Annabell is ” Home”

It has been a tumultuous week – all things considered. On Monday (13th) – as I was shopping – I had a telephone call. I never go without my mobile (cell) phone these days in case the hospital or doctor calls and in this instance, it was Quorn Hospital, and it was a call that changed everything. What they told me was that Annabell is being moved back to Whyalla perhaps this week – or early next week. To say that I was overjoyed is putting it mildly. I have been waiting for such a call for over four months. Not quite sure how I finished the shopping – but I did. This was followed by telephone calls from Whyalla to tell me that there was a place for Annabell, and they were preparing to get her back. They could not promise but they were trying for this week. After that,  telephone calls came thick and fast, and I spent the rest of the day running around signing forms here and there. However, it was all worth the stress and on Thursday 16th May (TODAY ) Annabell was driven by ambulance from Flinders House in Quorn and  transported back to  Yeltana here in  Whyalla. Annabell is home – well not actually in the house with me, but ‘ home’ as in town. I have had the boys at hospital with me and they need me to gain entrance since I have the only security pass for the moment. They will get their passes next week. In the meantime, we go together.

Howeffer…. while all her clothes were packed and sent down from Quorn a lot of her things were left behind. They were supposed to go with her but in the rush they were missed – so – I am heading up to Quorn in the morning to get the rest of her things and – most importantly – her prized Teddy Bear Blanket. I have decided to leave as soon as I can, get there, get the things and – possible stop off for coffee and scones at Ticklyebelly Hill on the way back. Depends – not sure if Benji is acceptable, so we’ll see.

Annabell, when I finally get to see her, was glad to be back. She was a very different person from the one in Quorn – bubbly, cheerful and full of laughter. But it had been a long day for her and she was tired so when the boys and I came after dinner, she was sleepy and tired so we didn’t stay very long. I did ask her if  she wanted to come from a drive in the car up to Quorn but she wasn’t keen on that idea at all.

I will miss Quorn. The people there were really nice, thoughtful and considerate and looked after Annabell  very well. I will not miss the driving – even although I was starting to come to terms with Pichi Richi Pass, I am thankful that I do not have to do it anymore.

So, a very busy and exciting few days but things will settle down , and we are just so very happy to have Annabell close to us again.