Back in Sydney again - more tests for Naomi - she has had a tough couple of weeks so this trip is a little ray of hope for her - hoping her Drs can use a treatment to reduce the size of the tumour and extend her life a little but most importantly improve her quality of life. She has not been able to eat much at all and has dropped down to 47kgs and is spending a lot of time in her bed sleeping. She does get up each morning to get Karah off to school and each afternoon tries to be sitting in the lounge room when Karah gets home.
I have been fortunate to have accommodation in the hospital accommodation for country patients families. A lovely unit (bigger than a motel unit) and how nice is it that each room has a handmade patchwork quilt in it!!! The rooms have been sponsored by various service clubs and are in great demand - I will be here until Monday morning and will then be staying at a motel until a room becomes available again in this accommodation. It is a wonderful service made available to patients families.
Not the best photo but this is the new me - a result of telling my hairdresser I needed a change - so she decided I needed to go wild - I am supposed to put sculpting wax in it and spike it a bit!!! Short one side and longer the other - I am quite happy with it for the time being. I am still undecided about letting the colour grow out - the photo isn't showing up the white that is showing in it - I have decided it is a big step to let it go to it's natural colour - it is a nice white grey not a shabby grey - maybe a lighter blonde for a while!!! AND new glasses also - prescription instead of the cheapies!! I lost my last new prescription glasses 5 days after I got them - I am being very careful with these ones!!
That had better be all from me for now - I have a 6am rise to get across to the hospital in the morning - the medical team do their rounds at 7am each morning - you would think they would need a sleep in on the weekend wouldn't you!! Hopefully a good report on the tests she had today.
Wishing all the best for Naomi, I hope there's some positive news today. The handmade quilt is lovely homey and caring touch in your room. take care ...
ReplyDeleteIt always feels nice when you get a new hair style. I hope things go well with Naomi's new treatment. It's nice to know you have somewhere nice to stay while she is in hospital. Sending you both hugs, Christine xx
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of you
ReplyDeleteLook at your sassy selfie!!! I love the new do! You go for it girl! What a sweet and thoughtful idea... a quilt to make a weary care-giver feel welcome and cozy. Naomi is an amazing Mom! But then she has you as her example. We keep her and your family in our thoughts and prayers daily.
ReplyDeleteFingers & toes crossed for a good result. Thinking of the 2 of you!
ReplyDeleteYour new hairdo suits you perfectly! And hoping that Naomi gets so relief this week.
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I hope the doctors work their magic with your daughter. I've been through cancer with my family, too.
ReplyDeleteI love your new look look Kerri and sending big hugs to your daughter,thinking of you all.xx
ReplyDeleteSending Naomi best wishes. The quilt is a very sweet touch. xx debbie
ReplyDeleteMany angel hugs to yyu and your lovely family. Love your photo, so good to put a face to the blog. Your hair is really nice. One of the ladies at my patchwork group has grey spikey hair and sometimes puts different colouered chalk in it. Looks really funky. Please take care of yourself during this very stressful time.
ReplyDeleteLove your new look - it does suit you. Sending hugs and best wishes to Naomi, and special hugs for you. Lovely to have a comforting quilt in each room. xxx
ReplyDeleteI hope all went well for Naomi. A new hairdo is always a good pick-me-up.. It is lovely to see the quilt in the accommodation.
ReplyDeleteLove your new look....hope all goes well, sendind a big hug to you both xx
ReplyDeletehope another bed frees up for you quickly..............and Naomi can be a little more comfortable..........nice new hair do...................
ReplyDeleteRipper hairdo girl!!! whistle whistle!! lol Hope all the tests went well and
ReplyDeleteI do love that quilt.
Cheers, Anita.
You look great! Keeper for sure!
ReplyDeleteReally hope you get good test results back. Take care of yourself as you take care of others!
I hope you had some positive results for Naomi on the weekend. The care-givers room looks like a welcome spot to return to at night, especially with the comforting quilt on the bed (someone's thinking). Your new hairdo really suits you (although I don't know what you looked like before). I used to have very short hair too and just loved it. Hope things go easier for you and your family this week. Wendy x
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