Thinking of you PP, I really hope the news you get is what you want to hear!

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a little calmer today after spending 3 hours on the phone to my Mum yesterday. She had a blast in hospital - no really she has so many stories to tell, she was leading the ill people astray and was even told to behave on more than one occasion

We had a serious chat about what the future holds and to my shame I cried - not very supportive but I did get control of my self pretty quick, unfortunately not quick enough to hide it My Mum doesn't feel as though there is anything to worry about and the Dr's really are not sure what is going on and want to check everything out before surgery takes place - so it does sound as though there will be surgery but at this time we're not sure when or how big a surgery it will be. Her PET scan is on Monday so she will cal on Monday pm to let me know when she can expect the results. She doesn't want me to fly over - as I suspected, she thinks it's unessecary.

I explained to her how I was feeling and that I needed to see her at some point this year and gave her options to think about. I did tell her that I wanted to see her while she was still my Mum and not some wrinkled old crone gasping for breath with tubes stuck everywhere, she understood where I was comming from and promised me if there was a danger of that possibility she would ask me to come over. She understand that I would rather have wasted some money on a pointless visit than not come and regret it. I really think I put my point across - I will expand on that again though.

So thank you everyone for getting me through the last couple of days, I coped a lot better being able to share my worries with you all. So I love you all!

Good news PP time to let Henry give you a big doggy kiss ...... they're such great therapy when you're feeling low ......

Oh Henry has been wonderful this week, you know what, you have just made me realise why he has been wanting more fussing - not because teen hasn't taken him for a decent walk but because he knows I'm sad - going to give him a big kiss on his nose now I'm in the process of cooking him steak at the mo' too.

Yep, they know everything we're feeling eh?

Sending you a serious look of concern & then a smile from Blue x x
(Just took them on the deck )

She's so funny looking, bless her

Your Mum rocks!!!!!!!

Thank you Blue. Henry wants to know if you can have a playdate????

Her ring tone is 'I want to Break Free'. Her and the 18 year old girl in the next bed were planning on how to smuggle out the 86 year old lady. They were collecting spoons so they could start a tunnel. They weren't discharged - they broke out Mums main priority when admitted was to find the quickest way to the smoking area and of course she wouldn't go down in slippers - it had to be the 4 inch heels. In other words she was a completely bad influence - I only wish it was a holiday she was on - she so deserves one

I wish we were close enough ~ she's just gone to make herself beautiful ....... that could take a while!

Awww Blue your beautiful - your Mum wouldn't be without you

Hi Loraine
It was great to see you both last night, great evening. I know its not really much help but sit tight. The PET will soon be done and reported on....we can go from there. Remember your mum is just one flight away a anytime...love you lots I can't promise it will be okay but I can promise we are here for you and we will work it out....whatever it takes

Team Rhodey x

What're you doing on here????

We too had a lovely time last night - just shoved some more of the special low fat calorie free pavlova in my cake hole - yummy!

I think I know what I'm facing with my Mum - the look on yours and Beryls faces when I mentioned the PET scan said it all really and really would she be having such an expensive treatment on just a looksee - I don't think so!

But I will be strong and I am in much more control of my emotions at the moment thanks to all my wonderful friends I have here.

Henry thought he had been given the best treat ever last night - straight out into the garden to eat it in peace!

I'll talk to you in the week, love to you both.
xxx

I have just had an e-mail from my school friend - the only one I'm still in touch with - She's having twins. So exciting! It's made me smile lots

WHY???? Remember our conversation last night......imagine TWO Lotties

Hi Piff Poff. Not been on pewter for last few days, long story.
Still thinking of you and your mum.
Your mum and you, sound like my mum and me. !!!!!
Enough said, ha ha.
I have been in the same position as you are now.
My dad said, never to spend money to fly back home, but just to remember them, as we last saw them..

I know exactly what you are going through. Been there, got the T.Shirt, etc.
Best Wishes. Pam xx