Yesterday morning started in a really lovely way with a parcel being delivered - a beautiful orchid in a lovely purple(my fav colour) pot. It is so beautiful and will remind me of the senders love and care.

Dialysis went well yesterday - my body does seem to be getting used to it. I am less cold and my blood pressure is more stable. Hurrah!. I am also getting used to the routine which is really helping. It was lovely having T with me and we chatted for the whole time catching up on life. I think she was amazed by this secret life that goes on every day.

I have met a lovely lady at dialysis who has been going for 20 years, 3 times a week. I can't imagine what that has been like for her. It is like a club that I have joined (not by choice) of people who all know each other as they meet 3 times a week every week. Chloe and I are quite tempted to write a book about all we see and hear! Chloe is a star coming time after time and sitting with me. She makes me feel safe and in control of all that is going on. Not sure how I will cope when she goes back to uni.

I seem to be coping OK with the chemo. I was sick last night but then it settled down again. I have got the nasty taste in my mouth which I had forgotten about until it started again! But I feel OK glad its done and 3 weeks til the next one.

I am hoping to go to our end of term BBQ this evening all being well (with bucket in case) although the weather is not out usual weather for this occasion. I am so looking forward to seeing everyone again and catching up before they all go off on their holidays. I am feeling sad that we can't go away I was really looking forward to our holiday in the Lakes. But it is a bit far to come back for dialysis! We will need to make it a holiday here somehow.

I am also feeling sad not to be part of our holiday club at church next week. It is hard to have to acknowledge that I can't do anything at the moment. I will be praying for you all and thinking about you.

That's enough - poor me!

I continue to be grateful for each day, for my lovely friends and family and for all I can do.