My Unplanned Sabbatical

The drill

Went well, like they all have. It was a longish day in the chair and the ward was very busy and chaotic. Lots of very sick looking patients today and the nurses worked hard all day.

We collected our kids from the Pelusi household tonight. Sneza had taken a party of 6 to the zoo today including our 2 girls and Italian visitor. Whirlwind tour apparently! Adrian had also dropped off Alessia at gymnastics so it was a logistical exercise. Big effort by the neighbors today. Greatly appreciated.

We also all had dinner together at their house tonight which was fun. Good to see all the smiling faces around the table. Also good not to have to cook!

I have put myself to bed to rest before tomorrow. Feeling a little light headed and spaced out. Slightly flu like. Body heating up nicely. I know this drill well. I will take my drugs, drink plenty of fluids and sleep.

Looking forward to completing this thing tomorrow.

Thanks to all for your texts, emails and calls.

Live update!

Going well in the big blue chair. One bag almost down and feeling quite chirpy.

Ward really busy and I am just letting it all wash over me. Petra is making me laugh with great one liners today. Nursing staff great material. Opening line by my nurse to me was “you look excited, I think you may squirt”.

I said “clearly I have come to the right place then”. Another Christian Grey fan.

The day is young.

Note that impressive fringe!! Worst hair cut ever!!