Easter and an Anniversary

It's Easter, and because Mum had improved remarkably by Thursday (20th), she was discharged from hospital on Good Friday (21st). This meant she was able to join us for lunch (below) at my brother Phil's place in Walkaman.


My other brother Pete arrived last Tuesday (18th) from Melbourne because Mum was rushed by ambulance to hospital the Friday before that (14th) having great difficulty breathing, and all the doctors feared the worst. What had begun as a simple chesty cough had rapidly deteriorated into a very serious, life-threatening, heart/lung condition. It's amazing what some good old family support (below) can accomplish :)


In addition to this, it was Mum and Dad's 56th wedding anniversary yesterday, so Pete and I prepared a special anniversary dinner for them using mostly fresh and/or organic produce we found at the Yungaburra market (below) that morning.


Thankfully, the government has recognized the importance of my new role of looking after these two wonderful people, and has approved my applications for a carer allowance and carer payments for both of them to demonstrate this, which is very much appreciated :)

So . . . Mum is home again now, and feeling much better, though we do have an medical oxygen system on the ready for her if/when she needs it. Dad seems to be getting used to his new job of resting and doing things that are enjoyable, and letting me do all the chores around the place, though it seems old habits die hard :)