Good News Bad News
On the 26th of September it was my 30th Birthday ! I approached it with some trepidation but on the whole was looking forward to it. The day was set up by a visit from my boyfriend the previous week during which we spent much time eating out and drinking vast amounts of alcohol. He left on the Sunday before but not without leaving me a bundle of presents and a card to open on the big day.
The day arrived and I awoke somewhat bleary eyed (a night out with Mike at a gig which I shall write about soon) and looked at the bottom of my bed expecting to see the Grim Reaper looking at his watch – he wasn’t there. I opened Craig’s presents (lighter, aftershave and boxer shorts – very nice) and popped downstairs for the post. A nice jumble of cards from friends and relatives were on the door mat. The rest of the day was spent doing very little, a favourite of mine.
The evening approached and I set of to the Roberts for a Birthday drink with friends. A very nice present from Alan (Scissor Sisters album) and many rounds of drinks from the others. And then the bad news came – JP a close friend of all of us had been involved in a road accident whilst working in China ! He had sustained a head injury and as a nurse I expected the worst. But all does not seem that bad. Mike had been in constant contact with work colleagues who were with JP at the time and although not at his best he was at least stable.
I felt quiet bad trying to celebrate a Birthday when being faced with such bad news, but was reminded by a friend that JP would have wanted us to carry on with the party and drink as much as we could. So in honour of him we carried on, many toasts were made and a good night was had by all.
JP has now been flown to a hospital in Hong Kong where he is receiving excellent treatment. His partner is also with him. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.
The day arrived and I awoke somewhat bleary eyed (a night out with Mike at a gig which I shall write about soon) and looked at the bottom of my bed expecting to see the Grim Reaper looking at his watch – he wasn’t there. I opened Craig’s presents (lighter, aftershave and boxer shorts – very nice) and popped downstairs for the post. A nice jumble of cards from friends and relatives were on the door mat. The rest of the day was spent doing very little, a favourite of mine.
The evening approached and I set of to the Roberts for a Birthday drink with friends. A very nice present from Alan (Scissor Sisters album) and many rounds of drinks from the others. And then the bad news came – JP a close friend of all of us had been involved in a road accident whilst working in China ! He had sustained a head injury and as a nurse I expected the worst. But all does not seem that bad. Mike had been in constant contact with work colleagues who were with JP at the time and although not at his best he was at least stable.
I felt quiet bad trying to celebrate a Birthday when being faced with such bad news, but was reminded by a friend that JP would have wanted us to carry on with the party and drink as much as we could. So in honour of him we carried on, many toasts were made and a good night was had by all.
JP has now been flown to a hospital in Hong Kong where he is receiving excellent treatment. His partner is also with him. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.
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