Sick Time

I landed in Sechelt Hospital Jan. 3 with Atrial Fibrillation. I got sorted out with medications and returned home after 7 days but was weak and slipped on the stairs. Because I was on blood thinners, I lost 2 pints of blood into my tissue in my right butt and was readmitted after I collapsed in X-Ray. 2 pints of blood raised my hemoglobin but the stress put me into heart failure. It was a tough time with some kidney failure also.

This is what a serious bruise looks like, from butt to ankle. I couldn't sit or lie on my back for 7 weeks and it took 9 for me to roll over in bed. I had 4 admissions back to hospital over a month and finally got my heart restarted March 29 and started to recover. Thanks for all the love.

The Doyle Brothers Came Over

Chris and Paul are super handymen and brought their expertise to our place today.

There were 3 light bulbs, including 2 stuck in the receptacles, that were replaced. So thankful for the light over the stoptop when you cook.

Hana's baseboard heater hasn't worked for a year, but dusting and adjusting wires made it as good as new and warm now too.

Fun to be together, Chris kept walking by with a big smile on his face, saying, just a 3 second job.

Sure lucky with my kids.

New Year's Day, Polar Bear Swim

The families met at our favourite beach.

I carried down hot apple cider for the kids and adults brought stuff too.

Just 3 brave souls went in but more showed up and there was lots of fun.

Tara and I had so much sunshine behind us, we don't really show.

Hot tubs always help too.