Chemo number 3 - tick. I had to wait until after 1 for the chemo to arrive - ho hum! But at least it is now done. I had a 10% reduction in the dose to reduce the side effects. I maybe half way through or 3/4 through depending on what happens with this dose. But it is done.

We went to the garden centre on the way home and got plants for our hanging baskets. Hopefully I will plant them up at the weekend - if I have enough energy. I also had a very nice cup of coffee.

Today I am going to have coffee with G and see her chicks before dialysis. I am looking forward to that. I am hoping that dialysis is more straightforward this time and NO bleeding.

This time last year I was settling back into work and my life had returned to a new normal. I was taking methotrexate for the mixed connective tissue disease and it was controlling it. I could never have guessed what was around the corner when I went to see the GP. I could never have seen what the year would bring. I am a different person because of this year and my family is a different family because of it. Our lives have been forever changed - some is for the better I am sure. I am hoping we all allow this time to change us for the better.

Joy and Matt popped in last night and brought me the most beautiful butterfly candle. I love it. We also sat and watched the sunset from my bedroom window. God's beautiful world just outside. I don't need to travel miles to see beauty - it is all around me. Mostly reflected in my friends and familys love and care.