I think I can see a light ahead - that's a little change...
It was absolutely lovely having Di stay ~ a few bubbles, lots of talking, way too much sitting up-right for way too long and it is not like we could not have just laid on the bed and gone blah, blah, blah ~ Di you wrecked me for the whole weekend! *chortles* it was SO worth it - put in me in great spirits.
So much so I have got in touch with a few friends of old, chatted on phone and even have a friend dropping for a cuppa soonish! It's not for long ~ but I know that it is necessary for my moving forward to regain that 'social' life. 
Bit awkward with people - so not me!
Taking it slow ~ I want to do so many things, this time on my hands could be used for so much. But we have returned to the addage: “softly, slowly ~ my cheeky monkey” 
and it IS only six months post op. I have to remember the surgeon always said at it would be at least 12 months and 18 months is not to be unexpected... I am just too eager and impatient (but recognise that) so there is a certificate course starting end May for Training & Assessment which I was undertaking before my back gave out ~ time to jump in to refresh and complete it.
~ We have been afflicted by the global economic crisis ~
MyMan's place of employment has had redundancies through all offices nationally. Luckily, he has been spared however all remaining staff from top to bottom have been asked to take reductions in hours. They offered a 9 day fortnight or 4 day week. MyMan is taking the 4 day week and with a little jiggling all my doctor, therapy and hydro sessions will move to Wednesdays over the next 3 weeks so he has 2 days on, Wednesday off, 2 on - then the weekend. 
80% income is at least not 0% in this climate!
That starts next week~ and as hydro will be Tuesday for a few more sessions and we'll have doctors next week then not again for 4 weeks ~ it is full steam ahead - garden, house stuff, de-clutter the garage and have this bloody garage sale we've been going to have for the past 10 years. 
Should make a few bob, its all crap. So long as it pays for the dumper to get rid of the remainder, I will be happy!
I know life is tough & shit all over ~ we are certainly not the only people struggling. But we dont have me as back up in any way (no pun intended). Short of being able to undertake some type of computer work at home with a very loose deadline, there is not a lot I can manage that will generate income. 
I still need to rely so heavily on others and there are very few up here who can afford me time. So many are back working during school hours at least - you have to actively look for work if all kids are at school. MrsBrady has been a friend indeed, and has been able to commit to taking me to hydro on Tuesday morning, providing one of her bunch are not sick, or a day off school, or holidays.
~ Big huge thanks and appreciations MrsBrady ~
I dont think I even say it often enough Carol. It is so great, and even more so with the after therapy cuppa and gossip about things that are happening out in the community ~ who you see at the shops, what you found in Mike's yard while gardening, whether there is water in the Lake when you do actually make it out for a run...
~ Speaking of wants ~
I want a break. Just a wee small one.
So we are going here : http://www.ashmorepalmsgoldcoast.com.au/
Not for a few months yet ~ but we plan to fly into the Sunshine Coast to see VBGF and the boys then down to the Gold Coast and let the males and their testosterone run wild in theme park heaven while I try to reduce my ability to reflect and deflect sunlight off the sheer whiteness of my skin ~ and maybe even gain a little colour, even if just a hint of pink ~ doctor said I need extra Vitamin D...
Until ron
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