For followers and friends of Ethel Perry - an update

November 18th, 2016
Hi everyone

I have been asked by Michael, Ethel's wonderful husband, to let her friends and followers know that Ethel suffered a fall last weekend and is currently in hospital. Fortunately, there are no broken bones.

Michael was not sure how long Ethel would be in hospital for but I am sure once she is able, she will again be posting photos and gracing her friends with her thoughtful and insightful comments.

Regards
Belinda
November 18th, 2016
oh goodness poor Ethel. thanks belinda, and michael. will send her a message
November 18th, 2016
Thank you Belinda for sharing this unfortunate news about Ethel's fall. Please send her my heartfelt wishes via Michael for a swift recovery. My thoughts are with her Xx
November 18th, 2016
Best wishes and love to Ethel.
November 18th, 2016
Oh dear, poor Ethel! Thank you for letting us know, Belinda.
November 18th, 2016
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ethel. Hope you are up and about posting again really soon.
November 18th, 2016
Dear Ethel, wishing your all the best, get well soon.
November 18th, 2016
Oh dear- here's hoping for a speedy recovery Ethel
November 18th, 2016
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ethel. Glad to hear nothing is broken.

November 18th, 2016
Prayers for a quick and complete recovery.
November 18th, 2016
When I saw the name in the new, had a moment of terror! Not that a fall is good... Hope your recovery is quick, Ethel.!
November 18th, 2016
Hope you're not in too much in pain. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
November 18th, 2016
Had it happened to a lesser person, I would be worried but I just know that you're going to be up and running (or at least walking!) again soon.
November 19th, 2016
Wishing a quick recovery Ethel so that you'll be out and about with your camera asap!
November 19th, 2016
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
November 19th, 2016
Sam
I'm sure Ethel will be up and about and taking many more magnificent photos before we know it xx
November 19th, 2016
Best wishes Ethel, I hope you are up and about soon.
November 19th, 2016
wishing ethel a speedy recovery. cheers!
December 5th, 2016
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Thank you to all of you for your good, kind and indeed, loving messages. I am now home again after a 3 week stint in hospital and a Rehabilitation Centre. I have been helped immensely by the latter, particularly the physiotherapy treatment. I am limited to a 4 wheel walker, but will be following up with outpatients Physio and exercises at home. I have been inspired by the courage and tenacity of others with far worse problems than my own.

I was at my eldest grandson's 30th birthday family dinner and after the festivities, was on my way to fetch my handbag. I tripped on a Turkish rug and fell on a mountain bike in my daughter's lounge room. Fortunately my daughter accompanied me to the hospital and corroborated my story, so I escaped the diagnosis of dementia. The mountain bike was a joint gift to birthday boy and parked ready to go home in his car. So there was laughter in the midst of adversity. I was given a bit of stick from Ambulance driver, for not having more sense that to be riding a mountain bike at my age.

I hope to get back to posting again, soon. At the suggestion of @golftragic, Michael brought my camera into the Rehab hospital where I had some fun playing and editing on iPad. I am spending time enjoying what I can do, and trying not to grieve over the things I can't do.

Every one of your messages is precious to me. Thank you.
December 5th, 2016
Keep playing with your shots, art is everywhere, even in re-hab. Keep laughing as well.
December 5th, 2016
So glad to hear that you are doing okay. Looking forward to following along with your recovery.
December 5th, 2016
@ethelperry I am so glad to hear you are on the mend Ethel!
December 5th, 2016
For different reasons, but ones you'll relate to, I need to remember and learn afresh your last sentence. Take great care of yourself. X
December 5th, 2016
@newbank I really get what you mean, Ruth. Even after more than 20 years, I still have to fight my instincts to overdo things. Also to work out when I'm "half tired" on a walk, so that I have enough steam left toget back again.
December 5th, 2016
Sam
Great to hear you are on the mend! I love the little jokes that those fabulous ambulance drivers make :) xx
December 5th, 2016
@ethelperry Mine at the moment is that I have to figure out first whether if I go to the place 10 minutes drive away if I'll be safe to get home.... sadly I'm having to accept at present the answer is often no. Frustrating... Take care.
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