Monday 23 April 2018

A New Phase

We had a VERY long day at Addenbrookes hospital on Friday.

But there was a reason for it and sadly the outcome isn't wonderful.

The Doctors have moved Col onto a new phase of treatment.......that is keeping him as well as possible for as long as possible.

We knew that that Mantle Cell Non Hodgkins Lymphoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer...........treatable but not curable is what they said right at the start, and none of the options he has had have worked so far, so the change to a more palliative form of care wasn't a surprise.

I'm mentioning this here because that's what's happening and plan to keep blogging because I want everything to be as normal as possible so no histrionics and wailing and gnashing of teeth will be seen here!

(and none in comments please)

So normality this weekend just gone was a short trip out on Saturday morning, an extremely busy morning on Sunday when Col's brother came with his Heath Robinson log splitter (pictured here in March last year) and split about a ton of logs which are now safely stored in the shed and in builders bags...... Winter 2018/19 sorted and probably a good bit of 2019/20 too. A cooked dinner for 4 people ( Col's sister came too) and an afternoon with baby cuddles .......pictures tomorrow. Then an evening of recovering!

Welcome to even more followers, happy to see you, hope you enjoy my scribblings from a cottage in Suffolk

Back Tomorrow
Sue



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  1. Thinking of you both Sue, and that's all I will say.

    Sounds like a normal but perfect weekend - lots of firewood supplies for the future, lovely dinner with family, and baby cuddles the highlight of it all.

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  2. It must be a relief to get the wood split and under cover now. I am gently urging (not quite nagging!) K to sort out his wood stash and convert some of it into firewood - the bits he knows, logically, he will never have a use for.

    The afternoon of baby cuddles sounds very therapeutic but I guess there is a little sigh of relief when you hand them back.. .

    So sorry about Col's update.

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  3. Wow. That's tough. Thinking of you both. Hope blogging helps.

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  4. So sorry to here about Col.
    Yes keep blogging, normality will help.
    Best wishes
    Marlene. x

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  5. Loadsa love heading your way.
    Normality can be wonderfully helpful at times. I'm looking forward to the baby pictures tomorrow.
    J xxx

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  6. Thinking of you both. Keep on blogging... Xxx

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  7. Day to day living, chores and getting on with the simple things that bring you both pleasure is the way forward. I have past experience of a similar scenario. Blogging you can lose yourself, see life through your blogging eyes and write... so good for the soul.

    LX

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  8. Thinking of you both.Love your blog it is one of my favourites.Rose

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  9. Getting the logs in ready for winter seems a regular job here, glad to here the log splitter is still up to the job.

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  10. Glad you got to meet the new baby at last. Lots more family times ahead for you both, I hope.

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  11. The log splitting sounds like a lot of hard work but good to have it all done and in the stores ready for the cold weather. Looking forward to seeing the baby cuddle pictures.
    Much love to you both. Xx

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  12. Normal life is such an important thing, glad you got loads of cuddles and then rest time. I always look forward to your post, your subjects are interesting.

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  13. Did you get the thunder storms last night, early evening? Put the satellite out while the news was on but only for a short while. Then we washed the Painting Challenge and both of us ended up shouting at the judges! xxx

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    1. No thunder storms here, but some dark skies all round.

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  14. Very sorry to here about Col, Sue. Just getting on with things seems best; continuing on with your everyday ways and simple joys sounds so wise. MegXx

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  15. Thinking of both of you. Glad the logs have been split and stashed away. The baby cuddles sound delightful x

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  16. Best wishes to you both. Spending time with the youngsters of a family brings joy doesn't it.

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  17. Just sending love to you both,
    Margaret P

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  18. How is your wild garlic doing? Ours is coming in to flower now, just as the cow parsley is starting to tower over it.

    Baby cuddles sound good!

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    1. It's looking good, as long as we don't have a summer drought the clumps should spread and I'll be able to use some next spring

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  19. Isnt it nice to have baby cuddles! They are so sweet and I love the way babies look at you when you talk to them! Im looking forward to seeing your photos.Its a bit cooler here in Leicester today but still nice n bright so a bit more planting will get done today...along with a bit of sitting,reading and coffee!,Love to you both,xx

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  20. Thank you Sue for letting us know about Col. Looking forward to seeing baby cuddles soon.

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  21. Sue, thank you for sharing with us, I am so sorry, will be thinking about you both. Hugs..........

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  22. Baby cuddles sound wonderful. It's admirable how you're both coping, sending you hugs. xx

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  23. I hope we have a good summer and you can both enjoy your lovely garden.Thinking of you both.

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  24. Thinking of you, all I want to say really Sue.xx

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  25. You deal with the situation whatever way fits you and if that's blogging then we will be here looking forward to your posts as always.

    Mitzi

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  26. One day at a time, Sue. Blessings to you both from someone whose husband had just been diagnosed with breast cancer (but fortunately with a very good prognosis). It is what it is. May each day from here on contain something that brings joy to you both and to your family.

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  27. Thinking of both of you. Keeping part of your life normal and predictable is a very good thing. -Jenn

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  28. It is good that family is around and getting all that wood split for the coming years is one less worry for you.

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  29. You seem to have the best possible approach. I'm thinking of you both and sending all my best wishes.

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  30. My love to you both.
    Can't wait to see those baby cuddles.
    Hugs-x-

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  31. Sorry to hear that, but as you said, a possibility. Love your determination, keep it up. Love to you both.

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  32. Let each day contain lots of love and as much laughter as possible. Even though Tom does not have cancer he still has a limited time left and we are using this to make the most of our days.
    Glad you are still going to blog and the logs pile is great news.
    Briony
    x

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  33. That’s an amazing looking log splitting machine!

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    1. A converted dumper truck - Very efficient - just need a big truck and big trailer with a winch to shift it around!

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  34. My love to you both.

    Looking forward to seeing the pictures of cuddles.

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  35. Big hugs to you both. Wishing you two many, many happy days ahead.

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  36. That's a tough one.

    However, glad to hear you've had baby cuddles - and look forward to seeing the photos.

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  37. Heartfelt wishes to you both.

    Babies/children are a good distraction, aren't they.

    Joan (Devon)

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  38. Staying with my daughter who is recovering from breast cancer in lovely Norfolk. Unfortunately I have no grandchildren but I am having lots of cuddles from a new puppy! Lots of good wishes to you and Col. x

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  39. good to get the fire wood in. and a few XXX's

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  40. Sue you are both in our thoughts and in our hearts, live life one day at a time and enjoy ❤️��

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  41. Brilliant log splitter, Alan would approve :-)

    It sounds like a good and productive family weekend after your news on Friday. I love your positivety about everything ... and there will definitely be no gnashing of teeth here.

    You know where I am if you need me, and I know where you will be ... admiring that wood stack, knowing you have wood for the whole of next Winter and beyond is brilliant.

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  42. Thinking of both of you. xx

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  43. Sending love, hugs, and best wishes from waaaaay across the pond. So good to get all that wood cut and stacked.

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  44. Taking each day as it comes seems to be the best advice. But I know from experience that there will be times when you can't even seem to do that. But you are strong! What is it you Brits say - "Keep calm and carry on!"

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  45. Thinking of you both. I always read your blog, but don't often comment, Vee x

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  46. Normality is often the best tonic while dealing with things we cannot change. That and baby cuddles. Log splitting, I've always wanted to have a go at that but hubby says im cack handed! How dare he!

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  47. Keeping you in my prayers. Holding down a sense of normality is probably the best thing for you both.

    Thick coastal fog here today. Figured it would burn off as it was supposed to do, so dressed accordingly but ended up on a bus that broke down and half froze in my 'light' tee shirt and cardi!

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  48. Live life -- yes :) It's what we all should be doing, but serious illness tends to sharpen that focus. Wishing you many daily joys still to come.

    It must feel very good to get all that wood done ahead! It's a big job.

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  49. Thinking of Colin, you and the family.

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  50. Sending love and prayers that you and Col will have many good days enjoying the company of family and each other, and all the beauty of where you live. Wonderful that you are continuing your blog. It is a lovely, detailed look into the history and current days of a place many (like me) have never been to or likely will.

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  51. How nice to get those logs split and stored. It is always a good feeling to have a back up like that. Can't wait to see those baby pictures! Baby cuddles are the best!

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  52. Last log of 2017/8 batch just burnt out tonight. Our thoughts should be turning to next winter like you but we are hopeless and spend our time gardening instead! Best wishes

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  53. Love and prayers for you both x

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  54. As someone who lives with a blood cancer( in remission) normal living is best. Just putting one foot in front of the other.

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  55. We always want to fix things, beyond tough when we can't.

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  56. Very best wishes. I love reading about your life in Suffolk. Xx

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  57. I love reading your blog. Your weekend sounds lovely, especially the baby kisses. So satisfying to get all that wood ready for winters to come. Thinking of you both.

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  58. Thank you for letting us know your latest news.
    I hope that you can both put it away in a box ,almost close the lid and continue to
    enjoy creating your home around you. It's a wonderful time of year.
    Be normal but ever so slightly indulgent. Sue

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  59. Just you keep putting one foot in front of the other one. xx

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  60. A visit from a baby; it doesn't get much better than that! Wishing you all the best.

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  61. I rarely comment but I would like to wish you and your husband all the best. We have a friend who was given a short while to live and he sold everything and travelled for a few months and on his return at a checkup, his tumour had curled up and died. Who knows if its forever, but he feels like he won the lottery. All I mean is, don't give up hope, things change. Wishing you well. xx

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  62. our wood still needs sorting
    my friend will hopefully have news herself this week x

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