Quick Update and Wishing Everyone A Belated Happy New Year

[thecryptofiend]

Hey all. Apologies for not being around and posting much over the last few months. As some of you know my grandmother has been very ill.

A few months ago she went overnight from being active and independent to being bedbound (due to a suspected stroke).

For weeks my little brother (who is also a GP trainee) and I struggled to get help for her (as most of the rest of my family were in different parts of the country at the time).

There were all sorts of problems with getting professionals to take her case seriously because she is elderly. It also coincided with one of the busiest autumn and winter seasons in the history of the NHS.

Anyway I could write a whole book on that debacle.

Since then she has had multiple bouts of pneumonia, meningitis and at least two further strokes with periods in and out of ITU.

This has been really difficult and I have been doing my best to support my mother and the rest of my family as they try to spend as much time with her as they can.

My mother has her own problems with severe osteoarthritis which makes it quite difficult for her to drive.

Family must always come first and I think you can probably understand why I have not really felt like posting about medical topics right now.

It just feels too close to home.

That does not mean I have not kept up with Steemit. I can't read as much as before (my eyes just aren't good enough for long posts on a phone screen) but I do try to keep up with the news.

I was very pleased to see Steem and Steemit getting more of the attention they deserve and it is good to see the platform continuing to improve its interface.

The increase in price has been really nice to see as well and will help to pay for some of the extensive rehabilition and care my grandmother will need once she is stable - unfortunately the NHS isn't really good at providing this (particularly for elderly people).

Personally I think the NHS is institutionally ageist (I may talk about this at some point but that is for another time).

I wanted to say thanks all my Steemit friends who have given me their good wishes and support.

A belated Happy New Year to all of you and hopefully this year will be better for all of us.

None of us know how long we have. All we can do is make the most of now.

Make sure you check in on your elderly relatives and make the most of them while they are with you.

I will try to post when I can but will apologise in advance if it is a while and also if I'm not able to respond to comments. If you need to get hold of me the best way is probably via twitter message or in the chat.

Comments

[duranc]

All the best to you and your family in this very tough time. I appreciate you posting even though it's probably one of the last things you want to do. Thank you.

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[camzy]

So finally after all this months of waiting, I finally saw your writing
And wasn't a good one to read
So sorry about all that has happened
So glad to have you back

[thecryptofiend]

Well hopefully things will improve from now. Thank you.

[meritigbunu]

Sorry for your granny's ill health it is very stressful to be such a condition taking care of an old person

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[steemtruth]

My Dad is dying so I know what you're going through!

I hope that things soon improve for your grandmother and the rest of your family.

Spend this time with your family and yell out if you need anything. We'll be here when you come back.

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks. I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Yes family must come first.

[myaceh]

Happy New Year @thecryptofiend, Have a nice day

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[cgbartow]

Welcome Back Hope all is well and happy new year

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you!

[riyad11]

apricate you thanks for update

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[riyad11]

welcome..please carry on your activity...

[thecryptofiend]

Will try to when I can.

[riyad11]

thanks..

[trendo]

Sorry to hear that... Hopefully everything will turn out great for your grandmother. And wishing you a beautiful new year as well! :)

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks she seems to be stable now but it will be a long recovery if she does get better.

[marlon82]

Welcome home ! I wish your family would be better soon.

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[journeyoflife]

Just hang in there , I was wondering what happen with you and now you have my prayers . May god heal all your pain . Just take care of your family first

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[kommienezuspadt]

Sorry to hear of all this @thecryptofiend. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take care of family and yourself. Your friends here on Steemit will be here when you’re back.❤️

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate. Nice to hear from you:)

[bingobazenga]

nothing can be as valuable as our family...you are doing the right thing......we are brought up with care and love by them so its our turn to prove our love for elderly family members........wishing your grandma a swift recovery and health....

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you:)

[rigaronib]

I'm sorry to hear this man, life can really throw some struggles our way at times.
I hope even during all of this, you are taking care of yourself! Miss seeing you around and look forward to the day your storms pass and you can come back and hang out with us!

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate:)

[rigaronib]

You bet, bud. :D

[happygirl2018]

sorry for you
): i hope all be good for you
your post so great with lot of good felling

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[whitneynoel]

@thecryptofiend wanted to let you know that I will be praying for your family during this time and stopping right now to pray for y'all. ~Blessings :)

[madlila]

I understand! Best wishes and love for your grandmother,

I find it hard to do much on my phone too! We're like a far flung family here. So don't be afraid to check in even for just a moment and let us know how she is doing!

She is so blessed to have you in her life for all you've done to help her. And you are blessed too...

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you :)

[scaredycatguide]

Good to see you are still kicking, sorry to hear about the situation with your grandma. I'm blessed to have both my grandparents still. Think I shall give them a call right.

And steemit is all about sharing our experiences. If you have an opinion on the NHS, post it. Wishing you well!

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you!

[rocksg]

Welcome back my friend, really happy to have you here again. Time heals everything.

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks!

[arckrai]

Happy Belated New Year To You Too @thecryptofiend!

I was wondering where you have went since I missed your spectacular digital art. Are you still keeping up with that or not as much anymore?

It really hurts to read what has happened to your grandmother and how much pain all of you have suffered.I hope all will work out and I don't know if you are religious at all but my prayers are with you.

I haven't had many issues with the NHS except for the ridiculously long waiting times. I don't know what aftercare is like but I wouldn't be surprised if their priorities are shifted elsewhere and corners are cut.

Well, I wish you the best!

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[lemouth]

I am glad to see that you are still around here! An happy new year to you as well, and good luck for 2018 (that seems to start very toughly for you).

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate:)

[velveteendream]

I am so sorry about your grandma. I hope she gets better soon. :(

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[teamsteem]

Sorry to read this! I'm glad to have some news from you!

None of us know how long we have. All we can do is make the most of now.

Couldn't say something more true!

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate!

[blazing]

Great to see you after a very very long time missed your post's don't worry finally you are here wishing you a very happy new year lots have happened so i guess you will enjoy steemit more and more :)
and most of all take care !!

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[sanach]

wellcom home wish you a belated and wonderfull happinees in this new year you too and your family :)

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[cityslicker]

Happy New Year have a good time ahead :)

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[joscam]

good friend the situation you are going through is extremely difficult, it is not too much to say that you have the support of this whole community and we offer you all the positive energies for you to solve .... a hug

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[jaredcwillis]

Hey man, good to see you're still around. It's tough as you get older to see your loved ones start to fall apart. My grandparents are in the early stages of Alzheimers, and they live 4 hours away from the rest of the family. We're trying to get them to move closer, but it gets more and more difficult as their thinking becomes less and less clear. Good luck with everything and best wishes to you and your family during this time!

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate. Yes it is one of the worst things about life I think.

[karenb54]

Nice to here from you. Your so right family always come first, best wishes to you and your family, hope things get easier for you all :)

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks!

[starboye]

must be very tough phase for your life but good to see you around :)

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[ilanaakoundi]

I'm terribly sorry to learn of your grandmother's ill health! It's awful to think she can't get the care she needs because she's old. That just doesn't seem right! In any case, it sounds as if you are a wonderful advocate along with your family, which anyone who is in hospital needs as I learned when my daughter had open heart surgery. Sending you, your grandmother, your whole family healing energies and hope for a healthy and happy New Year! Lot's of xo

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you:)

[playfulfoodie]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's health issues. I wish you lots of strenght to deal with them and I hope you'll still have a lot of time with her. Hopefully the year will only get better for you!

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[iqbalhossin]

Timing and nice place that is....you should enjoy this with your familly...just keep it up dear...

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you.

[stevescoins]

welcome back!

Family must always come first
Exactly; best wishes to your folks. You are doing the right thing!

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks mate. Will likely only be a quick visit though.

[stevescoins]

I always found it hard to have a quick visit to Steemit ;> but I understand what you mean! Take care of the folks!

[thecryptofiend]

Yes it is easy to get lost in it! I think big things are in store for Steem, BTS and EOS this year.

[jlufer]

I am very sorry for what you have had to go through, as a child I have lived a similar situation with my grandparents, I know very well what you refer to.
I wish with all my heart a quick improvement.
If things here have been super, the package is steem motivated to the entire platform, the developers are actively working.
I wish you a great year full of health, peace, beautiful emotions and good for you and your loved ones
Have a wonderful weekend dear friend @thecryptofiend

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks!

[unspeakableme]

I was happy to see you on my feed. But it's not what I expected to read. I've been away for months myself so I apologize for not having known of your situation. I'm sorry about your grandmother. I felt angry at how the supposed professionals aren't acting it because of her age. My grandpa died November last year from a stroke so hearing your story is deeply upsetting. I pray, hope, and wish that you and your family can pull through this the soonest and that your grandmother recovers as best she could. Stay strong. We'll be here when you come back. Family comes first.

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks yes. Sorry for your loss. It is very frustrating when it seems people just ignore problems due to age. If someone is fit and healthy they should be given an equal chance.

[englishtchrivy]

AM GLAD YOU'RE BACK!
Welcome back! <3

am sorry about your grandma and mom
TC!

[thecryptofiend]

Thank you:)

[cutiepie]

Great to see your post been following you over the time didn't saw any content from you but good to see you again wishing you a good year ahead

[thecryptofiend]

Thanks.

[azizulhassan]

wa;; thanks

[emrewhale]

a truly extraordinary share will come back to me

[beautypics]

great post dear

[mrscwin]

Prayers lifted for your grandmother, and for you all as well. Very good post about making the most of today.

[nphacker]

Happy New Year, I wish you and your family a good year coming up

[mrposyble]

Nice post dear.

Really awesome.

Truly you are doing a great job on here.
Keep it up.

You are a source of inspiration to me as a beginner.

Please visit my profile and support me.

Thanks

[ace108]

Sorry, missed this earlier. Hope your new year is better and hope your grandma recover soon.

[meesterboom]

Blummin heck, I only just saw this. I have had first hand experience of the ageism rife in the NHS. More so in hospital I found. My Dad had quite the experience and still is.

I hope everything picks up for you dude and 2018 shapes up to be a better year

[jenncreates]

I hope that this season of illness passes soon. It's wonderful that you put your family first.

[shieha]

Best wishes to you and your family!

[alisawonderland]

Oh...that's very sad to read...
I have been in the situation when my mum got very sick and all this visits of hospitals made my life very grey and depressive.
But I hope that New Year will bring for you better emotions, positive news and brighter colors in your life!

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