Thursday, 5 September 2019

Walking wounded

Having just survived a condition that would have been fatal (true, but let's not fuss) I'm enjoying an unplanned opportunity to sort out the important things in life. Beyond my love for my wife and family, our family dog, friends, and a lifelong thirst for musical expression, I intend to carve out a firmer place for painting and gaming, which brings me so much pleasure and relaxation.

I'm rarely personal on this blog (beyond exposing my part in our shared obsession with toy soldiers) and I'm certainly not a Facebook type that thinks every trivial aspect of my life will be of interest to a diverse audience.

So this is just something of an interim bulletin and provides a usable excuse for not having posted anything in the past fortnight. In the absence of a Facebook account, I felt I had to write something somewhere.

It remains for me to express my deep-felt gratitude for the kind and brilliant staff of the hospital in whose care I currently lie.
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10 comments:

  1. Norm5 September 2019 at 06:15

    Hope your recovery continues with speed. certainly a 're-set' moment for priorities and quality of life time to be re-established.

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    1. doctorphalanx5 September 2019 at 06:38

      Thanks, Norm. This is my third ‘lease of life’, so-to-speak. I intend to get a good deal.

      Richard

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  2. Simon5 September 2019 at 15:26

    Oh no, just seen this. Hope you are ok Richard?

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    1. doctorphalanx5 September 2019 at 16:11

      Hi Si

      I'm making a rapid recovery and they will be discharging me tomorrow. Then it should be about 3 months to get back to normal. All that enforced painting time! How will I cope? ;-)
      Richard

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  3. Andrew Bruce6 September 2019 at 10:49

    Get well soon

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  4. doctorphalanx6 September 2019 at 12:36

    Thank you, Andrew. Much stronger already and am still on course to be discharged later today.

    Richard

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  5. Emjenic7 September 2019 at 13:26

    I wish you a speedy and complete recovery, I am glad to see that you are keeping your spirit up!

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    1. doctorphalanx7 September 2019 at 15:49

      Thank you, Emjenic. Morale, patience and focus are key in these situations. Home now and much more comfortable! The future is bright.

      I believe we play the same instrument, but I'm in military history mode at the moment!

      Richard

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  6. Duc de Gobin22 September 2019 at 12:29

    Hope the recovery is well in progress sir.

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    1. doctorphalanx22 September 2019 at 22:44

      Thanks for asking. I have to contend with sudden waves of fatigue, but other than that I’m making very good progress.

      Richard

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