He’s Conscious
“He’s conscious!“, was the affirmation my neighbor remembers most from when she, some other friends, and eight emergency service workers made their way into my apartment a couple of Friday nights ago. I had missed an important work deadline. As a result, friends and family were concerned about my welfare, and when they knocked on my door, without response, they called the police.
As a journalist for several decades, I’m pretty good at meeting deadlines. Each weekend, I do three hours of pre-recorded radio. I don’t recall if I actually completed the programs for the weekend, but when I missed the deadline to send them through, there were concerned phone calls and emails, and finally a call to the police.
Since arriving back from Cambodia and Vietnam, I had been feeling unwell. I’d put it down to general illness, or maybe COVID. More seriously, an infection was taking over my body, and in particular my foot. The infection on my foot became gangrenous, and eventually led to a below-the-knee amputation.
My nieces and an “army” of other friends have been amazing throughout this, with both emotional and practical support. Such deep love and commitment.
I’m grateful to be alive, and I’m looking forward to the future. More posts to follow, of course.
Welcome back! xxx
Plenty of life in me yet!
So pleased to see that you are feeling much better, I was wondering why there was no emails from you. You do not know me, I got caught up with you when you wrote about the bakery closing down, have been reading your delightful emails ever since. I do hope that you will be OK, but I’am sure that with the love you have from your family, friends, neighbours and many more, that you will get over this rapidly.
Penny 🌹😘
Many thanks Penny. Yes, I absolutely remember chatting re the bakery.
Thinking of you. So thankful for your special family and friends. 💐💐
Many thanks Joye. Yes, they have been amazing. Will write more about this.
Oh wow. We are both so shocked. Our sincere best wishes and we hope you make a steady recovery down whatever path is mapped out for you.
Many thanks Andrew. Yes, a bit of “processing” underway.
James! OMGWTF! This is so shocking and horrifying!
I’m so glad you’re on the road to recovery.
Sending you all the love, hugs and very good wishes xxxxx
Oh James! Such terrifying news. You sound so courageous about it all. You are so fortunate to have a wonderful, strong nature and a host of loving family and friends. My very heartfelt best wishes for your recovery. Cousin (much removed) Judith.
Many thanks Judith. One day at a time. Things could have been so much worse.