
Home; where the coffee is great and no-one wakes me every two hours to take my blood pressure (which is fine, thanks for asking). Image: Su Leslie 2021
It seems strange now that when I decided to take a break from blogging it was because I felt I had nothing to say.
Life can change so quickly.
Last week a grumbling health issue tipped over from chronic to acute and I found myself at the local A&E department.
One thing led to another and I spent five days being scanned, examined and generally pondered over.

The doctors aren’t quite sure what’s happening, but seem to think it’s probably not good.
I’m at home now, waiting for an MRI to (hopefully) make the picture clearer.
I’m feeling well and taking a crash course in gratitude.
And I can’t complain I have nothng to write about.
Never again will I believe that saying ‘no news is good news.’ Life is fragile, isn’t it? I hope the clear picture turns out to be easily treated. I miss your lovely photos. Take care and much love, my friend.
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Thanks so much Lois.
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Oh Su, what a turn life can take as I know only too well. Stay on the path to recovery. I also miss you wonderful photos but no more hospital ones please ❤❤
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Thanks Brian.
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Hi Su – thanks for the quick check in and sending well wishes your way ❤❤
– ((and side note – I got 24 stitches in my shin yesterday – cut it on something metal – and have been laid up yet again – well I am out and about so not as bad as the broken ribs a while back – but blah!))
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I wish you a speedy recovery from whatever your ailment may be. Best wishes! Peter
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Thanks Peter
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Here’s hoping the docs are terribly wrong. Thinking of you, Su….big hugs, Deb
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Thanks Deb
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Frankly, you glamorous blonde, I’d prefer your having nothing to utter ..
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Aw thanks M-R.
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Let’s hope they figure it out and have you right as rain soonest.
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Thanks Sheree
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Take care and do what you have to do. Sending good thoughts your way.
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome.
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Not at all sure that a like is appropriate here. Doing battle with a new laptop. Heaven knows why I bought a French one. Keeping me on my toes and providing scowls and smiles in equal measure, but at least I have the q back 😘 😘 Get well soon, hon!
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Hope you get the laptop tamed soon Jo. Thanks for the good wishes.
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Sorry to hear that, Su. Best wishes for a speedy recovery x
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Thank you Anabel
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Crossing my fingers for you, Su.
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Thanks Tracy
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Wishing you well with all the good vibes. ❤
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Oh Su, that surely was NOT the reason to take a blogging pause?! I sincerely wish you a speedy and complete recovery from whatever ‘is eating you’ – I know from own experience that knowing the ‘devil’ is easier than not knowing anything – so hopefully the MRI will give you some help. Be kind to yourself and get well as quickly as can be.
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Thanks so much
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Glad you are home again. And I am glad there was a bed for you at the hospital and you were able to be there for 5 days.
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Thanks Amanda. The hospital was, as expected, so busy, but less so on the gynae ward. Nursing staff amazing — doctors run off their feet.
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They do a great job, all things considered.
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I totally agree
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I am so sorry to hear this, and I hope you recover completely and quickly from whatever is ailing you.
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Thanks Amy
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Although it’s wonderful to hear from you, I wasn’t hoping for that sort of news. Praying that you’ll have only good news sooner rather than later. ❤
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Thank you Janet.
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That will teach you to abandon us! No, seriously, what a bummer Su. Hope they find out the cause and can treat it. Life is fragile and no more than this last year. Glad you are home and fingers crossed 🤞 for a positive result.
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😂😂 Thanks Jude!
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All the very best to you, Su. And a big hug. And whatever they tell you, ask for a second opinion. Txx
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Thanks Tish. Interestingly, in hospital every doctor I saw had a different opinion!
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My prayers are with you Sue, hope all turns out well for you.
Leslie xoxo
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Thank you so much Leslie
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Wishing you much health & love, Su. Take extra good care. 💕💕💕
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Thanks Del
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Self-care is essential. I hope you recover 100%.
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Thanks so much
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I wished your health turns back into good shape and sending you much prayers .Hang on there,hoping everything will be fine.
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Thank you 🙏
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Not what I expected to read in your blog and I’m sure not how you expected to spend your week. Prayers and a ton of good energy heading your way . . .
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Thanks so much Kris.
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Su, I’ve just sent you a hug and healing vibes, via quick post, if there is such a thing 🙂 Your right life can change very quickly. Nothing surer in life than change!
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Thanks so much Suzanne. Thinking of you both too.
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Hi, Su, I hope the MRI provides all the information needed towards a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted, take care!
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Thanks Irene: I will 😀
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Oh dear su, I do hope they can sort out what’s wrong and quickly put you on the path to recovery. Like everyone I miss your cheerful posts. Hugs and best wishes 🥰
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I am so thrilled to see you back in my feed, but not happy to hear you have been ill. I am praying for you, Su. Please take care of yourself and keep us posted. xoxo Regina
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Sending positive vibes. It does sound like you`re in good hands but do take care of yourself 🙂
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Thanks Norm 🙂
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Hello Su, I hope you get well soon ❤️
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Jesus. I hope the news is okay considering. What am I saying? I hope everything’s okay. Thinking of you, dear, xo
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😀 thanks Lani. It wasn’t great overall, but the MRI should give more information. Meantime, I’m feeling ok.
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Gosh, Su, I am sorry to read this but I’m glad you reached out to let us know how you’re feeling. I hope by now you are feeling much better and that all goes well with the diagnosis/treatment.
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Thank you so much. Diagnosis is a slow process, but I am incredibly grateful for our public health system and all the care and support I’m getting.
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Feel better soon!!!
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Thank you Andrea
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However did you manage to make good shots from a hospital?!
Your coffee looks mouthwatering! Take care and much aroha! ❤
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Hehe. There isn’t much else to do in hospital.
Be grateful I didn’t take photos of the food — that would be enough to make anyone sick!
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Ugh – hospital food! If that doesn’t drive one out of a hospital I don’t know what. 😂
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Hope you get well soon…and continue writing…🥰
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Thank you 🙏
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Hi Su, I hope you get better soon 🙂 xxx
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Thank you 😀
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