Friday 14th October 2011

I've enjoyed coming back up to see Mum. Having said which I don't think she has really got that much out of me being here in a conscious sense. We have held hands and I have massaged her skin, hands, feet and brushed her hair. I've talked to her about various things but no idea if she is getting any of it. She has been peaceful when I have been with her and does not seem in any pain or discomfort. Her skin is healing since she stopped dexamethasone and clexane so all the bruises are starting to resolve. I'm here until Sat midday and I think Louis plans to return on Monday. The hospice staff are lovely and as she seems to be off in her own world I don't feel so bad about her having some days alone .