Day 165: Surgeryland recovery and Mum's black chrystal bracelet

Today started with a lovely catch up over at Lindsey and Chris' for morning tea. It was so great to see them, their gorgeous kids, Evie and Gabe, and Linz' Mum, Arlene. I then headed over to see Orsi,the lymphodema specialist for a treatment which really relaxed my rights side post-surgery. I'll see her again before the radio therapy to try and get some good movement happening before the next onslaught (which will commence on 24 July). She's such an encouraging and supportive part of 'the team'.

It was such a beautiful sunny day Robbie was able to convince me to join him and the boys watch the Swannies play at the SCG  this afternoon - I was so pleased I did. They had a great win against the Gold Coast. I can't believe at this stage in my life I'm turning into a footy fan, but the AFL is so great - the game has such a fabulous atmosphere and the players display such athleticism, sportsmanship, and diversity, and a women's comp to come very soon. Angus started us off a few years ago, and now we're committed. Steph who's closely connected to the club also been teaching me a lot about the Swans Tribe, which is very appealing. She got us VIP tickets into the change room after the game tonight which was a thrill for all of us. I got to see my favourite player - Dane -  from afar, but we all got to meet the wonderful duo of Gary Rohan, player of the day, and Isaac Heany, a Newcastle boy.

I was wearing Mum's black chrystal bracelet. I'm not sure where she got it, but she passed it on to me and it matches the other black chrystal heart necklace and earrings I wore for one of my chemo treatment (Day 64).









Today is the birthday of my Aunty Margie (Day 61), one of Mum's precious sisters. I love this photo of her (the little one) with Mum and Eilee before one of their tap dancing performances. Mum looks so much like Cazy here, Eilee looks just like Katie K, and Margie like her second son Anthony. Sending her much love and good wishes today.