As you know I don't post photos of flowers very often, but today I wanted to post this photo for my pal Jo. Jo is the person I have been doing the family history research for recently. She loves roses and lilac so this is to let her know my thoughts are with her at the moment.
Her son Shaun is having surgery today to have a brain tumour removed. It has been a traumatic few months because the surgery has been put back time and time again due to Covid. They were told surgery would be in October and then rescheduled for November, delayed again and told it would be before Christmas but that date didn't happen either So finally today is the day. My thoughts are with her and Shaun and I hope all goes well.
Oh dear Babs, my thoughts too. How dreadful to have a brain tumour op postponed time & time again. So stressful but it’s happening here too sadly. I’m sure there will be consequences of delaying such operations sometimes. The op will be over now so praying the young man has come safely through & your friend feeling thankful.
Btw a stunning rose.
@happypat Thanks Pat, it has been so worrying for both Jo and Shaun. Having the surgery postponed so many times has been quite stressful. Shaun was having chemo during his wait to try and shrink the tumour but I don't know how successful it was. He had his surgery yesterday and all seems to have gone well. Spoke to Jo this morning and she is travelling the 75 km to the hospital tomorrow and staying in a motel near the hospital for a few days. She spoke to Shaun this morning and he seems to be in quite good spirits.
We are lucky there aren't any community Covid cases here in New South Wales at the moment, but I do worry about my sister. She lives in Worsley, Lancs and has to go to Christies in Manchester for radiotherapy starting tomorrow. Quite worrying.
I'm glad to see in the comment area that Shaun's surgery went well and he will be reunited with his mother soon. This rose fills the frame just as our thoughts and prayers are filled with hope for a speedy and full recovery for Shaun. Beautiful shot Babs!
I hope the surgery goes well.
Ian
Btw a stunning rose.
Beautiful rose!
I spoke to Jo this morning and Shaun's surgery went well and he is up and about a bit this morning I believe. The surgeon said the op went well but that is all I know at the moment. Jo is going to Woollongong tomorrow and will be staying in a hotel near the hospital for a few days. So we will learn more then.
We are lucky there aren't any community Covid cases here in New South Wales at the moment, but I do worry about my sister. She lives in Worsley, Lancs and has to go to Christies in Manchester for radiotherapy starting tomorrow. Quite worrying.