General Chat

We lost a really great family member in Canada

Anthony Cathersides born 1947 married our sister Lynne in 1968

They moved to Canada in 1978 and paid frequent visits home to see family

They came in sept 2016 after I had lost hubby and he was having problems then in eating and keeping food down ,. He had investigations before they left Canada and hadn't had any results before they left

He had cancer cells detected in his prostate earlier in the year and had it removed with treatment after

So on their return he got the awful result he had oesophageal cancer and he fought all the way but lost his fight

My sister has floundered in their big 3 story town house and has decided sell and move nearer their daughter and back to an area they lived 13 years ago

She has felt very isolated and alone with few friends living in the area and has had to make herself go out and try and be part of the world
Know how she feels cos is doesn't come to you ,you have to explore the area and see what is out there

She has sold the house and bought a two bed condo and moves shortly

I admire her immensely in how she has coped . She was .18 and he was 21 when they married so like me and hubby they were soul mates

She wants me to go over next year for a month so we can do a Two week Hawaiian cruse
I am seriously looking at it and will go business class too so I can have a comfortable journey each way

Yes you go for it Shirley, it will be great for you to spend time with your sister and see new places.

I really want to do it and hope I can as my mobility is a bit impaired ATM

Hope the knee replacement op will be successful and get me on the move a bit more

Was supposed to have it on may22nd but asked them to reschedule as it was too close to the holiday aleady booked and paid for with daughter and sil and grandson

I do need the op but am a bit apprehensive about it in case it makes things worse as I live on my own and need to still be able too and cope ok

I agree with Ann, go for it while you have the chance to do so.

What a great cruise. You'll love Hawaii.

It's 30+ years since I took the kids and we had a whale of a time. Your spirits will be lifted by vibrant colours and flora and there is plenty to see. If you are sensitive you may need to take some tissues when you do the Pearl Harbour and cemetery tour.

All more enjoyable with your sister's company, I'm sure.

Shirley I have had both my knees replaced within the last 4 years, they have been great. I can't run a marathon (not that I could ever have anyway) but I sure can get about a lot better with no pain. Go for your trip and also get the op you will not regret either <3 <3

I have completed an 8 week pre op exercise class at the local hospital.going twice a week
The theory is to get you to optimum fitness as the healing process is better the more agile you are

It has helped as I can see an improvement in what I can do
I exercise anyway at home doing some of the movements they incorporated

Pity they don't do post op as I would willingly do them too


It's now waiting for the new operation date

Hope I don't come home with tummy problems like I did from Egypt last year that took 5 weeks to clear!!!

The thing I will strongly advise Shirley is do your post op exercises religiously. It will be painful and I will not pretend it isn't but the healing process will be quicker and no pain no gain. The very best of luck with it and I hope all goes well for you <3

Go for it Shirley.

Don't worry about how the op is going to turn out.

I have mobility problems, and can't walk long distances, but you don't need to! You will get help from the airline staff and the cruise staff ......

....... I can tell you there is nothing like sailing past long line-ups as you are pushed in a wheelchair, often by a cheerful younger man who is making you laugh! :-D

Your sister will be told to accompany you and your helper, so she gets to go past all the long lines as well ;-)

Yes, go for it as others have suggested.

I have compromised mobility and had bowel disease at the time but I still managed Guatemala.

You can adapt in most situations, I use elbow crutches and if really bad hubby pushes me around in a wheel chair. I have to say that the only downside is the cost of travel insurance so please get as many quotes as possible.

Sue

Shirley do it and enjoy. Have had both knees done and it was
worth it, before that I dreaded having to stand up because of
the pain. :-)

Dear Shirley

You go, my lovely and come back and tell us all about it. <3

Take gentle care
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

I am very seriously considering it

It will depend on my mobility later on in the year

The cruises are usually from jan to may so the decision will be made later this year as they get booked up very early.

Thanks all ;-)