Thursday, 23 December 2010

Festive Greetings

Hi...been a while since I last blogged - have been at home for 6 weeks now and everything recovering well. What joy it has been not to have to return to the Samaritan Ward for another dose of chemo cocktail - the further away from it I get, the more of a nightmare it feels... Had my first monthly blood test last Monday and everything still going the right way (up) - slow, slow to recover, but getting there. Life is beginning to take on some sense of normality - though still get whacked out after doing very little. Pushing myself to walk a little further everyday - putting on weight (no trouble at all) - appetite back with a vengeance!
Luigi back for Christmas (in bed with cold), tree up, candles lit, everything snug. Seems a bit of a miracle that this is all happening. The only thorn is shoulder/arm which is still causing great pain. Have seen orthopaedic consultant ("mmm, significantly frozen" he nods )who has recommended a a steroid injection in the New Year and a visit the pain clinic to try and get some relief. Bowen treatment seems to ease it a bit, but not enough. New Year just around the corner. Fresh start. Hurrah. Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this. Hope you all have a cracking time. Thanks again for your continued support and encouragement. Lets hope its a bright and healthy 2011 for us all. Jingle Bells.

3 comments:

  1. Much love Tessa! Your message made my Christmas Eve. Knowing that things are improving is so wonderful! Take care, and keep posting. All the best to you and Luigi. I hope he feels better.

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  2. wish you a veryveryvery happy christmas and new year !!!!!!
    love
    chiara

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  3. Hi - I'm having a version of the tricolore salad. Nice and fresh after all the richness. Slices of beef tomato (suitable for vegetarians), slices of mozzarella, green salad, cucumber, sprinkled with basil leaves and a red pepper and chilli dressing. How did the appearance at the party go? Hope the recovery speeds up and you're back at college soon. I'm leading a podcast group and I need you in it. BTW here is something a little different I've done – a cautionary tale about taking the idea of grids and structure too far! Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TItNqw0izsI

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