Wednesday 19 February 2014

Back home

After an unintentional two week stay in Ronda Hospital I am now back at home. What started as a minor infection in mid January spread quickly through my kidney to my lungs, resulting in pneumonia and other complications developing.
All better now though and I cannot thank the doctors, nurses and all other staff for their magnificent skill and care during my time there. Many thanks also to our friends in Olvera and further afield, and family of course, who rallied around with practical help and good deeds, giving your love and support at the time when we needed it most. No names, you know who you are. Everyone of you outstanding and very special people.
Never least,  to my lovely special wife Anne who has borne the emotional turmoil of the last few weeks with love, fortitude, patience and the strength of the Welsh. I love you to bits.

Después de una involuntaria estancia de dos semanas en el Hospital Ronda, ahora estoy de vuelta en casa. Lo que comenzó como una infección menor a mediados de enero se extendió rápidamente a través de mi riñón para mis pulmones, dando lugar a la neumonía y otras complicaciones en desarrollo. 
Mucho mejor ahora, sin embargo, y no puedo agradecer a los médicos, enfermeras y todo el personal por su magnífica destreza y cuidado durante mi tiempo allí. Muchas gracias también a nuestros amigos en Olvera y en otros lugares, y la familia, por supuesto, que se reunieron en torno a la ayuda práctica y las buenas obras, dando a su amor y apoyo en el momento cuando más lo necesitábamos. No hay nombres, ustedes saben quienes son. Cada uno de ustedes excepcional y gente muy especial. 
Nunca menos, a mi encantadora esposa Anne especial que ha llevado la confusión emocional de las últimas semanas con el amor, la fortaleza, la paciencia y la fuerza de los galeses. Te amo en pedazos.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

We have missed your cheerful and uplifting blog. So sorry to hear how lll you have been. We both wish you a speedy recovery in lovely Olvers. Regards Bernard and Fiona in Wales

Alan Crosskey said...

Many thanks both. Much better now that we're back home. Hopefully be back to the old routine soon. Best wishes, Alan

Anonymous said...

hi both, thought something was amiss now i understand why, and that pneumonia has been doing the rounds over here too! so happy to have you back and your fantastic spirit Alan is in full flow! Anne take that worried look off your face , he is strong as a toro!! hope to maybe have a coffee break with you in may when im over next, until then i send my best wishes for the fullest of recoveries , my best wishes Celia xx

June said...

So glad to hear you are now well again.

Alan Crosskey said...

Thank you Celia and June for your kind comments and look forward to that coffee.

peter said...

hi alan sorry to hear you were not well hope all will be well real soon we missed your cheerful blog peter greene

Alan Crosskey said...

Many thanks Peter. Still not quite 100% but hope to get back to normal soon. Cheers.

Jim Short said...

I am sorry to hear of your illness Alan and pleased you are making good recovery. Your blog is one of the first things I turn to everyday. From us all THANK YOU for sharing with us all a wonderful part of Spain.
Regards,
Jim Short

Alan Crosskey said...

Thank you so much Jim for your kind comment and we're glad that you enjoy our blog. It might be a week or two before we get back to normal but we are determined to do so, little by little. Best wishes.

nikkers said...

I've been a bit concerned over her in Oregon as I knew something had to be up and wanted so much to write, but knew that wasn't the best idea. Glad I didn't and to hear that you are now recovering. Really missed your blog.
Don't do too much now that you're home - I've had pneumonia and fatigue sneaks up on you when you lease expect it.
Be well and thinking of you and Anne.
Nikky and Henne

Anonymous said...

So glad you are up and about Alan, the doctors and nurses in the Ronda hospital were, and are of the very highest quality. I am glad to renew my daily visits to your blog to remind me of the 6 years we spent in Olvera and how much I miss it.Keep your strength up and good health to the both of you now this is over.
Ian

Alan Crosskey said...

Hi Ian. Many thanks for getting in touch and for your kind wishes. Yes, I agree, all the staff at Ronda were absolutely superb. I couldn't have been in better care. Re our blog, it might be a week or two before I'm out and about again but will definitely continue as soon as I'm able. Best wishes.