The circle of life ... Rest in Peace dad, I'll see you in my dreams

11th May 2016

Letter to: The Intermediate Care Team
Hinchinbrooke Hospital

  

Dear Sirs

We are writing as a family to send our sincere thanks to the Intermediate Care Team for the palliative care Percy Cannings received towards the end of his life when he was suffering with stomach cancer and for the re-enablement care provided for Bet Cannings following her hip re-replacement.

The two medical matters occurring at the same time put the family under extreme strain. On the occasions when one of us couldn’t be with dad, knowing that the care team were visiting three times a day took some of the pressure off; it was extremely comforting knowing there was someone looking after him during mum’s stay in hospital and whilst she got her mobility back upon discharge.

We couldn’t have managed without the support and expertise provided and so thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We understand one of the carers who visited mum and dad, (name deleted for privacy), was due to have a baby around this time.

Unfortunately, we lost dad (Percy) recently. We had his funeral yesterday and said goodbye to a much loved husband, brother, uncle and father. Whilst we were all together, we signed a card to celebrate a beautiful new life entering the world. At this difficult time for us all, it has been very comforting to be reminded of the circle of life and we wonder would it be possible for this hand crocheted blanket (made by Sue, Percy’s eldest daughter) to be forwarded to (name deleted) and her family as a token of our esteem.

The pattern is a vintage one by Patons, no longer in print. A blanket using the original pattern was  made for the television series, Call the Midwife, and featured in one of the Christmas Specials. The pattern has been recreated with Paton’s permission and made available on-line by a blogger called Rebecca, otherwise known to the crocheting world as Little Monkey, the pattern is called the Midwife Blanket.

The blanket has been crocheted using Drops Baby Merino yarn which is 100% fine merino sheep’s wool, specially manufactured as suitable for new borns. It is fully machine washable and a ball band from the yarn, which contains washing instructions, is included with the card.

Warmest best wishes and our thanks once again for all your help.

The Cannings family

I am now officially on holiday

I have now officially finished work for the year, having spent a chilly Saturday and Monday outdoors at the Art & Craft market selling my handmade jewellery. My feet took hours to defrost last night! There were many fewer customers this year than the same weeek last year but given the state of the roads, I don't blame people for not travelling. Plus the local radio was allegedly putting out messages telling people not to come into the town centre because of the state of the pavements which won't have helped! Anyway, I did enough sales to make my presence worthwhile and so I consider myself very lucky. Thank you to all my customers throughout the year, regular and new ones alike, for all your business and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I am amazed by the size of the icicles on my house!!!! Some are over a foot long. Lookee ....