Sunday Selections #830

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.  

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

 I usually run with a theme. I am still home.  Yay.

 

I did (of course) have to make repeated trips to the hospital last week.  However I also had to go into town which is where much of my focus is this week.

 

 

Doesn't this bear cry out to be hugged?  It is in an area set aside for children in the hospital but this adult was tempted too.

 

 I have featured The Big Swoop before.  It was vandalised shortly after it was installed but has been repaired and is now back on display.

 

And a nearby mural - down an otherwise unappealing alley.

 

I have also had a roo fix and been revelling in things coming out in the garden. 

 

This coming week will be busy.  I have multiple medical appointments and I think I start chemotherapy on Wednesday so I will be largely absent from the blogosphere.  I  hope your week is packed with colour and joy. 

Sunday Selections #829

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.  

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

 I usually run with a theme. I am still home though have had to make repeated visits to the hospital.  Yay.

I saw the chemotherapist at the end of last week.

I have a rare and aggressive cancer.  Stage 4.  It has spread to my abdominal wall.  At this stage chemotherapy is due to start the week after next.  I have a meeting with the radiation team and rather a lot of other medical tests/procedures next week.

 

While at home I have been enjoying the birds and the garden.  More is coming out each day though so far (despite the need) I have done no work in it.

 

Come revel in colour with me.

At the hospital.

 

 

 In the garden.

 

 

The perennial begonia is still flowering.

 I hope you find colour and joy in your week.

Sunday Selections #828

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.  

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

 I usually run with a theme. Sorry for my recent absence from the blogosphere.  Things went a bit pear shaped (as an aside where does that phrase come from?).

 

I have been in hospital again twice since I last wrote.  A massive infection and then an allergy to an antibiotic (and a sensitivity to another).  I will need both chemotherapy and radiation treatment but that cannot start until the infections have been kicked to the curb.  I have appointments with the respective teams in the next ten days.

 

For the moment I am home again and glad to be here.

 

And it is STILL a beautiful world. 

 

 

I hope you find beauty in your world too.