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Monday, September 10, 2007

Adelaide Ahoy!

This whole episode has taught me how even small things are so important in life and how we should enjoy every moment for who knows what is in store next. After getting clearances from both the surgeons for dad to travel, we had a decision to make - if he should go to Chennai or if he should come to Adelaide. It was 1 against 2 and the little one (me) won the debate and convinced both the papa bear and mama bear that Adelaide would be the best place for dad's recovery. I enjoyed every bit of the decision making (which went on for 3-4 hours) even when there were equal -ves for Adelaide as many as +ves for Chennai. Yet, "Love" took over. So, Adelaide here we come :-)

Dad is very happy about coming to Adelaide and continuing his treatment there. Away from work and all the stress he has been dealing with back home. I am sure the clean air and the tension-free environment would do him some good. At present he is still dull that he is not able to carry on with his duties as he normally would, but isn't that expected of a surgery this big! Another thing that bugs him is people talking about the "C" word - Cancer! I am sure that is understandable too, in any battle talking about the enemy is like accepting defeat, so we try and avoid speaking anything about it to him other than success stories to inspire him. Considering that he is in such a fragile state, we are trying to give in to all his wishes.

Upon the docs' advise, dad has begun his drill of walking every evening. He is supposed to start slowly and then go on to walk about an hour every day. Some docs advise early morning walk to breathe the fresh air and avoid the crowd. I was thinking to myself that that is probably true for Chennai, not for Adelaide especially in Maswon Lakes where we hardly get to see a soul any time of the day ;-)

8 Comments:

  • Fantastic decision, gudonyaa for convincing them...cant wait to seeyaa all soon..there is soo much to say and do ;-)

    Its true about that C-word, its always betta discuss good arnd him and I'm sure most of them are matured enough only share +ve stories and not the -ves

    By Blogger Babs, at 9/10/2007 10:56 AM  

  • Thanks! Yeah, with this wednesday, it will be perfectly 3 weeks away from Adelaide and from you :)

    I am going to make him read the Lance Armstrong story!

    By Blogger Ace of Space, at 9/10/2007 11:23 AM  

  • WOOHOOO...great decision and well done. As you said, ADL weather and surrounding will surely do wonders to his recuperation. Only thing I would add is keep him busy...and with lotsa books, tamil tv channels, suduku, ur friends on weekends, I guess he will have a vacation of his life.

    Jyothi sends her love and regards too. It's been only 3 weeks but feels like u have been gone for ever :-(

    You all have a safe journey back home and meet you soon.

    By Blogger Praveen, at 9/11/2007 3:44 PM  

  • Hi Praveen

    I know... I am sure Adelaide is much better for dad at this stage.
    And, very true about the time, it feels like a year to me since I saw you all! We should be there on Thursday, so if no other plans on Friday then lets catch up :-)

    By Blogger Ace of Space, at 9/11/2007 6:59 PM  

  • Hey Vidya, good to know dear that finally love won!
    Ask us about missing Adelaide:-) Though Brisbane is beautiful! we love it here too!
    Yeahh... keeping him busy would be the best option, and you must knowing what are his interest I guess, he will be great help for you guys in the games:-) Have nice time catching up in the weekend and do remember us:-) Jignesh, Khushi and myself missed you when we were there.

    By Blogger Expedition of life, at 9/12/2007 5:12 PM  

  • Vidya, Wish him a speedy recovery. Our wishes and prayers. Just a challenge for him along the life path I guess which anyone is bound to come across.

    Good to see your blogging with persistence..way to go. Life is too beautiful indeed.

    Cheerio,
    Shal and Sree

    By Blogger YesK, at 9/16/2007 3:30 AM  

  • Hi Sree

    Thanks for your wishes. Yup, definitely a huge challenge!
    I hope you both are doing well...

    By Blogger Ace of Space, at 9/17/2007 9:34 AM  

  • Yes we are doing good and trying to catch some sunlight.ig

    By Blogger YesK, at 9/30/2007 8:47 AM  

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