Taking a week off the bridge.

[lexi6]

Going to have a week’s break, so I can do the morning visiting shift at the hospital. I’d taken my granddaughter to doctors on Friday for what her Mum thought was gastroenteritis, but after her blood test results came through she was taken in to hospital and actually had a perforated appendix and abcess. Fab doctor for ordering blood tests, it could have been much worse.

I got up early Sunday morning to do my 5k of the last run of week 4, so I could get to the hospital but apart from the wind it was just a horrible run, the head and the heart were elsewhere. Week 5 will be waiting for me when I get back. Happy running everyone whatever week you’re on. You’ll do it. See you next week.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

A week off is exactly what is needed right now. Take care of you and your family! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for the granddaughter.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Saska. I’ll get that 9k when the head’s in the right space. 🙂

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Exactly. There is no pressure to do it now. You have other things to think about first.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Huge hug..runs wait..take care of you and the family xxxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks OF 🤓 xx

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

Xxxx

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Gosh how worrying! Do hope she's feeling more comfortable & will be out soon. I'm sure your head & heart will be in to running more in a week's time. Wishing you all the best. X

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinky, they’ve taken her off morphine now, so hopefully she’ll be feeling a bit better soon. X

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Take care and hope she's out of hospital soon

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Thanks Deals, we’re hoping for Friday. 🤞

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Aww Lexi, the running will definitely wait. Your granddaughter is so much more important. Hope she bounces back quickly - sounded horrible. ☹️

Take care of yourself too, and we’ll see you back here when you’re ready. ❤️👍

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky, she has a very high pain threshold. I would have been rolling around in agony, (mind you I am a wimp) she hasn’t had a meal simce last Monday, hopefully being able to eat again soon will help. X

[Bridget007]

I hope your granddaughter is feeling better really soon xxx

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Bridget007]

Thanks Bridget, at least she’s in the right place now x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Oh I hope your granddaughter recovers fast - what a shock! Poor thing. 🙁 And yes, running will be there for when you are ready again. A break is always good for the legs anyway. x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie, she gave us all a fright. I have been doing Red January, so will just do some walking ( hospital corridors don’t count) instead of running. The week off will certainly be a change x

[Wimborne]

Oh bless her. Hope she feels better soon. 😊.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne she looked a little brighter this morning.

[Runninginsingapore]

Some things are just more important! I do hope your granddaughter recovers quickly. X

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Runninginsingapore]

Thanks Runninginsingapore, she is hopefully over the worst now. She was shown her op photos and gave me way too much detail with what was involved. 🤢 x

[jayval70 Graduate10]

Wishing her a speedy recovery lexi.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to jayval70]

Thanks jayval and good luck with your 8k

[jayval70 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

8k 😖 - sounds so far.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to jayval70]

You’ll smash it! Get rid of any negative thoughts. Never thought this would ever come out of my mouth, but I enjoyed running the 8k more!

[jayval70 Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thanks lexi. It feels a bit like week 5 of C25k. If I do the 8k I’ll know I can do the 10k. Sorry, WHEN I do the 8k 😁. Look after yourself this week.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to jayval70]

Go you, you can and will. 👍

[O505k Graduate10]

Take care, wishing your granddaughter a speedy recovery.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thanks O505k good luck for your race on the 3rd. 👍

[O505k Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Thank you, keeping an eye on the weather. Risk of snow in the forecast ❄️

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

Ah Lexi your head and heart is quite rightly on your granddaughter! The run next week will always be here when you’re all back in the flow! Wishing her a speedy recovery! ❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks Fab, she will be a whole lot better next week I’m sure. X

[Tbae]

Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Take care of you and everybody Lexi.

👊💥🏃‍♀️🌟👏👏❤️

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thanks Tbae, take care of you too. 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

It doesn’t do any harm to take a week off lexi6, especially as the plan is quite intense. You may find that you feel super refreshed when you return to it. Running must fit around everyday life. Hope your granddaughter is better soon.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy you’re right, since starting C25 last February I’ve had very little time off grandaughter is way more important and the rest will be quite nice. Got many more runs in me, but not grandaughters. X

[jeffbird Graduate10]

That sounds v frightening. Best of luck to your granddaughter for a speedy recovery and your plan will wait

x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thanks jeffbird, it was very frightening, more because we didn’t realise how bad she was. My daughter won’t forget her birthday in a hurry, spent all day and most of the night in the hospital. A short break will be nice. X

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Glad to hear your granddaughter is feeling better. Isn’t it amazing how kids take so many things in their stride!

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

I know, we’ve been frightened and stressed for 3 days,but she has her phone back, now charging by her bed and things are okay. 🙂

[Razouski]

You're definitely right to take a week off and focus on your family. The running will still be there next week.

I hope all goes well for your granddaughter's recovery.

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Thank you Razouski, its good to take stock sometimes, as you say runs will still be there next week. X

[Empem Graduate10]

Oh my, oh my what a scary time for you all.Glad the young lass is perking up and is in good hands.She's lucky to have you so near and so loving x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Empem]

Thanks Empem, she’s looking a lot brighter, even though she now has an infection thank goodness for antibiotics x

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Phew, yes, bravo to that doctor. I hope she does that bouncing back thing young 'uns are so good at very soon.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Thanks GoogleMe, they’re pretty resilient aren’t they?

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Sounds really nasty Lexi and so worrying for you and the whole family. Glad she's on the mend now.

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Johnathan, she’s looking a lot better.

[Oldlady57]

Hope your granddaughter is improving lexi. Worrying times to say the least. Your runs will be waiting. Take good care of yourself as well as your family x

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

Thank you Oldlady, she’s showing improvement and I know she’s getting the care she needs We have the opposite problem to the UK, so I’m glad of the running break as it was 31 degrees today.

[Oldlady57 in reply to lexi6]

We should be in Oz enjoying our winter break with our family. Had to postpone due to delays in our house move. I’m envious of your 31 degrees😉 Glad your granddaughter is improving. Wishing her a speedy recovery 👍🏻

[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Oldlady57]

Aah! Good luck with the house move, hope you get to Oz when its a little cooler though. My sister in law lives in Sydney and she is really suffering in their heat, (37 today) lives with blinds and curtains drawn and air con on. 😎