Up - In the past week, we had a hot, northerly windy day of 38 degrees...
Down - ...and the next day we had a 'summery' maximum of 18.
Up - We have air-conditioning, making life comfortable regardless of the temperature.
Down - We haven't had any decent rain for some time, so the garden looks patchy and dry and needs more watering.
Up - Portland has been 'buzzing' over the past week with the arrival of 2 cruise ships. With up to 2000 tourists around the town from each ship, there have been people everywhere (including visitors from neighbouring towns), a large number of market stalls on the foreshore, a carnival and lots of tours going on.
Down - I couldn't get close-up to the action, as my wheelchair is not conducive to grassy slopes!
Up - Brian is getting relief from pain with the nerve drug Lyrica. It just takes a bit of experimentation to adjust dosages for him to have maximum benefit, but on the whole he is feeling better than he has for quite some time.
Down - Since going off my 'targetted therapy' cancer drug, I have experienced a lot more back pain. It shouldn't have made any difference, but who knows why?
Up - After 'upping' one of my pain relief patches, I am getting some relief. My oncologist doesn't really know what might be causing the pain, so all we are doing is trying to manage the pain.
Down - I haven't yet heard from the Warrnambool Oncology Team as to when my new cancer treatment will begin.
Up - Brian and I managed to go for a lovely drive into the nearby Cobboboonee Forest. We stopped on the side of the road at a flat grassy swamp (aptly named Grassy Flats Swamp) hoping to see an elusive kingfisher, but it was not to be. However the setting was very peaceful and Brian got some great photos.
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| Grassy Flats Swamp |
Another Up - I have had some lovely encouragement this week, in the form of emails, flowers and a daily 'promise of God' - all just when I needed it the most!
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