Hey Andy
Welcome back hun. I am sure you had a good time and you accomplished some great work over there. Also a job well done to Shilpa for attending and its great to see more thals sharing their stories with the ones that need the guidence and support.
I do apologise for not being able to attend. I guess the time has come to come clean on why I didn't go to the Maldives. I was unwell and needed to attend to myself with some health issues relatiing to thal. Last year I did 4 long flights to the UK and Dubai and it took a toll on my poor body. I needed time back on ground level to adjust and also time to start looking after myself since I let myself go whilst caring for my ill husband, working, travelling to international conferences, meetings and raising a family.
So I do apologise to the Maldivians for not coming. I would like to thank Mr Zuhair for inviting me and I have sent my apologies to him but I do promise once my health is sorted out I will be there to meet you all.
Keep your chin up and think positive. Never let anybody tell you, you can't do anything as the world is your oyster.
Miaki