A week in Hospital

After My last treatment, I developed an infection. Usually this would not be a problem, however, because my White blood count is very low I was admitted to hospital, placed in isolation, so that I would not catch another infection. After a few days of treatment My count did not rise, I know many having been praying for me so it was a great joy when on Tuesday my neutraphil count had risen from .3 to 1.6 a real rise. PTL. Now I await another cycle on Dec 09th. then Ruth and Adam will arrive in the UK on Dec 19th. Wishing you all a very Blessed Chistmas Season, and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

 

On the move again, back in the UK

After one month in the Philippines I was advised that I should return to the UK and get the treatment I need to overcome the NH. Lymphoma. On Oct 27th I arrived back in the UK, 6.30 on a Sunday morning at Manchester Airport. My son Stephen, Anna his wife and my granddaugther Charlotte were there to meet me. They have graciously offered me a place to stay now I'm settling back into the UK. Ruth and Adam will join me in December for the Christmas break and then we will be able to make some long term plans, as you can imagine lots of things are up in the air at present.

I am currently undergoing Chemotherapy at the local Barrow in Furness General hospital. The treatment here is exactly the same as I have received in Kuwait and in the Philippines. On this latest round of treatment I can see a real improvement in my situation. One good thing here is that instead of going into hospital for three days of Chemo I can do most of it at home taking the meds orally. Steve and Anna are a real support in all of this.

One thing which is a real shock to the system is the cold damp weather. It is 15 years since I was in England for the winter and it takes some getting use to.

I trust that all of you are enjoying good health and looking forward to the Christmas season. Let us never forget the 'reason for the season'. Remember to keep in touch, I love to hear from you all from time to time. so leave a message or send me an email.