Tomorrow is Daffodil Day here in Aotearoa, and it is a day to acknowledge all those who are or have been affected by cancer and, more importantly, for the organisation to fundraise. As most of you know, the Squire has been in the onology medical system for nearly four years this coming November. Since last September, our life has been exceptionally challenging, and there are still so many unknowns with his ongoing treatment. He has had incredible medical people guiding him through his journey, and we will always be grateful to them.
Here’s a snippet of one outstanding person who made a difference in our day by making us smile.
The Squire needs to have weekly blood tests [five large vials taken], and one test requires using special equipment called a butterfly needle. This week he had a nurse who was recently introduced to this complex needle via the Squire. She, in turn, acknowledged the Squire with a badge she made at home and wears proudly. It’s made of plasticine? that has a butterfly and five coloured test tube shapes shaped into a rainbow. Then she drew a smiley face on his plaster as he had to make two trips to the PathLab this week. Because she could and because she’s a beautiful human being.
Who says small caring deeds are exclusively for children?
To assist in the Cancer Society’s fundraising [not a personal fundraiser], I have set up a page; click on the following link: https://fundraise.leukaemia.org.nz/lesandsuzannevickery
Life at No. 22 
Nurses are the best. The nurse who looked after my mother still checks up on me.
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Oh, that’s wonderful that the nurse calls you to say hello. Yes, there are some very special in our world that make it a better place to be.
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Yes, she is definitely special. She had to have an op on her shoulder recently (occupational hazard of lifting old ladies off the floor who refuse to use their sticks when they go to the bathroom!) so I was able to repay her kindness by visiting her.
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I know one of those old ladies. That’s perfection when a kind act can be reciprocated. Thanks for sharing, Anabel. It was lovely.
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Ha ha, so do I! Or did. Written from bitter experience 😉. I’m hoping we’re friends now, she’s a lovely person.
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I’m sure you will be 😊
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We also have the daffodil to acknowledge, remember and to fundraiser for cancer research.
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Yes, I know about the Uk one. Each and every one just as important.
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You are so right. The money raised from every corner of the world towards our shared cancer research is vitally important.
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The nurse you write about makes the world a better place. All the best to your husband and to you.
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Cheers Neil and you are so correct. Through our experience we have met so many people who are fighting a battle to live. It is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.
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Kindness costs nothing but can make a huge difference.
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Absolutely, Cathy.
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It’s amazing, isn’t it, the huge difference small acts of kindness can make.
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You are so right, April, it does and I shall never forget that kind gesture of hers. As it made Les feel special.
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Happy Daffodil Day from Aus too! Mel
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Cheers, Mel and hope your day is going well.
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It was a sparkling blue day – perfect to showcase the daffodils.
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That is one wonderful rainbow photo. You have both been on a long and arduous journey and I admire the way you have kept your spirits up. I wish you both well.
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Cheers, Jude and luckily we still have our sense of humour fully intact 🙂
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A good sense of humour is essential in these circumstances, certainly kept my brother going.
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I think it helps us all out 🙂
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