Post by @andyc
Was briefly contemplating my own mortality after spending two days with my missus and mother-in-law (who fell and broke her hip) in a bleak, depressing NHS hospital.
The contemplation period is now over. Now drinking Peroni, listening to music. Live for today and all that.
Sorry that sounds really heartless. Obviously, I love my wife and my mother-in-law and it's truly heartbreaking to see two people you love suffering but I feel quite helpless.
Yes, I visited to share the load with my wife and spent time with her and the M-I-L. Maybe another face lifted her spirits.
Yes. I helped my missus by getting the home printer working and upgraded her Mum's iPhone so her battery lasts more than 30 mins but is that enough ?
@andyc Having been through months of hospital visits earlier this year... I'm sure it was enough, it just never feels like it, no matter how much you do. Don't be hard on yourself.
Hospitals are horrible places! Wishing your mother-in-law a speedy recovery.