Hi and welcome to the forum which I hope you will find supportive.  My story is more that of my late husband as I joined when he was diagnosed and the support of the forum for nearly three years during his illness helped me considerably.  Since he passed away in January 2015  the virtual friends I made here continue to chat and show me kindness just by listening to me rabbit on!!

You are more than welcome to post on my thread but it may also be worth starting a thread of your own and perhaps mentioning the kind of cancer you have in the title.  This way others who may relate to your own personal journey can respond and I am sure there are many who will definitely understand the sleepless nights along with all the emotions you go through as you undergo treatment and wish you all the best with your treatment plan and hope you have family and friends who can also be there for a support network. Jules

Hi Jules and Hazel,

Just had a phone call from Mrs B to say she is coming home this afternoon. They are bringing her home so will have the kettle on ready. Perhaps I can even hang up my L plates. I could her the joy in her voice and know she will be so glad to get home. 

Bett get the place tidied up or I shall be taking her place in the hospital ha ha. 

Take care folks, Brian.

Hi Brian,

Brilliant news that Mrs B is homeward bound and know she will really appreciate all your efforts and no doubt there will be a few chuckles at your 'new skills'. L plates indeed;I think a set of P plates are the order of the day (cost the same ha ha)  or maybe she can set you some homework to test your know how.  Fingers crossed that her diabetes will be stablised now but I know you will have your eagle eyes on her.

  Seriously it is never easy having to jump in at the deep end and I certainly have not learnt new DIY skills since hubby died  but come to rely on the 'tradesmen' and their skills! However my duster is being kept very busy whilst the refurbishment carries on.  Day off today as the tiles 'bond' but full steam ahead again tomorrow.

When the tiler arrived yesterday(booked by my plumber) it was a nice surprise to find I knew him.  He was in the same class as my daughter throughout her school years.........small world...............and he still recognised me!!

Hope you both have a more relaxed evening. Take good care.Jules

Oh, that's lovely news, Brian.  I hope you did actually put those L-plates on, it would have given her a good laugh when she got home, the best tonic.  Better hide the whites that have gone coloured and the scorched ironing though ;-) 

Seriously, hope she feels much better now, you will have to spoil her for a few days, though I'm sure you will anyway without my advice! 

Take care both. 

Hazel xx

Hi Brian.been following your post,s and glad the boss lady is home and she gets right ,Still having trouble with my pc but getting to old for it may get out the old one.regards to you both george

Good morning folks,

Thanks Jules, Hazel and George for your kind words. 

Its so nice to have Mrs B back home again but trying to slowher down is like trying to slow down a couple of full grown Shire hores in full trott  Its he main housework day today so as well as getting some more shopping for her and also getting another precription for her, I have been helping as much as I can. How she keeps going I dont know!!!!!!! I feel tired just watching her. 

I take my driving test of the washing machine next week (had a pre test today which I passed with flowing colours) under Mrs B's eagle eyesha ha.

She has got to go back to the hospital next Monday for a check up but its right on her dinnertime.

Take care everyone and thanks again, Brian.. 

Bless her, typical woman!  Good thing she has you, Brian, she's a lucky girl on that score.  Make sure you take care of yourself as well, though!  

Hugs to both, Hazel xx

Hi Brian

Glad Mrs B is feeling more like herself but hope she does not overdo it too quickly as she would not want to be back in hospital again.  Fingers crossed with you sharing the chores (when allowed) all will be well when she has her check up next week and with your practise runs with the washing machine it is all sounding good ha ha.  I wish I could show you the video my son sent of 21mth old Darcey emptying the washing machine and then filling the tumble dryer ..............she loves to help!!!

I have been out most of today as the toilet has been out of commision whilst the tiling gets done.  They will re-connect overnight and then it's out again tomorrow whilst they do the flooring tiles/grouting.  I am meeting a friend in town tomorrow so will have use of public loos ha ha. Finally when the tiling is finished then the new amenities will be connected so has not  been too bad at all.

This morning I went to the garden centre and had a coffee stop plus stocked up on   suet pellets whilst reduced as well as a pack of fat balls so should be okay now until the next 20% off weekend.  Feeders have had their weekly wash and brush up and now refilled in case the promised cold weekend takes hold.  So far it has just been a heavy showers kind of afternoon,  I also bought  some Summer tubers to go in a hanging basket but will not plant up just yet.

Take care of yourself  as well as Mrs B as all that 'woman's work' can be tiring!!  (probably not a fashiionable choice of words ha ha).

Best regards to you all. Jules

Good morning Jules.  

It has been snowing here since about 9.00 am but is not laying. Wind is very cold though

Hope work is soon finished so you can enjoy the new bathroom.Hope you also enjoy you day out with your friend. 

Mrs B is someone who likes sticking to a routine so is pleased to be able to get back to near normal. The bottoms of my shoes nearly caught fire trying to hald her back yesterday despite me offering to help. I suppose, no one does it as well as you can yourself at the end of the day. Its so nice to have her back home. I have had several of my wood club friends phone/e-mail to see how she is which was nic of them. 

I have also started yet another story and have written eight pages so far. Its about a retired bomb disposal man who gets called in to deal with an unexploded bomb found in the small local harbour after a bad storm and he meets with a woman who runs a local resturant and is set in the west country. Am enjoying writting it.

Snow is falling a lot harder now and is starting to lay. 

Take care of your self and I wish you a relaxing Sunday, Brian

Hi Brian

Not too much snow here and now starting to thaw a bit.  Have been in the garden and sorted the birds out and had a good view of next door's huge pond (wind ripped out an already loose fence panel) and their duck visitors.

Just waiting for the Tiler to check the bathroom flooring and pick up his gear then off out for my walk to the Famrs/Artisan's Market.  Maybe a hot bowl of soup awaits ha ha!!

Glad MrsB now okay and if  you do live to a routine (my Mum always did which is probably why I dont!!) then it is hard when disrupted no matter how well others do with helping out.

Stay safe and warm and would appear to be the ideal reason to continue writing your new story. When will we see your words in print somewhere?   You have so much patience and obviously enjoy your storytelling so would be lovely for others to see the end results.

Hope you both have a peaceful Sunday and that the family are all ok. Jules