Good News (For A Change)

Four pieces of good news to report today:

1. Spoke to my boss on the phone today, and as of Monday next week I'm back in the workforce. Initially I'll be working half-days from home - which somewhat limits the type of work I can do - but it's a good start.
2. Physio this morning went well (although tiring). Walking with a single crutch is becoming easier.
3. I heard last night that two of my friends have become parents. So congratulations D&S!
4. I got a nine-letter word on Countdown this afternoon, using these letters:

P T O E O L B I R
I got...

POTBOILER

Hurrah!