For All Those People

© Ella J. Phillips More By Ella J. Phillips

Published: May 2016

This is for all those people
Who hide in the dark,
For those who feel hopeless,
For those with a broken heart.

This is for every child and teen
Who is trying to flee from their fears,
For those who cry themselves to sleep,
For those who drown in their tears.

This is for people who hide their scars
Upon their wrists and their thighs.
I want to remind each of you
There is a reason you’re alive.

You are here for a purpose;
You are needed in this place.
You are special, you are beautiful.
It doesn’t matter what size, gender, or race.

You are perfect just the way you are.
You are priceless, a wonderful new.
You are dearly treasured by many.
There is no one more important than you.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/for-all-those-people

Hello Tuesday, hope everyone is good, I am drenched in sweat and it is only 23 degrees.

Well this week’s extreme creature is the Australian Pelican why is it extreme well because it has the largest bill in the world. The males is larger than the females, the males can grow to 50cms in length. They weigh about 6kg.

They can hold up to 13 litres of water.

Good morning world, here we are at the start of November and being Monday means facts day.

Nine is considered the luckiest number worldwide

Between 1931 1nd 1969 Walt Disney collected 35 Oscars

The worlds longest game of Monopoly lasted more than 600 hours

Most car horns are in the key of F

A hollowed out pumpkin with a candle inside known as a Jack-O-Lantern is placed in a window or doorway in order to scare off witches and guard against evil spirits. It is believed to have been started by the Ancient Celtic people in the olden days, back then they used real heads chopped of the bodies of their enemies.

Kathy took me to have blood tests done both my normal 6mth check and the tests for the neurologist

However, one of the tests the neurologist wants isn’t covered by Medicare and costs around $250, so I said not to bother with that one.

Kathy had to second Covid test as she made the mistake of mentioning that she was sick of sneezing to her boss. She has hayfever.

23-10-21

Woke at 5am, had a wash and called Tasha, however, the door was locked this meant I had to walk out naked to unlock it but found I couldn’t and had to wake Tim to open the door. Leo must be here.

Read some blogs, answered some letters and watched 6 episodes of ANZAC BATTLEFIELDS. I am right into both world wars I find them interesting.

24-10-21

Woke at 4.50am and had to get Tim to help me get out of bed as I had cramps in my calves.

First day of school since June.

Having a reasonable day being able to stand and sit pretty ok.

Started doing the calendars for next year, thankfully I saved the work as I went along because Chrome shut down on me before I finished. So I will attempt to finish it tomorrow.

Tasha came down to settle me down to listen to my book at 2pm as she has been doing for a long time now. However, I said I have to meet Leo but she said she will meet him in the afternoon as she knows how worn out I get by 2pm. I just want to lay down and listen to a book for a while, say 3 or 4 hours.

25-10-21

Awake and up at 4.30 needing to pee, I laid there thinking how long has it been since I last peed answer 14.5hrs. No bloody wonder I needed to go.

Had a phone call from the pathology people telling me on Saturday they didn’t take enough blood. So I had to go down and have more taken.

At midday I had another call from the pathology one of the vials taken this morning broke and they needed more blood. This time they came to me and the lady told me in future I should ask the doctor to request a home visit.

26-10-21

A new day and also second jab day, Tim is taking me.

I thought Tasha was going to shower me but no she will do it this afternoon.

Had my second jab no drama, although Tim was in mood because he didn’t really want to take me, standing with his arms folded.

Discovered that Leo didn’t take his meds, I rang Jess and told her in case the school rings.

27-10-21

A new day is here, I slept well enough. In pain with my knees and right arm not the arm, I had the jab in, also a lot of back pain.

Hot enough for the A/C today starting to feel like summer is around the corner.

I have been very restless all day, unable to sit for more then a few minutes.

Sue’s birthday.

28-10-21

Another hot day on the way 30 degrees again, so maybe another A/C day.

Ordered something for Daemon & Freya for Christmas.

So much to sort out and me with daily struggles.

29-10-21

My Love

© Megan Hagen

Published: August 2016

How do I describe
My love for you?
How can I explain
That this is true?

Love is a funny thing
We’ll never understand,
But hear this truth ring:
I’m in love with you.

These butterflies,
Shy smiles,
Late nights.
Thoughts are constantly
About you.

I can’t tell you
All the times
This heart beats faster,
Even when you’re out of view.

Always in my thoughts,
Always in my dreams.
A life without you would
Tear me apart at the seams.

It’s you who keeps me up all night
And gets me through the day.
It seems to me that there
Is only one thing left to say.

I’ve said it already,
But to make sure you know it’s true,
I’ll say how I feel:
I’m completely in love with you.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/my-love-107

Hello world, hello Tuesday, hows life treating you all, good I hope.

This weeks extreme creature is the Saltwater Crocodile, heard of it, of course you have. Often referred to as Saltie.

There is no bigger reptile in the world, males can grow as long as seven metres, females only grow to half that. Their jaws are strong enough to crush a cow’s skull, in fact it is among the strongest of any creature.

They have a lifespan of 70yrs.

Good morning world first day back at school for kids here in NSW anyway here are this weeks facts.

Alaska has according to the fact book 29 volcanoes but Google says there are 130 so who knows not me…………..

The average life-span of a major league baseball is seven pitches.

The biggest palace on Earth is the Imperial Palace in Beijing, it is so huge you could sleep in a different room every night for 25 years.

The Great Wall of China is 3,400 kilometres long.

It was built over a period of 2,000 years and has 25,000 watchtowers along its length.

Slept in this morning till 5.45 when Kathy texted to say she was leaving.

Dad’s birthday he would be 79 today.

Sandy came and took me to see Dad there were 4 out of 5 children there, Jeannie didn’t come but she lives the furthest away like a 30-40 minute drive. We all hung around for an hour, it was great getting together.

Found out this afternoon our neighbour who is just called Mrs G passed away today.

16-10-21

Sunday here and what a start to the day I have had, first I was crying because I felt I was becoming too much for Tasha. I could tell she didn’t really want to come and help me. She feels Tim is home so why can’t he get up and help me. Reason is it is too early for him.

At 8.40 I had to go and have a lay down as I felt a headache coming on, an hour later I felt ok.

Had a restless day.

17-10-21

Slept in to 5.15, Tasha coming down at 8.30 to shower me and get me dressed for appointment in Sydney.

We are leaving at 11.30am, Tim is taking the scooter and the wheelchair. I wanted to take the wheelchair and he wants to take the scooter.

He also said we will take the car through the car wash before we leave.

18-10-21

Slept late didn’t wake till Kathy rang at 6.25, got up and rang Tasha she was busy and would be here in half an hour. I was in tears when she arrived. I have been crying a lot this morning.

Saw the specialist and she also said I have a functional tremor and need to accept that. She also wants me to have some tests done at Westmead Hospital and some blood tests and go back in 4 months.

I am depressed, crying a lot today.

19-10-21

Another late start it was 5.30 when I woke up. Tasha was already here.

Jess drove me to my podiatry appointment.

Have had a decent enough day,no tears.

20-10-21

Woke up with a stiff right arm,it is slowly improving.

A warm day, I am coping so so.

Although I do not know how I will cope next week and the weeks there after as Leo will be back at school. Leo helps me a lot during the day.

21-10-21

Woke stretched needed to pee got up saw it was 4.30 decided to stay up.

When I woke up I could here talking leaving my bedroom I could tell it was coming from Leo’s room. I knocked and entered after no reply to find him asleep and the computer going which is where the talking is coming from. I do not touch his computer.

Today is the last day of home schooling I expect Leo will be in two minds about going back to school.

22-10-21