Thursday? August 2nd 2018....

I have 'lost' two months... June and July have passed me by....mostly in a blur of hospital visits, drug taking and various treatment plans, but.... and it's a big but... ( in more ways than one). All the medical intervention was necessary and I'm still here.

Able to be part of and enjoy the 'wedding' was a real bonus, and 'celebrate' my birthday (admittedly not spent in the the best environment) but the mountain of cards, gifts and presents more than made up for it afterwards.

Here I have to say a big apology to all those folks I haven't been able to thank properly, everything was a bit of a muddle but I do appreciate the many gifts, and now up to 'fifty' cards...#THANK YOU!

As you can already tell by the fact I have started the blog, today has been a good day.

Friends visiting, good times. One from far away... but always close to me.

An early call from the Occupational Therapist, apparently I was on their radar from one of my many hospital visits, who then duly rocked up half and hour later.

A very nice young man.... who was extremely helpful and has already contacted me with dates in next week for 'equipment', handles, rail fittings, anything which will aid my mobility around the house, and even garden access.

I did say I am not on my own very often, but I do still want some independence, however I have to be careful, I'd never get up if I fell over for instance ( I can't dress myself unaided or bathe without help).

I will get one of those nice 'alarms' you wear around your neck that's linked primarily to the ambulance and then to various 'key holders'. I wonder if it works two ways and I could give 'job' lists out to the family members? Maybe not..

Yes, ok, I have had morphine.... ( That's me, not Steve, although he is smiling broadly)....

 Tea at cafe fire fly in the zoo grounds . Wednesday

An afternoon spent doing 'fun' activities.... ok, so maybe not the 'Boots' shopping, although it was entertaining for the other customers!!