Finally worked out how to log onto your jounal and post you a message! (Needed assistance from sam via a phone callwhilst logged on!!!)
As your mum will tell you computers are not really my forte, thats why i teach reception, nothing too complicated and i can do the maths on one/two hands!!!!!!!
Anyway its sounds, and looks like you are having a really good time - working hard and enjoying your work placement and still having time off to experience the culture and alcohol!!!!
It is great to read about your experiences and gives me a great excuse to have a break from doing my school planning and find out what you are up to!! I'm looking forward to going back to work and am ready for the challenges that lay ahead!!!!! (TEE HEE)
Anyway, you take care and enjoy everything!
Emily sends big smiles and hugs your way
Have a glass of wine for me (everything in moderation!?! tee hee), and Sean says have you tried surfing yet!!!(typical bloke)
Take care, lots of love xxx
Nic
bit confused sent u a msg but doesnt seem to have worked!!! oh well here i go again!!!
had an amazing bday wish u were there thank u for my card and presents they were lovely. been working at salmons just hoping i get a real job soon!!!
well go on hol on 26th cant wait need a break i think. anyway hows things wiv u? the pics look great and david and debbie looked well.
take care
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Sam
hey stef! really enjoyed looking at your photos- it looks like you are having a great time! im really jealous! hope you had a good time at the wine tasting! that sounded right up my street! have you heard from lise? i bet it is a bit quiet without her! anyway look forward to hearing more from you and seeing more pics! love you loads and miss you more
sam
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Mum
hi darling really enjoyed looking at your photos, they are great! Also looked at lise photos, am impressed how she managed to get so many photos of herself at all the diff places she visited! Been thinking of her today hope she got of ok! Hope ur week has started well and that u hav met some more students. Miss u loads lol xxxxxxxxxx
Auntie Debbie
Hi Stef
Just had a look at the photos - they are brill!! So nice to be able to see what you have been up to as well as hear from you. So, news from over here - its raining and cold! Yep, been raining more or less since we got back, but as they say, the gardens needed it - yeah right!! Went to Nicola's do on Friday which was lovely - good food and the room was really nice. It was nice for evryone to be together and Darren made it back in good time - we missed you though :( Sat with grandad who got bit tipsy and was taking lots of trips down memory lane!! Luckily he was persuaded to stay with Auntie Jan rather than driving home! Rest of weekend spent trying to get the house sorted - so much still to do and I know that once I go back to school nothing will get done. Been into Tonbridge today to get last bits for our holiday to Portugal tomorrow. Checked with BA and it looks like the flights aren't too bad at the moment, although all this isn't good for Uncle Simon's nerves - you know what he is like flying!! Another early start - flight leaves at 7.20 but have checked in on-line so hopefully that will save us some time when we get there. David and Debbie look well in your pictures and the wine tasting sounded right up my street!! Think thats all for now - will get told off for putting too much on here!! Will write again when we get back. Take care, lots of love Auntie Debbie xxx
Auntie Debbie
Hi Stef
Great to read your update in the journal. It must be amazing talking to these wonderful kids and seeing the courage that they have to cope with such horrendous illnesses. Tash and I got back from Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning having been delayed 2 hours (nothing like your delay!!). We then waited an hour and a half for our luggage so got home at 3.30am and Simon and Ben had to be up at 7!! Both trips to Spain have been great - lovely weather and real chill out zones. We are all off to Portugal on Tuesday (hopefully!). Not looking forward to the travelling with all the extra security measures and probably delays but far better to be safe. Have been to the doctors this morning and have a weird infection that causes inflamation around my rib cage - i'm sure you will know what it is!! Back on the anti-biotics and megga pain killers so will have to watch the alcohol intake :( Shame your hospital is a bit far out but at least the people sound really nice. Enough from me for now!! Take care and will add another message before we go off on Tuesday. Lotsa love Auntie Debbie xxx
Vicky
Morning Stef, just sitting having a cuppa and thought I would see how you are doing today! Sounds so interesting what you are doing this week in paediatric oncology, good that you are able to sit and chat to patients and their families and find out about their experiences. Can't wait to see photos of where you are and Sydney! Take care and make sure you don't work too hard! Miss you, love V xx
Mum
hi stef hope ur ok and have had a gd day today, i expect it was very tiring! Its great to read your journal, ur right children are very resilient and do take things in their stride, thats what makes them so lovely to work with! Hope lise had a gd day in the blue mountains, did she manage any 'off carpet' walking? Love to u both, missing u loads xxxxxxxxxxx
Vicky
Hi Stef have only just realised there is a message board on this site, duh!! Hong Kong looks amazing, and glad you are safely in Sydney, sounded like a tiring journey but the hospital and accomodation sounds great. Is nice and sunny in York, I am going into my school tomorrow to get my classroom ready for September, eek! Enjoy your first week at the hospital and great to hear how it's all going! miss you, lots of love V xx :-)
Mum
Hi darling good to read your update, it must be great to see everyone, sounds like you r having a good time. Hope today went well 4 u and that u are working with some nice people! Was graat to talk to u yesterday, miss u loads. Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxx
Dado(Steve)
Hi Stef and Lise
Good to follow your journal online and pleased that you have finally arrived in Sydney, the delay sounded nasty. Hope your consultant is nice, and that the staff are good fun, i am sure they will be.... It was good to talk yesterday, send our love to everyone down under... lots of love DADxxx (missing you)
Auntie Jan
Hi Stef
Sorry about the blank message -i pressed the wrong ! - typical !Glad you have settled in in Sydney - Hospital sounds good hope you enjoyyour first day.Just dropped Darren off at Gatwick hes off to Isle of Man until Friday.Say hi to everyone for us and give them our love.Take care hope all goes well.Big hug from us all. xx