It wasn't my intention to stay away from my little blog for quite this long, but then life took over and swept me away.
So .... what's been happening on the Paradise Peninsula then?
Back in June I had broken my camera and a few computer glitches co-incided with the madness of the end of term in a primary school, so I had to take a little break from blogging for a while.
Over the summer we had a lovely holiday in France.....
I'd just started to enjoy working part time, just two and a half days a week ... so I had some time for the nice things in life
.... but then a health 'niggle' in Autumn turned into something much more serious and culminated in me having major surgery on my lung in January. Thankfully, the results have been very positive, and it wasn't the 'sinister thing' we were all dreading.
So, here I am, seven weeks on, recovering slowly and steadily. I can walk upright again, and you have no idea how much pleasure there is in being able to sit yourself up without help!
I have a fair bit of time on my hands, so I thought I might have a little dip back into 'blog world' maybe.
I'm not going to have anything much to say, because I've been pretty much hibernating during this year so far, so posts will a bit random I think!!!
At least Spring is on it's way! Something to look forward too!!!

Welcome back, glad to hear you're on the mend.
ReplyDeleteHello, it so great to have you back.
ReplyDeleteWow it sounds like you have been through the mill a bit since you have been away though.
I hope you are still taking it easy and getting plenty of rest. At least by blogging it gives you something to do that won't take up too much of your energy :)
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Welcome back, you have been missed. Sorry to hear of your health "niggle" and so pleased it wasn't the dreaded big C. Hope you continue to mend, it looks like spring might be here at last, lots to look forward to. Joy xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, I'm so glad to hear you are doing ok. I have been wondering about you. Its great to see the Postcard picture pop up.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back in the blog world. Happy that you are getting better with each passing day.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you again. Color of draffodils are bright. Wish you fit form and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back - I've often wondered how you were and missed you in blogland.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you back posting - take it easy and make sure you rest lots xxxx
Glad to see you back. You've been in my thoughts hoping you were ok and I was going to go and leave a message on your daughters blog and then thought she might think I was a bit of a stalker type person - so just waited - lol xxx Hope you dont mind but I've been leaving your posts lying around re: Paris - hoping hubby gets the hint but nothings happened yet :-) x
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back! Take it easy
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have you back! You were missed. Sounds like you have had a rocky time,
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Hello Kathy!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely to hear from you. I am very sorry to hear that you have had a health issue to have to contend with, but it's good to to know you are starting to feel stronger.
Take good care of yourself.
Lisa x
Hello and welcome back. I was very afraid it was your health that was keeping you away. So glad you are on the mend. Perhaps a few posts about your holiday in France to get you back in the groove? I'm off to France for 4 weeks in eight week's time so I'll be very interested.
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Oh Kathy-it's lovely to hear from you! Sorry you've had a rough time but glad you're on the mend now! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you. Sounds like you've had a rough time, but very glad to hear you are on the mend. Take things easy.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are back. I have missed your blogs and I love the flowers. Perhaps in April ours will bloom.
ReplyDeleteOh you poor thing.I am so pleased you are on the mend.Sending you lots of love Lesley.x
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to have you back. I have missed your lovely posts. Very pleased to hear that you are on the mend too. Hpefully the spring weather and flowers will help keep you cheerful while you get better. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you back, glad you're doing better :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see you back in blog land sorry to hear you have been poorly and glad to hear you are slowly on the mend x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see you back here, Kathy. I've often wondered where you were and hoped that you were ok. It sounds as if you have been going through a bad time with your health and I'm glad to hear that you are now beginnning to feel well again. Take carexx
ReplyDeleteOh hello - do we know you? Of course we do!!! and you have been missed!!! Really great to have you back - sorry youve not been well, but so glad it wasn't the sinister thing! Sending you my love for a speedy recovery xxxx
ReplyDeleteReally glad to have you back, and more importantly, to hear that you're getting over your health problems! Take care xx
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from you again.I have kept thinking about you and wondering what had happened.I am so sorry you have had another health glitch.I am recovering from knee revision surgery so know what it is like not to have your independence.I havn't driven since last September since my problems started and can't wait to get back in my little car and not be taxied.So good to have you back.Tell us about your French holiday,what your reading ,what the children are up to.Lots to catch up on.
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you back.Look forward to hearing all your news about your trip to France,the family,books you have read and any travel plans for 2013.
ReplyDeleteHello there Kathy! So glad you are back. I had thought about you and wondered about you every time I looked down my 'Favourites' blog list. Glad all is progressing well. Ros
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back in blog land....I wondered what had happened....glad your health scare has turned out not to be the sinister thing! Take care....nothing like not being able to do things to make us appreciate the little things in life. those daffodils are so bright and cheerful! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you've had some health problems but glad that all is going well now. welcome back to the blogging world.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back and that the health scare was not the worst expected! You take care of yourself xxx
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you resurface! I was hoping all was well, and appreciate you letting us know that you are feeling so much better. Lovely you had a trip to France and it must be a relief to have a shorter work week. Spring rejuvenates, so here's hoping it will add even more strength to your healing. Nice to see you again :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you posting again and I'm sorry to hear you had some health problems but happy to hear you're doing good now.
ReplyDeleteGood to read your news, but sorry to hear you've been through such a rough time. I hope the warmth of spring that seems to be right around the corner helps your healing and that you are back on your feet in no time. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI was JUST over here on your last post looking for you a few days ago! One never knows in blog land if someone has merely lost their mojo or if something has happened that stops a being from blogging! Oh nooooooo! This one was serious! Poooooor honey! I'm so sorry, it sounds as though you've had not only some very painful times, but also some very anxious times! Sharing your joy that it was not the dreaded diagnosis...but lung surgery is a beast, no matter WHAT the diagnosis. You remind me to be grateful for the small things I take for granted. You have touched many here in the world of blog and I join with all to welcome you back with open arms and send prayers for continued healing! Gentle hugs, Annette
ReplyDeletehow wonderful to have you back....really sorry you've had such a tough time but all this bloggy love will surely aid recovery! and welcome to the world of part time work....x
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back again, have missed your lovely photos. Hope you are on the mend now, very best wishes
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Hi. Only just found this post. OMG I'm sorry to hear you've been poorly, but pleased you're recovering (and it wasn't anything MORE serious). Take care and look after yourself.
ReplyDeleteHello...it's so nice to hear from you again and I'm sorry to be responding to your post late but I've seen to have missed this post in the jumble that is my reading list.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you've been unwell but glad to know you are recovering.
Take care,
Anne xx
Hello again, and it is so nice to see you back on here. Glad things are improving for you. xx
ReplyDeleteSo, so, so, happy to have you back! I have checked in on you often hoping that you will return. Welcome back Kathy! x
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo happy to see this post! Although I have shut my blog down for a while, I still drop in now and then, and have been checking in periodically to see if you had resurfaced. Missed you while you were gone, and so happy to know you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, Susan (From Beyond My Kitchen Window) and I were just discussing you recently and we feared you may have had a health issue. I'm thrilled things went well and you're beginning to feel better!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!