My thoughts

I was up the Mall today buying Sally some lovely pearl earing and the assistant thought she was a bride buying them for her wedding, moments like that make be fully aware that I am ill and that there is a good chance I will not be around to her get married. But I am glad to have a daughter that I am close too and maybe if I was not ill we would not see it other too much. I do cherish every moment spent with family and friends.

tired

the rubbish thing about chemo is that it effects you long after  the treatment has finished. I ma still tired and when  I swim or run I need a rest afterwards. Today was a very quiet day and I needed it!!

a good day

I thought I would let you know what a lovely day I have had. First thing I went swimming with mum and it felt good, then a dog walk  with Heather and Poppy via Glebe House to deliver cupcakes as I have now finished working there. This afternoon I went to art and drew a tulip and was very pleased with my work !!!  Tired now !!

very very quiet

A peaceful day at home. Mum came up and we did some running around, pain not being able to drive. Bertie was also able to play with Poppy again after she had finished her season.  I
also spoke to Chris who is supporting me in the swim which is in 4 weeks, 3 weeks hard training. Walking later with the girls tonight. Tomorrow I will swim and go to art.

Early start

We were up at 5 am to go and watch Sally do an Olympic distance course tri. Sally done very well , finishing 3rd in her age group. There was some really fit people there. Our job was to shout encouragement at her coming out of the swim, on the bike and when she was running. It was brilliant to watch and I do fell proud of her.
We also took Bertie, but he was not impressed with the day as it drizzled the whole time and he got cold, so maybe we will not take him to the next one. 
We were home by 12 and spent the rest of the day pottering, in pyjamas  by 7,it feels like 10 o'clock.

still feeling sick

woke up this morning feeling totally fed up as sickness not going away. Also spoke to Brain Tumour research yesterday and that stirred  up load of emotions.
Then Mo came , had a little cry and a moan and do you what I had a good day. Mo took me food shopping and Sophie has told me there is still no food in the fridge, did forget to buy some things.
Then a small cycle ride which was good.
We also went to the mail with Sophie and bought a top in the sale  to wear to Sophie's birthday.

good old sickness

There is one thing you can guarantee about being on chemo is feeling sick and this time round boy do I feel sick. Mum walked Bertie today and Julie popped in for lunch. no tablets today, but I do feel sick.   Going to get on the bike tomorrow whether I feel sick or not. !!!

very sick

just to say sorry for not blogging,but feeling very sick and tired but in good spirits .

had a fantastic day on Sunday, sailed one race with John  Sophie sailed the other.

Regatta

Vets with Bertie for annual jabs then popped to the club for regatta , but did not stay to long and not going down this evening as must be sensible and avoid crowds because of the chemo, but if the wind is right might go for a sail tomorrow . I hope  I do not feel so sick..

Very quiet day

Today John took me to M &S, then I spent the rest of the day doing not a lot. I saw mum for a bit in the morning and Janet popped over. oh I did go to a Body Shop party  in the evening , which was good fun.  Back early to take chemo. Trying to be good and not over do things as I want to recover quickly from it. The sickness has come back.

chemo again

First of all  I had a good night out   at the comedy festival which was very good, although I did not get some of the jokes.
I have been tired today. So I just cut Bertie and Oscar ready for  heat wave!!!The afternoon was laid back as Julie came around for lunch.
Chemo has started again , but bring it on. they still managed to give me the big tablets..

Art

Today was back to normal, walking Bertie(forgot I was walking with Judith, thought she was away !!) then  food shopping , which I now get pleasure from and Art which I really enjoy.
I was the model last week and some of them gave me the pictures they painted and they are brilliant, so happy. Off to Tesco with Sophie to buy some summer tops and the food Aldi does not do..

The hospital

I went to the hospital today to see if I could have the next round of chemo. I saw Mr Herbert which as laid a ghost to rest , as when I realised it was him, I panicked a bit, thinking bead news, but all was ok. I told him I was not tired from the chemo, but from a 26 mile walk, he smiled. He said at least I was living !! I start the next lot of chemo on Thursday.  I also got the next lot of chemo delayed so I could do my open water swim, telling him I was doing it with someone!!
I only allowed in the sea a week before and I am not allowed in a lake !!But happy with that I can do the swim..

Moonwalk 26.2 miles. with a little help from my friends..

We completed the Moonwalk  (it is a midnight walk raising money for breast cancer . We all walked in decorated bra's, jungle theme) I aimed to do 13 miles but I did 26.2 miles  in 7 hours 20 min. We are a team Celia, Elaine, Mum, Sally and I. We all walked together and it was amazing to do it. It was hard and at 17 miles I hit a big wall and was in tears, aching all over, I was with Celia and she got me thought it, then the others only a few steps ahead, stopped for shoes laces, realised I  was struggling. Elaine gave me some paracitamol  and with everyone pushing me on I kept going, it was so hard, but mentally I was strong and very determined. We are a team and we work well together, supporting  and believing in each other each other . crossing the finishing line arm in arm is a moment I will never forget.
 I am so proud of the girls and it proves with great friends you can achieve anything.
Edinburgh is a lovely place

3 generations

waiting to go !!!

25 miles and near the end !!

 Saturday we walked up to the castle and had a lovely lunch. As the walk did not start till 11.30 at night we had the day to potter.
 We  had tea in the palace on the Sunday,  but with 2 hours sleep and aching all over I  think it was lost on me!!

 We did it,medals to prove it !!

lunch out and more walking

A dog walk with Judith and Slinky this morning. Lunch with Megan and walking this evening, so feeling tired now.
Off to Edinburgh tomorrow to hopefully do a 26 mile walk. I have registered to do 26  before I was ill, but will do as many as I can. fingers crossed I can do it all. it is a midnight walk and we are all walking in our bra's. It should be brilliant fun. We are staying in an apartment in a hotel. !! we have done 3 walk the walk events before!!!
So no blogging till Monday evening.

swimming

I swam first thing with Cathy, a good swim and the speed is getting back. I also walked with Heather and Poppy via the village shop for a drink on the bench outside. Enjoying not working and taking my time to do things..

More walking

A quiet day, tea and cake with Jane and Marilyn  which I always enjoy.  This evening I went walking , felt the good, the  pace felt relaxed.

A bit bruised

A little bruised after falling over, thank goodness for epsom salts.   Today all we did pop to see mum and dad  and tried to be tidy.  Need to be good and rest this week as we have the walk at the weekend.

walking

walked 8 miles the morning, great fun. Did have a mishap, I was busy calling some cyclist  idoits under my breath for jumping over the speed bumps that I fell over one, stopped the fall with my hand, but grazed my knee. More embarrassed than anything else, John laughed when I  got home .
Sailing club to do an American Supper for the last sail training. Got given a home cake by Alberto, his wife Kate makes these fantastic Soft fruit cakes, I can not make them. I have already had a large piece.  Now going to have a bath with Epsom salts in.....

swimming

This morning I was pleased with myself as I did 70 length, I only stopped as I though I should, but it did feel good. Cathy was doing 70, so I had to the same. I do love my swimming !!. Mo picked me and took me food shopping, which was good . Quiet evening in.

lunch and hair cut

today I Celia took me for lunch which was great. good company and good food.  She then took me to my hair appointment which has made me feel so much better, Natalie has cut my hair so I do not have to wear the bandana any more, the bald patch may show if the wind blows but I  am now confident enough not to worry if it does show.
Swimming tomorrow 60 lengths I hope.  I have a swim booked with Chris in July and I really want to do it, so hence pushing the swimming.