Journal. Tahlia and Ashlee again
Tahlia started back at Sacred Heart this morning. On her return to Huntly I took her up to the examination office for her driving license written exam. She passed with flying colours. A fee of $80.00 is required.
On Monday along with Gillian and Paul and Tahlia we took Ashlee to Sacred Heart boarding accommodation. The rooms are so-ooo small. She quickly made friends with the other 4th form boarders and an outgoing girl from Taramanui took her in hand. Ashlee is 14 now and quiet with a dry sense of humour. Three days later she is enjoying her new home for the next 3 years or so.
Tahlia arriving back at school looked her up the first day to check that she was finding things ok. Tahlia is like that, thoughtful.
Pat has got gout again. She must drink more water. The weather is so hot and humid at present, I will do the shopping again today.
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Sunday, January 25, 2004
Journal. Tahlia and Ashlee
Today is Sunday. Tahlia returns today to us to start next week her 6th form and probably final year at Sacred Heart Girls College.
Ashlee too will start this week as a boarder at Sacred Heart for the first time in the 4th form.
Gillian and Paul are coming over from Whitianga to see Ashlee firmly settled in the boarding house. I do hope she likes it.
Today is Sunday. Tahlia returns today to us to start next week her 6th form and probably final year at Sacred Heart Girls College.
Ashlee too will start this week as a boarder at Sacred Heart for the first time in the 4th form.
Gillian and Paul are coming over from Whitianga to see Ashlee firmly settled in the boarding house. I do hope she likes it.
Monday, January 19, 2004
Journal. The Bird Club BBQ
It is Sunday and today is the Bird Club BBQ. A fine hot day was forecast and visitors came from Auckland too. Fred Rix showed up with his new friend Cath. They seemed happy and Cath was a nice person to talk to. Fred does well it must be a few years now since attending his 70th. birthday.
Alan Foote had been down the bush shooting and he brought fresh venison to the BBQ for everyone. Some say venison tastes "gamy". These steaks didn't, they were delicious. The deer had probably been feeding on the sweet bush foliage.
The BBQ was a success if the happy smiling faces was anything to go by.
It is Sunday and today is the Bird Club BBQ. A fine hot day was forecast and visitors came from Auckland too. Fred Rix showed up with his new friend Cath. They seemed happy and Cath was a nice person to talk to. Fred does well it must be a few years now since attending his 70th. birthday.
Alan Foote had been down the bush shooting and he brought fresh venison to the BBQ for everyone. Some say venison tastes "gamy". These steaks didn't, they were delicious. The deer had probably been feeding on the sweet bush foliage.
The BBQ was a success if the happy smiling faces was anything to go by.
Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Journal. Caitlin Monday report
Caitlin has been taken off the antibiotic drip and now taking oral antibiotics. If successful the doctor says she should be able to go home on Tuesday.
Her leg plaster cast (to hold the pus drain in place) has been cut ready for removal when she reaches home.
Caitlin is now back to her usual cheery self and Gillian looks better. Gillian and Paul went shopping today and Caitlin was happy to be in our charge, so she must be feeling better.
Its a relief to everyone.
Caitlin has been taken off the antibiotic drip and now taking oral antibiotics. If successful the doctor says she should be able to go home on Tuesday.
Her leg plaster cast (to hold the pus drain in place) has been cut ready for removal when she reaches home.
Caitlin is now back to her usual cheery self and Gillian looks better. Gillian and Paul went shopping today and Caitlin was happy to be in our charge, so she must be feeling better.
Its a relief to everyone.
Monday, January 05, 2004
Journal. Caitlin Sunday Report
Caitlin was much improved yesterday. Twenty four hours has made a vast improvement to her, she is still on the antibiotic drip and possibly for a further 24 hours. Gillian looked better although still pale, she too has had a harrowing ordeal.
Gillian, Pat and I took Caitlin for a walk in the wheelchair to the cafeteria, down the lift 1 floor, down a passage and then up a lift again 2 floors. Caitlin enjoyed her cafeteria visit I think.
Monday's doctor's examination should give us some news of her progress.
Caitlin was much improved yesterday. Twenty four hours has made a vast improvement to her, she is still on the antibiotic drip and possibly for a further 24 hours. Gillian looked better although still pale, she too has had a harrowing ordeal.
Gillian, Pat and I took Caitlin for a walk in the wheelchair to the cafeteria, down the lift 1 floor, down a passage and then up a lift again 2 floors. Caitlin enjoyed her cafeteria visit I think.
Monday's doctor's examination should give us some news of her progress.
Sunday, January 04, 2004
Journal. Caitlin again
We travelled back from Whitianga yesterday to Waikato Hospital. She is not too well. Her leg is poisoned and she continues on a 24 antibiotic drip.
Her ankle joint has been scanned for infection which is clear fortunately. A further MRI scan shows infection around the bone and her leg was operated on and drained on Friday.
She is very sore and in pain and has been mildly sedated with morphine patches. She also has had to take unpleasant oral sedatives to which she becomes fractious and administration becomes difficult. Changing arm drip entry points is painful too for her.
Caitlin looks worn out and so does Gillian, she has been sleeping alongside Caitlin's bed each night.
Hopefully and a little luck will see her improve over the next 2 days. To see her and watch her is difficult, it gives one a feeling of helplessness. I don't think she really trusts the hospital staff... their necessary interference with her usually equals pain.
We are staying at least 2 days at Anthony's flat in Hamilton.
We travelled back from Whitianga yesterday to Waikato Hospital. She is not too well. Her leg is poisoned and she continues on a 24 antibiotic drip.
Her ankle joint has been scanned for infection which is clear fortunately. A further MRI scan shows infection around the bone and her leg was operated on and drained on Friday.
She is very sore and in pain and has been mildly sedated with morphine patches. She also has had to take unpleasant oral sedatives to which she becomes fractious and administration becomes difficult. Changing arm drip entry points is painful too for her.
Caitlin looks worn out and so does Gillian, she has been sleeping alongside Caitlin's bed each night.
Hopefully and a little luck will see her improve over the next 2 days. To see her and watch her is difficult, it gives one a feeling of helplessness. I don't think she really trusts the hospital staff... their necessary interference with her usually equals pain.
We are staying at least 2 days at Anthony's flat in Hamilton.
Saturday, January 03, 2004
Journal. Last day of October
I put up the Gazebo first thing this morning. The day I put up the Gazebo is the day I consider the 1st day of summer. It will stay up now until the end of May. I then dragged out the 4 ft. round glass topped table and the 4 lounger chairs and cushioning. This will be my domain for the next 6 to 7 months.
Lunch is always eaten here by Pat and I providing the day is fine and breakfast by me also if the early morning is warm. This is my brother John's favourite place also when he is on his periodic visits from the UK.
I spend the mid summer hot afternoons here also when it is too hot to do anything else. Oh, it is good summer is here again!
I put up the Gazebo first thing this morning. The day I put up the Gazebo is the day I consider the 1st day of summer. It will stay up now until the end of May. I then dragged out the 4 ft. round glass topped table and the 4 lounger chairs and cushioning. This will be my domain for the next 6 to 7 months.
Lunch is always eaten here by Pat and I providing the day is fine and breakfast by me also if the early morning is warm. This is my brother John's favourite place also when he is on his periodic visits from the UK.
I spend the mid summer hot afternoons here also when it is too hot to do anything else. Oh, it is good summer is here again!
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