Its been a while

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Its been a while

A few have left comments or contacted me on discord asking if I am fine and where I disappeared to, and i have been slack at replying do decided to do a quick post and update

Lets start with a photo since thats what I generally do on here, a shot on a walk one evening a while back a boat heading out with the last light of the sun crossing over it


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OK I think my last post was back in October so whats been going on, First thing first I am fine and healthy,

I was busy with setting up the New House time with grandkids, gettign ready to make my Wifes Birthday on Christmas Eve and Christmas as special as possible for her as possible as she was so looking forward to them after having been sick for years and being fortunate enough to recover and be feelign great, so my planwas to focus on that and get back started in the New year, but as they say the best laid plans of mice and men.

Two days before her Birthday my Wife had a fall, at first we thought she had pulled her groin Muscle but the pain got intense and I had to call 911.

I wont go into all the details, but she she had a broken Hip but also a bad Infection and ended up also with Pneumonia, and was touch and go for her for a few days, till they were able to stabilize her for Hip replacement Surgery.
The Hip Replacement went well, but she had a rare serious reaction to the blood thinner and developed clots in her arms and upper extremities, so had two more vascular surgeries to clear the major blood clots,and still has swollen saw hands that are slowly improving, well more so the right hand than the left.

Monday this week she was finally able to come home but still has a long road to full recovery, with Physical therapy for her hip, and Occupational Therapy to try and recovery the use of her hands, but she will get there and I will be focusing 100 percent on helping her to recovery, expcially now since she can barely use her hands at all.

So I will not be posting much or out taking photos for a while and I do miss you all, but at some time in the future my Wife Lulu will be well and strong again and I will get back into it.

And finishing off with a shot over edited I Know, but one that fits my thought sof positivity and light and better days ahead


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And that’s all folks


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When I read your name I happily thought "he's back and everything's fine".

I feel so sorry for all you have gone through, JJ, she was feeling better after such a long time being ill and then she fell into the next disease.
That's not fair, but I do hope that Lulu's going to be alright and sing for you and us again 😊

Apart from that, it's great to hear from you mate. Your wife comes first and you have to take care of her, but I am looking forward to meet you more often again one day.

May the future be as colorful as your photo 🤗


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Thanks mate I had high hopes for 2021 but what a rough start but I remain positive

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We have all been hoping, but life didn't change because we added one number to 2020, we have to do more ...

I was so glad to see a post from you, my friend 😊
Now, stay positive, take care of your wife and tell us how you're both doing whenever you feel like it.

Wish you a wonderful weekend JJ 🌞


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🤗 all my pleasure JJ, I thank you 😊


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Hey Jay! Its really really been a long long time...either side ! me too...for my own personal reasons!
Hope things are getting better for you now! Yes! for sure...remain positive...I know you are a strong man! :)
Trust 2021 will definitely bring a productive and healthy change in our lives ! Let's pray for that!

Keep going on & on & on!...

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Sorry to hear this. I hope your wife continues to do well and gets back to full health. Take care. 💜

There is the beauty that I am used to! I do love your first shot, so peacefully serene and the second one is right up my alley!!! Saturation to the max!!!!

I am happy to hear that your wife is doing better and doing the remainder of her recovery at home. I am sure the house has a whole different feel to it! Thanks so much for the post and for keeping everyone updated!! ((hugs))

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We Latinos say "my heart got very small" but I'm glad you're succeeding with your wife, I've also been a bit absent the last three weeks, little by little picking up the rhythm.

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Oh wow, that is really tough. I am sorry to hear that you have been going through all of that. Good thing she has you to attend to her and help her through this really rough time. Best of luck. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Thanks Mate, Prayers have and are appreciated she has had a rough road and could have lost her a couple of times but she fought through it and will do so now with my help, with not being able to visit her in Hospital because of COVID it was a stressful time for us all

Yeah, that has to be horrible. I remember when I had to go to the hospital and my wife had to stay home. It sucked.

I , we have missed your wonderful posts, glad you are back fine and healthy. I'm sorry for your wife wish her a quick healing and give you the needed time. Greetings from Switzerland and stay healthy!

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OMG~!! Did I say that I missed you????

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Oh I was so happy to hear your wife was better and everything was good then so sad to hear of the fall and subsequent illness. Sending you lots of strength to get through and hope she recovers soon.

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Glad to hear your wife is doing better, it can be a long road to recovery, but I am sure she will make it through. Wonderful pictures as always.

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Its really good to see a post from you, hope your back here soon 😁

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I suspected that you are going through a difficult period, I am so sorry for these painful and difficult events that your wife and you are going through. I'm glad things are going well now and I hope to see you back here as soon as possible.

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Good gracious ! How terrible that she was finally well from the long past and then falls ! Doesn't seem fair for so much to happen to one person like that. I hope she gets better quickly.

It is good to see your post and I am glad you are well. You are definitely putting your energies to the proper priorities though.

Take care !

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Okay, good to see you back buddy. I'm glad you are healthy and strong. Those activities you were doing couldn't let you show up. Nice to have you again.

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Good to see you but I wasn't expecting this news, I hope your wife is doing fine and I wish her a quick recovery... I can understand your life situation and I think family comes first... So, I am glad that you are doing great and hope to see you around often...

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Great to hear you are back! I am sorry her birthday wasn't as HIP as your wife had hoped for.

So sorry for this unfortunate turn of events
Sending Lulu positive, healing thoughts
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Sorry to hear that things took an unfortunate turn for your wife, just when all seems to be going well. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Keep well and stay safe!

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Sending healing vibes to Lulu, Look forward to when you are back with us:)

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Oh! I hope you’ll get extra energy and lots of support in getting your wife better soon.

Thank you for letting us know how you are doing!!

Best.

Thanks it’s a ling road ahead but we will get there

Hi, I wish you all the best with your wife recovery. It is amazing what life throws at us from time to time. with your care, she will soon recover and life will be good again. 2021 will pass into 2022 and everything that was bad will become a distant memory. Good luck.

Thanks so much I still hold hope for 2021 to be a good year

I am sure it will be a great year. We will make it a great year. We live in a country which at this time of year is around 12 degrees centigrade in the day and around 7 degrees at night. This year its 16 degrees daytime and 12 degrees or more at night. So this year is proving to be a great year already.
My wife also was ill for a few years and Doctors could not sort it out. She even ended up with a small stroke. The problem turned out to be a simple one in the end. The stroke was mild and is now forgotten. she is 100% now. I feel sure your wife will have a full recovery and life will be great again.
Women are ever so strong and can recover from anything. Wishing you all the best and your wife for a speedy recovery.

Yes woman are strong and my wife is, we could have lost her but she battled through and will recover with time

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It is great to hear from you Jay! I'm glad you are doing okay and I'm very sorry to hear what your wife has been going through. Any one of those ailments is bad but to have all of that happen is just terrible. I will keep Lulu and your family in my thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery and smooth sailing with physical therapy! I love the photos that you used with your post as well! Definitely wishing you both better days ahead! 💕

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You're very welcome!

So good to hear you are well, Lulu not so much, really having had a hard time over the past month or more, hope recovery will soon have her back on her feet with full use of hands, what a blow, please let her know our thoughts are with her!

Last post I remember was you both going out starting to enjoy your new retired life exploring together.

Do take care and thanks for letting us know you are both OK, take time and yes a much brighter future as reflected in the photograph.

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Hello dear friend @tattoodjay I am so sorry for what you are going through. Undoubtedly, very soon your wife will be recovered and we will be able to enjoy your beautiful hiking images again.
We will wait for you!

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Hi Jay! Good to know you are well and still kicking. 😃 Like everyone else, I missed your beautiful posts and photos. Sorry Lulu had a rough time and wonderful she is on the mend.

Blessings to you both.🙏

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I wish you both the best ! it's good to hear from you, take care my friend !
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And here I just assumed you were busy with the new house . I am happy that you are closer to your family now and hope they are able to give you both some support . Sending lots of healing energy to Lulu, And be sure that you are taking care of yourself, my friend .

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Wow, you have had your hands full! I wish your wife a full and speedy recovery, and lots of wisdom and patience for both along the way. I enjoyed both of the photographs you posted here, and look forward to more when life settles down again.

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Oh my gosh, so sorry this happened to your wife! I pray that she will fully recover soon! Thanks for the update! Definitely missing your posts! Here is hoping that life will improve for you both!

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I am happy to hear from you,
And much happier that your wife will be home for the hospital tomorrow!
Your wife is everything, and may her recovery be fast!
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Thanks I it’s been a rough journey fir her was great to get her home last Monday and being able to help her on her recovery
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It must be hard for her and for you! But she's on her way to recovery.
When you have the time, do keep us updated.
I hope you are doing well, despite everything.
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Thanks doing my best to stay well and be able to support Lulu at this time

I will try and do an update post now and again

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Great to see you back here -- you've been missed! @tattoodjay

Sorry to hear about Lulu's fall and all of the medical issues that followed. Prayers and sending positive energies for her continued healing and that there are no further setbacks. Dang, this wasn't what any of us had in mind for your retirement and move.

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Yeah not what we had planned at all but as I have said to Lulu many times she will recover and these tough times will only make our love fir each other stronger

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Hey Dood!
I know life has a way of taking us away from blogging occasionally but I had no idea you were going through that. You definitely don't owe us blockchain strangers a report or apology.

Sorry to hear you and your loved ones had to go through that.

We will keep the lights on til you are back and welcome you with open arms and slightly larger upvotes! ;)

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

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Speedy recovery to your wife. ♥️♥️♥️

Glad to hear you are wel and so sorry to hear about your wife's misfortunes. It must feel good to have her home and I do hope she has a speedy recovery from here on out!
Take care and I'll be looking forward to when your back behind the camera sharing your beautiful photography!
That shot of the shooting star is amazing!

Thanks kindly it’s great to have her home and slowly improving a long road ahead but she will get there

So happy to have some news, really sorry for the ordeal you went through, thanks for having taken the time to keep us updated, take as much time as you need to come back 😉

Take care buddy!

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Life throws us so many obstacles doesn't it... Hope she has a speedy recovery! big hugs !

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