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Just an update. My sister sent me a message! I can't even comprehend that she had major brain surgery yesterday, a five hour operation, and this morning she sent me a message. See, little sisters can be way tougher than big brothers. :-) Thanks for all the messages and kind thoughts people sent towards her. xxx

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Second update: 10:05am, we just rang her, and she sounded surprisingly perky considering the major surgery, staples in her head and so on. The surgeon said it wasn’t as expected but still went well. They even talked of sending her home today. Bonkers.

I told her that at least she can complain as much as she wants, because no one can say to her, “Stop whinging, it’s not like you’ve had brain surgery.”

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Much love and best wishes for your sister ♡

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Thank you, she seems to be doing amazingly well! At home with her big crazy labrador!

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I suspect the labrador is the best ever nurse 🥰

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As long as "best ever" = "clumsy, gangling, tramples on you, licks your face, farts a lot, and is full of love". :-)

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That's it! 😁

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Hi Karl. Sending my heart and best wishes to your sister. I came across your blog in the comment section of the writer meetup and I just want to say that that was an inspiring piece. I hope and pray that she will be okay.

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Thank you Maureen, she is doing really well and they might send her home today! They removed staples from her head this morning, and she seems surprisingly perky. :-)

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So glad to hear that.

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You are an inspiration.

Sending big healing vibes to your sister.

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Thank you Savanna. x

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Best wishes to you and all your family.

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Thanks Pamela.

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