Thanks so much everyone for 'seeing' me these past few days and responding, despite me being quite absent lately.
@Anastasia @Former-Member @Snowie @Bow @Bunniekins @Sans911
Also those who acknowledged my update post from Monday, by supporting it.
@Appleblossom @BlueBay @Sophia1 @WIP @Clawde @NatureLover @Bellarose75
Plus @Lee82 @Peri @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @Owlunar @outlander @Eve7 and anyone else I missed.
The flood situation in our local town is now down to moderate levels. There are so many of the surrounding countryside still submerged in floodwaters however. And the main bridge into the town nearby is still closed due to structural damage from the floods. I guess if you have houses, livestock, huge containers, and so much more all slamming into the bridge at the height of a 100-year flood, there is likely to be some damage. Engineers are still assessing whether it can be reopened. But last I heard, they are hopeful they may be able to reopen it to limited local traffic. My little home village, is currently the diversion road for the main town access. So when I have to go into there, its a traffic nightmare right now. It currently offers the only access into this quite large area of flood ravaged countryside.
At least I was able to stock up on groceries and fresh food yesterday, so that was relief. And I got to the chemist to collect hubbys scripts. Its really sad seeing so many businesses carting away flood damaged stock, whitegoods, etc. Cleanup after floods is a massive job.
Holly had her ultrasound at the vets yesterday. There was no evidence of any growths or tumours on her liver or other nearby organs. So that was good news. She then had tests to determine whether she has Cushings disease. but the tests need to be analysed elsewhere and will take a few days to come back. The vet will phone me with results once they are in.
Hubby had an appointment with his Dermatologist on Tuesday, but they cancelled it due to the flooding situation. It has been rescheduled for tomorrow. Hubbys appointment with his neurologist at the regional city 2 hours to our South, I managed to get changed to a video conference. That will take place early this arvo. So its a relief I wont have to tackle the roads after all. Speaking of roads ... they are attrocious around here right now. Look like someone has literally dug them up with a jackhammer. Flooding does so much damage. Its really heartbreaking to see the local people who have been so badly hit by the floods ... so many dairy farmers and general home owners who have lost everything. Its all so sad. Many who had managed to save their homes and belongings from the fires only 16 months ago, have now lost it all in the floods. And so many businesses have lost all their stock, and some will likely not reopen. It costs so much to be covered by flood insurance, many make the decision not to tick that box.
I am feeling really sad and nostalgic today. It would have been my Mums 84th birthday today. She died in July 2019, and I still miss her very much. I love you Mum. 💖 I often wonder what she would say if she knew that I was now battling the breast cancer that killed her. I also sometimes wonder if I would have told her anyway ... the same as I chose not to tell my Dad. I think it would not have been so easy to keep it from Mum. She would have somehow known that something was wrong I think.
Okay I must go and get an early lunch ready. So need to prepare for hubbys neurologist appointment over the video conferencing. I have to make sure its all working as it needs to, and that we are ready to go.
I hope you are all having as good a day as possible. I know I havent been around much lately, but I'm hoping that will change over coming days. Meanwhile ... I'm sorry I havent been much support to many of you.
Emelia 🌸🌼💓
