Health-wise I continue to recover well from the unplanned/unexpected side effects of round 1 chemo. Drugs are still controlling my lung and liver infections but each day I strengthen. Helen and I went out for a longer walk today looking for something different to eat but only ended up in a Subway. The docs continue to need to keep me in and this state of affairs could easily last until the end of next week whereupon who knows what decision will be made as to a furlogh and/or recommencement of full chemo – round 2. I find wanting the latter to happen but my organs must get their rest.
Blood counts improve daily so time out could be extended soon which will allow me time to travel out and see our new home and both of us to go to the movies in London and sight see. For instance we’re keen on visiting the shard. If worst comes to the worst we can always jump in a taxi and get back to the womb of the hospital quickly.
Things to sort of look forward to.
Another look ahead involves son Sam. His Australia visa is up soon and he has taken the big decision to come back to the UK to study complementary therapy. That means coming to stay with us as the commute from Chorleywood and the college we’ve booked in Harrow is excellent and quite frankly, Sam is probably in need of financial support too.
Sam will be flying back via the US where he can meet old friends and go to Ben and Amy’s wedding. We’ve asked him to represent the family in our absence and are amending what we planned to say ourselves so we can say something similar through him. Not as good as being there ourselves but hopefully this means a maturity step for Sam. He loves to perform so this could just be a slam dunk for him.
We wish him all the best on this. The frustration of dealing with a 23 year old on the other side of the planet is communication which is a bit frustrating for us as we have a lot to work out to get him on his feet in the UK.
One of the tasks I have taken on on Sam’s behalf is to research ways to get work experience after his first intensive training period. To do this I have engaged the complementary therapists here at the hospital which is covered by my insurance. I’ve already had reflexology in my room and have a massage planned nearby next week. Not neglecting our responsibilities we talked to the therapist about networking ideas for getting Sam some work experience which I’ll repeat next week with the massage therapist. Life can be tough.
Leave a Reply