Saturday, November 18, 2006

Nan on the move

The day finally arrived for my Nan's move to Mill View. She was swapping accommodation with a couple so it was quite difficult to organise with people coming and going but it all went well in the end. There was 5 of us helping: me, my Mum & Dad and my Auntie Annette & Uncle Brian. Nan's bungalow was pretty small but the new flat was much tinier, however, I think it has a nice cosy feel and it instantly felt homely once Nan's stuff was in it. Of course, she had to get rid of a fair bit of furniture coz there just wasn't anywhere to put it, and it's amazing the crap you accumulate over the years. It's a lovely complex actually with a large walled garden just outside her back door & opposite the corridor by her front entrance is a small courtyard. Nan hadn't slept at all the night before with the worry and she was pretty tired out by the evening. However, once she settles in, I think she'll be much better off there as she won't have to walk so far and only has to use the intercom or emergency cord if she needs anyone.

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