tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29951321164330658782024-02-20T18:18:39.660+10:00VestaMy personal thoughts & dreams to inspire family & friendsBeverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.comBlogger859125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-76357424984123019822014-06-24T13:30:00.000+10:002014-06-24T13:30:01.471+10:00Looking goodI went out to lunch on Sunday with Mom, Dad and Elizabeth. Our local sports club has a special - a $3 steak and $1 for sides such as chips and salad - you only need to buy a drink as well. <br />
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So for around $10 we can get a delicious meal and have someone else cook it and clean up afterward. <br />
I decided to dress up for the occasion. Don't think I did too bad a job. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All scrubbed up and ready to go out. With my beautiful flowers </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My hair won't lie down - so I figured I would just style it up and crazy<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew was taking my photos for me, and decided we needed a selfie<br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-2177168232630365432014-06-24T13:25:00.000+10:002014-06-24T13:25:31.104+10:00Memory retentionI have been spending the last couple of days trying to find out how to transfer all my old Sony analog video tapes to a digital format on my computer and finally onto DVD. The reason is that I have over 50 little tapes of beautiful memories - that we can no longer see. <br />
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All these little tapes contain gems of memories captured during the children's early childhood. And I want to watch these again. <br />
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I have been so diligent capturing photographs, but the beauty of the video needs to be treasured as well. <br />
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With the help of Matthew I think we might have found the solution - a converter. But, we need the old camera to work and it is a bit stuck. So with some research and some prayers - I hope that I can fix this problem. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-19375543524682930542014-06-19T14:09:00.001+10:002014-06-19T14:09:49.051+10:00Family LoveA little skip back in time. On one of my moments out of hospital in the last six weeks - I was blessed to have all my children around me. My beautiful 'other son' Patrick - came over to see me. It was so nice to have them all around. I love my children. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hug from my Patrick - I am still wearing a hospital wrist band</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick, Elizabeth and Matthew.<br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-79595826080056301812014-06-19T14:05:00.000+10:002014-06-19T14:05:10.119+10:00Learning to carveAfter almost 6 weeks in hospital on and off - I am finally home. During my time in hospital - I have had lots of time to think and contemplate life. I realised that I have filled my life with a lot of "I should" instead of "I want". By that I mean that I have lost sight of the fact that life is to be filled with things that make you joyful and fulfilled. The stuff we have to do, will get done, but I am going to enjoy each day. Who knows how many any of us have. <br />
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So this morning I went down to spend some time with my wonderful Dad. He is one of the most knowledgeable and talented people I have ever met. My Dad can do anything. He has built a sailing yacht with his father when he was a young man. He has built a three-story brick garage, with my Mum as his apprentice. He has given us magnificent bookcases and can fix anything. He is just filled with knowledge and I don't want to lose any of it. <br />
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Also, in recent years he has begun to carve. His carvings are magnificent. During my illness, he gave me a 'comfort bird' - it is a little bird that sits in your hand and comforts you in times of stress. From the moment he gave me mine - I wanted to carve one of my own. So today I dressed up warmly and headed down to his workshop for my first lesson. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Workshop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A finished bird, the blank and the knife</td></tr>
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It was a daunting prospect to be given the blank that Dad had cut out on the bandsaw. First thing I learnt was to find the middle of the blank and to draw a line through the mid-point on every facet. How smart? This way you will keep your carving balanced. So your best friend is your pencil and then your knife - or as Dad put it - second is the Band-Aid box - for your bleeding fingers. Luckily today I had no cuts. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am so happy and peaceful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My hands carving my very first wooden bird</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad and I smiling - showing off my/our work. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The wood chips show how much has been taken off to reveal the bird inside. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad's amazing hands</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wonderful morning. </td></tr>
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-12838688502652448402014-06-19T13:48:00.001+10:002014-06-19T13:48:09.936+10:00Working GirlElizabeth has been studying for the past 5 years - she has loved every minute of her Bachelor of Arts and graduated with Academic Honours. Since November last year she tried to get a supervisor for her Masters - but with no success. <br />
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The frustration of not earning money really began to affect her, so she decided to do a medical receptionist course on top of her degree. This was a hands on and practical course. As she finished the course, she began handing out resumes. She dropped one in at our local doctor and then our dentist. The dentist was looking for new staff, so offered her an interview, then a training day and finally acceptance and now she is on three months probation. <br />
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The best part of the job is that it is just 6-10 mins up the road and the pay is not too bad to start. Her hours are quite long at the moment, with late evenings, but we have a working girl. <br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-36520813513369633832014-06-19T13:30:00.001+10:002014-06-19T13:30:13.577+10:00Hair today - Curls tomorrowEver since my hair has grown back - I have battled to do anything with it. <br />
It has decided to have a life and curl of its own. <br />
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So here are some photos of me with curls and untidy hair. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still smiling!</td></tr>
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-74911879545893138722014-06-19T13:26:00.003+10:002014-06-19T13:26:55.074+10:00Still Living and loving life.Along with all my medical issues life has continued. <br />
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While in hospital - I managed to get a "Day Pass" - I said it was Parole. It meant that I could come home and spend the day with the family and also attend Sarah's play on Friday 7th. Sarah had been given the lead role in her drama class's production of "STREUTH". The play was a spoof - a play within a play and Sarah had the role of The Inspector. After weeks of practicing she was fantastic. I was quite tired by the time the evening came, but nothing was going to stop me attending my Sarah's big night. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivan - holding a very tired Me as we head off to Sarah's concert</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting with Elizabeth during the interval - surrounded by Angel Orbs of protection</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I popped up on stage with Sarah to have a photo</td></tr>
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A couple of days later - Sarah had a fancy-dress party at Drama to celebrate the end of the play and she chose to dress up as a 'Weeping Angel' from the TV - Dr Who. I got to see the photos - she was terrifying. Thanks Matthew, Elizabeth and Granny for helping Sarah create such a great costume. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scary Sarah</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt helping Sarah with the body paint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you look away they will move and touch you and send you back in time - feeding on your energy. </td></tr>
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-79074743055775795622014-06-17T17:29:00.000+10:002014-06-17T17:29:27.873+10:00Time to rest on my journeyCan you believe it, but I have just come home today after having to rush back in to hospital - not many hours after my last post. <br />
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Unfortunately, there was a bowel blockage and I ended up with a nasal-gastric tube, as well as very strong pain killers. Under the care of my surgeon, oncologist and palliative care doctor I have been able to get back on my feet. <br />
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The last week has been fairly serious, with bladder spasms and issues with my colon. Pain management has also been on top of the list and I have been blessed with some caring people and some amazing drugs. <br />
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The news is a little scary. <br />
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I have numerous tumours in the peritoneum. Some are really small, but there are a few 'walnut' size tumours embedded in the scar tissue. <br />
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The plan is for the next 4-6 weeks to rest, recover, build my strength. Then I will be undergoing major surgery. It involves opening up the abdomen and removing as much scar tissue and as many tumours as possible and then heating a chemotherapy liquid up to 40 degrees and bathing the internal abdomen in the fluid. This is risky as the liquid cannot go over 42 degrees or drop below 38 degrees to be effective. Hopefully, after this 6-8 hour surgery I will have conquered most of the cancer and can begin living the rest of my life.<br />
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It will be a long recovery period of 2 weeks in hospital and around 6 weeks at home. <br />
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But, as we have discovered over the past few weeks - I am running out of options with this cancer. There are many chemotherapy options and trials, but given my propensity for rejection of them and the side-effects that I struggle with, I am hoping that this one is the big gun with the best option.<br />
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Lots of praying ahead of us, but day by day is the best way to do it.<br />
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I just wanted to share my journey, as long as it may be.Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-23377928280741951542014-06-09T17:32:00.000+10:002014-06-09T17:32:17.863+10:00A longer journey.I have been in hospital since my last post. The pain battle has been ongoing - some definite progress has been made, which is wonderful. But ... the drugs are very strong, which means I cannot drive and am very groggy most of the time. <br />
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I was under the care of the most amazing people and blessed beyond belief in their care of me. <br />
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On Saturday 8th - I had a small laparoscopic surgery to see what is causing all the pain. It turned out that there are a few adhesions as expected, but unfortunately it also found more tumours in the upper peritoneum as well as the area identified by the scan - the lower peritoneum. <br />
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I was discharged from hospital, Sunday lunchtime and tomorrow will contact the surgeon for an appointment as soon as possible to discuss my situation. It is very scary as the cancer seems to be well spread. Emotionally I am at a low point, but will pick myself up and start all over again. <br />
Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-11836660213737878172014-06-03T09:54:00.003+10:002014-06-03T09:54:39.136+10:00More Valleys than HillsIt has been a few days since I last wrote. Unfortunately this is because I am back in hospital. I have already been in for a week attempting to gain some control of my pain issues. Lots of drugs later, and it is certainly much easier.<br />
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Unfortunately, I reacted very badly to my first dose of chemo and with my own oncologist away I have been under the care of another doctor. Adam Stirling is just wonderful. He is such a good listener, so that is helping. The 'pain' doctor - Dr Maureen Mitchell is also special - she spent over 90 mins with me on her first assessment.<br />
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A brief summary is that my bowels are not working properly and the scans are not showing enough detail to explain the pain and the non-functioning bowel. I am sooooooooooo frustrated. <br />
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The surgeon Dr Brian Mead has been in twice - we are keen for him to do some laproscopic investigation, but having taken the Avastin a chemo drug, I can't have surgery, as the cells won't heal easily and it is difficult to stop the bleeding. He wants to wait six weeks, but I want it done now. So we will have to wait and see. More waiting.<br />
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Will write a bit more when I am not so groggy.Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-7817941858118546602014-05-23T09:11:00.000+10:002014-05-23T09:11:06.216+10:00Day TwoYesterday I went and had my first IV treatment for this next cycle of chemotherapy. The treatment is in two parts - the first part is called Avastin - a biological protein destroyer - that targets the proteins on the cancer cells and the second part a traditional chemo drug - Xeloda. <br />
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It is daunting to face a box of 120 tablets, knowing I will be taking 6 tablets a day for at least the next 6 months. My head went into immediate rebellion - with I can't/won't/don't want to. Then I just popped the 3 tablets and swallowed them.<br />
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My oncologist has increased my pain medication 'again' and is hoping that at last I will finally get some form of relief. If this doesn't work - then I am headed for hospital to be treated by the palliative pain management team - who have great success with cancer pain. The tumours are in such an awkward place in the peritoneum and seem to be pressing on nerves and the colon.<br />
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I will be very relieved if we can get the pain under control, I can and have coped with almost everything else, but the pain is debilitating and exhausting.<br />
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Day Two of the next path of my journey.<br />
<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-55402418671758202252014-05-18T14:32:00.001+10:002014-05-18T14:32:59.127+10:00It isn't gone!I wasn't 100% happy with the oncologist's interpretation of the PET/CT scan results on Thursday 8th. My pain levels and my own feelings told me that there was something more going on. <br />
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Mother's Day - Sunday 11th - Started with some beautiful gifts from my children and a family visit to church in the morning. <br />
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The day however, ended horribly. The pain I have been experiencing for the past 5-6 weeks hit a high and Ivan took me into hospital. A couple of doses of morphine later - I was admitted to the ward. Between Monday and Wednesday afternoon - I didn't eat a thing - the colonoscopy prep - made me so sick, but finally I had the colonoscopy on Wednesday afternoon. <br />
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The results - numerous small tumours on the outside of the lower bowel, constricting and narrowing the passage - the inside of the colon is clear - but it appears that the peritoneum has a mass of very small tumours a number of which are clearly cancerous. <br />
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Not a very good week. I stayed in hospital until Friday attempting to find a pain and food management schedule that will work and begin chemotherapy again this coming Thursday 22nd May, 2014. <br />
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As my oncologist explained: It is now a long term management plan. There is no end goal to the chemo regimen, but rather a plan to keep the cancer small and controllable. <br />
My plan - live life day by day and keep up my JOYBeverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-74877396703285039372014-05-09T20:10:00.000+10:002014-05-09T20:10:21.741+10:00STILL CANCER FREE!My PET/CT scan has come back clear. After a week of delays and issues with the radioactive dye - I finally had my scans yesterday and today had a meeting with my oncologist. It was such a relief to hear that there are no active tumours. My blood-test cancer markers have risen slightly since the end of my last treatment, but are still well within the 'normal' range. <br />
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As my cancer has metastasized - it will be an ongoing matter of monitoring for the rest of my life. So the next step is to have another blood test in 6 weeks. For now I don't have to have any more treatment - either chemotherapy or other options.<br />
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In 6 weeks we will have another discussion - wherein we may begin a regimen of biological/chemotherapy maintenance, which will ensure that any cellular cancer cannot develop into tumours. <br />
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It is a very strange feeling - relief, excitement and thanks to God - for the great news. But, also the feeling that I need to find a way to live, live not only scan to scan, blood test to blood test, but to live the rest of my life.<br />
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I am planning to seek some professional help with this issue, as I have felt 'sick' for the past two years and I don't plan to live the next 30 or so, with the issue - that I am a cancer victim.<br />
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But..... for tonight I am celebrating. NO CANCER!Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-34969400347520819392014-05-04T16:27:00.001+10:002014-05-04T16:27:49.385+10:00Day out at the Dam!Our friend Chevy is visiting for a few days business with Ivan, but it has been lovely having him stay at our house for the weekend. <br />
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We took a drive up to Fernvale for lunch and then went on Wivenhoe Dam. The last time I was up there was in 2011 just before our major floods. It was great to see how well the area has recovered. We have had our first cold snap of winter this weekend - it was cool and breezy - but beautiful. <br />
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The girls had fun skimming stones with Chevy. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My beautiful Elizabeth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brisbane River</td></tr>
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We found a great studio apartment within walking distance of South Bank and QPAC and arrived just after 2pm for check-in. A clean place, comfy bed and pillows was just delightful. <br />
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We then spent the afternoon down at the river. It was really special as there was a Festival to celebrate Budda's birthday and we enjoyed dancing, performances by martial arts groups, jugglers and music. Followed by an early dinner.<br />
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A windy walk back to the apartment to change for the ballet was delightful. <br />
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The ballet was stunning. Professional and delightful, not only well danced, but brilliantly acted and performed. <br />
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Thank you my darling girl for a wonderful evening out. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-81047087400164145202014-05-04T15:55:00.002+10:002014-05-04T15:55:55.236+10:00Motivation!One of the problems I have faced since being diagnosed with cancer has been motivation. It has been very easy to fall into the trap of wallowing in health issues. I know that it has been essential to nurture my energy and allow myself time to recover, but over the last few weeks I have found it very frustrating that I am still requiring 'rest & recovery' time. I want to be well and I want to be well NOW!<br />
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Oh Me of little patience. <br />
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Anyway, last week I took a tumble. It was a very hard fall, and I didn't really hurt myself, but it seemed to give me the mental jolt as well as the physical that I needed. My moment of self-pity was over. I had been putting out to the Universe that I was useless and even my writing was pathetic - I mean I had written two books - no-one had read them and those who had didn't think they were very good. Oh Poor Me!<br />
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Then the universe answered: Matthew told me that one of his friends had just finished my 2nd book. He had picked up my book and read it in just two days - loved it and hated me for not having book three finished. He thought it was excellent. <br />
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I was so excited about the whole think - that I began an intensive, motivated action plan. I actually looked up my book sales and discovered that I have sold books. People are reading them. I put out a 'plea' on Facebook - did anyone want to buy my books and within 72 hours I have had 11 orders - Wow! <br />
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So I am motivated to begin living again. Just needed a little 'shove!'Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-37806942407759905142014-04-20T15:38:00.001+10:002014-04-20T15:38:15.038+10:00Happy Easter and Happy AnniversaryToday is a special Easter Sunday as it is also Mum and Dad's 51st wedding anniversary. They were engaged on a Good Friday 53 years ago and married on April 20th, 1963. To my wonderful parents - wishing you a special day.<br />
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We started the morning with the traditional Easter Egg hunt - even though the kids are 16, 19, 20 & 24 - the Easter Bunny is still expected to hide the eggs. It was soooooo much harder this year & I had fun watching them all. <br />
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Then at lunch time Elizabeth, Patrick and I joined Mum, Dad, Kevin and Kay at our local club for lunch. Great food, good company and some lovely laughs. <br />
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It is also a good day to celebrate - just 9 weeks after shaving my head completely bald - I have an amazing head of hair - it is so soft and pretty - I am loving it. <br />
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So to all my family and friends - Happy Easter.Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-58134936946170259532014-04-11T18:24:00.002+10:002014-04-11T18:24:34.376+10:00April newsApril has started with some lovely cooler nights and beautiful mornings. It is one of my favourite months in Queensland. The skies are clear blue, the sun warm and day time temperatures in the mid 20's. <br />
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We did however, have a storm the other night that caused a major electrical short in the power pole just outside our house. A couple of hours without electricity resulted in a great game of cards by candlelight.<br />
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Today a very special thing occurred - Sarah went down to her Grandad so that he could teach her to carve. Sarah is very gifted artistically and has expressed interest in carving. Today she began a 'comfort bird' - a very special carving. <br />
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A good happening of the month so far was finding a very special book. Ever since I was a little girl my Mom has talked about a book called "Barney Blue Eyes" - it was a favourite of hers as a child and she had a copy she read to me when I was little. Sometime during our moves and growing up the book went missing. For at least the last 10-15 years we have hunted every antique store and second-hand bookshop - no luck. <br />
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But .... in searching for another title on 'abebooks' - I thought to type in the title and lo & behold - I found "More Barney Blue Eyes" - it is a First Edition published in 1938 and in really good condition. I ordered it straight away and had the joy of giving it to Mom just a few days ago.<br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-36262884163731049162014-03-31T10:08:00.002+10:002014-03-31T10:08:36.835+10:00I am Trouble!Miss Molly is now nearly 10 weeks old and is so adorable, but trouble with a capital T - she loves chasing Bella and also creeping up behind Abby to jump on her tail.<br />
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This morning I caught her digging under my pot plant - the face says it all - "I am Guilty"<br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-3334000106705017262014-03-31T10:05:00.004+10:002014-03-31T10:05:56.354+10:00CelebrationsYesterday we celebrated my remission with a party for friends and family that have supported me on this 20 month journey. <br />
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I made the decision yesterday that I will begin to abandon my turbans - my hair is growing back really strongly and I am loving it. <br />
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It was the most beautiful afternoon of laughter and sharing with this amazing group of people who have loved and supported me through good times and bad. <br />
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Despite me telling everyone not to bring any gifts - I was overwhelmed with flowers, wine, chocolates, a silver necklace from Kevin and Kay and a gift card from Robyn, Allen & Ryan. <br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-16879093632297731152014-03-29T19:30:00.000+10:002014-03-29T19:30:01.173+10:00Happy Birthday and CongratulationsYesterday Matthew passed his driver's licence. It has been a big couple of celebratory days for him.<br />
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It was wonderful to see him arrive back from his test and have passed - the tester even wrote on his test sheet - "Good Drive" - so two qualified driver's in the house now - and only Sarah to go. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew's new car with its "P" plate - Provisional Driver for 2 years.</td></tr>
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And today it was his 20th birthday. It is wonderful to celebrate his birthday with him - he has brought our family so much joy - I am so proud of you Matthew.<br />
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Matt had work today and when we dropped by the Newsagency where he works - Granny and Grandad sang Happy Birthday to him in front of the whole shop. <br />
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After work - we celebrated with a cake and some presents.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks Granny & Grandad for framing my picture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A GPS for your new car - so that you will never be lost and will always find your way home.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Presents for the birthday boy - let's hope those lottery tickets win that $20 million</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids!</td></tr>
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-23025067580365902962014-03-20T10:37:00.000+10:002014-03-20T10:37:01.655+10:00Pain FreeThis morning I woke up pain free for the first time in weeks, no probably months. Since my cancer was diagnosed 18 months ago I have lived with a low level of pain. However, the past couple of weeks have seen my pain increase day by day until yesterday I saw our GP. <br />
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A prescription of some strong pain medication has resulted in my first pain free evening and a morning waking up pain-free. I love modern medicine. Now I can begin to heal. <br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-65432236861622938252014-03-20T08:03:00.004+10:002014-03-20T08:03:52.381+10:00Little notesYesterday morning I woke to a lovely note on the kitchen bench. It was from Ivan. <br />
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Ivan gets up at about 5.30am every morning and lets the dogs out, feeds them and gives them fresh water. He then gives Hazel (the bird) fresh food and water in her outside cage - ready for when she goes out later in the day. He also brushes Cleo (the Persian cat) and gives her a treat and a drink of water from the tap. All of this before he even has his own breakfast. <br />
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Yesterday he left us a note to tell us what he had done and also to send us all a special message for the day. It was such a lovely thing to wake up to.<br />
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So ..... this morning - we left him a note in return - we all wrote him a message. <br />
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And then he left us another note!<br />
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This has been a great bit of fun between our family.Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-33625152396548555562014-03-16T18:48:00.003+10:002014-03-16T18:48:34.675+10:00Another family memberToday we fulfilled Sarah's dream - to finally get another dog. <br />
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Now we already own 2 dogs - Abby and Bella; 3 cats - Cleo, Greyson & Mae and a bird - Hazel.<br />
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But ever since we had to put little Max to sleep last year - Sarah has wanted and asked for another puppy. <br />
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After getting my good news last week and finally making the decision to take Sarah out of school (she is home schooling) - it seemed the perfect time. <br />
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So Little Molly joined our family. She is a Maltese x Poodle and is just 8 weeks old. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Miss Molly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The smile says it all</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Introducing Molly to Abby and Bella</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I will sit next to my Mommy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abby looks so fierce, but is such a gentle dog and a real mother - she took to Molly straight away</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The big and the small of it all</td></tr>
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Sarah my love, I hope Molly fills that space in your heart that is missing. Take good care of her my Angel and she will love you forever. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2995132116433065878.post-45783787706042815492014-03-15T20:16:00.002+10:002014-03-15T20:16:46.226+10:0025 Years of Wedded BlissToday Ivan and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We are both so very blessed to have found each other and to have developed a friendship that has not only lasted, but grown over the 25 years we have had together.<br />
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Twenty-five years ago we were just 25 and 29 years of age - and both felt that we had found our soul-mate. I think that the years have proved us right.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15th March, 1989</td></tr>
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We have had so many ups and downs, from the loss of our first miscarriage and the following two. To the amazing birth of our three healthy children. We have lived in eight different houses in our 25 years and on 3 continents. We have planted a rose garden in every house and seen floods and drought. We have enjoyed snow and the seasons of North America and sweltered through humidity and heat in Brisbane. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1990</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2002</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2004</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2006</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2008</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2010</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2012</td></tr>
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These photos are a small snapshot of the wonderful years of fun that we have shared. <br />
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And now today we have celebrated together with our beautiful children and my Mum and Dad. <br />
Thank you everyone for making today so special.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivan & me this morning</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling fantastic - I am in remission</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking good</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My handsome fella<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooking together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow roses for friendship</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Mum and Dad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twenty-five fingers for twenty-five years </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful photo of Mum and me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And my lovely Dad </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turkey is cooked</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is love</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding bands of love</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family photo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messing around - love Ivan's face!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And our gifts for each other.</td></tr>
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And so at the end of a wonderful day - I thank God for my life, for the love of a wonderful man and the blessings of an amazing family. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06090473336565515578noreply@blogger.com1