In April 2010, Mum and Dad were overseas on a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest; meanwhile Betty and her great friend Marg were on a cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam - they literally passed each each other on ships in the night! At the time, I was in hospital having surgery to remove what was the first sign of this ugly breast cancer. Everyone was reluctant to leave me, but I insisted they go. To my relief, despite their concerns about my welfare, they all managed to have wonderful journeys. Mum came back with gifts galore. These were no doubt hidden from Dad deep in the suitcase; this was a tricky exercise as she always insisted on buying for her 5 children and 5 in-laws and (then) 12 grandchildren, sisters and friends, but it was an art she'd mastered over the years. Earrings are the perfect gift under these circumstances, and the pair I wear today are one of the gifts she bought me, made from Czech crystals and she told me she'd picked up on her way through Prague. I remember so clearly her happy face when she handed them to me - Mum loved nothing more than gift-giving.It was nice having another pair of earring to link me to Mum today. After all the excitement of 'Robsgiving' yesterday, I found it hard to sleep last night - my hideous mouth and some electric-shock like nerve pain through my fingers and toes didn't help one bit. As a result I've been very fragile today. Robbie took good care of me this morning with breakfast in bed, and a bright spot in the day was seeing my wonderful neighbour Katie for a cup of tea; she's always brings a ray of sunshine and good sense, whatever the conditions. I've been working on some simple tasks this afternoon to while away the hours. It's been raining today so I've not even stepped outside. Tonight Angus is off with his friend Cohen so Rob and I have our big boy to entertain us. I can hardly believe another week has come to an end.
I've got a happy weekend ahead with my new puzzle from Nat...here I go...
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