I would have fought really hard in not making a sarcastic remark about the broom - it was calling out for it! You did well with that Mishka.
I'm sorry you are not feeling so good. I hope your Mum is ok. From an outside observer, going from what you have written here you are much loved. I don't think you are going to be one of those people honestly Mishka. Plus, you would have me hauling my arse over to Georgia for a start and you don't want that now eh
