Health is one of those things that we take for granted when we’re young. And because in my mind I’m still probably 29, even though I’m approaching 60, I’m always taken by surprise when it lets me down.
I’ve had to have a hysterectomy, and as I lie here recovering from the operation I know that this definitely wasn’t on the build plan.
Recovery from any type of illness in a caravan is going to be a challenge, but recovery from something that means that you can’t lift, stand too long, or strain in any way is a big one. If ever I wish that we had been in the house already, it’s now. But we’re not, and so we will make the best of it.
I’m grateful that the operation went well, with huge thanks to the doctors and nurses at the hospital in Inverness. Thank goodness for the professionalism of the NHS who have treated and cared for me brilliantly. And I’m very grateful for the love and care of my fabulous husband, family and friends, who have surrounded me with love since my discharge.
As I lie here in the glory of a pair of surgical stockings, looking ruefully at the stomach injections we will have to do later today, I reflect that many people have it worse. At least I have pain relief, a comfy bed, enough to eat and a strong and caring partner. I honestly don’t know how people who are alone or in less comfortable surroundings would get through this.
We will be in the house soon. It feels close enough to be a reality now, so close that I can almost touch it. One thing that the last few years have taught me for certain is that I will never take good health for granted again.
There’s nothing more guaranteed to impact life, let alone a build plan.
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