I'm glad the penny dropped too @Owlunar .. but I figured it would, because you are very astute. I gave you a thumbs up in the Thumbs Up thread last Thursday as well ... did you see that one?
It is so sad .. this coronavirus thing ... bad news every single day. NSW have started getting some worryingly higher numbers of new infections too now, some of which they do not know the source. So NSW could go the same way as VIC soon. Hope not, but who knows. This damned virus is so contagious, and the bad thing is that its so mild in many that they dont even know they have it. Thus it spreads so quickly, and before you know it ... its out of control again. But thankfully the trend is improving in VIC. But gosh the cost is so high with so many people suffering mentally, financially, etc.
I am sorry that your daughter is still in a lot of pain. I can sympathise .. I had two slipped discs (L4/5 and L5/S1). The pain can be excrutiating, with the slipped disc material pressing on the nerve. At least she is able to do some gentle walks which is a good thing. I remember when I had that in the acute stage, I couldnt move my legs at all. And for about 2 years afterwards, the calf muscle became so wasted that I could barely walk. But when I did, I walked with a distinct limp. Still do I'm told, although I no longer notice it much myself. I do notice the muscle wastage in one leg however, its still there and pretty obvious. I hope your daughter has a good treating team and that she is able to make a full recovery.
I was very happy to read that mental health funding was increased markedly for Victorians. Its much needed. So many people will be needing that support, for all sorts of reasons.
Hayfever is a curse .. truly. I dont get it badly, but I often react to some grasses. Usually notice it in windy weather, which makes sense of course. I tend to get the sniffles and itchy eyes, but mostly very mild and more of an annoyance than anything else.
I have not heard of that particular procedure you had on your shoulder. But it sounds very effective for you at any rate, and thats what counts. At least you know that you can have it again if you need to. So let hope that any shoulder replacement will not be needed at all.
Yes I recall your Cairns trip, it sounded lovely. And I also hope the Coronavirus is soon beaten and the States all open up their borders .. thus enabling holidays once more. We already missed a wedding in WA, and hubbys family are all over in WA. His Dad is 94 and beginning to fail health wise. So we really would like to get over there sooner rather than later. But its not possible right now, and likely not until mid next year according to the WA premier. We have our unused flight tickets to WA (for March wedding) converted to a flight credit. With the intention of visiting hubbys Dad asap. But the way things are going, it may expire before they even open the border. Lets hope not.
I have been on small aircraft a couple of times, like 2 and 4 seater. Once in Zimbabwe over Victoria Falls and once around Kakadu in NT. I loved it, it was so good. But I have never been in a helicopter. Not sure I am as keen to do that as I am to go back on a small plane. Speaking of planes ... my brother has been training as a pilot. He hopes to get his recreational pilots licence. I would love to go up for a flight with him, so one day I hope that happens. He has to travel a fair way to where he is doing his training, so its not easy for him to do. Especially when he is so busy with work and other family commitments. But I am so proud of him to be doing something for himself for a change. This is something he has wanted to do for a long time. Then of course the accident put so much on hold. On 22nd August it will be 5 years since little Emma died in the car accident. How time flies, and how little really changes in that time.
Yes I too am so glad I have Abbie. Thanks for the meaning of her name too ... I didnt know that. Child of Joy ... nice and very appropriate for my baby girl. I hope one day soon you will feel able to get yourself a little kitten. Misty or Smoky ... sounds like you would like a grey cat. I know someone who has a cat called Cinders, she is grey too.
Yes very true, any invasion of privacy is very much a betrayal of trust. I am being so careful now and really hope it doesnt happen again. I was beside myself when it happened last time and I dont think I could deal with it all again.
I'm glad you like some of the pictures I send you. You are definitely very gifted in many ways, so good on you for having a go at drawing as well. Perhaps you will discover a new prevously hidden talent. I would love to see your efforts if you would like to share down the track.
Okay I must go ... time to do some dinner preparations. Catch you again soon. Keep well and stay safe.
Emelia 🌸
