It seems my good leg ( my right femur) is no longer good and is about to head off on its own little adventure. After weeks of hospital admissions, MRI's, xrays and CT scans, my Specialists had a meeting on Friday to debate my case and decide how to best proceed with treating my yet unnamed bone … Continue reading The Next Leg of the Journey…literally!
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Now What?
I made a huge decision this week to step down from my role as Administrator of Arthritis Queensland Support Forum, a forum for women with inflammatory arthritis. I'm still a member of this amazing group and will actively contribute but it has become increasingly obvious, to me and my husband, that I need to focus more on my … Continue reading Now What?
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Your House, Your Comfort, Your Safe Place
I've just been chatting with the Occupational Therapist who organised my stair lift installation. She was very impressed with how the stair lift looked in my home. Given I'm still relatively young ( and perhaps a little delusional 😊), I was relieved to have her opinion as my concern has always been that I didn't … Continue reading Your House, Your Comfort, Your Safe Place
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Twas the Night Before Biopsy
Twas the night before Bone Marrow biopsy and all through the hospital the patients were stirring demanding a nurse... That's about as poetic as I can get tonight. Tomorrow is a big day and the day after is even bigger. My stint in hospital 2 weeks ago resulted in an MRI on my right femur … Continue reading Twas the Night Before Biopsy
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Life is Full of Surprises!
It's a cliché! Life is full of surprises. We all know that and we probably all like to think we are prepared for them. Sometimes though they come when we least expect it and they are not always good. This week has been a really tough week. I was happily thinking I had 3 … Continue reading Life is Full of Surprises!
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Starting Over!
My leg is not healing at all. My Orthopaedic Surgeon hung his head and sighed and cringed when I saw him yesterday. Actually his first comment was: "Happy New Year Darling", quickly followed by "and here comes my worst nightmare!" We laughed, we always do. He was joking, sort of. I am though his … Continue reading Starting Over!
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Caring Angels
The past 3 weeks Peter & I have been introduced to the world of carers. In various ways we have both been carers to others all our lives, so to step into the shoes of being the one needing care was a humbling and actually beautiful experience. We decided to use the services of Pres … Continue reading Caring Angels
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
For those of you who know me well you will know that I adore Christmas. The past few Christmases have been interesting to say the least with my stoma creation (Rudolph had to feature 😊) , my broken leg, bone disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This year is not disappointing in the challenging Christmas stakes. My … Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
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When the Carer needs care…..not all that easy!
We have a new situation that is proving a challenge. I'm having more surgery on Tuesday to replace the screws in my broken femur. It will take me a couple of months after it to get as mobile as I can be with a non healing broken leg. My wonderful husband, who is my full … Continue reading When the Carer needs care…..not all that easy!
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Over the Hill… I’ve turned 50!!
Today is my 50th birthday!! Something of a milestone & all year friends & family have been asking how am I going to celebrate? What amazing things do I have planned? Well with RA, a rare bone disease, broken femur & a colostomy, planning grand celebrations is just not possible. I never know from one … Continue reading Over the Hill… I’ve turned 50!!
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