05 November 2006
On Friday 3rd November we had a contact from our daughter Gemma telling us she was going to hospital for a check up, likely to be her appendix. By that night Perth time (Friday night) she was staying over night for observation, and Saturday morning Perth time she was wheeled in for the operation.
It was very scary for us over here in Portugal, we felt so helpless, with all sorts of irrational scenarios running through our minds as we tried to sleep Friday night. By Saturday morning our time, we got a call from Blake´s phone; it was Gemma, she was out of surgery minus one inflamed appendix, but all went well. Today (Sunday 5th) she has gone home. Blake was with her a lot of the time and made sure we were kept fully up to date. Other friends, Bill & Gina and Cheryl, were also really good. This was important as Ian´s parents and also his brother Steven and wife Rachel are all away in various parts of Europe at the moment, and none of Gail's family are in Perth. Gemma sounds fine and is in good spirits. Interestingly, Gemma´s appendix was removed 10 years TO THE DAY that her brother Blake's was. P.S. Happy Birthday, Blake!
So, a real scare, but all is well. We will update the blog properly with photos etc soon. We are currently in Porto, Portugal, and are off to the port wine lodges for tasting soon.
It was very scary for us over here in Portugal, we felt so helpless, with all sorts of irrational scenarios running through our minds as we tried to sleep Friday night. By Saturday morning our time, we got a call from Blake´s phone; it was Gemma, she was out of surgery minus one inflamed appendix, but all went well. Today (Sunday 5th) she has gone home. Blake was with her a lot of the time and made sure we were kept fully up to date. Other friends, Bill & Gina and Cheryl, were also really good. This was important as Ian´s parents and also his brother Steven and wife Rachel are all away in various parts of Europe at the moment, and none of Gail's family are in Perth. Gemma sounds fine and is in good spirits. Interestingly, Gemma´s appendix was removed 10 years TO THE DAY that her brother Blake's was. P.S. Happy Birthday, Blake!
So, a real scare, but all is well. We will update the blog properly with photos etc soon. We are currently in Porto, Portugal, and are off to the port wine lodges for tasting soon.
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Hi, Gail and Ian, I feel with you. Good luck for gemma and you both.
With love
Bruni
With love
Bruni
# posted by 
: November 06, 2006 3:45 pm
: November 06, 2006 3:45 pm
Hi Ian and Gail, Finally found your blog on Google, just in time to hear you have experienced such a traumatic weekend! It certainly made us think again about arrangements for our sabbatical next year. Our thoughts are with you.
Our planned european route has picked up lots of new destinations from your blog so thanks for sharing your experiences.
Ciao, Rosi and Rick, Sheffield
Our planned european route has picked up lots of new destinations from your blog so thanks for sharing your experiences.
Ciao, Rosi and Rick, Sheffield
# posted by : November 06, 2006 4:23 pm
: November 06, 2006 4:23 pm
Hey guys wow not what you want to hear when so far away,, glad everthing went ok,, hope your feeling much better Gemma as jackie went though the same thing many years ago,, cheers
Jackie & david
Jackie & david
# posted by : November 06, 2006 5:36 pm
: November 06, 2006 5:36 pm
I was such a good big sister!!!! Spent 2 days by her side! But it was sooo worth it. And your little girl is all fine. She spent Sunday night at our place and i drove her to cheryls on Monday arvo. She was looking alot better on Monday morning. Have a great time and see you soon!
Taryn xxx
Taryn xxx
# posted by : November 07, 2006 11:38 am
: November 07, 2006 11:38 am
Glad to hear that you are OK Gemma (when you read this). What a drama and very worrying stuff when away from home hey - parents never ever stop worrying about their kids I've discovered :o) Good luck recovering Gem. Ian and Gail - your blogs and photos look fantastic xx Luv Tanya
# posted by : November 08, 2006 2:07 am
: November 08, 2006 2:07 am
YAY. so loved :).
yeh im feeling alot better.
back at work on sunday. even though i wasn't sposed to.
My assistant manager has been lookin after me making sure i dont "burst open".
But blake and taryn looked after me well. Aswell as gordie and cheryl cooking me dinner :).
Home soon.
miss you both terribly.
Love you.
Xx. Gemma
yeh im feeling alot better.
back at work on sunday. even though i wasn't sposed to.
My assistant manager has been lookin after me making sure i dont "burst open".
But blake and taryn looked after me well. Aswell as gordie and cheryl cooking me dinner :).
Home soon.
miss you both terribly.
Love you.
Xx. Gemma
# posted by : November 14, 2006 1:13 am
: November 14, 2006 1:13 am
actually, that's brilliant. Thank you. I'm going to pass that on to a couple of people.
# posted by : November 05, 2007 3:40 pm
: November 05, 2007 3:40 pm
actually, that's brilliant. Thank you. I'm going to pass that on to a couple of people.
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