I know that started this brilliant idea so I wanted to carry it on for her and as the forum has become a little gloomy recently as we face loosing them both soon.
So
1. daloni and dizzie outlasted their prognosis by years and I am sure proved that you can have quality of life despite doctors best guesses and we all benefited from knowing them on here.
2. I just got back from a fabulous holiday in Galicia, northern Spain. I walked more than I have for months (chemo pushed me into a wheelchair) the food and wine was fab and I met old friends and laughed a lot.
3. Macmillan have admitted that their upgrade has been a bit sh*t and are working on improving it. Hurrah for Macmillan who have admitted it didn't go well. How many organisations actually come out and say that.
I don't like to think that newbies think that we are a miserable lot, what struck me on here when I came was how much joy, laughter and living went on despite cancer.
Nicky
That’s good you like your new house it takes a while to unpack.
my sister has downsized and finding difficult to get rid of stuff xx
Ruth
Thanks Norberry. Glad to hear the house is now becoming your new home. As soon as those boxes are out of the way it will feel all yours. What a relief for you both. No shifting furniature about now...! Rainie x
Me too, lots of good things!
1. My 5 year old got his first covid vaccine, one more step toward normalcy.
2. I was able to be a help to my folks during my recent visit. My dad (89yo) had heart surgery and had several setbacks, and my mom is not really able to cope. When I came she finally got some sleep, and my extensive experience with the medical system (!) was a huge help in supporting my dad, who was getting dispirited.
3. We went camping again. This time my wife rented an RV, so it was a little easier. I was able to canoe! And bicycle on a regular bike! (we also have a trike I use) With my son! Cannot express how deeply happy this made me. Much thanks to the friend who canoed with us and promised to pull me up out of the canoe if needed (bc of my bad knee and weakness).I wouldn't have tried without her assurances. Weather was gorgeous for the whole trip!
Patricia
How fantastic.
helping your Dad and canoeing sounds brilliant xx
Ruth
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