Having spent so much time sitting beside a hospital bed with my husband, I so related to your brilliant observations of hospital life. He was a beautiful patient and a “pleaser” and the nurses loved him. I remember too, when he was diagnosed with a problem there was no answer too, two specialists stayed up til the wee hours of the morning inventing a way to try and save him. That was about 18 years ago and he’s out mustering today…It can pay to be nice…
You manage to suck me in with your sharp points then suddenly I’m convulsing with laughter! The nurses perfume made you want to gag… I know that scent!! J eating all your lollies!🙃. C’s poem to cling to was superb. I’m going to tap into too. It’s just wonderful to know it was such a success and you have your legs and spirit still intact . 🙏🏻🥂
I’ve often wondered what back ailment lead to your surgery. So wonderful that it lead to such a satisfying outcome and that it has returned you to your physical well-being. Just two years ago I received a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Good to have a name for the disablement and leg pains, rotten to know that it’s likely progressive and that surgery is a last resort. We too often take wellness for granted. In the interim it’s better to focus on what we can do as well as what we can do to help ourselves. The poem you included has resonated with me. Thank you.
Niall Williams’ book is breathtakingly beautiful. I could not put it down, and I find myself thinking about the words on those pages often, even though I read it months ago. I do hope you enjoy it. I cried and I laughed, hard.
Having spent so much time sitting beside a hospital bed with my husband, I so related to your brilliant observations of hospital life. He was a beautiful patient and a “pleaser” and the nurses loved him. I remember too, when he was diagnosed with a problem there was no answer too, two specialists stayed up til the wee hours of the morning inventing a way to try and save him. That was about 18 years ago and he’s out mustering today…It can pay to be nice…
You manage to suck me in with your sharp points then suddenly I’m convulsing with laughter! The nurses perfume made you want to gag… I know that scent!! J eating all your lollies!🙃. C’s poem to cling to was superb. I’m going to tap into too. It’s just wonderful to know it was such a success and you have your legs and spirit still intact . 🙏🏻🥂
Loved this one, Maggie
I’ve often wondered what back ailment lead to your surgery. So wonderful that it lead to such a satisfying outcome and that it has returned you to your physical well-being. Just two years ago I received a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Good to have a name for the disablement and leg pains, rotten to know that it’s likely progressive and that surgery is a last resort. We too often take wellness for granted. In the interim it’s better to focus on what we can do as well as what we can do to help ourselves. The poem you included has resonated with me. Thank you.
Thank you for this.
That poem...
Niall Williams’ book is breathtakingly beautiful. I could not put it down, and I find myself thinking about the words on those pages often, even though I read it months ago. I do hope you enjoy it. I cried and I laughed, hard.
Great to hear a positive ending and achievement after your op 12months ago.Well done Maggie
I’m so happy you could climb again ... 🏔️