A MOST FABULOUS OCTOBER INDEED!

Living life fabulously - looking back at all the enjoyable happenings during October.

MY FABULOUS OCTOBER

Well..... October has certainly been a Fabulous month for me. It started out with our delightful granddaughters visiting us for a few days while their parents went off for some "adult time". Then mid-October I had my hip replaced, and the last couple of weeks have been spent recovering, and filling my days with quiet pastimes and visits from friends and family. Not a bad way to spend a month if I do say so myself.

I hope you'll read on for more updates, photos, and general Fabulosity.....
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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT

what it's like to have a total hip replacement at 60

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A NEW BIONIC HIP

Good morning from me and my new hip! Just over a week ago, at the grand old age of 60, I had my left hip replaced. (If you missed all the reasons for this - my hip dysplasia etc - then you can catch up on that part of the story HERE.) 

Today I just wanted to share what's been happening over the last couple of months and how I'm going post Total Hip Replacement (THR). Thank you to all of you who've passed on messages of encouragement and prayed for me over the last few weeks.

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ADULT CHILDREN DIVORCING? YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN DOESN’T HAVE TO END

Are you worried that you might lose your relationship with your grandchildren after your adult child’s divorce? You have options. Seek legal support.

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Today, while I recover from my hip replacement surgery, I have a really interesting guest contribution from Brisbane Family Lawyer Jennifer Hetherington about what happens to grandparents and grandchildren if there's a divorce in the family.

Those of us with grandchildren know that being a grandparent is a beautiful experience filled with joy and excitement. As grandparents with so much love to give, it can be worrying if our adult children decide to go through with a divorce. Fortunately, there are options available to us when it comes to continuing our relationship with our grandchildren, and Jennifer has some very helpful advice about what we can do.

Just a note that this is general information only. This article does not constitute legal advice. All cases are different. You should discuss your circumstance with a good family lawyer.

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AGEING GRATEFULLY AND GRACEFULLY

Ageing gratefully and gracefully is a choice. It's up to us to decide how we want the last decades of our life to be - and then make it happen.

TURNING 60 AND BEING OKAY WITH THAT 

I turned 60 last year, and it was another marker on the road to growing older. For some unknown reason I've had difficulties with each decade change....until this one. I used to feel like I'd lost a part of me, and had to get my head around accepting the next stage of my life.....but turning 60 was different. I felt settled and at peace, like I'd grown into myself at last, and I quite like the woman I'm finally becoming.

Now I have a new task ahead of me - and that's learning to grow older with grace and gratitude. Thinking about how to do that is what inspired today's post....

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"IT IS WHAT IT IS" - AND OTHER WORDS OF ACCEPTANCE

If you're living through tough times here's a few reassuring phrases to keep you in a positive mindset.

WHAT DO YOU TELL YOURSELF IN TOUGH TIMES?

As anyone who reads my blog knows, I have hip dysplasia that's been a minor irritant in my life for the last 25 years or so. Then around this time last year it started to flare up and all of a sudden I found myself at the orthopedic surgeon's office being told that I'm going to need a total left hip replacement if I want to be able to walk without pain and a limp.

Since that appointment a few months ago, things have slowly progressed in a downward spiral and I now find myself unable to walk even a few steps without pain. It's a constant presence in my life - but you know what? Rabbiting on about it non-stop just makes it worse, dwelling on it makes it worse.....so while I wait for my operation day to arrive I've developed a litany of responses that help me accept what is, wait patiently, and focus on the stuff I have some control over. I thought I'd share a few of them today....
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