Hello everyone,
It has been a long time since I posted an update and beings I am going through a life changing procedure in 17 days I though it was high time I posted an update.
So a quick breakdown of past events.
- My friend who was abused by her now ex-partner has now settled down and is expecting a child. Her partner is a fantastic man who is if anything over caring of her. It is a rare day that he hasn’t had a breakfast laid out for her on the dining table with a rose and freshly squeezed orange juice. Her ex is in jail for a variety of offenses and wont be released for 7+years. They will be married next year and I need to lose weight to fit the dress she wants me to wear.
- My workshop has been partially neglected over the last few month as life events have taken on an urgency of there own. I have managed to turn a few items and make some simple boxes out of MDF (urgh!). I long to start a major woodworking project but that will have to be in the new year once my strength has returned.
- I am flying to Thailand on the 4th October for life changing (saving) surgery on the 7th of October. Not returning until the 27th October. Why Thailand? Because they have the finest surgeons in the world for this procedure and are cheaper to boot. In Oz I would be short $20-30K for the procedure. If I fly to Thailand I have the most advanced technique (which I can not have in Australia – they use an old outdated technique), and cost me $12-13K including air fares. A crazy world isn’t it????
So wish me luck.
Hugs
Belinda
-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!






















16 comments so far
NBeener
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posted 64 days ago
a) I’m really, really sorry to hear about the recent experiences of your friend. I could feel my blood start to boil…. I’m glad she’s in a hugely better place, now, and that she has supportive friends behind her;
b) I will you all the best of luck with your upcoming surgery. I think you’re smart to be open-minded about the who- and the where- you’re having it done. I spent 3wks in Paris, a couple of years ago, because Paris is home to an ophthalmologist who is one of the world’s few true experts in a particular eye issue that I’m fortunate enough to have ;-)
I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you (and your friend). I’m sure lots of others will, too.
Neil
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John in SD
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posted 64 days ago
The best to Belinda ....and may God be with you and the surgens
-- Life used to be soooo much simpler!!!!
Karson
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posted 63 days ago
Mt God bless you in your upcoming surgery. My prayers go out for your friend also.
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Loucarb
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posted 63 days ago
Best of luck with your surgery and hope you get back to your shop soon.
socalwood
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda , nice to see you back on line ! You can rely on support from this corner of the rock !!
-- rob
lew
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda,
That’s great news about your friend. I was wondering how she was doing. As for yourself, we are saying a prayer for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery.
Lew
patron
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posted 63 days ago
i read all your blogs ,
and want to wish you the best ,
in your upcoming medicals .
for the kind of person you are ,
i know creator will bless you ,
my prayers to both you and your friend ,
and her new additions !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
woodbutcher
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda,
I wish you the best success and a very speedy recovery, with your upcoming surgery. You’ll be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis
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cabinetmaster
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda, you and your friend are in our prayers. Will be thinking of you and hope for a speedy recovery. Hope to hear from you soon.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
FJDIII
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda,
I wish you well with your surgery. Three years ago I travelled from the US to Belgium to have hip surgery by one of the best surgeons in the world. It was a life altering experience and really opened my eyes as to how our medical system works here in the US. Good luck and remember to stick with your instincts despite the naysayers. Enjoy the wedding!
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
kkickback
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posted 63 days ago
Belinda I wish you all the luck in the world to you…and may god guide the knowledge and wisdom to the dr.s and caregivers to you…
-- christoper Blanchard, Michigan
Dusty56
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posted 63 days ago
God bless you and your friend….Looking forward to your return to the workshop , Belinda : )
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Woodfix
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posted 62 days ago
Belinda
I will be thinking of you. Dont forget to keep us updated the anxiety will kick in the longer you leave it.
Doug
-- Life is about solving problems and trying not to be the cause of those problems in the first place
Durnik150
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posted 62 days ago
Glad to hear your friend is doing well. Hopefully this relationship she is in will be a permanently good one!
Best wishes on the trip and surgery. Lumberjocks are equal opportunity supporters and I’m sure you will find immense support amongst the crew here.
Best wishes!
-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO
Rob Drown
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posted 60 days ago
Will be praying for you. A good attitude and a sense of humor are powerful medicine.
-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.
Mark Miller
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posted 55 days ago
Hi Belinda I am a newbie on here but the best of luck I know everything will go great for you!! Mark
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