Hi forum friends, well, today's news was not as good as expected. The surgeon had removed the two nodules in my right lung and unfortunately, both were cancerous (we had hoped the non growing one was benign!) This news has meant that the non-growing nodule in my left lung, can no longer be assumed to be benign, so next steps are a CT scan and depending on the results, another lung op in the offing! :( (Trying to be positive, but struggling :( - sorry guys!) xx
I should have mentioned to you I am thinking of making an Oak cross. Dont know if you remember a couple of years ago I located the resting place of my sister Irene who was born premature and only lived a few days. Well, I need to contact the Parks and Garden services for that area who manage the cemetary as My sister is buried in an unmarked grave which she shares with a young boy. I havent got any further with it at present but must contact them to see if they will agree. I would like to carve her name on it if I can get agreement.
I hope you are keeping well and have enjoyed your half term break. Thank you for being there for so many of us, Take care, big hugs, Brian.
P.S. I did say big hugs, Brian; not Big Lugs Brian, ha ha.
I remember about you locating your sister's final resting place - I hadn't realised how long ago it was though. I hope the parks and gardens dept will allow you to mark Irene's resting place - an oak cross sounds beautiful - you are a very talented man! How will you carve Irene's name - is there a special tool for such intricate work (I'd need to trace over lettering! )
I've had a good half term break, thank you. Had a list as long as your arm, but managed to cross off most things! Just some ironing to do - funny how I left that job until last! ;)
Thanks for the big hugs - hugs returned to you and Mrs B xx
(Our woodwork project {wedding signpost} is almost complete! I think the term, rustic, is a good description! Will post photo when it's fully constructed!) xx
Thanks for the kind reply. I can use either one of two differnt methods to carve her name. One would be to use a small electric router with a vee shaped cutter and the other would be to use a set of small wood carving chisles Mrs B bought me years ago. This would take longer as it would all be hand work but as it will be a labour of love for me, it would probably be mich more rewarding. I have never used the chisle much so would be a big learning curve for me.
Take care Jo and I hope you take things easy next week when you return to work.
just noticed you'd posted on my thread in my email notifications. Thank you for thinking of me. I've been keeping a low profile of late - work is a bit manic with parents' evenings and the threat of an Ofsted inspection looming!
On the health front, the lung op I had anticipated in early April is no longer on the cards as my latest scan reults show multiple nodules in both lungs. The MDT decided that further lung surgery wouldn't be beneficial in extending my life. The next step is to wait 6 months and have a full body CT scan and see what's happening - there is a possibility of microwave ablation being offered as a treatment plan. My liver is still clear, so that's a positive. Ive just had a pelvic scan too, so awaiting those results is making me a bit twitchy!
Thankfully, we've a lovely family wedding to look forward to at the end of March!
I was pleased to see that your mum can stay in her current care home. That must be a great relief to have that sorted. I'll drop by on your thread to see what else you've been doing - Farmers' Market and cheese?
Well, it's a bit past my bedtime - the dog is looking a bit perplexed as he seems to know I've stayed up longer than usual! Thanks for the hugs which are greatly received and reciprocated, Jo xx
Well Jo, it sounds like you have your hands full with work. I remember how my late friend used to be when an Ofsted inspection was due - even though it always seemed to go well she would be a nervous wreck and up to her eyes! Thankfully this is a short term and you have both a wedding to celebrate and Easter hols in which to get some R & R..
Was sad to read your op is no longer an option - another fact to get your head round that you could do without but fingers crossed for the watch and wait and hope latest scan will be okay too. Good news on the liver front so a somewhat mixed bag for you to digest.
Take care forum buddy and thanks for finding the time to update. Am thinking of you. Jules x
I have not been on the forum in some time, and have been trying to catch up with how people have been getting on. Im very sorry to hear that you've had to deal with lung nodules. I know there is nothing that can be said that will really help but I'm glad that you have some nice things to look forard to over the next few months. Although I don't post as often as I used to, I do think of everyone often and will try and keep more up to date!
Hope you have a nice outfit sorted for the wedding!xxx
Well, another week completed without the 'dreaded' Ofsted call! Whilst I can appreciate the feelings of anxiety the anticipation of 'the visit' is bringing some of my colleagues, I no longer feel the same angst. I think it's a 'perspective' thing!
The wedding is getting closer and my partner is beginning to stress about his speech! He's googled 'father of the bride' speeches for some ideas - amazing thing, this internet haha! He has also finished the wedding sign post he was asked to make. It does look lovely - wonder if he'll get any commissions as a result? Haha! Not sure how much one would charge for the great quantities of stress and sweat that went into making it!
Well, we've not planned much for the weekend - my children are visiting on Sunday, but other than that, a restful weekend with a book I started weeks ago!
Hope you have a good weekend, Jules, take care, hugs, Jo xx
Well, another week completed without the 'dreaded' Ofsted call! Whilst I can appreciate the feelings of anxiety the anticipation of 'the visit' is bringing some of my colleagues, I no longer feel the same angst. I think it's a 'perspective' thing!
The wedding is getting closer and my partner is beginning to stress about his speech! He's googled 'father of the bride' speeches for some ideas - amazing thing, this internet haha! He has also finished the wedding sign post he was asked to make. It does look lovely - wonder if he'll get any commissions as a result? Haha! Not sure how much one would charge for the great quantities of stress and sweat that went into making it!
Well, we've not planned much for the weekend - my children are visiting on Sunday, but other than that, a restful weekend with a book I started weeks ago!
Hope you have a good weekend, Jules, take care, hugs, Jo xx
Just logged on prior to getting my dinner on the go. Like you will be seeing my children tomorrow(after I have visited my Mum (daughter and family picking me up and we are all going to sons for afternoon tea and cakes along with his girlfriends parents). Weather permitting we will go for a stroll with the grandchildren and 'westie' too.
Beautiful morning here so I walked 2miles to local garden centre and loaded up with lots of goodies ready for the forthcoming bulb planting session (son is picking up the compost for me), then walked back home via coffee shop. I also picked up a miniature gardening set/gloves for my 6yr old grandson as they have just created an area in their small garden for him to do some planting and he is excited about growing a big sunflower in his own spot - they have filled some big tyres with compost and we will see what he grows during the sum mer.
Glad work not stressing you out and hope you not too tired but enjoying that book. What are you reading (trying to read!!). I too am endeavouring to finish a title that has been on the side for ages but somehow my concentration is lacking (unless I am outside when I can lose myself for hours lol).
Well dinner will not cook itself so will take a break and chat again soon. Virtual hugs and have a lovely family day tomorrow. Best regards Jules xx
