Tuesday 2nd February

Everybody seems very pleased with today's blood results, and whilst I'm not exactly jumping for joy, (the fact that the CA125 test marker has risen again from 12 to 16 is a very small increment), I guess at best it's OK.
My consultant KG says that while I feel fit and well, and i'm not symptomatic the best thing I can do is to go away and live my life, which I do try and do, but as we know sometimes it's not easy.

The marker is still well within the 'normal range' of under 35, and she did say that being stressed or food as well as a slight infection can raise the level. Either way It's certainly not worthy of having a CT scan, so one less thing to deal with this month.

I will go in again and have another blood test in six weeks, I guess that will be the pattern for the foreseeable future. The trick is not to look too far ahead, and I think I'll try Victoria College's motto"'Carpe diem".

In other news, my dear friend CB is still in hospice, sleeping lots but comfortable, I did bake a cake for her husband and I do plan to drop some flowers and fruit off to him to take into her tomorrow.

Just writing a short post tonight.... what with walking the dogs in heavy rain this morning, doing a yoga class, worrying a lot in hospital and then enjoying three fabulous sets of tennis, I'm worn out.....and I still have to do the ironing!

THANK YOU to everyone who takes the time to read this rambling blog, who cares about me and my family and takes the time to message, text, email and call me. Too many initials to type out but you know who you are - bless you.

Thank you to AB for my lovely flower arrangement- they are beautiful :-)

JH, sorry to make you upset at hospital and hope today's chemo wasn't too rubbish.

Ps 27:14
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.