...........has been interrupted.
Whilst most of us take a wee blog break over the festive season, mine may have been a bit longer than some.
I tend to keep my blog posts to quilty matters and only occasionally let personal stuff slip in, this is such an occasion.
A week ago today whilst thinking of parsnip purchases etc.........I managed to nag my OH into phoning the doc.
He was due to attend hospital today for a procedure. Don't worry, I am not going into details but suffice to say, no parsnips were purchased, Christmas was put on hold as a doctor's appointment morphed into a hospital admission..............which lasted locally until yesterday when he was transferred to Glasgow for his procedure today..........which has taken place with great success.
One more sleep in a hospital bed and I will be able to take him home, bringing to a close, in a most dramatic fashion, 2013.
I know obviously I am not the first to witness at first hand, and be grateful for, the giant machine that is our NHS (National Health Service).
I imagine I won't be the last to send up a quiet thank you........or even a great big shouty one!!
I wish all of my friends and family a Happy & Healthy New Year.
I am so glad that all has gone well and he will be home to bring in the new year with you. We have excellent health care in Canada too, like yours, and although we all hope to not need it, it sure is nice that it is there when we do, for no extra cost either.
ReplyDeleteglad he'll be out soon.
ReplyDeleteI a glad it sounds like there has been a good result. As another who has spent more time than planned accessing NHS services lately I can only say we are very lucky to live in the UK. May 2014 be a healthy and happy one for all of you, Sheila.
ReplyDeleteOh no Sheila - poor you and him! hoping for a speedy recovery and a healthy 2014 for both of you!
ReplyDeleteAw Sheila, what a time of it you and your hubby have had this Christmas. Good to hear he is coming home and I hope his speedy recovery will continue. Big hugs, Jxo
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you have had to contend with hospital and the like recently. Glad to hear though that it has all gone well, hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteEeek, sorry to hear that! You should have given me a shout if you were up here. Hope Hogmanay goes rather better (although I wouldn't wish parsnips on anyone ;o) )
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that he is coming home for the new year. Hugs to you all x
ReplyDeleteSorry to here that your Christmas didn't go to plan but glad that your husband will hopefully be home with you soon x
ReplyDeleteGreat you can take him home! There is nothing more healing than being with the loved ones in an environment you love! Happy Christmas and have a lovely Silvester and jump into 2014
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Sheila, but glad he'll be back home soon. I hope next year isn't quite as eventful for you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your hubby. I hope that he gets home and recovers speedily. Di x
ReplyDeleteOh Sheila, what an end to the year. But glad to hear that all is well and I am guessing he is back home now. Happy new year to you and your family xx
ReplyDeleteHow can I get the pattern for the big pinnie? I love it but live in Indiana so I can't take a class.
ReplyDeleteJust wish we had NHS here we do have a form of it but nothing like back home here we pay for a lot of things we wouldn't at home .
ReplyDeleteWe all take the NHS for granted. It's always there when we nood it, no matter what the cost. Glad it was there for you. Happy 2014.
ReplyDeleteNeed!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Sheila...not a good finish to the year...but so glad the clouds seem to be disappearing and the sun is shining for you both again.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year bloggy-buddy!
I hope that he is now well on the mend and that you have a very good 2014.
ReplyDeleteDear Sheila
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, via the quilt show, and was 'coming over to thank you for the mega pinnie tutorial. Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and may the coming year bring only good things!!