Another week of recovery, relaxation and achievements for our Dave :-)
Even though Dave's feeling a bit better each day he's still not eating much at all via the mouth just yet. Small amounts of pureed soups seem to be ok at the moment, which is good. He did try some packet macaroni & cheese but really struggled with that as it hurt his throat, so gave up. Sipping on water throughout the day to keep his mouth moist and hydrated.
Even though Dave's feeling a bit better each day he's still not eating much at all via the mouth just yet. Small amounts of pureed soups seem to be ok at the moment, which is good. He did try some packet macaroni & cheese but really struggled with that as it hurt his throat, so gave up. Sipping on water throughout the day to keep his mouth moist and hydrated.
Dave had an occupational therapist from his work attend our home to talk to us both during the week. This was really beneficial in terms of opening up and expressing our thoughts and coming up with goals.
One of the goals that came out of this meeting was that Dave and I both need to achieve something each day/week that we both really love to do. Dave loves playing golf. I like swimming and love walking.
Dave has made a start a couple of times this week by getting back onto the putting green. As Dave still gets fatigued really quickly, he's just starting off with 15 minute stints. At the same time Dave is also teaching me how to put too :-) You never know I could get out on that course one day!!!
My challenge is to first get to a physio to fix up my shoulder with dry needling, which I did on Friday. So far so good I think its helping. This will help me to get back in to the pool again. My other challenge is to set the alarm clock so I can get to my 7.30am walking group!! Getting my mind around the latter!! Also to get back in to the rhythm of going back to pilates!
The shock of the week was Trump!!! I don't have a political bone in my body but I was totally fascinated and enthralled in the USA election day!!!! Now to wait and see what unfolds ahead of us all around the world!
We also had a lovely surprise visit from Russell a friend of ours up the road too. Great to see ya Russell. Were both looking forward to enjoying that glass of red with you when Dave's fully recovered!! xxx
We also had a lovely surprise visit from Russell a friend of ours up the road too. Great to see ya Russell. Were both looking forward to enjoying that glass of red with you when Dave's fully recovered!! xxx
Late Friday afternoon we had our Community Association meeting to get through then enjoyed seeing our dear friend Janice and her friend David (J&D), whom stayed for the weekend. That night Janice and I got stuck into making soups for my Dave to try and enjoy. We made a cauliflower soup, and a chicken & mushroom soup. Both extremely tasty. Janice also made a chicken & mushroom risotto too for the three of us to enjoy and to go into the freezer later on for me to eat. Thank you so much Janice for your cooking skills and your loving support to us both xxx
Saturday we went to see Janice's block of land that she has bought at the new Huntley Town being developed up the road from us. It was lovely to see the excitement on her face. Then we introduced J&D to the Dark Horse Cellar Door in Lovedale to see the wonderful Olivia. I love the feel of this cellar door with all the furnishings and gifts. Olivia has a love of horses and anything equestrian and it shows throughout the cellar door and the labels on her wines. By the way the wines are amazing too!!! I came away with a couple of Doni and Doll Semillon's. This was my first time at tasting wines for over six months, Davey sniffed the bouquets while I enjoyed getting my taste buds going!
We then popped home so Dave could have his Ensure feed via PEGGY and a little rest. While we were resting J&D went to visit Iron Gate winery. On their return, as Dave was well rested we then introduced J&D to Worthingtons Cellar Door in Palmers Lane, five mins up the road, where Julie and Michael, our friends from our walking group, made us so welcome. Here we tasted all their wines too!! I must say they are all very scrumptious!! One of my favourites was their Dessert Shiraz, which I just had to purchase to accompany the Christmas pudding I'm going to make for Christmas Day. Which reminds me I must dig out the recipe and make a list of what I need, as if I remember rightly you need to let it soak for a few weeks!!! And there is only six weeks to Christmas!!! I love the feeling of this cellar door too as its so relaxing, rustic and after tastings you can enjoy a coffee which is roasted and blended on site by an in-house barista. I believe you can also do coffee tastings too!!!
We then popped home so Dave could have his Ensure feed via PEGGY and a little rest. While we were resting J&D went to visit Iron Gate winery. On their return, as Dave was well rested we then introduced J&D to Worthingtons Cellar Door in Palmers Lane, five mins up the road, where Julie and Michael, our friends from our walking group, made us so welcome. Here we tasted all their wines too!! I must say they are all very scrumptious!! One of my favourites was their Dessert Shiraz, which I just had to purchase to accompany the Christmas pudding I'm going to make for Christmas Day. Which reminds me I must dig out the recipe and make a list of what I need, as if I remember rightly you need to let it soak for a few weeks!!! And there is only six weeks to Christmas!!! I love the feeling of this cellar door too as its so relaxing, rustic and after tastings you can enjoy a coffee which is roasted and blended on site by an in-house barista. I believe you can also do coffee tastings too!!!
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| Me and My Davey |
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| Janice & David |
Sunday I got stuck into the garden, electric trimming the hedges, mowing the lawn, painting the fence and spraying the veggies to stop the white fly and caterpillars! Jobs well done!!
From our book You Are My "Once in a Lifetime" I will Always Love you by Marci
To love and be loved... that is life's greatest gift.
To share that joy with you is a blessing.
and from Love is All You Need...
Where there is great love there are always miracles
by Willa Cather
I hope you have all had a productive week, and achieved doing the things you love.
For those of you that we know whom are dealing with family illnesses, bereavements and recovering from operations we send our wholehearted love, hugs and prayers to you all xoxo
Till next week....
2 comments:
The two of you look gorgeous and so cheerful on this photo! It's a treat to see Dave with that grin on his face. I think I saw a few times a similar one at work when he was content :)
Well done guys for the journey so far !!
Winter is approaching here in Lyon which means it's melting cheese meal season :) yum yum ! with 4 distinct seasons, the years feels different to NSW's. Less light in the sky. Low clouds and some cold rains...Xmas season is approaching :)
I have started a new job (#3 in 2 years - landing professionally in France wasn't that pleasant ). This one is very exciting and should really please me :)
Who said 1st world problem? ;)
Cheers Dave and Sue
Many thanks Pierre, I'm planning on smiling a lot more in the future too :) Best wishes for the new job.
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