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.

Some Photos of Our House so far.

Here are a few Photos of last days in Kuwait, first days in Mactan.

Time to go to UK

On Oct 25th at 18:20 I will leave Cebu for Manchester UK, Stephen will pick me up at 06:25 the next morning and take me straight to Barrow. I hope to be able to continue with treatment there as soon as possible. I have had (last Mon-Tue-Wed) another session of Chemotherapy. To be honest it is taking its toll on my strength. I am not ill, just weak at present. I'm alot better than I was, but not has good as I want to be. The Doctor here is absolutely brilliant, her words were 'we can settle for nothing less than total remission'.
Enough of that what are we up to? Getting settled, putting up pictures, installing electrical equipment etc so that we can live a hassle free life here. unfortunately, that means sewer pipes have to be ripped up, plugs rewired. No 'U' bends, faulty sockets, etc. I have been plumbing, I don't like to bury everything in the walls, Yes, I know it is neat and tidy, but you can't see what tricks they have been up to, well the developer makes the builder put all things right.
The next few months are going to be hard on Adam and Ruth without me, I know Adam is feeling it, Ruth is a stalwart, and so good, but even she gets tired with all the responsiblities. so please remember them in your prayers. They will come to the UK for Christmas, and we will see. One day at a time. I will try and pull in a visit to see you all in the UK as I have time. I will let you have my mobile No. later.

We are in the new House

Yes at long last we are in our house. 4 years after first signing up to buy a house lot on the philippine Island of Mactan we are in our house. There are a few teething problems doors not fitting properly,taps leaking and sockets not working properly. Generally, it's a lack of care and craftmanship. I am busy putting up the pictures clocks etc, in order to make a house a home. We did encounter one major problem, on leaving Kuwait I could not find the key ring to our safe in Cebu, no problem I thought, Ruth has a key. It is an electronic safe and so you only need a key to unlock it if you forget the code number. When I asked Ruth where she had put here key she said in the safe, so itdidn't get lost. Also the opening instruction sheet. I remembered the Master Code and so could over ride all other code numbers. unfortunately, the master key wouldn't work. and so I ended up drilling a small hole in the base so I could retreive the instructions. So simple just 2 Hash keys in addition tothe Master Code and it opened. That was enough drama for one week, well for a life time in fact.
More treatment on Monday, then at the end of the month I am off to the UK to get the treatment I need. Keep you posted.

Time table for journey

Friday 26th September 2225 Kwt - Doha
Saturday 27th September 0105 Doha - Cebu
Saturday 27th September 1630 arr. in Cebu