...because I have just been so darn busy with stuff! Honestly, somedays whizz by and I sit in front of the computer at some unearthly hour, and I hardly have the strength to type. Firstly, I have been to the hospital about my hernia, and due to the size, me being a girl, and because I am a paid gardener, the lovely consultant has marked my case as urgent. I am back up to the hospital tomorrow to see the day care nurse to have my pre-assessment, whatever that means. Then hopefully I will get a date for the op. They are going to open my up properly, so not keyhole, in case there are any complications, so they can deal with those at the same time. Then our daughter had a granuloma growing on her face - she has always had skin problems, when she was born her skin wasn't developed properly and she suffered from severe eczema from birth. Her skin would bleed and loose fluids during the night and she would stick to her bedding, which would cause what little skin she had to tear....god it was awful. Anyhow, she had a sore spot on her face, which her body couldn't heal, so this granuloma formed. The first GP didn't want to remove it, prefered to wait for the hospital to do it, but the kids at school started to bully her about it, and it would bleed constantly, so we saw a different GP and he operated on her and removed what he could. It is coming back, so she will have to have it seen to again, but at least now it is small so should be easier to deal with. Then we have been doing some household chores - a new floor in the porch and decorated and revamped daughters bedroom. This on top of regular chores, the allotment, garden, and me working 4 or 5 days a week has left me flagging. Then today out of the blue, my mum called to tell me my first cousin has died! He died in his sleep last night, and his poor girlfriend woke next to him this moring and was unable to wake him. He was only 46. I feel awful for my aunt, but also my poor Nan. She lost her first son, my dad, when he was 56, now she has lost her first grandson. She is in a sorry state as you can imagine. So I must apologise for my absence. I am around, and I do check in. :-|
Oh E.J., it's little wonder that you don't have the energy left to type in the evening. First, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your cousin. 46 is just so young. Your daughter has been through a lot, it's terribly difficult to see anyone you love, particularly a child, in discomfort with any sort of health problems. I do hope that this next procedure will resolve the granuloma for good. Thank you for letting us know what's been going on (and all that is still to come) for you. I hope that your surgery can be put on the schedule soon, and that you recover quickly and completely in time to enjoy the summer months.
My sympathy to you and your family as well. Hope your surgery is soon and your recovery is quick. Good thoughts goingyour way.
My deepest sympathy to you as well EJ. You've had a lot going on so do remember to take care of yourself! Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin.Thats just so very young.I hope your surgery is over real soon and that your daughter heals wellalso.My prayers are with you and yours.
Hi EJ, sometimes life gets in the way of the things we want to do. No apology needed, just check in when you can and give us updates as needed. Sorry to hear about your cousin, my thoughts go up for your family. How sad that your daughter has to go thru something like this at such a young age. Hope everything gets taken care of soon. Let us know when your surgery is to be so we can all keep good thoughts for you that day to help it go smoothly.
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your cousin. Also my prayers go with you and your daughter for a quick recovery. Wannabe
EJ, sorry about your family's loss, and you and DD's health problems. I am keeping y'all in my prayers.
My sympathy to you on the loss of your cousin. Hope your surgery goes well. Prayers for you and your daughter's recovery. Sometimes it seems like things come in bunches. Take care.
I hope your recovery goes quickly and your daughter heals well. Our sympathy for the death of your cousin. Dooley
Hard times... I am glad that your dear daughter has such loving, caring parents! It must be quite difficult at times, especially when one you love is in such discomfort. My sympathies to your family on the loss of your cousin - so young!
