Friday 3 November 2017

Good to see you!



I just love this photograph, taken by Phil recently in the Wairarapa; he said he was about to drive home when he caught sight of this amazing scene in his rearview mirror - so just had to stop.

I think that's called seizing the moment...

 - there's been a few interesting moments lately, I believe I mentioned earlier that I had no wish to turn this blog into a medical report, however in order that you understand what's been going on, here are a few highlights -

I turned up to the Lower Hutt Hospital for a gastroscopy, new doctor trying to get to the bottom of the persistent acid reflux, utterly exhausted after walking what seemed miles through the corridors, some amazing nurses took me in hand, arranged for a blood test, and I was admitted, given three blood transfusions and an iron transfusion.

All fine but next the colonoscopy ... not fine and a ct scan confirmed the problem, bowel cancer, but caught early; so keyhole surgery.  there was also a clot in my lung so a series of aggressive blood thinners - which I learned to inject into my belly, no problem, lots of padding there.

A month ago today I had the surgery - and again, I'm full of praise for the staff at Hutt Hospital, great people.

Time for a little eye candy I think, not sure where I saw this, but I love it - bright and cheerful -


There's also a closeup of one of the blocks -


I also like the unusual setting - could be adapted for other blocks, methinks...

 A few more details so you know where I'm at; I'd been having procedures on my eyes when the specialist found macular degeneration behind the cataracts, which had been removed, I'd had to cancel an appointment when I went into hospital, luckily managed to get one this week and have once more had  an injection, so I shan't be driving until after the weekend to give the eye time to settle down.

That'll do for now - oops, fireworks going off - luckily I have no pets to worry about.

My granddaughter, Amy, moved in, together with her 23-month-old daughter, and they have looked after me so well; she is such a capable young woman, it was a joy to have them here and I miss them a lot.  Not only did Amy do the cooking, washing and cleaning but she introduced me to "The Good Place" on Netflicks - a fascinating programme; there's supposed to be a new episode each week but I haven't seen one yet.

I'm still knitting the blankets, and this week went back into my sewing room - Amy helped me to tidy some of the fabric left lying around and I sewed a few more pieces onto the backing I started before all this stopped me in my tracks. 

Before I take myself off to bed, I want to share another of Phil's photographs which looks like a silver ornament.


Thanks for reading my blog,
June









3 comments:

Nancy J said...

June, no wonder you have been lying low. Hugh has had his second cataract removed, and realises now how bad his eyesight was. The bowel, oh if only we could see what is going on inside. Hope you are resting well, patting fabric every now and then, and accepting all the help from wonderful family members. The joy of younger ones coming to be there with you. Those injections for the macular degeneration, our son-in-law's Mum has them regularly.At first she had to stay in Dunedin overnight, and be driven the one hour plus home the next day. I hope they are working as they should.

Ali Honey said...

You have had a lot to cope with June. Best Wishes for return to good health. Love your son's photos as always. Take things easy and look after yourself. Yes some knitting and fabric fondling might work a treat. Thinking of you.
Hugs Ali.

Lisa said...

Oh June you've been through the wars haven't you. That's a lot for you to have to deal with. I hope the surgery was a success and that you are healing well and dealing with any follow up treatment okay. Take care and be kind to yourself as your go through this.