Merry Update

Post by **Panikos** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:30 pm

Hi all.

I meant to post before, but it's been a bit hectic.

Merry, has been quite unwell with flu and that has brought on her labyrinthitis which to my mind is worse.

When it's bad she can't even sit up

We're hoping that the worst is over and that she will be back soon, but meanwhile she says she's thinking of you all and wishing you the best Christmas.

OurCreature · Post by **OurCreature** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:15 pm

Thanks for the update, Pani. If I am up to it I'll mark some of the Toughies for her.

Patience · Post by **Patience** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:02 am

Could you pass on my best wishes for a swift recovery? It is rubbish being sick. It it rubbish being sick when you also have a poorly partner and it is rubbish being sick at this time of year.

Furby · Post by **Furby** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:41 am

I hope poor merry gets a bit better to at least sit up for Xmas. Merrys illness has lasted a long time in the other thread I said Xmas will have to cope (without merry project managing it) and it looks like it will indeed have to.

Get well soon everyone who is sick.

Wildrover · Post by **Wildrover** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:34 am

Sorry to hear that - one of our admin ladies at work got labyrinthitis and the onset was so fast I had to drive her home in her car because she was too sick and dizzy to drive. It seems to take a week or two to resolve as well so poor Merry may be laid up or a while. We are a poorly bunch at the moment - makes my raging toothache look quite minor in comparison. Anyway here's hoping Merry (and the other invalids) rreccoveer in time for Christmas..

STPD · Post by **STPD** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:03 pm

Dear all, sorry to hear that there is so much illness around! Wishing everyone speedy recoveries or to stay well if they haven't yet fallen sick with something

OC, Merry wanted me to particularly let you know that her parcel has arrived, and she says thank you so much for your kindness, and sorry she is not feeling up to getting on her computer to post herself

She is a tiny bit better so fingers crossed she will turn a corner very soon, but still feels awfully dizzy and nauseous when trying to sit up or walk - Jay is being an excellent nurse in my absence! - and Mr Merry is doing what he can

It is a horrible thing, this labyrinthitis.

Anyway, sending love to all xxx

OurCreature · Post by **OurCreature** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:32 pm

STPD, Merry's illness makes my Covid sound like a mere inconvenience! I hope she turns a corner soon.

I knew the parcel had arrived safely because DPD sent me a tracking code, and a pic of it sitting neatly in the porch when they delivered it. At least your Mum is unlikely to be able to devour the contents before Christmas! Silver linings etc.............

Get well soon, everybody.

eccles · Post by **eccles** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:55 pm

This news skipped me by. Poor Merry, get well soon.

STPD · Post by **STPD** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:00 pm

Thanks OC - ah, good old DPD for the tracking photo

Covid can still be really nasty, urgh, I am sorry to hear that you've had it

Merry will enjoy her parcel all the more having missed out on all the pre-Xmas treats this week!

dianakc · Post by **dianakc** » Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:33 pm

Poor merry. Get well soon x

Post by **merry** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:57 pm

Thank you so much, everyone!

I felt so awful being away for so long and missing out on HF Christmas but tonight is first time I've felt able to engage with the world a bit.

OC - thank you for the lovely parcel - I've had a week of no eating so some of that beautiful cheese will be just what I need to get me up and running again. Such a generous parcel of the finest cheeses in England

mimosa · Post by **mimosa** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:58 pm

Oh merry! I hadn't paid attention to realize you were so unwell. I have never even heard of labyrinthitis.

ME

Post by **merry** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:40 pm

Mim!

I think I needed some of your TLC and a plate of your cookies.

But the good news is

I'M MUCH BETTER TODAY

Patience · Post by **Patience** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:44 pm

That is very good to read, Merry.
May you continue to improve!

Post by **merry** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:49 pm

one of our admin ladies at work got labyrinthitis and the onset was so fast I had to drive her home in her car because she was too sick and dizzy to drive.

ohhhh so similar, WR - my FIRST attack happened when I was in the Lygon Arms' swimming pool and I staggered out and lurched to the changing room like a drunkard, reeling and spinning in my head, I thought I'd had a stroke. The gym manager had to drive me home!

Furby, mostly Juliet project-managed Christmas and she didn't do a bad job at all, and STPD helped massively when she got home. I still had to cook Christmas Dinner though but I took shortcuts! (ready made roast potatoes -ALL RUBBISh even the posh ones. Ditto gravy

)

I never posted Babs' Christmas calendar

but I'll try and do so in a day or two

Babs if you see this I got yours and I was SO HAPPY to see you back in the calendar game again!

mimosa · Post by **mimosa** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:42 pm

merry wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:40 pm Mim! I think I needed some of your TLC and a plate of your cookies.

But the good news is

I'M MUCH BETTER TODAY

I would have taken VERY good care of you, made you some good old chicken soup, and some tea, and given you my best cookies...and my SIL's chocolate coconut balls. And read you whatever book you wanted, and played music on the piano.

I'm glad you are better.

ME

Post by **merry** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:51 pm

I would have taken VERY good care of you, made you some good old chicken soup, and some tea, and given you my best cookies...and my SIL's chocolate coconut balls. And read you whatever book you wanted, and played music on the piano.

That sounds wonderful. I get the feeling my mim is very good at taking care of stricken people, big and small