Mechtild's

I don't come here very often these days, but recently I noticed that there's a "warning" about updating my account re 3rd party users visible down both sides of my page.

Like you, I have a huge amount of photos in my LJ account. Unfortunately, these will be lost, because I will not be held to ransom by Photobucket. It's extremely disappointing that I won't be able to scroll down through my LJ page and look at what I've posted over the years.

Lately my life's full of lemons, this is just another squeeze. :(

I hope all's well with you and your family, Mechtild. :)

I'm glad that your family are doing well despite the few hiccups along the way.

Ha ha! That job was terrible - the interviewers showed a very false face that day. I lasted there almost 5 months and was so stressed out! It took another 7 months to find the job I have now (2 years so far). It's so much better. :)

Yes, very sour lemons... My husband has been in hospital for over three months. In January 2016 he had bowel cancer surgery. He recovered well from that, but a secondary cancer developed in his thoracic vertebrae. He had surgery for that in May, having metal rods inserted to support his spine. He's had radiation therapy, but it feared that the cancer has returned. He had lost the use of his legs, and after surgery, was able to move them. He now has no feeling or movement below his waist. It's highly unlikely that he'll walk, or live at home again. Arrangements are being made for him to be transferred to a nursing home. He doesn't know this yet. He's also had many setbacks - various infections, including "hospital" pneumonia.

The drugs he has to deal with the referred pain in his chest and shoulder affects him mentally. He thinks he's still able to walk and drive his car and often calls me (even in the middle of the night) to tell me that he's locked himself in the shed and can I come to get him out. It's terrible. I don't know which is worse - seeing him in pain or in a drugged state.

Our family is very supportive. I haven't cooked a meal on a week night for months. My daughter-in-law is a star - after I leave the hospital, she has dinner ready for me to take home and put into the microwave. She insists that it's no problem - she has to cook for her family - what's one more serve? :)

Re your original post - I've scrolled back through my earlier posts, and the further back I went, I found the "3rd party hosting" message showing up where my photos were. I think I might have used the LJ photo setup for the more recent ones. Time will tell, I suppose.