wow... we're up to 41/2 months , can't believe it. Anyway the week started badly in that Mark didn't get the parole job after 7 weeks of waiting, so he had a rubbish few days, felt lousy but has now picked himself up again and is now starting that tedious process of job hunting and filling in applications... so 3 done this week and sent in, a DT technician in the local state high school, museum education officer and a case worker...so watch this space. Fussy levels dropping..just wants a job now. However he did pass the interview for the parole service but they just had too many good quality applicants for the number of posts available but have kept him on the books for the next 12 months in case any more posts come up.
So apart from doing applications.. he's been cleaning the house thoroughly, washing windows, painting dents and scuffed walls ready for our 3 month inspection by the rental company this week. How lucky am I having him to do it :) He also visited another GP this week, recommended by someone in our church who has also got CRPS...anyway he was much better, phoned Medicare to get him a months worth of meds and wants him to try another painkiller...a new one...he's sceptical but going to try it. Anyway, he was much more interested than the last one. Its really odd trying different docs, a very alien concept, as was the bill :(
I had an interesting week at work... started with my nurses meeting last week, starting the changes I want to make, they were quite receptive on most things and willing to try but some big disagreements in other areas but we'll get there eventually. I then had a study day on Wednesday...self management of chronic conditions.. it was quite interesting but could have been done in half the time. Thursday I went off to Bayside to see how they run their respiratory service, quite different from ours but picked up some useful information and had a nice day out. I then found the British shop on the way back... it was great, Colmans bread sauce, Homepride sauces and After Eights... but at $20 I think not!!! It'll have to keep for Christmas... but butterkist toffee popcorn is what I was after, but they can't get it either :(((
Josh and Rebecca have had a good week, Josh is finding work tiring but loving the money. Rebecca had to be at school for 6.15 on Thursday as had a cross country race in which she did really well. They both had their school fete on Saturday which they also enjoyed. It had rides at some extortionate price, loads of stalls, lots of food and various events happening which included the junior school as well the high school. They have now both got involved in church youth group and enjoying it too.
Mark and I had our interview for church membership this week... already getting stuck in as well. We had a ladies conference yesterday which was excellent, Freedom in Christ was the topic and the speaker was amazing... lots to think about. The men also had a men's night showing the film 'courageous' to do with fatherhood which Mark went to, while Rebecca and I had a girly night watching chick flicks and the sound of music... don't laugh!!!
Today I had a lovely afternoon, I went to a book launch, fashion show and high tea with Mel at a hotel in the city as she had connections with the organiser. The book launch was a lady's story of her journey with their son who was autistic. The tea was lovely.. but the 3rd time I've had scones and cream this week (on thursday at the study day and yesterday at the conference) but.... NO clotted cream...they are just not the same however much I shut my eyes and imagine, still I guess there will always be some downsides:( However I did win a raffle prize, a $100 voucher for Toni & Guy hair salon... question is, can I afford the rest??? It'll be a real treat going to a posh salon!
House is still progressing...going back and forth between us and the customer services agent we have about variations we've made... had to phone her this week... not sure she has a brain, but we'll have to see if she gets any better or it could be a long journey.
Anyway...its been colder this week, apparently 8 degrees lower than what's expected for this time of year, 11 degrees when I took Josh to work at 8.30am this morning... did make 18 degrees by lunchtime though, not bad considering its officially winter on Friday :) might need to up the duvet tog this week though!
Right, am off to join Mark watching the Darling Buds of May, if you can remember it....classic David Jason comedy.
anyway... thought I'd change the blog colour for a change too !
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