It's not until you are in crisis that you find out how loved you are.
This last week has not been the best for my family. I got pneumonia, Andy got something similar but not quite as bad and Matt had 4 large molars removed from his mouth. It was not good timing. But when is getting sick?
I was so scared of how we were going to cope. I didn't know what I would do? I have Scrapfest in just a few weeks. I don't have time to be sick.
But I was so pleasantly surprised.
My sisters family took our children over the weekend so Andy and I could sleep. Our lovely neighbours Ann and Colin cooked us dinner. I had numerous emails and messages of support. Friends who have gone out and done errands for me. A Dad and step mum who brought over dinner and took kids places, offered to do our food shopping. Lyn called regularly to make sure I was ok, and Andy posted her things that I already had half done for them to be finished off.
Just so many many little things that make up the every day that I couldn't do.
I am wowed by all your support and love. Thank you so very very much.
I am still not well. My lungs are going to take a while to recover. Apparently that is what happens when you get pneumonia (I have to say I had no idea how bad it is!). I am having trouble breathing and apparently will continue to have this problem for some months. But I'm incredibly grateful to have avoided hospital. It's not a fun place!
I have spent a little of each day sitting in the sun watching my chickens scrounge around. It's given me peace and a warmth you can't get from being inside.
But the warmth from all of you is also incredibly healing and I wanted to say thanks, from the bottom of my heart. It has and continues to mean the world to my family and I.
Whoa you guys have really been through the mill havnt you. Pleased to hear you are on the mend now.. Be careful and take care. Looking forward to seeing you in 15 sleeps.. Hugs xx
Posted by: Brenda | August 07, 2013 at 09:55 AM
i missed this on facebook :( sending lots of healing vibes to your lungs... hope you continue to improve xxx
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 07, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Nice to hear that you are on the mend. What the dust around straw with your lungs not 100%.:-)
Posted by: Sam Raymond | August 07, 2013 at 10:28 AM
wishing you lots of warmth Trina the human love kind and the sun kind. Take advantage of it all and take the time to get well and only do what is truly top priority. hugs R
Posted by: Raewyn | August 07, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Glad to hear your on the mend Trina! It is nice to know someone cares when you need it most!
Posted by: Megan | August 07, 2013 at 05:03 PM
Just keep getting better, Jan and I can't be on the spot to help but we are sending hugs and healing your way.
Posted by: Denise Spicer-Boyes | August 07, 2013 at 07:15 PM
oh mate do take care of you
YAH for friends and family helping out too
love it when people pull together
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: mandyb | August 07, 2013 at 07:30 PM
Take care of yourselves and get as much rest as possible. Often take a crisis to find out who the helpers are!! Wish I could help you out. Blessings pauline
Posted by: Pauline Parker | August 08, 2013 at 10:01 PM