Sunday, April 30, 2006
The W\end
The family arrived safely, and with them chaos reigns albeit nice. Saturday saw us all up and at it early, it was off to Toowoomba to see Poppy, who was excited to see his great grand children and they him. As they had both been very worried about him (to quote them). After hearing dad was to be discharged today to the unit with mum, we went to lunch, (sizzlers) then mum and nics and chris headed back to the hospital to pick up dad. I headed back to Warwick with the children, 5mins down the road and they were snoozing.
Many phone calls had to be answered and made, it would seem that dads cancer wasnt all surgically removed. So I had to inform all our family to allow the ones interstate time to adjust to this news. My father is going great and has a beautiful attitude to this hiccup which has occured.
Photos are of my car (taken by nic in hers) on our way to see Dad.
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Friday, April 28, 2006
dads pics
Hello everyone, just a short note to let you know that dad has come thru the second post op day albeit very tired. The pics do not do him justice, but he can only improve from here..... He thanks you all for your prayers as do the rest of my family, hugs, Gail
xox
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Well time has just flown. My weekend was good, I achieved a few chores that needed doing and then drove to the coast to visit a dear friend who recently lost her husband, she is such an artistic person. She has transformed her home (in an upmarket complex) into a picture perfect house... she just has the nack, I call it therapy. We all tend to get busy (no idol time) after the loss of a loved one. We had four fantastic hours together catching up and just enjoying each others company. Then it was off to the airport to pick up a friend who will be staying with me whilst dad is in hospital. I have posted some pics of my latest bits and pieces. Yesteday we went to Towoomba and settled mum and dad in the unit I had organised for them for the next 7 days. As it is an hrs drive from Warwick to Towoomba, I felt mum would be more comfortable close to dad... dad loved the unit, it is big and airy and has cable television. Then I headed home to look after the canine family. Yesterday I got a desperate call from mum, she had left dads xrays in the back of the car, so off I went breaking a few speed limits to get them to the hospital on time. Dad went to theatre at 3pm and came out about 7-7.30pm. I would like to thank you all again for your prayers and thoughts. When I find out more information I will post to let you know how he is..
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Friday, April 21, 2006
Friday another week passed
Hello Dear friends, My week has come and gone, I have been busy helping dad concrete the front drive entrance and finish off the back garden. Life isn't mundane or boring, every day is a challenge, an adventure, I find the time that I once took for granted is now so precious.
We have completed all the tests preparing dad for his surgery, he himself has prepared himself as well as he can, and I have deliberately been giving them the space they require as husband and wife. My love for them both cannot prevent the fear and worry they are both experiencing, but when I give them a hug or a kiss, they feel the invisible cloak of love I have knitted in my heart and slowly wrap them in. As with all people facing their own mortality, my father has been very testy and I believe this is their way of protecting us. They think if they are narky we will somehow not hurt as much, (pushing away love ones) but I assured dad the more he pushed the closer I will become. Guess what things are back to normal, we have achieved alot this last week and have alot more projects in the pipeline (positive thoughts). Our days are still very warm and the autumn does not want to arrive, we are still getting temperatures 28-30 degrees. But I am not complaining as it enables me to have a little more time to prepare the garden. I have a quiet w/end planned before the next week arrives. Thankyou all for your prayers and thoughts for my dad and our family, for those of you who are facing your own trials in life my love and prayers go to you. I have added some pics of our achievements this week.
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Saturday, April 15, 2006
Our family
It has been a lovely week with my daughter and grandchildren. We just did nothing but alot of it. Last Thursday dad went to the surgeon and is booked in to have the mass removed on the 26th April. He will be in hospital for 5-7 days, then he has to undertake a 6 week course of radiation. We as a family are all pulling together to get him thru this, but any extra prayers would be welcome. Nics husband Chris arrived for the w\end and we had a busy early am hiding easter bunnies eggs. I had time out with Nics at the 'gem' show and Chris and Nics took the kids to see Ice Age 2.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Monday, Tuesday and ahead of myself...
The w/end flew, I got down to finishing some of those chores that get put to the back off the to do list. In my case the ironing( I loathe it) but usually make a point of not letting last weeks meld with next weeks. The garden had to have the mulch turned over and a new lot placed down to cover the winter months. I cooked up some gluten free meals for the week and made my dad an old fashioned stew (he loves them) I love the cooler weather it seems to agree with me. I have a lovely man in my life, we are friends at the moment but I feel very special, my smile has returned and my heart feels light instead of heavy. I know what is destined to be will be. But with all else that is going on in my life, I felt I wanted to share this small piece of happiness with you. Monday and my beautiful daughter and grandchildren and jack (the spoilt pooch) arrived, I have them for a whole week to spoil and love. I had forgotten how much luggage is involved , when holidaying with little ones, once settled, my mother gave them their gifts she had brought back from NZ. Nicole was given a lovely silver fern pendant, Isabella a toy penguin and Harry a kiwi (flightless bird) also she had two books which told children stories from that part of the world. My mother also gave Nics (our pet name) a book on scrapbooking ( a manual really) Nicole helped me finish off the weed mat under the rocks around the lawn and then she baked a scrumptious chocolate cake, for her children and grandparents. It was oozing with lovely chocolate icing and everyone enjoyed it.
Tuesday after a quiet morning we did the grocey shop and browsed thru the warwick second hand stores Nic got some wool at an absolute bargain price, mohair 12 skeins for $6.50 the lot and then some handwoven wool skeins for $7.00 she was really happy, then I took my treasures to the pictures to see, Shaggy dog (their choice) I thought it would give Nics time out and me some quality time with the grandchildren. They enjoyed the movie but it was just a wee bit old for them (I thought) but they behaved beautifully. Tomorrow Wednesday, nics and I are going for a drive around this city I live in and takesome photos of some of the old homes and gardens to share with you.
Till tomorrow, keep smiling.
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Pictures will be added later....
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Thursday, April 06, 2006
Busy Little Bee
Our eyes are focused to all we see,
Our minds to all we comprehend.
Our hands to all we touch and feel,
But our hearts are filled with happiness, sorrow and love.
The greater being love. .
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Well I was up and in to it early. I had planted ten lavender plants by 6.30am and then placed the potash around the roses (to help with blackspot) then it was breaky. Yhe builder arrived at 8.30 am to put the lining on the verandah roof, it now looks finished. I have to put the hooks back for all my hanging plants and it will then be a cosy retreat. I put up another panel in the barn and dad and I cut some noggings to fit the plaster to.
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Then surprise surprise I received a call from a long lost friend (we did our nurse training together). I have mentioned before I am trying to get us all together for one last time. It is a challenge to find everyone, but she makes one less, it was fantastic talking to her.
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Well then to top my day we had a visit from the previous owner of this old house, she popped in for a stickybeak. I didnt mind as we are quiet proud of our achievements so far.
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I hope you all have had as great a day as I and may tomorrow be even better.
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Many apologies Mum, for being tardy in posting your daily entry... love you...xx
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Monday, April 03, 2006
A Good Day
From the very start I had a feeling today would be ok. It was a beautiful crisp morning, and the air smelt fresh and clean. I got straight into the old house chores, finishing them in record time (just don't look to closely), then it was off to the doctor with dad. Well he walked in a little apprehensive and walked out straight as a bean pole. The doctor had made an appointment for him to see the plastic surgeon on this Wednseday, but the other news, was the mass seemed to be contained. It did the trick, he hadn't been given a death sentence, but a glimmer of hope. I could have hugged his doctor for putting the sparkle back into an old mans eyes. Well off we went to the shops and got the insulation for the old barn.... tomorrow we wil endevour to start putting the lining back on the walls. Tomorrow will look even better than today, I believe we can see the best in even the worst times. I have posted pics of my bedroom recently finished(wear sunglasses lol) also the quilt my mum made, and the back verandah with the blinds I hung, making it more cosy. The picture above is my little witch hanging in my bedroom window.
The top pictures of the patio are the before,whilst the bottom pictures are the afters....
Bigger picture below.
xox
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Saturday, April 01, 2006
Saturday
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After some much needed rain.. a truly beautiful day. The air is crisp and fresh, the sun is shining, and I am here. The news for me appears to be good, but I have to wait a little longer to see the doctor. On the other hand, my dads report has come back positive, to a rather nasty melanoma. We see the doctors Monday and decisions will be made re the treatment. He has resigned himself to the fact that if it is deemed to be he has had an excellent innings. Each day to us all (on this earth is a blessing)to have had 82 wonderful ones is a miracle. I will keep you all posted.
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This saying is I feel appropriate for today:
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What is meant to be, will always find a way.
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Hello Dear friends, My week has come and gone, I have been busy helping dad concrete the front drive entrance and finish off the back garden. Life isn't mundane or boring, every day is a challenge, an adventure, I find the time that I once took for granted is now so precious.
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