The birthday
It’s been a fun day.
Woke with Breaky in bed, my new chemo favorite of jam toast and coffee. I was a savory guy before this all started but have since developed a bit of a sweet tooth, so go figure.
Anyway, girls left for school with Petra, I could here the burble of my car fade into the distance. I was ok watching the ABC news and catching up on emails etc when I heard Petra return.
I walked down stairs to great the day and was surprised by all the Duchini girls jumping and screaming happy birthday! Petra had decided they could take a mental health day and spend it with us. It was a great idea.
Surprised and happy I received gifts and cards. As I really do have everything Alessia suggestion to Petra of a Porsche Carrera or White “Mazza” was felt to be a little over the top. Instead they decided to do something I really did appreciate. They researched into the plight of the Orangutan ( I won’t go into the details) and adopted twin Orangutans for me. More dependents!!
I thought it was great.
We all went out to brunch and then drove out to buy a new table tennis table. My other present.
As the day was ours the girls wanted to watch a movie together, which we did. A bit girly for me.
After the movie I was feeling ok so I decided to practice my putting (my golf is terrible) before having to go to the hospital for more blood tests and some x rays. That was a bit of a bummer. The girls came and had a poke around which is a learning experience.
We are now getting ready for an early family dinner at St Katherine’s which should be fun. I am stuffed. Way to much activity for this man, but loving it!
My Unplanned Sabbatical 