I’ve finally managed to get my
iPad back from Flo (an extremely difficult feat it has to be said), so able to
take back the reins on my blog this week! It’s been another busy few weeks at
the Thomas HQ since the last post and as most of you will know, has included
two trips back home to Wales.
I was back for a fashion show
event, ‘Fun, Frocks and Fizz’ hosted by local businesses at The Metropole
Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. It was such an overwhelming afternoon, with the local
community coming together to support my family and I, for which we are so very
grateful for. On behalf of my family and I, we’d like to thank everyone
involved, those who attended and/or sent donations. There was such a lot of
people there, we can only apologise for not having a chance to properly catch
up with all that we wanted to. Everyone worked so hard to make it a success and
it was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. A complete mix of emotions really,
from the laughter at the boys on the catwalk, through to pulling of the heart
strings from Aunty Sue’s speech and to seeing my sister Becca in a wedding
dress!
On Monday morning we left Builth
to head back to Birmingham Hospital, for my tenth session of chemo. We dashed
in the house with our bags, quickly repacked and were once again on our merry
way to the QE! Whilst settling in during the afternoon, Flo exclaimed “Who’s
that shouting all the time?” and began playing detective, investigating out of
the window. She couldn’t decide where it was coming from or see anybody, so
decided it must be workmen. This went on into the evening and after a night’s
sleep, began once again. The next day my friend Libby came to visit me and Mum
quizzed her as to whether she could hear it! They both listened intently,
telling me to be quiet on several occasions! In true Libby style she watched
and listened, head out the window, ear prised against the wall and finally the
pair both got on the floor! By this time they had decided it was a cry for help
and were scared that somebody may be trapped! The voice was calling, “Let me
out, you’ve got to help me!”
Sherlock and Dr Watson couldn’t contain
their worry any longer and made their concerns known to the nursing staff. They
however, dismissed the idea that anyone could be trapped in the air vents, but
the undeterred detectives were not convinced and set off donning tweed coats, pipe
and magnifying glass – ok well not quite that farfetched, but you get the
picture, taking the lift to the lower hospital floor to probe further into the
mystery. That night the noise appeared to stop and it was finally decided that
the victim had either escaped or was dead; either way at least we were in for
an undisturbed sleep!
Around a week later Flo and I
headed back to Builth once again for the Presentation evening. A gobsmacking
£2,850 was presented to the family and I, which will genuinely make a huge
difference. Libby made a speech on my behalf to thank the committee and I’d just
like to take this opportunity to thank her and all involved once again.
This weekend it was my turn to
return the favour and support Libby with her 24 hour Bike Challenge. I attended
Rockingham Speedway, Corby, where she had to ride around the track with three
other colleagues from the M&S Kingsditch store in Cheltenham, to raise
money for a number of cancer charities. Over 1,000 employees took part and the day
was a great success, with Libby having risen over £600 currently. If you’d like
to donate money her link is still active and can be found at:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=Kingsditch&isTeam=true
I know she’d really appreciate anything you can give, however big or small and
I’m so proud of her amazing achievement. Well done Libby!
My other friend Sarah has also
recently completed the ‘Race for Life’, back home in Wales. I’d like to give
her a mention to say a BIG well done, an amazing achievement also!!
I’m back in hospital 1st
July for my 11th session of chemotherapy – counting down now, only
four to go!
