I was so relieved when I read your husband's comment earlier this evening. I was afraid that your silence meant the worst; the bushfire has dominated everything so much that I just plain forgot you were going in for surgery. At one point, I saw a Kinglake refugee holding a galah, and got excited because I thought maybe he was related to your friend somehow, but I had no way of knowing, of course, whether your friend was alright.

It's terrible about her home, cats and birds, but at least she's safe.

*hugs you gently*

Hope you're recovering well.