Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Well, we are off to the hospital this afternoon to see if Bernie's blood has recovered enough to go ahead with the next round of the "extra strong" chemotherapy. They want to do this round a little sooner than normal, to try and get these awful tumours that have regrown and knock them for a six. Fingers crossed, and I shall let you know if they can go ahead as soon as I hear. We have a little sunshine here in Adelaide for a few days as a nice break from the Winter dullness, and it is making us all feel a little brighter. It is my Mum's 79th birthday tomorrow. I am so proud of her as she fought Cancer 18 years ago and was so brave. They told us that no more could be done for her and gave her 3 months to live. She told the Doctors not to be so silly, and that she still had all her Grandchildren to look after!!! That is why, 18 years on, we treasure every day with her, as she proved that miracles do happen. I love that quote of Abraham Lincoln, "Everything I am.... I owe to my Mother". In my case it is so true.

3 comments:

Bearly Sane said...

Hi Christine,
I understand where your courage comes from now...you are in my thoughts always.

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Christine,

I have my fingers crossed for Bernie this afternoon.
Hope all goes well.
Happy birthday to your dear Mother.

My thoughts and best wishes, are with you all.

Hugs
Carolyn

Ruth said...

That is truly an inspiring story Christine - our Mums are SO precious.

Warmest hearted wishes for you all,

Hugs,
Ruth