BLOG 38
26 June 2014
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It's been one year sinced I last blogged. Why the massive time in-between my last blog? A few things:
We sold our B I G house with a B I G yard - it took 10 months to sell, with almost every weekend, cleaning and opening the house for inspection!! That took up most of my time.
We then sold our house - to start building a new purpose built smaller health-house (specifically made for my and Julia's disabilities), in order to reduce stress, workload, falls and almost every weekend cleaning and or looking after our big yard.
We put all our belongings in storage, whilst we rented a furnished home, in between the house sell and the house build.
We finished building our home, starting from July 2012 to December 2012 - see some of our pictures on this special project page.
We then moved the family from our rental pad to the new house and all our stored 'stuff' - which was enough to fit into 3 small houses. It took us 3 months of sorting, removing, throwing and selling to finally get it all down to, the very basics. In amongst this, we held 6 garage sales, to reduce clutter and be rid of as much as possible!!
We also started planning and organising a return trip for the family to California for June-July 2013 - to see my father's family, Aunt's/Uncle's & Cousins in Southern California and Greg's family in Northern California. Father/Mother, Step-Mother & Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Nephews & Nieces & many more, PLUS lots of close friends. I had not returned since 2001, due to working and my health battle and Greg had not seen family since 2005 - when he brought the girls on his own to see the family.
We are now also working on our second project - a swim spa/pool for hydrotherapy purposes for both Julia and myself. We are chatting with some of our support networks and organisations, about assisting us to provide the hydro pool and (of course) inviting other local families to use it for physical disabilities and hydrotherapy purposes. We are also fundraising at this page - $800+ so far - a good start and we are most thankful to those who have assisted us, as we raise funds.
SO BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.
We then moved the family from our rental pad to the new house and all our stored 'stuff' - which was enough to fit into 3 small houses. It took us 3 months of sorting, removing, throwing and selling to finally get it all down to, the very basics. In amongst this, we held 6 garage sales, to reduce clutter and be rid of as much as possible!!
We also started planning and organising a return trip for the family to California for June-July 2013 - to see my father's family, Aunt's/Uncle's & Cousins in Southern California and Greg's family in Northern California. Father/Mother, Step-Mother & Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Nephews & Nieces & many more, PLUS lots of close friends. I had not returned since 2001, due to working and my health battle and Greg had not seen family since 2005 - when he brought the girls on his own to see the family.
We are now also working on our second project - a swim spa/pool for hydrotherapy purposes for both Julia and myself. We are chatting with some of our support networks and organisations, about assisting us to provide the hydro pool and (of course) inviting other local families to use it for physical disabilities and hydrotherapy purposes. We are also fundraising at this page - $800+ so far - a good start and we are most thankful to those who have assisted us, as we raise funds.
SO BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.
In light of my re-jabbing - I am now seeking some work. What a blessing it will be to get back to work - eventually!!
I am continuing to work hard and am available for patients, organisations and medical groups to consult, speak to and inspire - as I journey, through and beyond - up and over, through to health 100%. With a good team of doctors, a supportive family, church and supporters - I will continue to hold fast to being a positive role model and helping as many as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and interest.
It will allow me to strengthen my body and right leg, and also assist our daughter to get regular swim exercise, to make her fitter and healthier. It is essentially equipment for disability support and daily improvement, in terms of physical strength and muscle atrophy for both Jodie and Julia.
Blessings to you all, Jodster xx