State of Affairs

It could easily become misery city around here these days. For months, my sister has been taking good care of me and coping very well in unfamiliar circumstances.

Unfortunately, all of this has taken its toll, and in some respects, she is now almost in a similar situation as me. We are doing most things together now, a bit like the blind leading the blind, but at least we are getting things done.

Funnily enough, it is almost like the old times when we always did everything together and had a laugh doing it.

It was asking a lot to imagine she could cope, seeing as though her health was worse than mine to start with. She has been carrying on with just half of a working heart for the past five years now. Her medication keeps her going, but the added strain has been too much. And as you can imagine, neither of us are happy about this state of affairs. Changes must be made, and soon…

But who by… and when?

Facing an uncertain world together…

From both of us, with love…


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  1. acflory Avatar

    Ugh…I hope Anita is okay? I wonder, can you request home help of some kind? Huge hugs to you both.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      It has all been a bit too much for my sister, so it is great that I can do more now, Meeks… 💕

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      1. acflory Avatar

        I do understand. Hugs to you both.

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  2. Jennie Avatar

    Together you’re stronger!

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  3. Gwen M. Plano Avatar

    Oh my goodness, my heart goes out to you both. What a blessing it is to join together as sisters to face the hurdles as they come. Blessing to you both. 🤗

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Thank you so much, Gwen… It is wonderful to have someone by your side in times of trouble…

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  4. John W. Howell Avatar

    Standing together is the best way.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      and a very good way, John. Old age can be very lonely sometimes…

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  5. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    Sister love is the best! Hug each other!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      We are hugging a lot these days, Jan…

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  6. pensitivity101 Avatar

    I hope you can get some help soon.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Everything takes so long these days, Di. Waiting lists are ridiculous, but what can you do? The only good thing, is that I am making progress all by myself…

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  7. Audrey Driscoll Avatar

    I hope you can find someone able-bodied to help! 💚

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Our family is not large, and most of us are already overcommitted. They help when they can, and number one son is a Godsend! Plus, I am managing to cope with small tasks these days…

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      1. Audrey Driscoll Avatar

        That’s good to know!

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  8. Dan Antion Avatar

    I hope you can both find some assistance.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I am getting a little stronger each day, and doing more around the house, Dan. We are managing the best we can so hopefully we won’t be needing a home help just yet…

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      1. Dan Antion Avatar

        I’m glad to hear that.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I’m sure they are here somewhere, Annette…

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  9. Violet Lentz Avatar

    I had the same thoughts as Robbie. A helper a couple of days a week would probably really be the ticket if you can get one.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      It might come to that, Violet, although as my strength returns, I am coping with small tasks!

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  10. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    Aren’t you eligible for some sort of assistance in the UK? Surely you qualify?

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I have no idea, Robbie. No one has mentioned anything. Hopefully, as I get stronger, this may not be necessary…

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