Waiting with hope

Thank you for waiting. In life, waiting is one of the hardest things we have to do. Be it frustratingly standing in line to pay for the weekly shop, or excitedly anticipating the arrival of the delivery driver, who you know is bringing you a gift from a loved one. Whether you're travelling towards something … Continue reading Waiting with hope

The Eye of The Storm: Better but Broken

In two weeks time, I get married to the beautiful Miriam. It's almost surreal. Proposing from my hospital bed seems like a lifetime ago. I mention this mainly to explain why my blog writing has slowed a little. In all honesty, you probably shouldn't expect much between now and when we return from honeymoon in … Continue reading The Eye of The Storm: Better but Broken

Can I Really Go Home?

Two days ago I went to St Georges for a follow-up appointment with my cardiologist. I was hoping that she would say I could stop taking my drugs. Well, I was mainly hoping that I would be able to stop taking one in particular - Furosemide. Furosemide is a diuretic. A pretty fast acting one … Continue reading Can I Really Go Home?

Oh Dear, You’re Really Not Well At All, Are You?!

Something you should know about me is that I never really get sick. By that, I mean the kind of sick that requires medical attention. Minor sniffles, coughs and colds, sure, I've had those. But illnesses that call for a visit to the doctor have been very rare occurrences throughout my life. In fact, so … Continue reading Oh Dear, You’re Really Not Well At All, Are You?!

Christmas Makes Way For Spring

Happy New Year Everyone! That is my hope for you all. That by the end of 2019 you will have many wonderful memories. For me, 2018 was packed full of beautiful memories: friends and family time; births and birthdays; weddings and holidays; my parents received an award for services to the community; my brother ran … Continue reading Christmas Makes Way For Spring