Today John sent a text from Marie Curie to say he had seen a flash of lightening- I said I would watch out for it here in Ullet Road.We wakened up to howling gales and rain this morning I heard on the radio that it is the tail end of a hurricane somewhere out there over the sea.
I am expecting a parcel delivery from Cornwall to-day organised by our dear nephew Robert-I am so touched by this. I hope it comes before I have to go out to the hospital.If not I am sure they will come again or leave a card.
We got the news last week from Dr Edrington that John cannot have anymore treatment,they don't think it will help- so back to Marie Curie to help with pain relief
In the first 24 hours I was in denial I thought I was well able for this news- I went to Manchester on Friday night and saw my son Philip in a vintage clothes fashion show- and it was fun.
By Saturday night I had severe pains in my stomach- really bad- there was nothing I could do but wait for it to pass I stayed in bed for 36 hours- and dozed in between the pains.
I have been sipping hot water unable to face anything else- this morning I have just has a cup of tea and toast and so far it has stayed down and no shooting pains- I feel quite high like I have been drinking wine-a cup of tea does that if you have not had one for a while.
I have to buy more pyjamas for John -he seems to go through so many-I have to bring them home from the hospital and wash them and take them back- no matter how many he has he seems to need more- and of course some go astray- I get different tops and bottoms back from the hospital-same last year when he was in- he has lots of unmatched tops and bottoms
Andrew and Lucy are home - thank goodness to have them close again.
Liz as ever has been a great help- helping me with so many things and helping John out too.
I am receiving replies to the invitation to The Celebration of The Metaphorical Toolbox-I hope I am up for it at the time -27th November- surely I will feel well again by then.
My sisters are coming on Friday till Sunday :-) really looking forward to that- even if I can't eat too much or drink some wine- I will love their company.
What am I grateful for-
I am grateful for Dr Raison ( maybe that is his name) he has been working since early 1970s -trying to find out how to help folk who are paralysed to walk again- give them hope- and he has done it ONE man is now walking with and aid has feeling in all his limbs and can drive a car- hallelujah
So there is hope for everyone else in this position now- and hope is everything.
I am grateful for my family
I am grateful for Andrea
I am grateful for a gift coming from Cornwall today
I am grateful for a cup of tea and toast................................................thank you.................
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