Thank you for all your lovely comments and best wishes for my family, it's been a tricky few months but thankfully it's all behind us now.
My son-in law (he's only 43) underwent open heart surgery to repair a heart valve, he was in surgery for ten hours and his initial recovery was quite slow, he spent longer than was expected on life support but thankfully was weaned off it and was discharged just seven days after his surgery. However the next day his temperature soared and my daughter called the ward to be told to phone 111. Eventually he was seen by a paramedic who learnt after calling the ward that the patient who had been in the next bed to my son-in-law had Covid, they had discharged him without imparting that news and yes after being tested he was found to have Covid too.
I'm sure you can imagine how difficult it has been, he didn't need that added complication, but now thankfully he is healing well and we are hopeful that he'll make a full recovery.
My daughter-in law had eye surgery for a detached retina and little Louis was just two months old at the time so you can imagine the challenges she faced. She still has some blurred vision but thankfully she's healing well.
Now I feel (after having an awful bad cold for a week) we can take a deep breath and move on, although my other daughter-in-law (Julians mummy) may have to undergo surgery for an overactive thyroid gland. It's amazing how everything seems to come at once.
How are you lovely people I have had little time to pop around and visit you all just lately what with family stuff and u3a admin taking up so much of my time.
Craft wise I am doing well on the sock front, three pairs made this year so far and another pair nearly finished and once they are done, I will reveal them all in all their full glory. Apart from socks and the crocheting of hearts I haven't had much time for anything else.
My garden is beautiful right now but the weather has been a huge disappointment and I haven't been out in it as much as I would have liked.
I will leave you with another little video this time, Scampston Hall and gardens which the u3a Garden Outings group visited last month and a few photos of my garden.
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I'm sorry to hear that your family have been having more than their fair share of worries just lately but glad things now seem to be on the up. Scampston Hall is somewhere else we haven't visited, it looks lovely, another place to put on my list.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I was sorry to read about your families illnesses but so pleased to read that things are now getting better. I send my good wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking good, such pretty flowers and wonderful colours.
All the best Jan
Glad every one is ok now but it was stressful time for you and family...
ReplyDeleteLike we say here : never two without three...
Beautiful garden Linda ! Enjoy it ! Time goes superfast...
Have a lovely week !
Hug
Anna
It is good to hear from you, Linda and I am glad that after all the health complications of the last few months, that life is starting to settle down. Your garden is looking lovely right now. I do hope the Agapanthus flowers for you this year.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Scampston Hall but I will add it to my places to visit. Thank you for sharing and have a good week.
I'm sorry things have been so difficult for you lately. Thank goodness everyone is on the mend and will hopefully all be feeling much better very soon.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking beautiful. I hope you can spend more time out there, just as soon as summer decides to make an appearance. Xx
So sorry to hear about your families health problems. I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. You have such pretty flowers Linda. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks wonderful. Can't believe how pretty it is with all the family issues you've been dealing with. Glad most things seem to be on the mend, let's hope that continues. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, your garden is stunning. Keep on buying plants and sharing photos, please! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about all the family health issues. Things do seem to come all at once, don't they? Here is to speedy healing for all, and improved health for the future. Take care.
I'm glad to hear that your son-in-law came through all of that okay. How awful to get covid on top of heart surgery! Your garden is just beautiful, Linda. What a pretty place to spend some quiet moments.
ReplyDeleteWaving hi, as I make my blog rounds. Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteWaving hi as I make my blog rounds. Hope things are going well for you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWaving hi, as I make my blog rounds. Hope to hear from you soon.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, what a horrible time your family has been having. I'm so glad that everyone 's health is improving. It certainly never rains but pours, doesn't it. Scampston Gardens are beautiful. How wonderful to wander around and drink in the beauty. Your garden is pretty as a picture, too. Alas, I cannot stop buying plants also. =)
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