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Mum has recently been transferred to the Rehabilitation ward of Romsey Hospital. So much more user friendly than Southampton General, this is a small building with a manageable number of patients, staff able to offer tailored treatment, and free parking. Jackie drove me there this afternoon.
As can be seen here, our mother, although still not very mobile, is back to her normal self. She engaged in an animated, humorous, and lively conversation, involving recent memories and long-distance reminiscences which accord with my own recollections. The head-bent posture was of Mum doubled up with laughter.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s splendid pork paprika, flavoursome savoury rice, and tender runner beans with which she drank Hoegaarden, Elizabeth drank Hop House lager, and I finished the Merlot.
Happy Mum pics are even better than ponies🌺🌻🌼🌷💐🌸🌹
Thanks very much, Kim
Wonderful pics.
Thanks very much, Peggy
Glad to see her looking good Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene
She looks well and I love the tales that the elderly tell 🙂
Many thanks, msw
She is precious.
Many thanks, Flower
OH! This makes my day! It is so good to see your beautiful mom smiling, laughing and enjoying your visit! 🙂
I continue send healing thoughts and wishes her way!
Give her an extra gentle hug (for me) next time you see her!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
So happy mum is better! Lovely photos😀
Thanks very much, Lynn
So happy!
Laughter is the best medicine, and here we clearly see how your mum’s health is improving. The greatest gift in life is to love and be loved and clearly this is so in your family! Such a treat to see!
Very many thanks, Pauline
Your mum looks like an amazing lady, Derrick and obviously much appreciated your visit.
Thanks very much, Jane. She’s determined to reach 100
I’m so happy to see that your mom is feeling better. Doubled over with laughter is wonderful–and I’m sure that made you very happy, too.
Yes, Merril – more positive about the next stage. Thanks very much
This is so good to see, Derrick! Rehabilitation wards are so much nicer to be on. My best wishes to you all.
Thanks very much, Clare
What great photographs, Derrick! Your mum looks great. Was she scolding you? 🙂
She wasn’t, but I know that look!! Well spotted, Jill. Thanks a lot.
Oh, what a personality shines through in those photos!
Very many thanks, Jodie
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Glad to see she’s back on top form.
Thanks very much, Susan
Derrick, wonderful
Pictures of your mom, or should I say ‘mum’. Is that the preferred word in your neck of the woods?
We do say Mum, but Mom is well understood 🙂 Thanks very much, Steve
Derrick,
Glad your Mom is in a more manageable place and that she is back to her old self and in good spirits. It ‘s is encouraging to see that your appears comfortable in her new surroundings.
Thanks very much, Gary. You understand
Great pics! So glad Mum is better and returning to herself once more. Love and hugs, N 🙂 <3
Very many thanks, Natalie X
You’re most welcome❣️😘
Great to hear your mother is in good spirits. Always the most important thing.
Yes, indeed, Oglach. Many thanks
Gods are surely smiling upon the lady and her wards. May the blessings continue for long.
Thanks very much, Uma
H w fortunate you are to yet have your mother–better and happily engaged in conversations! Best regards.
Very many thanks, Cynthia
Well done, Mum, and carry on laughing, to coin a phrase!
Thanks a lot, John 🙂
Mum’s looking good, but … free parking? For a hospital? In UK?
Astounding, isn’t it? Actually New Hall, where I had my knee done, is also free. Thanks a lot, Keith.
We’ve been spoilt for the past twelve years – free parking in all three of the hospitals we have used here.
When a person gets their sense of humor back – you know they are on the road to recovery. Love seeing that belly-laugh!!
Thanks very much, GP. You are quite right, of course
Lovely captures Derrick.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Great photos of your mum.
Many thanks, Cheche
Fabulous pictures of your mom. Made me smile as I looked at them. Great way to start the day.
So pleased to see these pictures of your Mum Derrick back to her normal happier self. Loved that you shared them… I hope the rehabilitation ward at this centre is much more to her suiting..
Sending continued thoughts and well wishes Derrick.. <3
Wonderful to know your mother is back to her normal! 🙂
Many thanks, Amy
Nice to see she is happy.
Many thanks, Sherry
That kind of laughter does everyone within earshot the world of good. 😀 … go Mum! 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders
Glad to see your Mum in good humour! She is wonderful.
Thanks very much, Inese
I think it’s time your mother started her own blog where she recounts embarrassing stories from your youth
Very happy to see her back on good form.
Fortunately her eyes are not good enough 🙂 Many thanks, Quercus
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Many many kisses to your mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks very much, Efi X
I envy you for having Mother still. Mine passed away long ago.
Thanks very much, Byung.
So good to see your mum enjoying herself. How fortunate you are to be able to ‘ask mum’ especially when you are writing your life stories.
Quite so, Mary. Thank you very much
And a good time was had by all.! It’s wonderful that you can record your Mum this way… Best wishes.
Thanks very much, Joy