Are there any carers in Godalming area?

Hi Amanda, I'm really sorry to hear of your situation - it is SO tough. I guess I am in a similar situation in that my wife was diagnosed with 'inoperable' cancer in March last year. She is only 64 and I am 62 and we feel our lives have been taken away from us somehow. She has responded well to her treatment to date which is great but, like you I feel exhausted through the worry of it and very alone at times. Hope you can find some strength from the fact that other people are going through the same thing and that people do care. Keep in touch and let me know how things go - thinking of you at this time. Regards, Kev

Hi Thank you so much for your reply.Its a comfort that I am not alone,but at times I just wish I could just stay in bed all day & have me time!! Still I need to just keep both of us busy & as positive as possible each day!! I am into reflexology & my hubby has Aqu puncture,as well.Where about s are you in the UK? So sorry to hear about your wife,with our thoughts & best wishes Amanda 

Hi Amanda, you are definitely not alone - and it does help to have people to air your feelings to, that's for sure. We live in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It's a beautiful part of the country but it does mean that I'm about a 100 miles from any of my family which makes it even tougher somehow. We are trying to keep as positive as possible. As I say, my wife has responded well to her treatment but will be undergoing a further 6 sessions of Chemotherapy in 4 weeks time. That will be tough as I saw what it did to her the previous time. Glad to hear that you're in to reflexology, that must be a benefit to you. Very best wishes to you and your husband. Keep in touch. Kev

Hi Kev,Thank you for your sweet message.Do you have help with your wife? It's not easy.My Hubby isn't going to have chemo,as he's too weak,& will be on steroids for the rest of his life.He has prostate bones and lung & severely sighted in both eyes & deaf.I too have osteoarthritis in my hands hips and knees. And severe Anxiety.But we manage to keep busy each day and as positive as possible. We have two elderly dogs,who keep us going.I have carers twice a day to help my Hubby get undressed &;dressed.Then hubby has communicater guides twice a week so he is able to Go out in the community. Which is great.Hes not in bed but sleeps in a room  downstairs.Anyway ,kev,Thank you again,Best wishes Amanda & Hugh 

Hi Amanda, so sorry to hear what you are going through - you are both AMAZING...Really. I am so fortunate that my wife does not need help at the moment, but I know it will happen at some stage.. I just don't think I will be able to cope when that happens. She still shops / drives / meets friends for coffee etc so we are very lucky in many respects. Let me know how things go with you and stay strong. Sending Lots of Good wishes your way. Kevin & Gina.