It was such a gorgeous morning this morning I had no choice but to drag myself out of bed to join Robbie, Angus and Molly for a morning walk (James was off at his at his Saturday sport, paddling on Audley Weir). It took me about 10 minutes to count through the steps it would take to get dressed and another 10 to work up the courage to move from my comfy bed, but I was good once I was up and going. Sydney Park was shimmering in the warm Autumn weather; holding Robbie's hand as I made my way around the track, I was so pleased I'd joined in the excursion. Rob and Angus then headed out for a day of fun, ending with a trip to the cinema, leaving me to rest quietly at home, which is just what I needed.
Later this afternoon I had a lovely visit from Andy (Day 16) who bought me flowers, a delicious citrus sago pudding and two wonderful pairs of earrings to mark the end point of the chemo. It was great to see her after many weeks, to catch up on life and work and to talk about our plans for a more balanced future.
Today, on Mother's Day eve, I've been wearing a lovely pair of earrings Robbie and James bought me for Mother's Day around about 12 years ago. They are French, and made from black enamel with a tiny pearl dot in the centre. They are delicate and move just right. It's hard to capture their loveliness in a photo.On Day 111 I'm suffering the stabbing pains and general awfulness that comes with the chemo metabolisation, and notice my eyes and nose are starting to stream again. But today I feel brighter emotionally and know that it can only get better from here.
Reading through the Saturday papers I came across this great quote from that well known philosopher Goldie Hawn - it sums up how I'm feeling albeit in a slightly (!) different context:
..."I know that now is the time to crack the whip. Just live your life, love your friends [and family], do your work, get real, be real, have a good life and do something good for the world." Hear hear!
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