I havent fallen off the side of the planet :)
I have fallen off the scrapping planet though.
Pop started getting really sick, and he passed away April 17th (yeah. . . the day before my bday)
Then unexpectantly my 'stepfather' passed away the 20th of May.
Its been a rollercoaster of emotions, that still has the ups and downs every day.
I hope everyone out there in the big wide world is going ok
xx Renee
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Saturday, 1 November 2008
Long time. . .no blog :P
Life sneaks up and makes you soooo busy at times!
Where to start .. .
Possibly last thing was Pops toe op - all went well, home and recovering fine. He then fell ill, was spending a lot of time sleeping (in bed alone, as Nan slept in the spare room so she wouldnt bump ihis foot during sleep) taking his time in the shower/bathroom, not quizzed as he is private and wouldnt ask for help. . . .nan started to notice him doing strange things, and once he lost movement in his left side she finally called an ambulance. . .you know the generation - dont ask for help/charity, just go through life as best they can. . . gathered him up in his gown and slippers and got him to the hospital.
Turns out he had a minor stroke, possibly brought on by his low sugar levels (they are meant to be about 7 and he hardly registered 1 on the test at the hospital). This blood pressure was extremely LOW too, plus blood results pretty low.
Nan had gone back home at this stage (about 10pm) and noticed blood and eerm poop on the lounge where he had been sitting. . .she checked out the bed and noticed little stains/spots there too and hidden rolls of loo paper. She called the hospital and told them about this, they had a look and he was bleeding from the bowel. Was in a mess poor old pop, how horrid for him.
He had 6 blood transfusions in a few days and his levels (and general colour) came back up. They also dont tests (scope etc) to see what the bleeding was from.
Turns out he has cancer, very advanced, in his bowel and liver. The doc has out a 6mth time stamp on him.
Turns out the bleeding had been going on for a while, Nan is giving herself heaps about it. . .as she 'should have noticed' but how could have she? She slept in another room once he came back from the toe op, didnt question excess time in bathroom due to the fact walking with a sore foot was hard - showering and using the loo would have been tricky.
He was in hospital for almost two weeks, but due to the terrible state of our hospital (lack of staff means we dont even have day surgery anymore) he is home again. Which is ok, as he is going along ok and is doing better in his own surroundings. His gout has come back (sore foot/ankle and elbows). . .the med for the gout plays up with his sugar, so he has to check that more often during the day, taking meds for the cancer. . in hope that it will allow him to toilet for himself (as he refussed a colostomy bag, dont blame him) plus mega big pain killers.
Now its just a day to day thing, their GP has been excellent. He lives nearby and drops in on his way home every few days, great to have such a caring doc that goes beyond his job!
As if this isnt enough. . .lets see what else has happened (in point form)
* 15 year old cousin is pregnant and due in 3 weeks, we have just been told as she had been living with her mother (uncles ex wife) but has moved back in with dad - so less stress there now she is in a more stable environment :)
* Work dramas to the max. . .
* A missed call from my fathers sister (have not had contact with that side of the family since I was about 6 .. so 20 years) - automatically think its to do with my Grandmother, and spin into thoughts of a funeral and how to deal with seeing my father. Finally get in contact with her after three days of messages left on her phone. . .to find out Grandma had a fall a few months back, is losing her memory and keeps asking for me and my sister (refers to us as toddlers). Going downhill fast, has had to take an AVO out on my father and had her will changed to state father will get nothing in her will instead his 'share' will be given to sister and I. Wanted to warn us, in case father finds out about this and tries to contact us. Joy. . .
* Cashed out my savings and brought a lounge :) But its delayed. . .nothing too bad but it follows the string of bad news!
So. . .for anyone still reading this far - thanks for hanging in there
xx Renee
Where to start .. .
Possibly last thing was Pops toe op - all went well, home and recovering fine. He then fell ill, was spending a lot of time sleeping (in bed alone, as Nan slept in the spare room so she wouldnt bump ihis foot during sleep) taking his time in the shower/bathroom, not quizzed as he is private and wouldnt ask for help. . . .nan started to notice him doing strange things, and once he lost movement in his left side she finally called an ambulance. . .you know the generation - dont ask for help/charity, just go through life as best they can. . . gathered him up in his gown and slippers and got him to the hospital.
Turns out he had a minor stroke, possibly brought on by his low sugar levels (they are meant to be about 7 and he hardly registered 1 on the test at the hospital). This blood pressure was extremely LOW too, plus blood results pretty low.
Nan had gone back home at this stage (about 10pm) and noticed blood and eerm poop on the lounge where he had been sitting. . .she checked out the bed and noticed little stains/spots there too and hidden rolls of loo paper. She called the hospital and told them about this, they had a look and he was bleeding from the bowel. Was in a mess poor old pop, how horrid for him.
He had 6 blood transfusions in a few days and his levels (and general colour) came back up. They also dont tests (scope etc) to see what the bleeding was from.
Turns out he has cancer, very advanced, in his bowel and liver. The doc has out a 6mth time stamp on him.
Turns out the bleeding had been going on for a while, Nan is giving herself heaps about it. . .as she 'should have noticed' but how could have she? She slept in another room once he came back from the toe op, didnt question excess time in bathroom due to the fact walking with a sore foot was hard - showering and using the loo would have been tricky.
He was in hospital for almost two weeks, but due to the terrible state of our hospital (lack of staff means we dont even have day surgery anymore) he is home again. Which is ok, as he is going along ok and is doing better in his own surroundings. His gout has come back (sore foot/ankle and elbows). . .the med for the gout plays up with his sugar, so he has to check that more often during the day, taking meds for the cancer. . in hope that it will allow him to toilet for himself (as he refussed a colostomy bag, dont blame him) plus mega big pain killers.
Now its just a day to day thing, their GP has been excellent. He lives nearby and drops in on his way home every few days, great to have such a caring doc that goes beyond his job!
As if this isnt enough. . .lets see what else has happened (in point form)
* 15 year old cousin is pregnant and due in 3 weeks, we have just been told as she had been living with her mother (uncles ex wife) but has moved back in with dad - so less stress there now she is in a more stable environment :)
* Work dramas to the max. . .
* A missed call from my fathers sister (have not had contact with that side of the family since I was about 6 .. so 20 years) - automatically think its to do with my Grandmother, and spin into thoughts of a funeral and how to deal with seeing my father. Finally get in contact with her after three days of messages left on her phone. . .to find out Grandma had a fall a few months back, is losing her memory and keeps asking for me and my sister (refers to us as toddlers). Going downhill fast, has had to take an AVO out on my father and had her will changed to state father will get nothing in her will instead his 'share' will be given to sister and I. Wanted to warn us, in case father finds out about this and tries to contact us. Joy. . .
* Cashed out my savings and brought a lounge :) But its delayed. . .nothing too bad but it follows the string of bad news!
So. . .for anyone still reading this far - thanks for hanging in there
xx Renee
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Still some time left to vote!!
Friday, 1 August 2008
My Rainbow. . .
Firstly, Id like to thank everyone for the words of kindness after my little out burst in my last post. . .
A comment from Skye has stuck with me. . .
I guess all we can do is look for rainbow at the end of the downpour?!
Thanks heaps hun xx
And here is my rainbow - the lovely Miss Moo and Lucas Spewcus (which is a loving name, even if it sounds bad. . he has terrible reflux, there is a spew after EACH bottle I kid you not!! But he is getting better as soilds are being introduced)
I love being your aunty xx
I used this photo in the lasest challenge at Idol - head over to the forum (link in two posts down) from 5ish tonight to vote for me ;)
Oh in other news - I won the Boxx of Scraps challenge at The Boxx!!!
Now just to decide which kit to pick as my prize. . .see another rainbow there too!
xx Renee
PS. Dont forget to vote LOL
Monday, 28 July 2008
When it rains. . .
it bloody pours!!
Does it not??
I really couldnt understand this 'saying' growing up. . .of course it pours when it rains Mum!!
Some bad things have happened over the last few days. . .
My Pop is very sick, in hospital for the fourth day now. Had an op yesterday to remove some toes as the infection has spread to the bone. Very sore Poppy!
Nan is having a hard time, being at home on her own. . and managed to trip over and almost knock the brand spankie new tv over. So she is all bruised down one side, but still trying to sneak Pop some home made food into the hospital. . .aww
A phone call from the ATO stating I owe them a bucket full of money, relating to a debit from an old tax return which wasnt much then but due to the interest. . .ouchies. How nice they took years to remind me of this (hmmm I have to shift the blame to someone I guess LOL)
I teared up on the phone to the ATO and ended up having a nice talk to some older lady in the debit section (or something). . .
Now repaying the ATO for a few months, so looks like tinned spagetthi on toast will be making an apperance for dinner at my place for a while now. Id rather get it sorted ASAP rather then having the debit increased. Sadly I dont see myself buying any kits for a few months either!
My washing machine is on the verge of breaking, it groans as it spins. . . That much so I have to close the doors and turn the TV volume up to hear! If I use the highest water level, it leaks HAHA :) I had to wash my sheets in two loads (on medium) yesterday otherwise I would have had to mop up puddles again!!
Last but not least. . . My rent is going up by $5 a week! After the events from Friday till lunch time today, I really didnt want to read a letter from the real estate. . .my first thought was the place was finally on the market (as there is talk the units will be sold, as the owner recently passed away RIP) - so an increase of $5 a week in the big scheme of things is ok with me!
I hope you all had a better weekend then I, I guess it all will smooth out and be right again soon
xx Renee
Does it not??
I really couldnt understand this 'saying' growing up. . .of course it pours when it rains Mum!!
Some bad things have happened over the last few days. . .
My Pop is very sick, in hospital for the fourth day now. Had an op yesterday to remove some toes as the infection has spread to the bone. Very sore Poppy!
Nan is having a hard time, being at home on her own. . and managed to trip over and almost knock the brand spankie new tv over. So she is all bruised down one side, but still trying to sneak Pop some home made food into the hospital. . .aww
A phone call from the ATO stating I owe them a bucket full of money, relating to a debit from an old tax return which wasnt much then but due to the interest. . .ouchies. How nice they took years to remind me of this (hmmm I have to shift the blame to someone I guess LOL)
I teared up on the phone to the ATO and ended up having a nice talk to some older lady in the debit section (or something). . .
Now repaying the ATO for a few months, so looks like tinned spagetthi on toast will be making an apperance for dinner at my place for a while now. Id rather get it sorted ASAP rather then having the debit increased. Sadly I dont see myself buying any kits for a few months either!
My washing machine is on the verge of breaking, it groans as it spins. . . That much so I have to close the doors and turn the TV volume up to hear! If I use the highest water level, it leaks HAHA :) I had to wash my sheets in two loads (on medium) yesterday otherwise I would have had to mop up puddles again!!
Last but not least. . . My rent is going up by $5 a week! After the events from Friday till lunch time today, I really didnt want to read a letter from the real estate. . .my first thought was the place was finally on the market (as there is talk the units will be sold, as the owner recently passed away RIP) - so an increase of $5 a week in the big scheme of things is ok with me!
I hope you all had a better weekend then I, I guess it all will smooth out and be right again soon
xx Renee
Sunday, 27 July 2008
Oh my. .. .
I MADE IT TO THE NEXT ROUND
YEEEHAAAAA
Thanks to all that voted, all 9 of you :)
I know a few who said they would vote, but a few a are mystery . ..so thanks to you all
xx
I have the mind ticking over for this weeks challenge already!!
YEEEHAAAAA
Thanks to all that voted, all 9 of you :)
I know a few who said they would vote, but a few a are mystery . ..so thanks to you all
xx
I have the mind ticking over for this weeks challenge already!!
Saturday, 26 July 2008
Idol Round 3 - Voting
Heya Guys!!
So its that time again, time for me to self promote myself! LOL
This weeks challenge was to scrap on something other then 12x12 paper. . . Some ladies done excellent jobs! Binx even managed to scrap on a mirror - friggen awesome!!
I, scrapped on the bottom of a pizza box from an online order I made. I ripped back the coating so i ended up with the lumpy bumpy cardboard. . painted it with my fingers (as the foam brush wouldnt get into the grooves as much as I liked). . and this was the outcome:
I like it very much!!
If you like it too, I hope you will vote for me!!
Check out the other Idols work over HERE - the Idol's name will come up when you view their work. . . So once you have your top 5 (doesnt have to be 5. ..just no more then 5) You need to go OVER HERE to vote. I know it might sound like a lot, as you need to register. . .but it is only a few simple steps. Provide an email address, user name and password.
I'll be forever happy if you do decide to vote :)
Also, apart from my happiness you will meet a group of fantasial girls that are heaps of fun!
Let me know what you think about my new LO :)
xx Renee
So its that time again, time for me to self promote myself! LOL
This weeks challenge was to scrap on something other then 12x12 paper. . . Some ladies done excellent jobs! Binx even managed to scrap on a mirror - friggen awesome!!
I, scrapped on the bottom of a pizza box from an online order I made. I ripped back the coating so i ended up with the lumpy bumpy cardboard. . painted it with my fingers (as the foam brush wouldnt get into the grooves as much as I liked). . and this was the outcome:
I like it very much!!
If you like it too, I hope you will vote for me!!
Check out the other Idols work over HERE - the Idol's name will come up when you view their work. . . So once you have your top 5 (doesnt have to be 5. ..just no more then 5) You need to go OVER HERE to vote. I know it might sound like a lot, as you need to register. . .but it is only a few simple steps. Provide an email address, user name and password.
I'll be forever happy if you do decide to vote :)
Also, apart from my happiness you will meet a group of fantasial girls that are heaps of fun!
Let me know what you think about my new LO :)
xx Renee
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