Bowel cancer CARERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS chat

I am not really that strong. I just tend to ignore it. The doctor told me to have a good cry as it would help with anxiety and stress. Yes there is a lot going on at the moment and dust everywhere but hey ho. I think my dearest oldest friend is coming from Australia for a couple of months and she had a relaxing side and calming effect on me. I have known her since first year senior school.  She will stay with us and hopefully I will have got rid of all the dust as it gets everywhere even though the windows are closed and covered.  She came over last year when les had his bowel op and was brilliant. I think we all need the support. My youngest daughter had two young children and the eldest lives in Australia xx

Hello Ladies! 

Just catching up on your posts. Sorry I've not been on the group chat on WATTSAPP been busy painting this week. Taking advantage of the good weather and ploughing through getting the decking painted. I'm so sorry to hear about Jkee Maggie maybe send her a message later but won't expect her to answer if things are as bad as you say. Poor luv she'll be going through hell. How are you doing otherwise is Les getting settled with the new chemo now. Wow you've got the builders in as well. Well I got some good news last week for a change. I am going to be a granny again. Myla is adamant she is going to have a wee sister but we'll see. William and Nicole were keeping it quiet until she got past the 12 week stage (she's 18 weeks now) because they lost one just over 2 years ago and she was only about 8 weeks in when she did. So I've something to look forward to. They don't have an actual date when baby will arrive or what it is yet they were at a scan just over a week ago and but the baby was lying with it's back to the screen and radiographer couldn't get a good view or take measurements etc but they reckon he or she will arrive around October/November time. That'll be a nice birthday present for me and mum both mine and Nicole's birthday is November. Sending you all hugs and strength as usual. Take Care of yourselves.

Vicky x

I am sure it will all be worth it once the work is done .

i am happy for you that your friend is coming for a visit it will be lovely for you .xx

Lovely news Congratulations xxx 

Great news about new baby. Yes jkee is having a rough time. Just sent her heart ️ to let her know we are all thinking of her. Wow you have been busy painting. I have literally done nothing as too much dust. Waiting for them to finish, probably Monday. Had all pebbledash taken off and bricks were terrible as it is a very old bungalow. Decided to have k rendering. Was thinking about grey but then decided on off white. Les is up and down and when down or poorly it makes the whole situation real. My oldest friend from first year senior school is coming from Australia to stay for about 8 weeks. I am looking forward to seeing her again. She came last year for Les bowel op. She gets here about 11 June so really need to clean lol. Congratulations to you and your family.  I bet you can’t wait for November.

sending hugs to all who have suffered or are suffering xxxx

Thanks Maggie!

As Angie says all the dust and dirt will be worth it in then end when you have a lovely new building to look at. Yep just finished the painting absolutely whacked think its done `in a fashion` some of the paint has dried in lighter than the rest and that was even with me mixing it well as they tell you to do. Some I had to order online as B & Q were sold out of the one I wanted one tin the paint was darker and thicker the other was kind or lighter and a more watery consistency but just ploughed on with it in anycase It's actually turned out ok though tidies it up if nothing else and typical it says the weather is to change at the weekend and we're to get rain so hopefully I've just made it. Not messaged Julie yet (Jkee) will maybe do that later. Great your friend from Australia is coming that will be a big help to you and it's great you have kept in contact all those years. Yes I know what you mean with the reality of Les's illness kicking in. I was just so much in denial with Jay and just kept hoping everything would be alright but of course it wasn't. So i've got `wee barra` Myla for her Friday sleepover tonight just want to chill with a bottle of something and big straw but maybe do that tomorrow instead. Take Care all of you. Sending hugs and strength as always.

Vicky xx

It is great it is all done and you did it yourself. I have just cut the back lawn. Les still making a mess outside with all his pots of things and weeds all over. Rose bushes overgrown etc. oh well.  Yes we have kept in touch all this time. There is another friend who lives in Dorset when we sat together at school that we also keep in touch.  May be that is why I find it hard to make friends who I can trust. We were close at school and still are.  How lovely having the little one for the night, soon it could be two. Have a relax tomorrow night the little one is more important. Les has managed to get out in the garden for a bit and make more mess. Again oh well. Just sat having a cuppa before I tackle the front. 

love to everyone xxxx

Hi Steph. I am awake early but doctor gave me something to sleep which is good. I hope you get members who can chat through the. Night. X