Aawww blimey! what a crap start to my Birthday..

Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 3:58 AM CST

I work in care.. for people that want to stay at home (rather than be in hospice hospital care)

One of the clients I took on a few months ago in my neighbour ..

He was vereeee sickly.. had a big brain tumour behind his right eye.. (Hep C).. and other bits and bobs regarding his liver.

Anyhooo... I left here.. what 50mins ago? .. and found him on the floor at the back of his flat.. cold as a stone.. not twitching and jerking like he does when he is alive.. and a vereeee percuilar colour. Poor chap, he was such a nice man.

I called the doc.. waited for him to come out to tell me that he had died last night. (I last saw him about 9.30pm)

The doctor said that as my neighbour has a 'Complicated history' .. I would have to wait for him to contact the coroner to see if the police needed to be called... and too lock the door back up.. and wait for a call.

So here I am..

This is not really the way I wanted to get the morning off work.

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dcj22
Manchester, Tennessee USA

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:01 AM CST

I'm so sorry, Claire. That is such a sad start to your birthday. The day will get better, my friend!

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chloe21
bolton, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:38 AM CST

A sad start to your birthday but lots of friends seem to have sent you good wishes

hope ypur day goes better

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:41 AM CST

chloe21 wrote:

A sad start to your birthday but lots of friends seem to have sent you good wishes

hope ypur day goes better

they have! and I have had heaps of CS flowers..

thankyooooo

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StressFree
Kalmar, Kalmar Sweden

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:42 AM CST

Oh my....that is a pretty crappy start to your birthday....hang in there, I'm sure the day will get better you foxy woman....

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countrygirl62
Taylorsville, Utah USA

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:42 AM CST

Hey! There you are! Happy Birthday! It will get better. Mine is in about 10 days, leaving to Montana for a week. Should be great!

Haven't heard from anyone lately, been a little busy.

Hope all is well with you!

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joanie04984
North Woods, Maine USA

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:48 AM CST

Happy Birthday

Sorry for your client....but at least he got to be at home til the end and had someone to find him

Your birthday WILL get better

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PILIPALA
Cardiff, Wales UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:50 AM CST

AWW work can be tough sometimes can it Hun .Sorry it happen on your birthday

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irishlass45
eustace, Texas USA

Posted: May 16, 2008, 4:58 AM CST

Claayer wrote:

I work in care.. for people that want to stay at home (rather than be in hospice hospital care)

One of the clients I took on a few months ago in my neighbour ..

He was vereeee sickly.. had a big brain tumour behind his right eye.. (Hep C).. and other bits and bobs regarding his liver.

Anyhooo... I left here.. what 50mins ago? .. and found him on the floor at the back of his flat.. cold as a stone.. not twitching and jerking like he does when he is alive.. and a vereeee percuilar colour. Poor chap, he was such a nice man.

I called the doc.. waited for him to come out to tell me that he had died last night. (I last saw him about 9.30pm)

The doctor said that as my neighbour has a 'Complicated history' .. I would have to wait for him to contact the coroner to see if the police needed to be called... and too lock the door back up.. and wait for a call.

So here I am..

This is not really the way I wanted to get the morning off work.

Oh i am sorry claire, I am honestly at a loss for words, anything i say would sound stupid at this point so all i can say and mean is i am sorry.

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 5:24 AM CST

PILIPALA wrote:

AWW work can be tough sometimes can it Hun .Sorry it happen on your birthday

I just saw your text message.. thankyoo Mair. xx

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 5:25 AM CST

irishlass45 wrote:

Oh i am sorry claire, I am honestly at a loss for words, anything i say would sound stupid at this point so all i can say and mean is i am sorry.

Ach!.. it happens alot in my job.. I lost two clients last week. It was just a bit harder today because he was my neighbour too.

The funeral director has just been and collected him.. and I have managed to get hold of SOME family at last.. well I tracked down his ex wife.

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Scooterman46
Bugibba in summer, Majjistral Malta

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:04 AM CST

Sorry to hear about your day.
Life has to go on.

Anyhow have a nice Happy Birthday.
Wishing you all the best for today and all the days,years to come.
Warm hugs and sweet kisses from sunny Malta.

Will send u an e-card soon.
XXXXX.
Tony.

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uk_man_31
norwich, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:07 AM CST

sorry to hear that claayer

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xoredheadxo
Richwood, West Virginia USA

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:18 AM CST

So sorry to hear this. I work with Senior Citizens and it is hard to see them go...you become very attached. He was very lucky to have you....I'm sure you did a great job!!!

Hope your day gets better!!!

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:21 AM CST

countrygirl62 wrote:

Hey! There you are! Happy Birthday! It will get better. Mine is in about 10 days, leaving to Montana for a week. Should be great!

Haven't heard from anyone lately, been a little busy.

Hope all is well with you!

Helloooo.. no my life is flamin chaos at the moment.. (not just today)

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:22 AM CST

Scooterman46 wrote:

Sorry to hear about your day.
Life has to go on.

Anyhow have a nice Happy Birthday.
Wishing you all the best for today and all the days,years to come.
Warm hugs and sweet kisses from sunny Malta.

Will send u an e-card soon.
XXXXX.
Tony.

Thankyoooo.. and thank you for your card

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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, England UK

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:23 AM CST

xoredheadxo wrote:

So sorry to hear this. I work with Senior Citizens and it is hard to see them go...you become very attached. He was very lucky to have you....I'm sure you did a great job!!!

Hope your day gets better!!!

He wasnt old.. well not really.. I thought he was older.. but he was 56yrs.

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lola36
dublin, Dublin Ireland

Posted: May 16, 2008, 6:26 AM CST

Claayer wrote:

I work in care.. for people that want to stay at home (rather than be in hospice hospital care)

One of the clients I took on a few months ago in my neighbour ..

He was vereeee sickly.. had a big brain tumour behind his right eye.. (Hep C).. and other bits and bobs regarding his liver.

Anyhooo... I left here.. what 50mins ago? .. and found him on the floor at the back of his flat.. cold as a stone.. not twitching and jerking like he does when he is alive.. and a vereeee percuilar colour. Poor chap, he was such a nice man.

I called the doc.. waited for him to come out to tell me that he had died last night. (I last saw him about 9.30pm)

The doctor said that as my neighbour has a 'Complicated history' .. I would have to wait for him to contact the coroner to see if the police needed to be called... and too lock the door back up.. and wait for a call.

So here I am..

This is not really the way I wanted to get the morning off work.

Honey don't worry,come over and get some ice cream....