Describe the most serious illness you have ever had.

As a five year old living on a farm I was used to going anywhere I liked. One day I was outside when I found myself unable to walk. My screaming brought my mother running out to me. She picked me up and carried me to our neighbours farm 2 miles away. My father had the only vehicle and so my mother had to walk, carrying me.

I found myself in hospital - I had rheumatic fever. I spent a long time in the hospital receiving needles in my nether region twice a day. 54 years ago since this illness. The last time I was in hospital was to give birth to my two children 30 odd years ago..

I have been blessed with good health to which I am grateful. this is allowing me to indulge in my passion, photography. Have a look at my photo today of a Western Australian wildflower which is also the floral emblem of Western Australia - the Kamgaroo Paw.