Merv now has regular support workers who visit and he is booked into a local day centre ongoing each Friday. Merv sorted.
Mel has a day out with a group each Tuesday and attends another group each Wednesday and Friday mornings. She also joined Weight Watchers and a local church (we also attend the church which gives me a whole hour of sitting - praise the Lord!) Both her bedroom and recreation rooms are furnished and colourful. Mel sorted.
That just leaves me. Like both Merv and Mel I found a GP and have made some new friends. I have arranged all types of tradesmen to tackle a range of tasks. My wonderful brother in law and his brother have both helped in many ways. I am most grateful.
My list has been ticked off, everything is done but like everyone who owns a house there are a few more tasks to complete. After cooking on the electric hot plate for 12 weeks I decide I miss my gas cooktop. Hopefully that will be completed soon. Should I get solar panels, some I talk to say yes and others say its not worth the cost. I will put it on the ponder pile.
Now that the most time consuming jobs are completed it's time to spend time on a little R & R. The weather is so much cooler. It is winter but we're having sunny days and colder nights. It's a great time of year to set off on long walks along the coast. Mel and I could stop for lunch or a snack and enjoy the view while getting the exercise we both need. These paths are not wheelchair friendly for small women pushing heavy men! Too many hills and dips.
Instead we take Merv to the foreshore and have a stroll watching the local birdlife and town activity. We finish having coffee while Merv tucks into apple pie and cream at the café. A delightful afternoon out.
I wonder what the next 12 weeks will bring. That is life itself, not knowing but making plans and dreaming dreams to bring peace, joy and happiness.
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| The paving complete time to enjoy coffee and a read |
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| Dustin & Grace put the table together and joined us for afternoon tea! |
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| Our front garden finally planted after trade men left |
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| Local photographer David Rennie's photo of pelicans adorns our wall |
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| Our main bathroom finally renovated |
