Well that is a bit dramatic but I couldn't resist the urge to use that great phrase.
In fact I have had a number of issues in the last few weeks: a blood clot in my calf. But Jutta pointed out how amazing it was that my blood was actually clotting. And when you think of how long I survived with a mere 5k to 10 k platelets, it is miraculous. ( Platelets were 107k last week). Then I had a 10 siege of a truly debilitating stomach flu necessitating many days and hours of infusions. And for the dramatic one. A face plant. Apparently it is very difficult to literally fall on your face but since I am so brilliant, I managed it with no problem! The result. A huge bruise on my left cheek. But I was very lucky as I broke nothing. And honestly when you see me, you will realise how amazing that is. ( I tripped on uneven pavement on my morning walk). Finally....And I have decided that this it for medical mishaps, I have joined as a friend says " the cold club". Two weeks of sniffling, coughing and hacking. I have a big box of face masks and they are getting a workout both as cover ups for my bruise and to protect others from my germs. But despite everything, I feel really good. Cecchi and his team have been taking fantastic care of me and he points out that recovery time will always be longer for me than for ordinary mortals who don't have their brother's immune system!
In other news. The newish biz English Over Easy is picking up and it is fun to be teaching again. I would love to build up more clients online and so if you have ideas or referrals, I am all ears.
I have also been sewing and below is my latest project. It is perhaps the never ending item as I keep making another little tweak here and there. The latest being a line of Sachiko stitching to prevent the "white" part from fraying. God daughter Bridget has volunteered to give me some coaching on sewing with knits which I look forward to.
Úna continues to delight and and she is babbling up a storm. Her clearest word is " goodbye". My niece Sheila finished her chemotherapy --- a huge milestone. The next step is surgery.
As always, my spirits are buoyed by all of you and the continued love, thoughts, and good cheer you send my way. Thank you.
And now for the only reason you read this.......
My niece Aileen with Aoibh on her right ( Sheila's daughter) and Shona on the left. Shona is the newest member of our extended family)
Examining Gershwin
Helping Ainaté work out
Waking up
Neighborhood walk
