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
Because of Covid we'll always be on a table for two unless we request otherwise. We will be on P&O Britannia. The puppy is a sprocker cocker cross!
Here she is with our two and our daughters rescue dog
Sarah
What a fine selection of dogs, the puppy will fit in with us, we will train it in southern English for a better start in life.
Been on Britannia twice, you are in for a treat.
Hi Sal, sorry I called you a he/him on another post!
You will enjoy a cruise I'm sure. It wasn't something we had thought of either but it is terrific to wake up in a different place every morning. As Artist Assistant has said, best to ask for a table for two, that's what we did too. I hated the thought of sitting at breakfast with another six people would be my worst nightmare! Enjoy! X
Love Annette x
My three good things are:
1. Had a lovely 3-day visit from my daughter. Talked and laughed so much ended up with a sore throat - not Covid!
2. New dietary regime is kicking in and peripheral neuropathy is fading away. Comfy feet at night are back!
3. Somebody dear got results from tests and it was a cyst not a tumour. Families prayers answered for them.
Love to you all.
Rainie x
Hi Sal, It's a low fat vegan diet which is whole-food based [ no white flour products or white sugar]. This has been my diet for quite a long time [ I had a diabetes problem some years ago and have inherited that from my Dad - it killed him and appears to run in that side of the family - a fate I was keen to avoid!].
When I was hospitalised I was forced to compromise on my diet and accept what the hospital had, as well as being tube fed and as a result, the peripheral neuropathy came back. Since I got home I've regained the strength I lost in there and have finally begun to get my feet back to normal. it's a horrible sensation and like you, kept me awake with that horrid burning sensation.
It won't suit everybody of course, but if you want any tips I can message you. Good luck, Rainie x
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