hope next week better for you. Take care.