I emerged from my big black hole in the middle of last week and have been enjoying the normality since then. Sarah came over from Norfolk for three days and cheered us all up with maltesers, shopping trips and general loveliness and Martin's brother Mark and family came down from Essex for the weekend and we had a great time. The boys went to watch a soggy football match while the girls and kids spent a happy afternoon at At-Bristol. Just when I was starting to think I was invincible again - one game of bowling and a bit of scrambling on the soft play on Sunday morning and I was wiped out for the afternoon. This weekend, I promise, will be quieter!
I also finally managed to catch up with Grace and Ellie - Grace is my colleague and Ellie is her stunning 13-year old daughter who was diagnosed with leukaemia in September. If you think I've got it tough, then spare a thought for Ellie who is undergoing the most rigorous course of treatment imaginable but coping with it fantastically. I'm in awe of her - she's amazing.
My left arm is still hurting and I'm waiting to see what the oncologist says next week about that - I think they might need to find a different way in for the drugs next time. And I'm not enjoying this windy weather because it keeps exposing my bald patches!! I'm not sure my hair is going to last the course.
Work is going well - I'm really enjoying it and love the fact that it takes me out of my cancer world. I'm lucky because I have the most fantastically supportive colleagues and boss and so I'm under no pressure...except what I put myself under.
Martin and I have got a confession - we are addicted to Dr Wotsisname's Brain Training!! We're like a pair of teenagers in the evenings squabbling over the Nintendo DS!!
This is Iona and I on Clevedon seafront on New Year's Day - Martin took it with his new toy - a fabbydooby video camera. I was wrapped up like that and Iona was still sporting bare legs - we have still to get her into trousers or tights this winter!More soon
Vicky xx
13 comments:
Hi Vicky,
Wish that photo of you and Iona was a bit bigger. The gals are geting organised to come see you soon!
Love Barney.
Hi hon
Been thinking of you all stacks this week. Happy New year.
We were all sick over christmas but much better over new year.
Great to read the blog especially when we can share in your good days as well as the harder ones too.
Would love to pop down for the day when you have the energy.
Lots of love to you all
Sue (and the rest of the noons of course).
Hi Vicky,
Brilliant news that you have had a week or so of normality - it's good to hear the good and the bad. The picture makes me shiver just thinking about those bare legs!
Love,
Karen xx
Hi Vicky
Have been looking out for some news so pleased to see things have been better. Lovely to hear your news, you are doing an awesome job of managing your treatment and getting back out to a full and busy life. You're pretty amazing yourself too!
Goosebumps thinking of no trousers or tights. Very cold here now, not above -12 today! By the end of next week we'll have really deep snow too, so no bare legs here, but 2 very excited children about the prospect of outside play. I'm not so sure as there is a lot of shovelling ahead....
Lotsa love Ali xxx
Hi Vicky,
Did you read the article about using viruses to kill cancers that have spread? Looks like it could be a treatment very relevant to your condition. It will be on trial for a few years before the NHS can adopt it but you might be able to get on a trial. Talk to your oncologist about it. I like the idea of making your cancer cells sick - see how they like it!
Sarah (p.s. I'm usually Tall Sarah but I can't remember my password)
Hi Vicky, Martin and Iona,
Thanks for a great weekend and we are sorry we tired you out. Mark really enjoyed being at football with his brother, despite the result (and the result of the bowling game too!) and it was good to spend some time with you and Iona. Come and see us soon.
Lots of love
Mrk, Jo, Alice and William xxxx
Hi Vicky,
Great to get your news again and hear that you’ve returned to normality and are spending your time "lunching", as well as fitting in a thousand other activities! Chapeau, as they say here, but I gather you’ve a lot of them already. I’m so glad we managed to see you over Christmas. You were looking fab! Look forward to seeing you again very soon.
Love
Gill x
HI to you all,
and Happy New Year. Sorry we missed you when you were up, but hopefully next time. Glad to see that Martin has lost his blog virginity and that you are feeling much better again and going to work! Sounds like you had a fairly hectic holiday, which seems to be much like the rest of your life - how do you do it? Halfway with treatment too, so around the steady time at 6-7 miles in your half marathon analogy. Keep going and you will get there!
love, Emma & Ian
Hi there,
Glad to see you back on form again and getting out and about. Love the picture. New jacket ??! Looks great anyway. Sounds from the blog as though just about everyone on the bus has been sick over the holidays. Ah well, Spring is nearly here and, just think, by then you can look forward to a break and hopefully some nice relaxing, sunny days in the summer.
lots of love,
Helen
Hi Vicky, Martin and Iona,
glad to hear you are fighting well and half way through, wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!
lots of love,
Jenny x
Hi Vicky,
I am a friend of Ali's in Canada and have been reading your Blog.
I wish you many good days. Take care of yourself and your beautiful girl.
Keep on writing your Blog and I look forward to reading your progress.
Selin
Hello all!!
Sorry I've been slack recently and not sent you any blogs! I've been reading them regularly though!
So glad to hear that you are back out and about living life to the max, as you always do.
Vicky, you are so amazing to not let this 'thing' (which will remain nameless as I want to call it horrible names!) rule your life. You are admired by everyone around you by rising above it and just getting back on track each time your treatment knocks you down.
There are not many people out there who could cope like that. And that is EXACTLY what it takes to beat this 'thing' to a pulp!!
I'm in the midst of Peter Pan, playing my flute and new piccolo!! I'm absolutely loving it, and may have a place in the next show with the grown ups!
Well, I'm off to Neverland....In fact I might get Peter Pan to sprinkle some fairy dust on me so I can fly over to see you!
Will call you soon.
Lots of Love to you all.
Sarah Oz xxx
P.S Hi Marin, Thanks for your Blog, great to hear from you too. Sorry I didn't leave you a message. Big kiss to you! X You are a star. I know this is tough on you too, but you're doing a great job! It's a good team effort!
Hi Vicky,
Just heard about whats going on. We will be thinking about you. We will to come to Bristol soon and hope to see you
Much love
Maurice and Dave
The Jousty boys
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