Week has flown
...and I'm flying shortly, myself.
Mum is doing waaaaaay better. Still using the walker, but her gait is far more confident, and I haven't seen her stop for a rest while walking since the surgery. Only the occasional pain med. Amazing.
I wouldn't have believed the difference if I hadn't seen it myself.
She still has several other health concerns (what senior doesn't) but this surgery seems to have given her a useful life back.
Splendid visit at Trillium war yesterday - all too brief, and all too many people missed for one reason or another.
Gave Mssrs Rufus and Martin the surprise of their lives, which was charming, and met their little guys. Ealdormere is certainly doing the recruiting-by-reproduction route of many other kingdoms - it's amazing to see, such a different view from 10 years ago, where babies & toddlers were exceptional.
Extracted as much peer-like wisdom from those assembled as I could, and came away with some thoughtful gems.
Sat in on an illumination class, did a small illumination.
Watched the start of court, but couldn't stay for the whole of it, which was a shame - the Great Court of Ealdormere is a fine display, and was very well attended.
Judging by the many many fine silk banners, the gospel of heraldic display is alive and well in Ealdormere. Next up: the gospel of the pavalino... or perhaps a distinct canvas campground. If people can accept the idea, the visual difference is astonishing.
Rounded out the day with a long call to Sarra Graeham, one of my favourite people - manage to catch her at a good time to talk. I miss talking with her almost above anyone else in Ealdormere (well, I still think of her as such, even though she has roots in both Ealdormere and EK).
Am now packed (just! don't know if my wheelie case will manage another trip after this), washed dressed and ready.
Mum is doing waaaaaay better. Still using the walker, but her gait is far more confident, and I haven't seen her stop for a rest while walking since the surgery. Only the occasional pain med. Amazing.
I wouldn't have believed the difference if I hadn't seen it myself.
She still has several other health concerns (what senior doesn't) but this surgery seems to have given her a useful life back.
Splendid visit at Trillium war yesterday - all too brief, and all too many people missed for one reason or another.
Gave Mssrs Rufus and Martin the surprise of their lives, which was charming, and met their little guys. Ealdormere is certainly doing the recruiting-by-reproduction route of many other kingdoms - it's amazing to see, such a different view from 10 years ago, where babies & toddlers were exceptional.
Extracted as much peer-like wisdom from those assembled as I could, and came away with some thoughtful gems.
Sat in on an illumination class, did a small illumination.
Watched the start of court, but couldn't stay for the whole of it, which was a shame - the Great Court of Ealdormere is a fine display, and was very well attended.
Judging by the many many fine silk banners, the gospel of heraldic display is alive and well in Ealdormere. Next up: the gospel of the pavalino... or perhaps a distinct canvas campground. If people can accept the idea, the visual difference is astonishing.
Rounded out the day with a long call to Sarra Graeham, one of my favourite people - manage to catch her at a good time to talk. I miss talking with her almost above anyone else in Ealdormere (well, I still think of her as such, even though she has roots in both Ealdormere and EK).
Am now packed (just! don't know if my wheelie case will manage another trip after this), washed dressed and ready.