[kaz]

Just thought I would let you all know OH now been at Morriston hospital for about 2 weeks now on the road to his rehabilitation. It is such a shame that he had to wait 10 weeks to get the bed there, as the local general hospital was a nightmare as they just didnot know what to do with him.

So far what a difference Morriston hospitals' approach has been to his recovery. I visited the ward one week before he was moved there to see what gos on and their facilities. Since his arrival I have had phone calls from the occupational therapists and the clinical phycologists as to his recovery and am due for a family meeting there next Monday. Long may it continue, as the previous hospital was a joke.

Farming matters are sliding as now have Mum stuck here after she came to stay for a couple of weeks and ending up having a mild heart attack and chronic breathing troubles. She is now on oxygen until she goes back to see consultant in 6 weeks time, and to top it all my son had a scan of his stomach and has an enlarged  liver!, It never rains but it pours, I must have been really bad in a previous life I have decided, What a year so far.

[Rosemary]

I'm trying really hard not to be trite.

What a rotten start to the year, right enough. Maybe you're at the turning point now - hope so anyway - and things will get better.

Fingers crossed for you and your family.

[kaz]

Managed to get the sheep shorn with 2 ears cut, it does really annoy me when they manage to do that, in my book there is no excuse, especially as one is a shearling that I was thinking of selling, not a good look to sport on the catwalk. Now have to fit in tidying them up as they have fleece dangling from everywhere especially the bottom of their legs.

I'm going to try and have a more positive attitude to life from now on even though I have taken some really tough knocks this year and look hopefully to a brighter future.

[JD]

Hi Kaz, I have been complaining and moaning to anyone who would listen about my two hedgetrimmers breaking down during a job and my new one from e-bay arriving incomplete then I read your post and remembered what you and your family had been and still are going through. So no more moaning from me about things that don't really matter and more gratitude for what I have. Hope the new hospital is a sign of things turning for the better for you all.
JD

[northfifeduckling]

Yep, things like that put other stuff into perspective. I really hope this is it for you all now!

[chickens]

Hi Kaz

I am really sorry you are having such a tough time - try to remain positive - in different ways I have had a really tough time lver the last few years and the only thing that has kept me going is by thinking of something positive everytime I start feeling down.  We do only live once and we must make the most of whatever we have - I do tend to think that things are thrown at us for a reason and that we grow stronger through experiences even though they may be terrible.

I wish you and your family well and hope that the road for recovery is well on the way now.

Kindest regards
Chickens

[doganjo]

Keep your chin up, Kaz.  I have been in your place.  Always think of what will happen not what might have.  What might have happened didn't!  Your man is alive and is improving.  Everything will get better from now on.  You have a lot of friends on here - we all wish you and your family well.

[Hilarysmum]

Second Annie's post, and thinking of you and your family.   

[Fluffywelshsheep]

I know of Morriston from my days in Wales,  I also know it's one of the best for recovery so he is in the right place.


Hope you are all well or getting better, take each day as it comes. One step at a time . Think life is a meal you can't eat it in one go, you tackle each bit and cut it up in to bite sizes and chew it up until it is all finished. Hope this forum and many of the friends on here will keep you going, and it is okay to cry sometimes

 
 

Linz

[Roxy]

Sorry to hear you are having a bad time at the moment.  Sometimes it does seem that everything is happening to you and no one else. 

We have had a terrible year, both personal and in the animal world with losses etc, and problems.  It did get me down at times, but I have pulled myself up, and carried on, but wonder what is round the corner.

Do hope things improve for you from now on.

[sheila]

 I'm fairly new to this forum so don't really know your story but that doesn't stop me from wishing you and your family all the best!

[garden cottage]

oh kaz wish we were closer and could help you out on the holding, keep fighting and eventually things will take a turn for the better, glad hubby is on the mend youve got this far keep on being positive...............neil

[Farmer]

Ditto Sheila...I may be new to the forum, but reading the posts from other people regarding your situation suggests that you have had a really tough time and they care what happens to you...that's nice and if I may I'd like to add my best wishes for things to improve for you very soon.

At least when things are tough you know there are people out there (here) who would be of practical help if they could...but for now just take some time to read the topics and posts...at least that should bring a smile to your face.

Good luck to you and all of your family

Farmer (John)
 

[kaz]

Went a bit down hill yesterday, he couldn't walk! CT scan showed water on the brain, at this moment in time not life threatening. They tried a lumber puncture yesterday to drain fluid not successful, and again today am awaiting review as to what they are going to do, but it's likely that he will have to have a shunt, what an absolute bummer after 15 weeks.
Anyone out there had one done?

[Troubled Waters]

Oh Kaz,

I'm am so sorry to hear all your news. Words are not adequate but thinking of you all.

Helen.
xx