Sorry in advance, lol

[Ratcliffe]

Hi all, sorry I have been so quiet the past few weeks, but it's been a hell of a time. Having lost my David last August to PSP, I'm now watching my Mum slowly lose her life in a nursing home, so aim kind of emotionally knackered right now.

Anyway, the reason I'm posting is to warn you (lol), that I'll be appearing somewhere in the PSPAs social media coverage of Carers Week this week with an interview I did about caring for David. It's the first time that I have gone public outside of this forum and close friends with regard to mine and Davids relationship status, but I thought it was that important that carers and this illness were highlighted that I went for it.

Please don't be too bored, lol

Hugs to all the regulars and everyone else caring for someone or suffering.

Derek

[Tippyleaf]

Dear Derek

So sorry to hear about your mom, sounds a really tough time for you at present.

Wow yet In spite of all the heightened emotions for you currently you are thinking of others. I think you are amazing , so brave and compassionate, what a big heart you have Derek, I think your David would be really proud of you.

Sending you lots of love and a big hug

Tippy

[raincitygirl]

Hi Derek;

I'm glad you told us, I was wondering where you were

Sorry to hear about your mum...that's just too much in one year. Your gas tank must be empty

Take care of yourself You are loved on this site and we don't want anything to happen to you!

Anne G.

[doglington]

Good to hear from you Derek. Sorry about your mum. Its been a tough time for you. Big hug from Jean xx

[Katiebow]

Tough time indeed Derek, loosing two special people in a year is too much for anyone. It's lovely that somehow you summoned up the energy for the interview Derek, well done you. I have found it amazing the reserve you have in your tank that you never even knew you had but it does drain you.

Sending much love and support.

Kate xx

[NannaB]

Hi Derek, good to hear from you. Sorry you are now expecting to lose your mum. It’s so hard isn’t it. It was good meeting you in London earlier in the year and I could tell what a caring person you are by the way you spoke of David and what you did for him. I look forward to seeing the interview. Have you any idea when it is on and where to find it?

Sending you a big hug.

XxxX

[Heady]

Dear Derek, I am so sorry to hear that your Mum Is in a nursing home. Sending what strength I can across the ether.

So you are joining us in the famous ranks of the PSPA Matters! Well Done. Please tell us what edition and when it's coming out, so we can all read it. How can we possibly be bored, when you are telling our stories.

Sending big hug and much love

Lots of love

Anne

[Kevin_1]

Hello Derek

I'm so sorry about your Mum. That's a lot to cope with in six months too. I do hope you take care of yourself as best you might.

It's great that you are going to be in PSP matters. You have a good 'voice' for caring and what is really involved.

Hugs to you

Warmly

Kevin

[Yvonneandgeorge]

Derek so sorry to hear about your mum, but look forward to reading the article, sending you a big hug. Yvonne xxxxx

[Hidden]

So much to deal with in a short time period. Sorry to hear.

[patch33]

Hi derek, really sorry you're going through this.

I have just seen the piece about you on facebook with a lovely photo !

big hug

Dawn

[Ratcliffe]

Yep, Dawn spotted it.... It came out in the short social media format on the PSPA page today, I think it is going to be in the next edition of PSP Matters in a little but longer form.

Thanks for the support everyone, you're all amazing as usual!

[Ratcliffe]

It's a written interview, I had a phone interview with a lady who was writing the articles, and the she sent me a copy of what she had written to proof read etc. Good job it wasn't on telly, I have a face for radio lol

[Cuttercat]

It's wonderful to hear from you again. Life just keep giving us more challenges. Your caregiving to David will be a lesson for others to emulate.

I'm glad you're appearing on the website to share your true story

Cuttercat

[easterncedar]

Hugs to you, Derek. You are kind of a hero, you know. Peace, ec

[Ratcliffe in reply to easterncedar]

I'm not quite sure how you work that out etc 😉

All Ive ever done is what we all have to do on here...

[easterncedar in reply to Ratcliffe]

with grace and generosity and a warm heart, which you share with us all. That's how!