Family

Following on from Friday's post I am feeling a lot better than I was. I am still understandably anxious about the future but I am putting Friday down as a bad day and also something which has happened now and is in the past. As the title suggests my family have pulled me through and helped me a lot since Friday. 

Family are so important to me. I like to tell my family I love them, spend time with them and have fun! When you get diagnosed with an illness all the silly things you used to worry about become pointless and you remember all the times you delayed spending time with your family for perhaps a work or other commitment and you ask yourself why?! Life's for sharing! 

I have spent a lot of time with my niece and she is just wonderful. She makes me feel so happy. She is so innocent and it's lovely to sit for a while and observe the world through the eyes of someone who is 20 months old! 

I'd like to make a special mention here to my friend Shiv. A lovely package arrived for me on Saturday- I was very intrigued indeed! When I opened it Shiv had put together for me a wonderful selection of goodies to ensure I have a totally glamorous hospital visit and a relaxing recovery. Thank you so much to Shiv, Mike and the kids for sending me such a thoughtful gift. Xxx 

Another mention now for my Mum. I know it's not easy at times because lets face it living back at home when you're 28 isn't ideal, and when you're not well and emotions are all over the place it's certainly no fun but despite this you are constantly assisting me with all things medical (ever the pragmatist!) and you're a hero. Xxx

I have a consultation on Tuesday with my Neurosurgeon. As you may know I have been undergoing my second opinion in London. Tomorrow (well today as I'm fiddling about with editing!) is the first time I will have met my new Neurosurgeon. After several calls and emails I am looking forward to getting the final plans in place for the operation. 

Bertie knows he's got to get the bags packed again and we've reached the crossroads now- I have an illustration courtesy of Carl so will post this here tomorrow! 

Night, night 

Xx Gem