Orchids for BM

Visiting BM was a high priority. She has been on a course of chemo, and this was followed up by an operation to try to stabilise and reduce the pain in her back. Her body seems wasted, but she looks sharp. Her eyes glistened with understanding as she engaged with us and enjoyed our visit. Our time there at the hospital was very positive. BM is such a precious person in the life and history of Barb's family and we were blessed to spend some time with her. The yellow orchids are exquisite, but we can't take credit for them. BM's cousin brought them in just before we arrived.

This is the view of the Brisbane skyscrapers from BM's hospital window, but it is doubtful that she has had the chance to see them. We hope she can recover from this ordeal, and if so, be able to move from her unit to a 'hostel care' facility at her village.