On April 26, the lawnmower had a discussion with two of my fingers – it was not pretty!

I'd like to thank all those who interacted with me after the incident.

Some I will mention by name – others, who I don't know their names, please accept my heartfelt thanks for your help and empathy.

Kelly [as first to see] at Papamoa Pines, The Boulevard, and the crew there.

Those in A&E department at Tauranga Hospital. The staff in ward SAU, the staff in Orthopaedic transit lounge, the staff in Orthopaedic Outpatients. The Papamoa District Health nurses.

And a huge thank you to Kyla, the surgeon who thought outside the square and used a local anaesthetic Ring Block instead of general anaesthetic and managed to keep my fingertips – even though I am long-time smoker who declines the offers of cessation help.

If I have missed anyone, please accept my thanks for the great service given.

Lyn Allison, Pāpāmoa.