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Hi Boudica I am really sorry that your mother is sick.I am praying for her and your ex and hope the surgery has worked.It would be a huge mental roller coaster for you and your son.I know when my dad was diagnosed with cancer I shut myself in my room and didn't talk to anyone.It was a really hard thing to come to terms with as a teenager.
My daughter got her Learners last year and I have been teaching her to drive.She had a professional driving lesson last Monday which I was really happy with the instructor.I am trying increase her driving time and try and get her licence at the end of the year.
I am still coughing and still not feeling 100%.Not sure if I ever will.
I got my son's report card and it was really good with all c's and his behaviour was good.A total change from previous years.
I remember going on school camps back in primary school and doing orienteering,archery,caoneing and having a big bond fire.My daughter has been on a couple and was meant to go on last year but it was cancelled.I think next year my son will be able to go on one.
Take care,
Mark.
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Hello Mark,
I hope you have had a nice day today. The weather here today was nice and bright and sunny, crisp though. Blake and I rode our bikes along the track by the beach and had lunch at a cafe sitting outside in the sun next to the marina, it was really nice to be outside and stare out at the water and the sailboats.
Thanks so much for your kind thoughts. My ex is now much better, and is able to walk around a little, so Blake was able to spend some time with him this afternoon. Mum is going to start immunoglobulin therapy, which won't help with the cancer, but may give relieve to some of her neuropathic symptoms that are effecting her walking. The product is made from thousands of different peoples blood, which is slightly creepy to think about! We are so lucky to have medicare, as each treatment costs many thousands.
That's great your daughter has a good instructor. Kids have to do so many hours of driving now to get their licence. The better trained she is the more comfortable you can be with her safety. Good excuse to go on lots of road trips to random far-away places, which could be fun.
I hope your cough melts away. I used to get bronchitis bad every autumn / winter for 10 years, and I remember that horrible feeling of suffocation and the chest pain. Surprisingly, when I moved to a different house, I stopped getting sick. I think it might have been the cold damp conditions in the old house triggering it. My son got croup as a 2 month old baby in that house too.
It sounds like your son is going really well. It must be a great comfort to know he is happy.
It is only 5 in the afternoon, and I have hoped into bed with my electric blanket! Looking out my window, I see the pink clouds moving across the sky, as the sun is getting low. Things are ok now, but the last couple of weeks have been tough and I just feel really emotionally drained - I won't get away with it for long though, Blake is playing a car racing game just now, but he will tire quickly of it. Nice to be able to steal a little recharge.
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Hi Boudica how are you and your family? Sounds like your ex is doing better and is good Blake has spent some time with him.
My son had his specialist appointment Monday and their was no change in medications and treatment for him.He got angry the other day and threw his iPad and broke that.I will have a meeting at the school when it goes back to see what they have come up with for his communication that he can take into high school.My son stuttering has really deteriated this year and is really bad.
The weather here is wet today.Probably good to sit in front of the fire today but I am not sure what's happening today.
I wish I was near some water to enjoy.I have farms to look at here from fairy's to wheat and grain and sunflowers get planted in spring.
Take care,
Mark.
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Hi sleepy I am so greatful for NDIS contacting us about this as I was trying to work out who to contact about my daughter finishing school this year.Its good to know we can get support for her and not just be left without all the supports she has now in school as this is what really worried me.I remember when I finished school that their was no support for me and adventurally put on a DSP.I my daughter has such great results in school and can have a career for herself.
Take care,
Mark.
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hi mark and boudica and all reading
just saying hi as was wandering how you were going. no pressure to reply i just wnted to convey a hello to u
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Mark
Like sleepy just saying hello and hoping you are well.
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Hi Matchy69,
I've been worried about you as I haven't seen you around the forums for a long time now. You are always so kind to everyone by reaching out to others with great support and comforting words.
You truly seemed to have a great gift of making people feel better about themselves. I always felt better when I'd receive a reply from you.
I hope you will return one day if you would like to, no pressure. I hope that you and your kids are coping alright with the lockdown and the pressures of life.
Please take care of yourself.
Regards,
Emo.
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Hey Mark,
Adding my hello's to the list on your thread- I haven't been around much so it was only when I checked on gardening thread and couldn't see you there for awhile. Hope you're ok mate.
Cheers,
J*
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