Great evening. Lavinia drove me to Cambridge to go dancing with our good friends at Cambsdance. Delicious pasta meal first. Despite balance problems I managed to move around without a stick, which was a relief. So good to flex my tightened muscles. Everyone was kind. New 5Rs teacher for us: AJ, who was great.
Spoke with retired medic friend at the Wedding who gave a positive spin on my situation. Good. But now I’m feeling rather bad about raising the possibility of my mortality in the hearts and minds of those I love! 😉
Felt deeply touched by the concern felt by family and friends at a most wonderful wedding.
Progress
Doc called as we drove to Kent to let me know that today’s hospital oncology meeting decided that the main tumour can be excised (and biopsied), which is good news. Meeting to discuss in 1 week.
Lovely evening with close family in Rochester Kent, beautiful full moon, balmy night.
When Time began
My New Life began mid-afternoon on July 28th when my brain scan revealed 2 tumours. Now little more than a week later I am planning with a remarkable clarity (my spreadsheet has 9 tabs already!). Vast numbers of little concerns from my past have just evaporated. It’s action time!
Today Lavinia and I are going for a long weekend in Kent, to a family wedding and reunion. It was arranged long before my New Life started, and based on the initial speed of my worsening symptoms, I was initially fearful that we would have to cancel. Thankfully the steroids have temporarily reversed matters, and I am raring to go. I’m so looking forward to a level of emotional intimacy with my family.
Life is Rich
Its a beautiful day.
Now to locate the source
I had a full body CATscan today, the purpose to locate the primary tumour, which can then be biopsied to determine a prognosis and strategy. Although I returned home with copies of the scan images on CD, I will wait until the neurologist reports the conclusion, and not attempt to identify the critter myself! I will post more when I know more.
Meanwhile Lavinia and I are booked on a long weekend in Rochester, Kent, for the wedding of a cousin of mine, which will be a great opportunity to catch up with various family members. Precious times.