An OLD Start

An old start is so true right now. I’ll start it close to the beginning, I’ve been getting bad chest pains not feeling well at all, the doctors did there tests. “Polycythaemia Vera” Now I will say he kept talking after that but used really big words and I really didn’t know what he meant. I did look it up on the internet for information and wish I hadn’t. To shorten this is to say my body produces too many red cells, which makes my blood to think. Blood too think means my heart has trouble pumping it. There is no cure for this but it can be controlled for some time. Once a week I get my blood drained (a lot) to the stage I’m weak so that the red cells are reduced and medication. I am really hoping to stay at this stage but not likely. I already have my injuries from the accident and now new things have started to develop, blurred vision, weakness, night sweats and fatigue because of this. I am not wanting people to feel sorry for me in any way. I am writing all this so I can explain why I am going back to selling the Big Issue. I worked and built up a successful shoe shining chair but the problem was doing all the tests by the doctor and being weak from the Polycythaemia Vera and the blood drain, I wasn’t opening the chair the hours it needs. I really only could thing of two things to do, go on a pension or still work and go back to doing the Big Issue were I can finish early or even have time off when needing it. I didn’t make this decision quickly. I don’t want people thinking I just gave up because things got worst with my health. I do look at this as taking a step backwards with working and income but it’s better than not working at all. A lot of people are inspired or even take pride in knowing I made it. Please don’t think I would give up because I won’t. I know what it’s like to go down that road. I am working out the front of the Post Office Square on Queen St in the city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------

The BBQ’S for the homeless are still going ahead but was put on hold for a short time while bad health. I am working on the next event and will be posting here as soon as I know a date and where. But talking about BBQ’S, I’d like to mention two wonderful people that have helped so many more people in need then I have ever done. I get inspired talking to them. Karen and Peter (Knitting for the Needy) have been to every BBQ event I have ever done helping with clothes and things. Now they need our help. Sunsuper is offering $5,000 to charities that get the most votes by us the people. Please go to this site and vote for Karen and her team. http://sunsuperdreams.com.au/dreams/popular Thank you for reading my blog and I hope you all have a great day. Grant the Polite Guy.

A Wedding Start

I must say it feels good to be writing here again, It’s like coming home. You see I thought because people mostly wanted to hear about homeless I started a new blog to write about it. But so much happens in life and I felt I couldn’t write that way I love to. So I’m writing here again. I’m still going to be keeping http://grantthepoliteguyhomelessstories.blogspot.com.au for only doing homeless stories. What can I start with to make this a great starting back up? The one thing I’ve wanted to share with you since it happened, but because it’s not a homeless story I didn’t put it on the other blog. On the 22nd of October last year I got married which in many ways was a complete circle after having my accident. On the day a photographer named Andrew Denford turned up early and took the photo’s for us. Andrew is a mate of mine so I know him well and one thing that he puts across is being professional. He started his own business call Andrew Denford Photography and can be found at www.andrewdenfordphotography.com It’s my pleasure to show some of the great wedding pictures taken by Andrew. The Happy Couple

The Bridle Party

Man and Wife

Most important people there, just ask them. haha

I know I look good. Ha ha. But to be honest it was only because I was with my bride and Andrews great camera work that made me look good. So if you want to check out Andrew’s service please go to his site. I'd like to thank Andrew again for taking these and many more pictures. Thank you for reading this blog and I look forward to sharing many more things very soon. I hope you all have a great day. Grant the Polite Guy