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 
Mum and dad have been talking about your blog for over a month and I finally caught up last night Serge, and all I had to say to Frankie and Leanne was “shit Serge is awesome.”
Totally incredible, you are one of the most inspiring people I know, keep it up, and shattered I missed out on the weekend away for a bit of a catch up.
Enjoy the rest of your birthday.
Lots of Love
Brittany
(no.1 Stella child).
Bit hard to compete with Britt’s message Serg, but we’ll wanted to wish you happy birthday too.
Happy Birthday from fellow team catholic and the opposition-Team Punter.
Glad you had a fabulous day, Trav’s impressed with the putting green.
Are you ready to try new and adventurous jams or is raspberry still the fave- don’t think we can compete with the orangutans.
Loving the blog, feel like we are sharing the days with you.
Looking forward to a good red with you soon.
Lea, Stel and Trav xxx
It is a bit. Brit’s comment blew me away. Chatted to Petra about it.
Still into raspberry jam. Strange I know.
I to am looking forward to that red or four!
Thanks
Happy Birthday Serg! Sounds like you had a wonderful day with the family. St Dalfour Red Raspberry Jam is one of my favourites so I share your passion at the moment. As for the red – I have kept a special bottle aside to share with you and Petra one day soon!
Fx
Hi Serg
Hope you had a great day.
Looking at the last photo I can see where you are getting your sweet tooth ( or teeth) from.
Snap! Our kids got for their birthdays a ping pong table too! Cheng still has to set it up. Glad to hear you had a great day with the entire family and that you like the jam:-)
Hi Sergie
Sorry missed the greeting to you yesterday, but Happy, happy birthday from the Davs ( even the bloody birds…though one has gone missing….the talking one ! )
Got you on my email now …..so expect more chit chat !
Take care….big match at the G tonight in this house, so must go bake the cakes to take !
Cin X
Sounds like you had an amazing day with your four beautiful girls! I still have to say you dont look a day over 35. xx
Happy Birthday from the Duchinis x6. Maurie tried to call you yesterday and left message. Has tried again today.
Sorry to hear all those drugs are really taking their toll. We think of you guys every day but dont want to be the long list of callers asking how you are when we know the side effects are ordinary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We were hoping u might b up for some shared time at bhouse over easter or if you want to go down with just your family please feel free and we’ll stay here.
All our love to you,Petra and the girls.xxxxx
Hello Duchini’s
Thanks for the message and the calls. We are home over Easter so we won’t be down the coast. Your Welcome for lunch on Sunday if you are in Melbourne. We will be at Merricks for first week of school holidays before easter. So Portsea is free.
I feel I am starting to improve. Today is a good day. If last month is a repeat I will continue to improve every day.
I think the worst is now past for this cycle
Sorry i missed your birthday. Just connected to your blog and notice the picture above probably your town in italy? happy late but not too much birthday. Albert from canada.
Hello Albert
The picture is of Todi. We stayed near Todi last year when on holiday in Italy. It’s in Umbria.
stay well