Day +95
Hello and welcome back to Manchester. It is lovely and sunny here….well not right now because it’s 10.00pm….but it has been, today, Monday.
I think the last three days have been what could be described as ‘turbulent’ for Ella. Highs and lows ….but I think we should talk about the highs don’t you?
We began Saturday well, with a visit from Dr Wynn who has been on duty for the weekend. Again he told us how pleased he is with Ella, and especially to Ella herself, which is great to boost her confidence.
Ella and I got her ready and dressed…pretty in pink…for Sam’s arrival. I hope you like the photo of Ella and Sam shortly after he arrived. They were full of hugs for each other. Naturally it didn’t last long. You know what little brothers can be like….they don’t like kissing too much in public. Sam brought a new remote control car, which kept us busy for a while, then he played another ‘shooting arrows’ game, with Daddy. In fact he was very busy, until it came time to leave for home with Sally and I.
As for Sunday, well I know that making biscuits with Daddy was high on the agenda because there are some left here, and very beautiful they are too. I think the day was an ‘in bed’ day after a busy night.
Today, Monday, I came along to join Sally at lunch time. The two of them had had a busy night again, so I was fully expecting Ella to be snoozing all afternoon. However, she wanted to go to physio, so Sister Andrea rang to see if there was a slot for us…and along we went. In the photo you can see Ella patiently waiting to play balloon tennis, with one vital piece of equipment missing…the balloon. None could be found, and truthfully Ella was ready for home by now, so we came back and guess what? Ella, and Mummy, did fall asleep for the rest of the afternoon!!!!!!!!!! ( peace at last to get on with my painting).
Right now both of them are asleep…I’m on early duty….and it is quite peaceful.
Machines are behaving, TV is off and all is well. We’ve got to wake Ella up later though, to take her medicines. Sometimes we feel like taking them ourselves and leaving her to sleep! ( if any Drs or nurses are reading this I’m kidding…OK?)
Well, it’s not long to go now until Simon competes in the 10k run. I spoke to him today, and I know he is training hard every minute of his spare time. ( that’s right isn’t it Si?) But seriously, we really do appreciate you doing this, with all your sponsorship going to the Bone Marrow Unit. You only need to spend half a day in this hospital to realise just how much help can be given to these children, in non clinical ‘extras’. When I checked out the website Simon only needs a few £’s more to reach his target. That’s great news, well done Simon! If you want to join in the ‘sponsorshipping’ without going on line just let me or Sally know, if not Simon’s Web address is
www.justgiving/simonblackburn2
Anyway, we are going to say night night to everyone, and as usual pass on our love and thanks for all your prayers and loving support.
Ella, Sally and Annette.xxx
PS When I got back today Ella had been busy baking with Ann. She had made carrot cakes. The photo shows just how delicious they were……
Hello and welcome back to Manchester. It is lovely and sunny here….well not right now because it’s 10.00pm….but it has been, today, Monday.
I think the last three days have been what could be described as ‘turbulent’ for Ella. Highs and lows ….but I think we should talk about the highs don’t you?
We began Saturday well, with a visit from Dr Wynn who has been on duty for the weekend. Again he told us how pleased he is with Ella, and especially to Ella herself, which is great to boost her confidence.
Ella and I got her ready and dressed…pretty in pink…for Sam’s arrival. I hope you like the photo of Ella and Sam shortly after he arrived. They were full of hugs for each other. Naturally it didn’t last long. You know what little brothers can be like….they don’t like kissing too much in public. Sam brought a new remote control car, which kept us busy for a while, then he played another ‘shooting arrows’ game, with Daddy. In fact he was very busy, until it came time to leave for home with Sally and I.
As for Sunday, well I know that making biscuits with Daddy was high on the agenda because there are some left here, and very beautiful they are too. I think the day was an ‘in bed’ day after a busy night.
Today, Monday, I came along to join Sally at lunch time. The two of them had had a busy night again, so I was fully expecting Ella to be snoozing all afternoon. However, she wanted to go to physio, so Sister Andrea rang to see if there was a slot for us…and along we went. In the photo you can see Ella patiently waiting to play balloon tennis, with one vital piece of equipment missing…the balloon. None could be found, and truthfully Ella was ready for home by now, so we came back and guess what? Ella, and Mummy, did fall asleep for the rest of the afternoon!!!!!!!!!! ( peace at last to get on with my painting).
Right now both of them are asleep…I’m on early duty….and it is quite peaceful.
Machines are behaving, TV is off and all is well. We’ve got to wake Ella up later though, to take her medicines. Sometimes we feel like taking them ourselves and leaving her to sleep! ( if any Drs or nurses are reading this I’m kidding…OK?)
Well, it’s not long to go now until Simon competes in the 10k run. I spoke to him today, and I know he is training hard every minute of his spare time. ( that’s right isn’t it Si?) But seriously, we really do appreciate you doing this, with all your sponsorship going to the Bone Marrow Unit. You only need to spend half a day in this hospital to realise just how much help can be given to these children, in non clinical ‘extras’. When I checked out the website Simon only needs a few £’s more to reach his target. That’s great news, well done Simon! If you want to join in the ‘sponsorshipping’ without going on line just let me or Sally know, if not Simon’s Web address is
www.justgiving/simonblackburn2
Anyway, we are going to say night night to everyone, and as usual pass on our love and thanks for all your prayers and loving support.
Ella, Sally and Annette.xxx
PS When I got back today Ella had been busy baking with Ann. She had made carrot cakes. The photo shows just how delicious they were……
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