Doctors

Today started with an attempt to take Mum to a Mass of anointing. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month there is a Mass at Mirinjani. After arriving at 9.30AM to escort her to the "Chapel" we waited and waited. Eventually we gave up and went back to her room. I phoned the Presbytery again and was informed that they had made a mistake and had told me 9.30 instead of 10.30. Anyway I phoned Mum and she made it to Mass on her own.

Mum had an appointment with the Doctor this afternoon. She is having trouble swallowing and has been told on MANY occasions that she has delayed swallowing -i.e the message from the brain is delayed and of course she feels like she is choking. She remains unconvinced about the Doctors' diagnosis.

As John and Sharon are coming on Thursday and we (Tony and myself) are driving to Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday) to see my eye doctor we decided to do our shopping today. Mum sat in the car while this happened.

This is how exciting our lives are!!!

More photos

Okay Adrienne you asked for some more photos of Blake. I will add one or two as it takes a fair while for the photos to upload.

Mother is here for the day. We have her here on Thursday and Sunday. At the moment she is resting getting over her lunch (fried tomato, egg and bacon). This menu was requested by her.

Canberra is experiencing some really hot weather at the moment. We have had about 6 days in the mid 30's. Not as bad as Adelaide though. Winter will be very welcome.

"We of the Never Never"

When I was at school we read "We of the Never Never" by Aeneas Gunn as part of our literature study. It was written about early settlement in the Northern Territory.

For my 60th birthday my friend Carolyn gave me a copy. I am now reading this book to Mum and revisiting the adventure. We are both enjoying the experience. I have discovered that I can read out loud quite well really.

If you have not read "We of the Never Never" it is worth doing. It certainly shows how difficult it was to exist in those "inside" places in the early days.

Melbourne

We have had four whole days in Melbourne bonding with the beautiful Blake. What a doll! He is a great little chap and babbles along all day talking. Tony and I can understand most of what he says but his parents of course know all. At this stage we were very impressed that he knows all his colours and shapes and lots more. I can't wait till Easter when they will be here for a few days.

It is a pity that it takes so long to drive to Melbourne (7 hours) because I REALLY would love to spend more time there. Anyway we have to be content with what we can do.

John and Sharon's new home is very nice. Of course there are a million things they would like to do to it but that will come in time. But at the moment it is all you could want.

The picture is of their front door area.

Mother, Joe and Sandra

Just thought you would like to see Mother, Joe and Sandra. Mum had two nights here. I am taking her back to Mirinjani shortly. Lovely to have Joe and Sandra. They are good company and the time flies when they are here.

Menapause the Musical

Today I have been to Menapause the Musical. The theatre was full, manly grey headed women and a few intrepid men (about 12). It was hilarious!! The performers were women in their late 50's - 70. The musical was really a series of well known songs with the words changed. Not terribly high brow but for persons who have been through the "change" it rang quite a number of bells. If the laughter was anything to judge by it was a great success. I think "you have had to be there" to appreciate it.

Joe and Sandra are not here yet but I am looking so forward to having them here.

The after schoolies are here and have eaten very well. They are disappointed that next week we will be in Melbourne. I have a feeling the afternoon tea is really a draw card.

What a fantastic photo of Anselm in Adrienne's blog. He really is a good looking child.

Menapause the Musical

Today I have been to Menapause the Musical. The theatre was full, manly grey headed women and a few intrepid men (about 12). It was hilarious