The Final Installment

21^st October 2013

I’ve now moved back home and I’m enjoying being back in Builth. Thanks to all those involved, packing and moving is never easy, especially with 7 boxes of clothes and a few too many shoes! Flo and I packed everything with military precision, every box labelled either ‘Home’ or ‘Dennis’ (my Mum’s uncle) who was the unfortunate recipient of half of my belongings to store! Flo and I had a lovely welcome home from the rest of the family – flowers, card and a welcome home banner were awaiting our arrival. On the weekend we popped down to see my goddaughter Lexy (who’s eight) and she told her sister Ebony (my cousin) that ‘the funny one’ and ‘one with two hair styles’ were on their way! Think she meant Flo and me! She has also told me how she prefers me with my wig on!

I had my first lot of scans at the beginning of the month – a CT chest scan and both a CT and MRI head scan. Whilst waiting for me to come out from the scans, a woman struck up a conversation with Flo. It was rather one sided though and Flo couldn’t get a word in edgeways! Even when I came out she didn’t stop talking, it was only when the nurse came along and told her off for not drinking her juice quick enough (in readiness for the scan), that she ended the conversation and Flo was finally able to ask me how it had all gone! Flo said she hardly had time to drink it as she was so busy telling her life story!

The results were back last week and I met with my oncology consultant Dr Spooner in Birmingham to discuss them. After a tense wait my name was called and I went in. Thankfully it was good news, they were all clear and I go back in 3 months for my next check up. I plan to try my best to enjoy life in between and not worry about what might or might not be. For now I want to focus on moving forward, first and foremost with my health and happiness.

The week of the move I met up with my work colleagues for lunch, in Lutterworth. It was lovely to see everyone and catch up with them all. A big congrats to those that took part in the 16 mile ‘Test Way’ walk a couple of weeks ago - a huge challenge, in which they raised money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

The weekend after moving home, on October 6^th, my family and I attended a presentation at the Rugby Club in Builth, hosted by the ‘Music on the Meadows’ volunteers. They kindly raised money for my family and I, along with Wales Air Ambulance and Naina Fundraising. The ‘Tractor Boys’ also generously donated some money, which was totally unexpected. It was a fantastic evening and I hope to support the event next year.

This will probably be my last blog post, as I’m sure nobody wants to continually hear my life story either! Thanks all for following my progress and I hope I continue on the road to full health. As for Flo, I think I’ve about finished her off, oh well you can’t win them all...