Hi Troops,
Not been too well this time. Over a week later still feeling sick and tired and to be honest a little bit sorry for myself! The effects of this stuff are cumulative, never mind. I have another consultant's appointment on the 24th to discuss 'what next?'. They are planning to keep me on low grade chemo pretty much permanently from now onwards - what joy! Food is sticking again but we must assume that this is just radiotherapy scarrring as the last biopsy was clear. Can't stand the thought of certain foods/drinks (thought association) baked potatoes (urghh) and booze (yuck - yes, really, don't be shocked).
Redfern family life continues to be mad. Teresa has headed off to Wales for two days to run various meeting and interviews for Kip. Amy continues to keep us organised at the office and is a great employee. James Fokkens is now here officially having been granted his spouses' visa (it was just a fiance visa) - another £600 and a trip to Liverpool.
Church life is flying. I had XLR8 this week on a war/peace theme, two of the younger lads led worship really well, tonight I'm doing the catering at Alpha and helping to co-ordinate Sunday's Youth Service having led last Sunday's All Age. The building project is still a goer, we have a big meeting in a week or two.
Well reckon 'that's all folks'. Here I am 11 months on, still OK, still here and the on the whole still smiling looking forward to 2009!
Luv to you all
Dave
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I can appreciate how tough the after effects of chemo can be as I saw this first hand with my dear friend Andrea and I so wish you didn't have to go through it! The only comfort is knowing you will come out the other side and will feel better soon. At least you are still here to share the blessings of family, friends and this world. Sometimes I struggle to find the right words that will help support, comfort and re-assure you so what I need you to know is you are forever in my thoughts and if I can reach out and touch you in this way then that has to be ok. x
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