Thankful for small steps forward

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Pat's doing well after his cystectomy and it's great to see him making small steps forwards.  He is managing to transfer independently from the bed to his wheelchair (he's paraplegic).  He made it down the garden for a while today and we enjoyed the sunshine. 

It's been such a miserable spring and summer for us that we lay in bed last night thinking of nice moments we could plan.  Not the unachievable like fancy holidays but achievable moments.....like taking a picnic and parking in a pretty spot (when he's remasteres transferring into the car), like renting a movie and pigging out on chips and dip!  Isn't it interesting how priorities change?

Sam and Hannah are being so helpful and both planning their educational changes.  In September Hannah is off to uni and Sam to the local college.  I'm thankful only to be losing one of them.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Ruth, i agree that priorities change and that small things can become much more enjoyable than we ever thought possible. My husband wakes in the night quite often and i sometimes make us a cuppa and bring it back to bed. these are now my favourite times strangely, we just sit up in bed chatting and drinking tea and its wonderful.

    Glad to hear Pat is improving and that your children are being so helpful. Best wishes to you both

    Clare x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Ya Ruth,

    Im glad to hear Patrick is improving albiet slowly,at

    least hes making the effort which is a good thing.

    Its amazing how things can change and the slightest thing becomes a feast.

    Good to see your Kids are doing well,that will ease the stress. You both take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx