This one was for you Dad...

A Charitable Mind...Something I inherited from my father

I took Mum with me to The Retirement Village that I have adopted as we were giving away a computer to Allan this Month. Johanna Griggs, a dear friend, client, swimming champion & lately of Better Homes & Garden fame did the honours.

GET WELL SOON

Dad's Surgery Update..

Dad had his surgery and everything went according to plan. He's stable and in the High Dependency ward for 48 hrs till his body function stabilizes post surgery and then will move back to his suite. Anxious moments came to an end as we caught glimpses of him and finally met him last evening. The surgical team were fantastic and very accommodating.

We are confident that this surgery will do real good to him and should enable him to lead a more normal life. He was cheerful last evening even though slightly sedated.

Thanks to all family & friends for your good wishes which contributed to Dad's well being. Will post more later.

Dad's Surgery Update..

Dad's big day tomorrow. He's going in for surgery with the colorectal & Urology Team. Their plan is to do an ileal conduit & depending on how he's progressing & the level of infection etc they will remove the bladder if required. There will be a looksie done into the rectum and corrective action taken as deemed fit.

He's number one on the Operation Theatre list and will go into the High Dependency Ward post surgery for 24-48hrs before moving back. Will keep you all posted via the blog & facebook with more personal details here.

Lets hope all goes well. It is a major surgery and we're hoping this will do him lots of good and get him back to leading a more normal life.

I'm sure your prayers will come good and things will be better in days to come..

Thanks for all your calls, wishes & prayers...

This is what my stars say...

Your passionate nature lies right at the surface today. Tap into this for positive, intense experiences, like intimacy with someone you love. But do your best to stay calm when passion of a different kind threatens to overwhelm you. Angry outbursts are possible now, since your emotions are strong and stirred up. Desire could turn dark if feelings like jealousy or possessiveness well up within you. Try to stay lighthearted and relaxed!

The fortnight gone by...

It was wonderful of Sanjay to drop Dad & Mum off to Sydney as it would have been impossible for them to be here without his efforts. Sanjay, we had a lovely time with you around and I, personally,  enjoyed your company though we were so pre occupied with Dad but I'm glad we achieved what we had thought we'd like to achieve.

Dad's doing well in Westmead Hospital and in safe hands.. He's had one procedure with Sigmoidoscopy and drain tubes fitted.. The major surgery is lined up for Monday week ie 16th May. We are all confident that he will go thru the surgery for Ileal Conduit and be back to his normal ways soon. Its very reassuring to have the Westmead Hospital Team in the loop with Sanjay and they have taken extra special care thanks to his liaison.

Work has been really busy and its been really a challenge to manage Dad & Work but Mum has been extremely co-operative.

A special thank you to all  friends who have been around during these times.. Sanjay's friends in India and mine in Australia...