Mixed entry in My new life, a book

I earned 7 stamps at the supermarket according to the money I spent and the products I bought. I am saving for cutlery and only need another 3 stamps.

Odd isn't it. I can easily buy a set of cutlery. However, getting something for free appeals to me. I wonder... the way of saving by pasting stamps, is that tyical Dutch or is it a well used system in other places of the world. I have no idea; neither of a way to learn to know. So I would like to ask you!

The cutlery, yet to be gained, is for my son. He found a house to live on his own. His relationship was under pressure, too much cats and dog fights and finally he looked for and found a room near his job. Then, just settled, he got an offer for a house for rent in the city of Utrecht. A very small house but for a reasonable price and with a garden. He accepted the offer... even if he isn't completely sure that his ex-girlfriend will continue to be an ex. They have stayed in contact almost daily.

Still walking the road of rehabilitation. In hospital I was told to expect a year to reach the condition from before the operation. Tomorrow it is exactly 6 months and I think the medical people were right. Though I am able to do lots of things... I earned a few points by starting swimming once a week, I also am tired after each exercise. Comparing your condition with that of a few months ago is the best way to notice the difference.

We are both looking forward to a short trip. Yesterday son mailed us a voucher for a night in an hotel in the eastern part of Brabant. I have booked two extra nights. It seems a nice place for walks, a monastery in a nature park. We will also visit two towns in the neighbourhood, where son lives temperary and where he works.