MY FABULOUS SEPTEMBER
Oh my goodness, we're into Spring in Australia, although a lot of the time it still feels quite wintery. Still, the sun's up earlier - which makes getting out of bed easier, and the days are warming up. It's been a quiet month for me, but there's still lots of little updates to share. So, on that note here's what's been Fabulous throughout the lovely month of September....
FAMILY-ING
A quiet month as far as the extended family goes - we have the grandgirls down for a visit next week, so September's been just the two of us. Father's Day brought cards and some cash for a coffee date from the kids, so we took ourselves off to a cafe by the beach while the weather was clear and Spring-y. Not a great pic, and the food and coffee had been consumed by the time we remembered to take it, but it was a very pleasant morning's excursion.
BLOGGING
It's been a good month on the blog - I'm always grateful to those of you who stop by to read and to comment. I'm also appreciative when people pop over to my Facebook page too and leave me some love there when commenting is difficult on my blog (Google and Mac products sometimes have issues for reasons beyond my understanding). Anyway....if you missed any of my September posts I've linked them below for you.
MAGAZINE-ING
HIPPING
My other exciting news is that my wait for a hip replacement is going to be shorter than I originally thought. I have a 12 month wait to be eligible for a THR with my private health insurance rules, and that was taking me through til March 2023. But....I contacted my surgeon back in August to discuss the fact that my hip is deteriorating faster than anticipated and he agreed. So.....he's scheduled me into the public system with a more urgent category and gave me a date for mid October - which is now in 2 week's time!
I keep fluctuating between a bright shiny hope that I'll be walking without pain in a few week's time, and then trying to be pragmatic and realizing that everything is still a little uncertain in these covid influenced times - the operation may get cancelled or rescheduled - but I'm still holding on and hoping because it makes life a lot easier to manage with a closer end date. So, if you pray....please send prayers for my op to go ahead and for a great result - and my end of month update for October will hopefully include the joys of a new hip.
CREATING
I've been embracing jigsaws again this last month or so. With my limited walking ability (due to my increasingly dodgy hip) I find sitting and doing a puzzle or two a pleasant way to pass the time. This is the latest one that was a fun project.
I've been a little less prolific with my collages - so I thought I'd just share the three that I've done this month. They're still based around the Medieval Maids of Alla Tsank.
FABULOSITY
In honour of trying to splurge a little more (I'm SO bad at spending money frivolously!) I gave in to temptation and bought myself some lovely Nogu mermaid glass bracelets. I've been dithering over them for a long time (they pop up on my Facebook feed occasionally when they have a sale) and my husband told me to just "do it"! So I hit the Buy Now button and will get them for my birthday in a few weeks time. I hope they're as lovely as they look online!
A FABULOUS QUOTE TO FINISH WITH
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| Image courtesy of Collene |
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I think it is a great photo of you and your husband, Leanne. Ha, ha, food and coffee consumed before picture…happens to me all the time.
ReplyDeleteAgain, awesome about your magazine article and sharing your insights and wisdom! #2, #10 extra resonate with me.
I am sending lots of good wishes on your surgery and speedy healing…yes, prayers. And, yes, fabulous for the rest of your life. I already knew that about you xx
Hi Erica! It's always so lovely when you stop by :) I'm a terrible food photographer - I'm usually too busy chatting to remember to pull out my phone. And I have my fingers and toes firmly crossed for my op to go ahead. It's starting to feel real now and that's nearly as scary as not being able to walk. But it's good having some hope. x Have a great week my friend!
DeleteThat is great news about your surgery and I will definitely be hoping and praying all goes as planned! That magazine article is wonderful! You must be so proud.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne - I'm SO ready to get this hip of mine sorted out but I'm also aware that we live in uncertain times, so I'll believe it's happened when I wake up with a new hip :) And yes, I was very pleased when they asked if they could use one of my posts for their magazine - it was a nice affirmation.
DeleteLeanne, you're in my thoughts and my prayers. Bravo for having your post featured in a magazine. You must be looking forward to spending time with your grandkids. Here, we're cleaning up after Hurricane Fiona... a nice welcome to Fall ! Iam not looking forward to the cold weather. Nice pic of you and your husband! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne - I hope the clean-up wasn't too onerous and there wasn't any damage. Hurricanes are so frightening and leave such a trail of destruction. Thanks for sending prayers my way - I'm trying not to pin all my hopes on this operation date, but as it draws closer it becomes more real and my hopes keep climbing!
DeleteForgot to mention the lovely bracelets. I would like to hear more about them when you do receive them. It's important to treat oneself once in a while as one would treat a dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize they shipped from the US - so the wait is a bit longer than I expected. I'm so hoping they'll be as pretty as they look in their ads. They've been featured in a lot of reputable magazines - so fingers crossed!
DeleteBest of luck with your THR!! I had mine done in December 2021 and I am pain free. The recovery was very easy and being able to walk was wonderful! You will do awesome and so happy that it was moved forward. Congratulations on the magazine article!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol - I love hearing success stories about other people's THRs - I've Googled nearly every article on the internet and they all seem so positive. The thought of the op and all it entails freaks me out a bit, but I'm SO ready to get my life back!
DeleteHi Leanne - Glad to know you got featured in a magazine. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHope the surgery does take place next month, and my prayers and best wishes.
Thanks Pradeep - the feature was a lovely compliment, and the surgery will be such a relief. I'm just holding tight and praying it all goes ahead according to plan!
DeleteSo glad your writing is featured in a magazine!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - I was quite chuffed to see it on a printed page and they did a great job with making it readable and engaging.
DeleteBest wishes for the op to go as scheduled. Will be sending warm healng thoughts your way in 2 weeks time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith - I just want to get to the point where I wake up with a new hip and know that I'm on my way back to a normal life again. A quick recovery would be the icing on the cake :)
DeleteCongratulations on the magazine article and on your upcoming hip surgery. That is double good news!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna - the magazine was a lovely opportunity, the surgery will be absolutely amazing - to think that I could actually go for long walks (or any walks) again just makes me happy already...
DeleteGood news on the surgery, so you can get on with a fabulous summer! Thanks always for your inspiring words
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to be out and about again - it's been frustrating sitting on the sidelines so much over the last 6-12 months and yes, Summer will be wonderful with a functional hip :)
DeleteWe are in Autumn here and although I love this season I don’t look forward to winter coming. So, I envy your Spring just a bit. It must be wonderful to have Christmas in Summertime though! I just said a prayer for your hip surgery to go forward in two weeks and that it goes well with quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteHi - thank you so much for your prayers - keep them coming! And if it's any consolation I always envy the other hemisphere when we're cold and rainy and I'm seeing Spring photos or pictures of people sunning by the pool. It's so strange to have opposite weather at the same time. And I also think it would be wonderful to have a white Christmas like they do in the movies. :)
DeleteLeanne, I am happy that your surgery has been moved up and congrats on the article. Go You! Cheers to a fabulous September.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne - I'm so pleased to have the surgery scheduled 5 months earlier than expected - I have my other date still as a back-up, but I have everything crossed and a multitude of prayers going up for this to go ahead in a couple of weeks and to be walking again in a month....it seems so unreal!
DeleteGood news all round Leanne, especially the hip operation coming up soon. Will definitely be thinking of you. Your magazine article was extremely fabulous and you're now our famous friend. Lots to be happy about and wishing you a fabulous month ahead!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb - I must admit to being pleased when they asked if they could use it (especially seeing it meant they'd actually discovered my blog and read some of my posts!) And thanks for the good thoughts for my op - I'm sooooo praying it goes ahead without any cancellations or delays (fingers crossed big time!)
DeleteGreat news about your surgery. Happy for you. What a wonderful September that you had. Very nice. Great pic of you and hubby,
ReplyDeleteThanks Patrick - I'm hanging out for the op so I can walk without pain and looking like an extra from a zombie movie with my lurching limp!
DeleteHi Leanne - fabulous news that your surgery date has been brought forward! I hope the date sticks and that you heal quickly and get fabulous results! Good to see you're still doing collages and a big Congratulations for having your article appear in the magazine! That's very exciting! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Min - less than two weeks til my op now and it feels very real. I'm hoping big time that it goes ahead, it would be lovely to be able to walk properly (and painlessly) again. And yes, I'm still collaging away - plus returning to a few other projects I'd put on the backburner.
DeleteThat's such good news about your surgery date. I hope it holds and that all goes well. I am sending love and healing energy to you. And, of course, congratulations on the magazine article. September really has been fabulous to you.
ReplyDeleteHi Christie - thanks for the love and energy - I can do with every little bit I can get atm. As the time draws nearer I'm so much more invested in it going ahead, so I continue to hope and pray, but also remind myself that I'll be okay if things don't go to plan - life will still go on (just at a much slower pace!)
DeleteAnother lovely month Leanne and well done on the magazine article! It is nice to be recognised isn't it? Good news about your hip too and hope that you are currently coping okay. Having your granddaughters to stay will also take your mind off the pain but take care as it can be tiring trying to keep up with them!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue - yes, I'm looking forward to the grandgirls being here as a distraction. I'll be less physical with things, but can still watch them at the playground, read stories, play and colour and craft - so it'll be a lovely time and will fill the days leading up to my operation date.
DeleteOh Leanne, your op is sooner than expected...and yes, it also makes it very real and somewhat scary...being "on this side" of the surgery is always a challenge, and whilst I cannot promise anything other than "it will be the best thing to get done"...yay for you sharing it and for a kind surgeon. I am always up for an on-line chat. I know it's tough
ReplyDeletegetting ready....but I am so glad I had my recent surgery and feel 100% well 7 weeks on. As for buying something you love...yes, to what Ross said!! Congrats on the article. Life is very interesting at any age but as we age, I am so glad for recognition like this!! Thanks so much for linking up this week for Wednesday’s Words and Pics Link Up.
Looking forward to connecting with you more again soon.
Next week, I am back with my story about following my heart!
Warmest wishes,
Denyse.
Hi Denyse - I think about your 11 hour surgery and it puts this into perspective for me. It's only a couple of hours all up and a couple of days in hospital before coming home to the peace and quiet and familiarity again. I'm praying every day that things will go according to plan, but I can also understand if it doesn't. I'm grateful that this opportunity to speed up the process has happened and I'll be so grateful when I'm on the other side of it all. Thanks for your encouraging words and I'm so glad you're feeling on top of things again after your latest bout of surgery. x
DeleteHow exciting on being in print (I don't know why we differentiate but we do for some reason. That's great! And also glad your hip replacement got moved forward. It's amazing the difference it makes (and how quick the recovery is). Good luck with it all...#Weekendcoffeeshare
ReplyDeleteHi Lydia - yes I was surprised at how pleased I was to be "published" - I guess it's a different audience to the who I reach on the blog and that is what makes it exciting for me. And thanks for your good wishes for my hip op - I'm hanging out and counting the days (and praying it doesn't get rescheduled!)
DeleteIts puzzle season and I like that puzzle you finished. Happy October.
ReplyDeleteYes, nothing beats a colourful and interesting puzzle - especially when you're stuck sitting more than normal!
DeleteHi Leanne, Congratulations on your upcoming hip surgery and on the magazine article! Wishing you a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie - thanks for your congrats and warm wishes. I really hope that this time next month I'll be linking up a review of it all and also that I'll be walking outside again!
DeleteHow wonderful your surgery was able to be moved up and I hope it does go as planned. A friend locally had her hip done 6 months ago and was walking within days. I will be praying all goes well.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat - I appreciate every thought and prayer atm - just that it all goes ahead according to plan and that I can emulate your friend and be walking without pain really soon after it's done - I have high hopes :)
DeleteCongrats on the magazine spread! That's awesome! And prayers for your hip replacement--I hope it happens on schedule and goes perfectly, and your recovery is quick and complete.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet - things are always in flux these days with hospitals, so I'm just waiting and seeing - and preparing for the best (and the worst!)
DeleteHow awesome to be featured Leanne! Yay! I loved that post you wrote. How exciting too for the hip replacement. I'll be praying for you and the doctors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your thoughts and prayers Kirstin. I'm 48 hrs post-surgery and doing so well. I'm eternally grateful for my talented surgeon and the amazing nursing staff - and for my husband who is not keeping an eye on me at home. :)
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