Off-topic - Apologies for recent absence

[3930dave]

In the Big Karma picture, my bit of positive energy that I send your way is what I consider to be just a tiny Down Payment.....

Your family's journey that you have generously shared with us is a tremendous reminder to me of many important things, that I often race past in the bustle of Today.......

If somebody read your comment on its own somewhere.....

"Needless to say, I am just so very proud of her achievements. She was working quite a bit, especially for the dentist, as well as training almost every day. It's a huge help that she can drive, but I can't believe the distance her car has travelled ... 23000km (14000 miles) in seven months! "

..... they'd think - "There is a very energetic and hard working young lady !".

:thumbsup:

Rgds, D.

 

[PatrickS2222]

Thank you Dave, and everyone else here too. Yes, she is one busy young lady. :laughing:

Take 5 Magazine interviewed and photographed her last week for their up-coming story I'll post a link as soon as I know the article has been published.

Tomorrow she is attending a function at the Children's Hospital where she will be meeting the Federal Health Minister. He is apparently to make a significant announcement on behalf of the Australian Government. I'll try to find a link to the news story and post it. :thumbsup:

 

[shaeff]

That’s great news, Patrick! I’m so happy to hear she’s doing well!

 

[PatrickS2222]

Here is the announcement on the Children's Hospital Foundation's website.

$1 million pledged to help the fight against paediatric brain cancer | Children's Hospital Foundation -Children's Hospital Foundation

Everyone is justifiably thrilled! Jenny is pictured with the Federal Minister for Health and the Foundation's CEO. :laughing: Both Jennifer and my wife Debbie were interviewed by television reporters :confused2: I haven't yet had any success in finding a link, but I will post one as soon as I can. :thumbsup:

Here's a Facebook link - only one of the news item I can find:
Facebook

 

[3930dave]

That's great news Patrick !

Rgds, D.

 

[PatrickS2222]

Just a quick update:

Her MRI scan last week showed no evidence of any regrowth - very relieved and thrilled to hear those results! Great news.

Also ... she is attending the US Figure Skating National Championships in Florida next January. The opportunity arose when several other adult club members more experienced in overseas competition suggested it would be a good idea to travel with them. I just wish I could afford to go as well ... but I might take a while to come back home!
Apparently a visit to Disneyworld is planned. More sight-seeing is highly likely!

 

[shaeff]

That’s awesome, Patrick! Loving all this positive news!

 

[3930dave]

+2 ! :thumbsup:

She'll enjoy Orlando. I visited The Mouse courtesy of a business conference - something for everybody there, The Orlando airport is one of the best organized that I've ever been in.

Rgds, D.

 

[PatrickS2222]

Yes Shaeff, Dave and All, it's a huge relief and wonderful to be able to say she's beginning to feel well, normal and look forward to the future.

There was a brief hiccup in her being "qualified" to attend and compete in the "America's Cup" of artistic skating, but that has been sorted out, and she's going!

Also ... she just today was notified she has been enrolled in a local University to become a schoolteacher, which is the career she most wanted. She is understandably thrilled! :thumbsup:

 

[Wagtail]

Very good news Mate.