3 Too Many

With great sadness this morning we learned that Sue’s 102 year old Nana – Daisy Jane Paterson (1909-2012) – passed over.  May she rest in peace on this marked day in history. 

Daisy 7 Feb 2012 with Abigail, Jacob & Lachlan.

Needless to say – todays ramble will be short, as whilst Daisy’s passing is not  unexpected we are still dealing with this in our way.  Sue is holding up well with the support of her family & us boys.

Seems the tumors have super powers and can even ward off the effects of sleeping tablets – brain on super hyper mode again – anyone got some quantum physics they need solved at the moment as that would be a doodle! Seriously I am thinking about everything, and anything – even that I must check the car tyres for their rotation. Jacob’s maths problems from the other day too – did I give him the correct method of working them out ahh too late now! 

Woke fully at 5:30am again – but stayed in bed until about 7:30am – I know I should have gone to Dawn Parade – forgive me this time – as we usually do go.  About to head down to gym to pay my dues then we get the news about Daisy.  Take time to reflect, say a prayer & share a tear and memories about this remarkable woman. 

Head down to the gym about 9am til 10:15 – come away with wobbly legs – great work out clear head and stuffed   Reckon it is a great way to start any day.  And a good way to work off the wayward steroids input from the night before.  I’m seriously thinking of locking the pantry myself.

Have a novelty moment then later this morning as my Dad & Mum turned up to visit at the same time – hasn’t happened in about 30 years! Then Dad sees the real funny moment of it when he makes Mum a cup of his coffee (he keeps a stash of his fluffy Cappa instant stuff here – that Mum likes too – an says to her well this is odd isn’ it – I wouldn’t have thought I’d be making you a coffee again like old times – oh well guess you had to be here.  Both are in very good spirits which is making this easier for me to deal with things. Mum also said that she spoke to my Aunty that we thought had bronchitis – it turns out that’s what the hospital had initially thought i was but it was nothing that serious. Talk about relieved!  I must stay fit & well!!

Fading – snooze time – the sun is shining on box window seat & is calling me so I’ll just test it out for size – for a brief second.  Wake 90 minutes or maybe a couple later feeling refreshed Great spot that.  Slow arvo – started blog early today as an hour after resting starting to diminish again already – it is only an hour since I rested – Really!.  I will not give in to this eternal wearing down – I didn’t ask for these tumors and they won’t win over the greater me! Bloody things! They will adjust to how I live not the other way round. I will not yield to their pressure. Still I partly blame the drugs a bit too – as they make you go noddy – just not at night unfortunately.

Jennifer – Sue’s Cousin is over for tea tonight.  I am going to be getting a few memories of Daisy from her to help me, as I have been asked to participate in the sharing of the celebration of Daisy’s life – (feel very honoured).

Well in a nutshell folks, that’s how Anzac Day came to pass with me and has now taken on a whole new meaning in our house.

M&D time – might try no sleeping pill  & no pain killers and see what the tumors come up with for tonight’s activities   Watch for tomorrow’s ramble.  Emotionally & physically drained to the core now!

Lest We Forget.

Kia Kaha.