PICCS 'n' STUFF!

Hi Guys

Loads to tell you; firstly, the PICC line. I went on Tuesday for blood tests and the PICC line to be fitted. For those new to my blog this is a permanent tube fed into a vein in the crook of your arm and pushed all the way to your heart. The chemo hurts a lot less through a PICC than into your hand. Well the first time round it went in really easily but this time they pushed and pulled and tried both arms but to no avail! I look like a pin cushion. Basically, the chemo earlier in the year has mucked up my veins. All this means is it will have to go into the back of my hand instead. I asked them why it hurt so much. First time round my first course of chemo went into my hand and hurt a lot. They told me that the chemo I’m on has the same PH as neat bleach! Ouch; that’s got to hurt! Trust me it does!

Anyhow, chemo starts again on Wednesday; I’ll survive no doubt! I can tell I’m ready for some more, my swallowing isn’t too good again and I feeling a bit sick after meals. This could just be from the scaring – let’s hope so! Pray that it is not the ‘big C’ making a buggery comeback.
Still no news on James Fokken’s visa, he’s not here yet. 100% too late for a legal English wedding but still OK for Scotland. If Scotland becomes impossible then off to Vagas! We have to get this girl wed somewhere legally before the all important Christian ceremony. Any ideas guys?

The team that runs XLR8 (the Wootton New Life Church youth group) met on Monday to discuss how things are going. We decided to work on the atmosphere in the chapel so set about with some subtle lighting, big screen video worship, Chris Tomlin (latest big ‘thing’ in funky worship) blasted out through an IPOD player – Methodism embraces the 21st century. It went really, really well! The kids loved it. Afterwards I did a bible study on heaven & hell – yep we believe in both – nutty Christians!

Had a mad few days travelling with Teresa to Wales and then London – really busy but home now.

Adrian and Ann are coming for the weekend; lots of dress fittings for Rachael (their daughter and my niece and God-daughter too) and hopefully with a good forecast lots of boating too. I promise I’ll report back on all the fun! How many ! Exclamation marks! Can I put? In one blog!!!!!

See ya, you mad supportive troops!

Bless ya

Dave