The Monday with Toby going home and lunch with Ed

 Hi,

Monday morning saw me and Mike head to the airport nice and early to drop Toby off. Then Mike went to the gym and I drove home.

I worked from home and tidied away Toby's bed. The cats were not happy to lose Toby. They were hanging around his bed all morning.

Toby is gone

The cats are sad

At lunch time I drove Mum to Ngaio to meet Ed at the cafe there. While Mum enjoyed meeting Ed and having a good chat, she was in so much pain that I could tell she was not her usual self. Her neck pain was more manageable but her lower back was agony. At one stage she had to stand up to stop a spasm and she knocked her water all over Ed's seat. She was mortified. Ed didn't care much. Heck - the weather was so bad, anyone would have wet pants in 2 minutes.

Ed suggested we visit the chemist next door. Good idea because Mum got some ibuprofen and when we got home, she sat and watched TV with a hottie on her back. And within a few hours she had far less pain.

We called Air NZ and got her assistance at Brisbane airport sorted. I had tea while she watched some TV. Mike got home and I made his tea. Then Mum packed up.

Went to bed and slept well until the alarm at 2.45am. Mum was already up. I got dressed and we got her to the car. Her back was still feeling much better. Got to the airport at 4am only to find broken kiosks and a huge bag drop queue.

I left her there, in the queue. She was sure she would manage. And I imagine that by now she is halfway across the Tasman. Dad will be driving to Brisbane to see her.

It has been so nice to have her here. Shame her back pain meant her last week was impacted a lot. But I hope she can manage it much better in her own home. And get the doctor to help if needs be.

I went back home and was in bed again at 4.30am. I reckon I slept for an hour, which was good. Up for my bus in for my PT session with Quentin. Bench. 42.5kg 3 reps x 4 sets. Then accessories.

The weather is so bad. Freezing cold rain. Southerlies. Brrrr. Stay dry and warm if you are in NZ.

Love,

Angela

Tuesday gym session