My days ( and nights) seem as busy as ever, but that's a good thing. There is always lots going on in the family unit, including a lovely supper on Mothering Sunday, when we had 13 around the table. At one point all the children (nephew and girlfriends )were bustling around in the kitchen, sorting food out and generally making sure everyone had what they needed, it was lovely to see.
I've been feeling a lot more upbeat about things lately, possibly because the daylight hours are getting longer, more sunshine, less rain, certainly the weather has a lot to do with people's moods. It could also be because I have tried to push the thought of rising blood markers as far away as possible.
March the 12th was a fairly significant date for me, it was the day of my first operation four years ago, and at that point I really didn't think I was going to see the year out. Despite a further op and two long cycles of chemo (never straightforward with me) I'm still here.
Thanks to the surgeons skill and the Jersey Oncology department I have a lot to be thankful for, plus the HUGE support from all my family, friends, acquaintances, and sporting fraternities.
The great big 'wow' moment I've had this week was Tuesday night when at the end of a netball match my team had won, I was voted player of the match by the opposition. I didn't recognise any of their players, so don't think it was a 'sympathy' vote, ( or OAP day) , and I had to check twice in case it was a mistake.
To say I was thrilled was an understatement, my team were awesome so I never expected it, and it has kept me on a high all week!
On the subject of netball it has been lovely to help coach the children of St Martin's school, we had a tournament a couple of weeks ago, very exciting. Despite only winning one of their matches they tried hard in all their games and that's all you can ask of them.
On a different subject if you want to read an excellent blog, ( one of Dan's friends) then check out this link...
http://www.augustinwarner.com/
He is cycling solo from France to China, amazing or just mad? Look at his route planning, and even sign up for the emails...
A few photos:-
Wall display
Fabulous 'Jane James' fish at St Martins school.
Jessie, Raffie and Beanie at the back..
Bex is at hospital tomorrow getting fitted with her 24 hour ECG, fortunately she has only had a couple of minor episodes over the last couple of weeks. A further ultrasound is booked for May.
Whilst we are on the subject of hospitals, Steve has his appointment on the 31st March to see the consultant as regards his gallstone, we guess an operation of some sort is the only option. He has been very good on his 'low fat' diet, but I made a huge error in leaving him sausage and mash for supper this week, oh dear. A very uncomfortable night with very little sleep followed, so lesson learnt.
It's the last lent lunch at St Martin's public hall tomorrow 12-2pm, watch out for the one of the waitresses (and I don't mean JP) , as you may end up wearing your soup!!!
Congrats on potm and followed by great photo in JEP. Xx
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