I kicked off my 30th birthday going all out with two courses from the ward breakfast trolley (you only turn 30 once!). I was supposed to be in Vienna but the date for my surgery put paid to those plans.
It was quite a day with the consultants singing happy birthday to me when they did their morning round and the nursing team bringing me a chocolate cake.
At this point, I was still sporting what we’d nicknamed #thetrump as I wasn’t allowed to wash my hair and still had the clips in. Despite the challenges in taming my hair, I had a great time celebrating with friends and family in the café.
Colleagues sent me video messages to let me know they were thinking of me and I’ve never felt more loved.
I was spoilt with beautiful gifts which I’ve linked below. I’m particularly looking forward to working my way through the printmaking book and obviously I can never have too many red lipsticks or scarves.
I can honestly say (having spent birthdays in various places around the world) that I wouldn’t change a thing. Vienna can, and will wait.
Join me next time when I’ll be sharing my experiences of receiving a brain tumour diagnosis and preparing for surgery. Thanks for reading!
Hi Sarah
Happy Birthday! You look fabulous (not at all like a #Trump!) and glad to hear you are at home. Take it easy (everything seems a bit further to walk at home..) and I am sure the community rehab team will be getting stuck in with your rehab as fast as they can. Lovely to hear from you. Pippa Tyrrell
Thanks for reading Pippa and sorry for my slow reply. Community rehab team are great… very much look forward to my sessions x
Hi Sarah, We are all sending our love. Maybe get to visit some time soon.
Jane, Hamish, Ali and Callum.