Day 66: Lili's pink pearl clusters

Day 66, clickety click. I'm working my way through the seemingly endless days of treatment.

I'm still feeling very delicate today and a bit achey all over. The steroids made it another rough night - the steamy weather didn't help - especially now it seems all the joys of the hot flushes are starting to arrive. As a result am taking it easy with a day mostly lazing in bed or on the couch. I'm pleased for the cooler weather, but am sorry for all those suffering from the relentless rain.


I am feeling so very grateful that I have Robbie around running the house and protecting me, family and friends sending me loving messages, and colleagues patiently waiting for me to finish what I promised I would. I really can't imagine how people without such constant support manage, especially when there are children who need to be fed, clothed and taken to and from all their activities. I'd be on my knees.

Meg and daughter Mary

Lisa and me, MONA, Hobart 2012

Two special people in the golden web celebrate their birthdays today, my dear friend Lisa in Adelaide (Day 10& 47) and my Aunt Meg (Day 52), and I'm sending the happiest birthday wishes to them both. According to their zodiac sign, these two Aries women are "frank, enthusiastic, fierce, bit hotheaded and loyal to their friends". As a grounded Capricorn, I don't believe in the all that zodiac nonsense, but I must say, this isn't too far off for these two, especially the loyalty part!

As I've mentioned in earlier posts, Lisa is, like me, a jewellery obsessive and she has sent me many lovely pieces over the years. Today, to mark the day I'm wearing a selection of it; delicate pink seed pearl earrings, a classic black pearl necklace and a bangle with a triple teardrop cluster of gem stones. I've also sprayed on my favourite Jo Malone 'Lime, Basil and Mandarin' perfume she thoughtfully bought me as a gift when she was coming back from overseas. This collection cheers me up no end, and remind me of our longstanding and special friendship.

Chappell, Chesterman, Hill book launch by Susan Ryan 2009

My relaxing afternoon was disrupted with a "crunch" - a broken tooth thanks to a ginger nut biscuit with my afternoon cup of tea! Teeth weaken with chemo; just another side effect to deal with. Off to see Dr Dave the dentist tomorrow.