It was a delight to take Martha and Katy to school. I was particularly happy to see Elsie, who I have not been able to talk to for months. Thank you all for kindly ignoring me. Martha and Katy were in excellent spirits of course.
Anna Friendenthall came to visit and we talked about how I share my news with Martha and Katy. I have ordered a book called Bag of Worries, called the Beechwood Centre to check that they have received my referral for family counselling, and have very clear ideas about how to present my illness with the girls. I have a little tumour left in my brain. I will follow treatments that will make me feel ill. The treatments will stop the tumour from growing. Anna also suggested that I talk with Martha and Katy separately, because they will ask different questions, and have different perspectives. We will start this over the weekend.
Another good friend of mine dropped in late afternoon. Julie Miskelly - who is from North Trafford School Sport Partnership. Great to see you. :)
Around all this, I am starting to feel a lot better. I cooked Martha and Katy pasta for their lunch box. I made Katy a birthday cake, and she helped me to decorate the cake. Loads of cooking! I washed up.
I still had to have a sleep at lunchtime.
So, I hope to take Martha and Katy to school in the morning.
See you all soon
Sarah xxx
So pleased for you that you are already getting to do things you want with the girls :) that you are getting great advice on their support :) it is a really helpful book :) power naps such a good way to recharge :) love you Xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I'm pleased you have a strategy for talking to the girls and that you have had support in developing that. i have been thinking about that.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon naps are fabulous. I don't necessarily wait until the afternoon. I have been know on more than one occasion to sleep for 10 minutes in the car park at work before even making the office. In fact, I have a bit of a reputation for it!
love you loads.
Louise
Rachel, Abi and I have been reading your blog and are thinking about you - and Martha and Katy. You are doing so well coping with Shirley and her aftermath. At least you know more about the nature of Shirley now and have a treatment pathway to follow. Rachel did a week's work at the Christie recently and she wants you to know that the hospital has a lovely garden and also does very good coffee! Laura x
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