This is where I fancy going today. A lovely beach with white sand where it is so hot you have to sit in chairs in the sea. Sounds good doesn't it.

However today's plans include gloves, thick socks, 4 blankets and a water bottle!! The joys of dialysis. Joy and Matt are taking me today as Paul is off to London. This is their first time so hopefully it will be OK and not put Matt off for ever!

We had a bit of a scare last night as my temperature went up. I have strict instructions to go to A and E if my temperature is 38 or if it is 37.5 for 2 readings. This is because my line is very open to infection and the chemo makes you more prone to infection. They will then assess you and usually give antibiotics straight away. I wasn't keen to spend a night in A and E again (had a rather horrid experience last September). Thankfully my temperature dropped again quickly.

Yesterday I had a very special friend phone who I haven't spoken to for a long time. It was a great joy to catch up with all her news. Friendships are very precious especially now and it was a reminder that we should value and treasure those we love. I also had coffee with a lovely friend and saw some very beautiful baby pictures.

Josh has accepted the Brighton job after lots of debating. I can't believe that I have a child who is now employed full time. That sounds quite grown up! Thank you for your prayers for him. He begins in 2 weeks so will be home some time next week for a bit.

I look forward to the coming 2 days without dialysis and hopefully with new blood. Yippee!