A new Chance

The end of a year is always a time of reflection and sometimes there are regrets and sometimes there is the feeling of accomplishment.  2010 has been a hurry up and wait kind of year for my husband and I.  First there was a scare that his cancer might have returned, so we hurried to get his blood work, only to wait on the results and specialist appointments. And we had good news, changes to the lab reporting system and changes to the labs were responsible for the changes in the numbers.  A big sigh of relief.

And then the phone call to tell me my hip operation was scheduled.  I had waited so long that I think I had forgotten there would actually be an operation. The feeling of relief to be within days of the operation was off set by the concerns of what could and might go wrong.  Feelings of doubt and almost panic. But the sense of reason returned and off to the hospital I went and I had the operation in late September.  I have mended well. With the help of a physiotherapist my walk is almost acceptable to my surgeon and I am feeling stronger and more confident every day.  And no pain in the hip joint.

Now I wait for the knee replacement surgery that will probably take another 16 to 18 months for me to make my way up the waiting list.

This fall has been especially sad with the passing of several friends, relatives and neighbours.  In the space of four short months, eight people that we knew or knew of passed away.  Some were almost expected, although that doesn't make it easier for those left to mourn, some were shocks and completely unexpected.  Unfortunately two were friends from our days in Manitoba so we didn't get the chance to pay our respects although our thoughts are with their families.

With the new year just hours away, I am filled with a feeling of anticipation.  Much like a writer feels when looking at a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen. A clean slate that I can control what goes on it and what gets left off.

Our health care system is still limping along.  There has been an announcement by the Provincial Govt that there will be changes to the ER's throughout the province.  Early days yet, but hopefully the changes will increase the access to health care professionals which is so badly needed. 

I have started another blog: http://toptensforbusinesses.blogspot.com/  It deals with lists of tips and pointers for small business owners or managers.  Hopefully, it will be useful and informative.

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2011.