I am so thankful to be able to take each day one step at a time. I'm not frightened or anxious but just trusting. That is not because I am 'wonderful' or 'brave' or 'courageous' as many of you have suggested but because of God's work in me. It is amazing to be able to tell you that when awful things happen you don't need to be afraid or anxious that you can be trusting of a Father who loves us and wants the best for us. He is faithful and trustworthy.

I am also so thankful for you all praying especially this week when I saw the consultant and praying that I would manage last nights 'pink party' which was good fun. It was lovely being with the girlies and eating pink food - yummy. I was really glad not to be sick last night.

I am thankful for your prayers for my family as we hold on by our finger nails at times. It is so hard to watch someone you love hurting.

This week brings many things -

• injections for white cell production
• ultrasound and mammogram
• meeting with consultants and decisions about surgery
• ultrasound to check fistula and first use of fistula if everything is ok
• pink Friday at school

I would appreciate your prayers that we make wise decisions together.

Thank you for your questions about Chloe's exam. It went well, as did her results for her placement so that is one tick in the box. She has gone to Cornwall for the weekend and then comes back for a week in a GP's surgery. Then home for the weekend - yippee!